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#196 of 243 andrearoy by krzyss Apr 29, 2003 (5:59 am)
What was the error code ? Do you fill up the car yourself ? Do you close the cap tightly, 3 clicks ?   By the way, 3 years for tires is quite decent time. I would blame roads not tires for flats after such amount of time.   I got nice flat tire within 1 month of buying new car. Sidewall developed tiny hole and there were no signs of impact. What can I tell, I avoid Goodyear Eagle GAs as much as I can.   Coilpack problem. You say that you have problems starting the car but what about running. Does it run smoothly ? If you have problem to start the car it is something else. Did you check battery ?   Krzys
#197 of 243 Thanks for the Input by andrearoy Apr 29, 2003 (7:56 am)
Hey, guys, thanks for the feedback. The flat tire, you should have seen it when they took it off. I've owned lots of cars and gone through lots of tires, and I've never seen anything like it. It was completely shredded on the inside. The mechanic said he's never seen anything like it either. That is not normal for a less-than-3-yr. old car. But now I have all new tires.   Yes, I fill up myself, and I actually called the dealer a while ago and described the problem over the phone, and he asked me the same questions. So now I have been closing the cap to 4 clicks, at least. Still a faulty check engine light. What a joke. The error code is "emissions workshop."   Um, when the car does finally start, it runs okay. But I've noticed it's been idling real funny and almost stalled once or twice while sitting at a stoplight.   One other thing I didn't mention because I've already gotten it fixed was one day I went to charge my cell phone, and the connection was completely dead in there. No juice. I don't smoke, so I don't have any idea how long ago that decided to stop working, but just one more thing to add to the list.   I should have bought a Honda or Acura.   Thanks, Andrea
#198 of 243 false reading by 5speeder Apr 30, 2003 (9:45 am)
Andrea--Not to make light of your situation, but how'd your clients like to be in my Passat when my false reading lights up on the dash (randomly): STOP! Brake System Failure   Was scary the first couple times I saw it, now it's ignored.
#199 of 243 So you think..... by andrearoy May 02, 2003 (1:42 pm)
False reading, It will come back! It always comes back! Someone told me that manufacturers knowingly install faulty equipment like ours so that we have to keep coming back for service. That's a bunch of B.S.   Well, for your sake, I hope it doesn't come back, but mind always does.........
#200 of 243 99 Jetta VR6/Ignition coil pack/ Injector Port by newjerseynick May 02, 2003 (4:05 pm)
I have a 99 Jetta GLS VR6. The EPC Light came on, It started to lose power until it stalled. I took it to VW who replaced ignition coil pack for a cool $850. The dealer also told me that he was not sure but that I may also need a new injector port for another $900 PLUS LABOR. I walked out without the new injector port but 1 week later the car has already stalled once. The dealer is taking the attitude of "I told you so" This is outrageous. Has anyone had a bad experience like this? How many parts are they going to replace before they get it right? I am seriously considering selling the car although it gives me joy to drive it. Any ideas?
#201 of 243 Outrageous Prices by pkradd May 05, 2003 (4:55 pm)
newjerseynick: You may want to consider going to an independent VW/German Car repair shop now that your car is out of warranty. You'll pay about 30 to 40 % less.
#202 of 243 Headaches...and more headaches by st3v3000gt May 09, 2003 (3:57 pm)
Hey guys, glad to find a place to get informations & vent frustrations. Sad to say, it appears I share the same problems with many VW owners here. I used to be a proud owner of a 02' Golf GTI. Bought it new(my first).Been driving used cars for years & decided to get a new one for the added security it offers(i.e. repairs & warranties). Boy was I wrong! For the last 15 months that I've owned it, my sense of pride & admiration for this car has gone downhill. On a scale of 1-10, it's down one notch to one.It broked down yesterday, & just picked it up from the dealer for coil probs. I've had it! Owning this junker has been a hazard to my health.Windows have been down 3x..check engine light on while driving,etc. I'm even afraid to open my windows that it might get stucked! For a new car to have these many troubles is unacceptable period!    I'm running out of option whether to keep it still or remain paranoid whenever I get in the car & drive it. Perhaps, seeking legal help from a Lemon Law lawyer would do. What do you think guys?      Thanks!     SteVanz
#204 of 243 any rumor of official recall date? by leejamesk May 29, 2003 (9:33 am)
Has anyone heard any rumor of when the official VW recall for all "potentially" affected cars to replace "not-yet-failed, but suspected" coil packs?   My local VW dealer had no idea? It seems the public pressure was wearing down due to attrition and no recall will occur?   thanks - J
#205 of 243 by 5speeder May 30, 2003 (8:59 am)
My dealer told me last week he had no idea either.

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