Volkswagen under investigation over illegal software that masks pollution

[bluey]

Wonder if the VW website is just to allay fears until the full extent of the aussie problem can be determined. Hmmm

I agree that is likely. They know which cars have ea189 engines but no idea what the real emissions are on local fuel. If they are planning to offer a retune I'm hoping they can fix emissions and tweak boost to maintain performance.

The reported "cheat code" has not yet seen the light.

OTOH, our euro6 polo has a ridiculous lumpy cold start idle and aircon compressor that seems to have a mind of its own. Previous PD polo could blow huge clouds of smoke on heavy throttle legally.

[artthetatar]

"We regret to inform you that the Type EA 189 engine built into your vehicle with the Vehicle Identification Number WVWZZZ1KZAW******"

Damn it, my 2010 Golf GTD is affected. After the recall (assuming it happens in AUS), how obliged are VW to return cars back to their owners as received, minus the "repairs" they need to make? I'm concerned because my car has ECU and DSG tunes.

[tigger73]

"We regret to inform you that the Type EA 189 engine built into your vehicle with the Vehicle Identification Number WVWZZZ1KZAW******"

Damn it, my 2010 Golf GTD is affected. After the recall (assuming it happens in AUS), how obliged are VW to return cars back to their owners as received, minus the "repairs" they need to make? I'm concerned because my car has ECU and DSG tunes.

Talk to your tuner first and see if they are happy to put the tune back on if/when it gets "wiped". You will want to have the recall sticker on your car for when you go to sell it but you'll want the tune back on as likely it'll be a significant downgrade from what you're used to driving.

More than likely your car is out of factory warranty now so there's less issues with your car getting flagged as "tuned". The only thing you have to be concerned about is if you were to try and claim goodwill warranty on the engine/DSG. There's a lot fewer problems with the 6 speed DSG in you GTD than the 7 speed in the entry level Golfs.

[Transporter]

I agree that is likely. They know which cars have ea189 engines but no idea what the real emissions are on local fuel. If they are planning to offer a retune I'm hoping they can fix emissions and tweak boost to maintain performance.

The reported "cheat code" has not yet seen the light.

OTOH, our euro6 polo has a ridiculous lumpy cold start idle and aircon compressor that seems to have a mind of its own. Previous PD polo could blow huge clouds of smoke on heavy throttle legally.

Put it that way. There are makes like Hyundai who produce even more kW from the 2.0L turbo diesels, so unless they cheat the emissions a big way, the VW should have no problem to tune the affected engine to comply and deliver even greater power.

[theresanothersteve]

Appears to be for existing owners in the USA - VW offers $2,000 to keep owners loyal

"This latest incentive program will award a $2,000 loyalty bonus to existing VW drivers in the United States, to be applied to towards the purchase or lease of a new gasoline- or hybrid-powered vehicle. What's more, the offer can be combined with any other incentive on offer (save for employee or fleet discounts). The automaker is offering discounts of between $2,000 for a Passat to as much as $4,000 for a Touareg, CC, or Eos."

There is a similar scheme in Australia, offering $1,000 towards the purchase of a Highline or performance model. Been on the owners part of the VW website since August but due to expire end of October.

[Foxpuppet]

Dear Volkswagen customer,

We wish to confirm that your vehicle with the Vehicle Identification Number you submitted as at 08/10/2015 08:21:39 AM, is not affected by software that causes discrepancies in the values for oxides of nitrogen (NOx) during dynometer runs.

2010 VW Transporter 2.0 7spd DSG

Just as well as I only ever drive my van on a dyno


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[Buzy_Robot]

Some sensible journalism for once!

Why I’d still buy a Volkswagen

My MY13 125TDI Passat is affected (checked up on the VW Australia website) and I would still buy ... wait for it .... a Passat! Don't know whether it would be a petrol or diesel variant though. Ha! Ha!

[greymad]

1) Tune in
2 )Sign up for the class action: VW deserve it.

Class action to hit VW Group - RN Breakfast - ABC Radio National (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Maurice Blackburn | Compensation Lawyers & Personal Injury

[jacs]

I drive a golf7 R which obviously hasn't been affected by the current fiasco. However, has anybody mentioned what all this has done to the valuation of their vehicles, especially those who paid big $$. Im hoping (when and if all this is over with) VW Australia at least do something for all current vw (and vw group cars) owners to restore some confidence!!, after all, we are the only country to my knowledge who get conned with 3 yrs warranty whilst the rest of the world get 5.

[Greg Roles]

Ahh crap my Yeti is clear, no free engine deal for me.

I wouldn't worry about a DSG tune, as they won't be looking for that, and direct DSG tuning doesn't trigger TD1 to my knowledge. The ECU tune is a different story, as it will at least be a factory reflash, and may be a retrofit to adblue exhaust, catalyst and either will likely need a whole new performance tune read / write.