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#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.
#243 of 243 Knowledge IS Power by alpine2 Aug 11, 2003 (7:24 pm)
I completely agree with you shuningliang and I appreciate your information and opinion. I am currently without my '01 Jetta 2.0, as it is in the shop having an ignition coil and an oxygen sensor replaced (both ended up being recalls). I found the problem out when my car wouldn't start and it needed to be towed to the dealer. My car only has 21,450 miles on it, has had the oil/filter replaced every 3,000 miles and has been to every maintenance check-up on time! This time would make it the third trip within 4 months for service. Way too many for me. My two year warranty had just also expired 8 days earlier. As I investigated others' problems through various web sites, I was able to find that many, and I mean many, others were experiencing the same exact problems and about around the same mileage. I was able to learn about other problems with the car thanks to others' reviews. I learned about the defective ABS and premature wear on break pads. I am in the process right now, as my car sits in the shop, trying to decide what kind of car I will buy to replace my Jetta. I need a car and the only cars I have owned and loved are Jettas. Unfortunately, I have to be smart and make an informed decision and buy a different vehicle because I cannot rely on my Jetta any more, nor do I trust Volkswagen at all, as I did before. I also am unfortunately not covered by the Lemon Law in my state anymore, but I will do what I can now to avoid any furthur heartache. And regardless of how much this situation sucks, I will always love Jettas and VW!

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