I'm pretty sure that's not the kind of shutting off he is getting.
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1 year of *not so happy* GTI experience
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Per dealership crankshaft measured 1.59 inches vs 2.09. Have no idea how this would happen. And how I didn't notice it.
I'm staying in touch with both the dealership and regional manager twice per week. So far no ETA when new engine will be arriving.
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Hey guys,
Almost a year since my original post.
I ended up with brand new engine, oil lines and clutch. Unfortunately I had to go for two more unplanned visits. This time regarding disappearing coolant. Every 4K miles the reservoir would be almost dry. Both times dealer pressure tested the car and didn't find any issues.
I decided not to wait for third. The whole situation reminded me of how I ended up with new engine to begin with. I decided to get rid of the car.
At the same time I have to give credit when it's due. I hear a lot of negative things about CS of VW. In my experience it wasn't the case. Communication with Regional Manager was positive experience under circumstances. That said after second visit to dealer I reached out to RM again and I ended up with a voucher towards purchase or lease of any new VW.
After some test drives and thinking I used it towards 2016 GTI SE 6M PP and light. When the car works - it has no competition in my eyes. I'll be picking it up in next few hours. Hope second GTI will be charm.
Almost a year since my original post.
I ended up with brand new engine, oil lines and clutch. Unfortunately I had to go for two more unplanned visits. This time regarding disappearing coolant. Every 4K miles the reservoir would be almost dry. Both times dealer pressure tested the car and didn't find any issues.
I decided not to wait for third. The whole situation reminded me of how I ended up with new engine to begin with. I decided to get rid of the car.
At the same time I have to give credit when it's due. I hear a lot of negative things about CS of VW. In my experience it wasn't the case. Communication with Regional Manager was positive experience under circumstances. That said after second visit to dealer I reached out to RM again and I ended up with a voucher towards purchase or lease of any new VW.
After some test drives and thinking I used it towards 2016 GTI SE 6M PP and light. When the car works - it has no competition in my eyes. I'll be picking it up in next few hours. Hope second GTI will be charm.
George Ab
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Sorry to hear of the problems. In November, it will be the second year (24K) of my GTI experience, and I am very happy.
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My tire pressure light also goes on. Same with my wife's tiguan. This is a sensor issue but it doesnt bother me much. I just reset it and forget it until it pops up again.
1.59 inches vs 2.09? Which measurement is this?
Our cars do not use sensor on each tire, instead it uses the ABS system to monitor rotation or something to that effect [emoji4] unfortunately this is one of the side effects
But I'll take that instead of the costly sensors.my 2005 MINI Cooper use the same system and once in a while it would do this as well
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My car also has had the TPMS issue as well as the gas cap thing. Also passenger door hinge came loose. Only problems i've had tho and i love my car. Actually... Now that i think about it, i've also had my rotors rebed and my driver's side ball joint replaced and i now suspect i'm in need of a replacement front driver's strut mount
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This would be the guy that started it all
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What is it?
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Agreed. However my problem came not from first year corks, but from mistakes during assembly.