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#233 of 243 by 5speeder Jul 23, 2003 (9:12 am)
A co-worker got his recall notice yesterday (7/22). Haven't gotten mine yet>
#234 of 243 coil packs and other problems by shuningliang Aug 01, 2003 (3:08 pm)
Don't even bother to have them repaired or replaced - Just file a Lemon Law suit, get your money back and say "GoodBye" to VW. The End.
#235 of 243 Lemon Law by pkradd Aug 02, 2003 (2:58 pm)
Unfortunately, you don't know what you're talking about. The coils can be replaced and will fix the car. This is not a Lemon Law applicable problem. I guess there are trolls everywhere on the internet.
#236 of 243 yes, by krzyss Aug 02, 2003 (7:52 pm)
trolls, trolls are everywhere but they thrive on internet.   Krzys
#237 of 243 Lemon Law by shuningliang Aug 05, 2003 (2:24 pm)
Too bad, you don't know what YOU are talking about - I got my money back in FULL amount in two weeks after I filed for a Lemon Law suit. Well, keep on driving your VW lemon, all I can say is GOOD LUCK
#238 of 243 My 2003 1.8T died! by mpower338 Aug 08, 2003 (6:32 pm)
I was accelerating on the highway this afternoon and after 2k - 3k I heard a poppping noise and it started to stall at 3K. From then on, the car became very noisy with no power. However no engine lights lit.... I made an appointment with the dealer for next week... would this be coil related.... the only concern is no light coming on.
#239 of 243 My 2003 1.8T died! by bpeebles Aug 09, 2003 (7:16 am)
(mpower338) Just a guess based on your explanation.... You did not mention that it is running rough in any way... just lost power.    Sounds to me more like the pipe from the turbo thru the intercooler to intake manifoild has poped off. This could sound like a firecracker going off under the hood when it pops off.   In any case, based on your lack of power, I would think this is turbocharger-related. You are feeling how that puny 1.8L engine feels without the turbocharger.
#240 of 243 Ignition Recall Letter by pkradd Aug 09, 2003 (9:14 am)
I received a letter notice that I should replace the coils. Well, I already did a few weeks ago (even though I had not had any problems up to then) when I brought my car in for a recall for the right rear fender liner. VW finally got enough coilsin stock to send a letter I guess. I have had no probelms with my 2001.5 Passat 1.8T with 20,000 miles. Oh yes, the person who says he got his money back through a Lemon Law statute. Why is he lingering on this site if he no longer has a VW? Ummmmmmm.
#241 of 243 To All VW Owners by shuningliang Aug 11, 2003 (9:35 am)
Why are you still going to the circus if you are no longer a child? Why are you still going to the movies if you are not the film maker? See the logic here! I thought this forum was a place where everyone was welcomed to share experiences and exchange ideas so you could grow and learn. Anyway, for those happy VW owners, I am happy for you; for those unhappy VW owners, do something about it. Believe me, as a former VW owner, I know there is a way out besides countless shop visits and waiting for the recall letters. Remember, knowledge is power - Read as much as you can. That means from ANYWHERE at ANYTIME - not only from VW designated site simply because you are just a VW owner. The End!
#242 of 243 Thanks! I am suspecting the Turbo is the problem by mpower338 Aug 11, 2003 (10:10 am)
Hi bpeebles:   Thanks for your input. Just wanted to see if there are fellow VW owners who had my problem. I thought it would be Turbo Related too since it runs fine during idle, even up to red-line without shaking or rough idling. Now without the turbo, I am having trouble making up hills and accelerating on the Highway... probably only like 80 hp left Anyways, I loved my 1.8T Wagon until three days ago and the dealers I bought from was not very helpful when I took the car in as an emergency. I am still driving the car now since this is my only car. I hope it is not going to permanently hurt the engine before it is fixed.

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