103kW/125kw TDI PD Piezo Siemens injector failure thread

[jazd]

Have no idea, those posts are by the UK moderator on the facebook page, I was just asked to contribute...

Ak ok, no worries.

[ouchgtsport]

Another bites the dust...

Hi all my 2008 GT Sport shut down over the weekend and was towed to the dealer yesterday. The dealer called me today to say all injectors need replacing. They said they would contact VW Australia to see if there was some sort of part payment they would agree to.

The car came out of warranty Jan 2011, has 55k, has full service history with VW and I am the second owner having bought the car in Jan 2011.

I saw through the thread that someone had a Passat covered out of warranty and was second owner with no cost to them by an Adelaide dealership.

I just wanted to gauge how many people may have had similar predicament to mine so I can battle them if they try only to meet a portion of the cost.

Many thanks everyone this forum has been a huge help.

Dave C

[vk]

Cars can stutter and misfire prior to failure, but the vast majority of people report it stopping "out of the blue".

Sorry to say it is a possible problem of these cars, but so too we "believe" the cars went to the better Siemens injector mid 2008, that is manufacture date, not delivery. Check the plate in your boot beside the spare, it will tell you when it was made. Sadly mine is Sept 2007.....

how does this look:

[ouchgtsport]

Received the call today. All 4 injectors will be replaced and wire loom some 8+ months out of warranty at no cost. There was no fight needed. I am happy with the outcome.

I will input my details in the register once I have the car and paperwork.

Dave

[benough]

8 months! Wow, you're very lucky unless VWA have changed their minds.

[Greg Roles]

I think perhaps they see the fight coming from the UK, and have been forced to start doing the right thing. VOSA UK is starting to talk to their counterparts in other countries, and I have been told Australia is on the list.

[hooba]

Related?

Stop-sale issued for Volkswagen Jetta and Golf TDI diesel models, recall imminent?

[kaanage]

Not at all - that's the newer CR engine.
Good pickup, though - I hadn't seen that before. Only the other CR issue with the HPFP shredding itself.

[Greg Roles]

Great find. The power of the USA watchdogs.

Imagine if the USA had the MKV PD injector issue, it would be a definate recall, instead of turning a blind eye.

[Greg Roles]

how does this look:

Can't be 100% sure, but from what I know you *should* have the uprated oil seal on the injectors.

Be real nice if VW at LEAST gave us some information as no doubt they know....