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#494 of 547 Steering noise in 04 Touareg by steveo10 Feb 10, 2008 (9:22 am)
When I turn the wheels, I get an ungodly thumping noise and a sharp "k-bang" shudder, repeatedly, at low speed. It sometimes continues when I driving straight at lower speeds, disappears above 40mph.   WTF? Replies to this message: tayl0rd (Feb 14, 2008 8:26 am) jeffreyv (Feb 15, 2008 11:35 am) tayl0rd (Mar 18, 2008 11:42 am) jeffreyv (Jul 08, 2008 10:41 am)
#495 of 547 Re: Steering noise in 04 Touareg [steveo10] by tayl0rd Feb 14, 2008 (8:26 am)
Replying to: steveo10 (Feb 10, 2008 9:22 am) Check to make sure all of your wheel lugs are tight.
#496 of 547 Re: Steering noise in 04 Touareg [steveo10] by jeffreyv Feb 15, 2008 (11:35 am)
Replying to: steveo10 (Feb 10, 2008 9:22 am) Hi - I had the same issue and the dealer I bought the car from said it was the type of tires the car uses (yeah, right . . .) but then we moved to the West coast and I got it in for service where the dealer tech told me that there are small servo-motors that actually adjust the rear wheel speed depending on turn ratio. If you think about it logically, the fron of the car is turning left or right at a slow rate of speed, so the rear wheels need to adjust either the left or the right in order to catch up with the rest. Otherwise the tire edge literally drags itself along the pavement. Try it with a kids matchbox car: just try to get the car to turn left or right without moving it forward very far and you'll notice the rear tires scraping along the table/floor. Once they changed these motors (on warranty, thank god!) the car was fine. I get the idea that many of these VW dealers are pulling at straws. Replies to this message: tayl0rd (Mar 18, 2008 11:42 am) jeffreyv (Jul 08, 2008 10:41 am)
#497 of 547 Touareg Xenon Headlamps by jeffreyv Feb 15, 2008 (11:59 am)
Anyone have to change their headlamps yet? We had one on warranty so no sweat, but the most recent one blew out and cost me $400 to replace! Christ, I used to change the halogen unit in my Bronco for under $20 bucks! It took me 30 minutes and I had plenty of beer money left over. Now baby wants a new pair of shoes and the headlamp took the priority. Anyone have this issue? Also, while I am ranting about my 2004 V8 'reg, has anyone experienced a problem with the underseat illumination pice poping out of it's bezel and hanging down? The dealer said someone keeps kicking it with their feet when they sit in the back - well have any of you tried to put anyone comfortable in the back?? Not happening. Replies to this message: xdid2k (Feb 21, 2008 3:40 pm) carolp1 (Apr 04, 2008 4:38 pm)
#498 of 547 Re: Touareg Xenon Headlamps [jeffreyv] by xdid2k Feb 21, 2008 (3:40 pm)
Replying to: jeffreyv (Feb 15, 2008 11:59 am) Mine is still under warranty so I have not had to pay for them yet, but here is some advice for the rest of you who will be losing their warranty soon. I told the dealer both of my head lights would only come on sometimes and I didn't know why. Without question they replaced both head lights for me at no cost. I have had numerous problems with my reg so I make things up when it goes in for normal service to get them to look at everything before the warranty is up. This way you don't have to pay for them to inspect your reg and they almost always find something wrong, unless they are lying to me. Just tell them you "sometimes hear a wierd noise in the engine, not all the time, but sometimes." They will inspect the whole thing for you and look for anything wrong.
#499 of 547 Re: Steering noise in 04 Touareg [jeffreyv] by tayl0rd Mar 18, 2008 (11:42 am)
Replying to: jeffreyv (Feb 15, 2008 11:35 am) ...the dealer tech told me that there are small servo-motors that actually adjust the rear wheel speed depending on turn ratio. If you think about it logically, the fron of the car is turning left or right at a slow rate of speed, so the rear wheels need to adjust either the left or the right in order to catch up with the rest. Otherwise the tire edge literally drags itself along the pavement. ...   Umm... That's exactly why cars are equipped with differentials. That tech sold you a bill of goods. Replies to this message: jeffreyv (Jul 08, 2008 10:41 am)
#500 of 547 Re: Rotors [gsotig] by carolp1 Apr 04, 2008 (4:16 pm)
Replying to: gsotig (Mar 16, 2006 6:07 pm) I have a 2006 V8 fully loaded Touareg. It has 63,000. I replaced front brakes/rotors etc last April 15th for $900 dealer. I was just told today, April 3, that i will need to have both front and back done (light went on) and that the total cost is nearly $2000. The dealer tells me that the pads cannot be replaced but the entire break "unit" including rotors must be replaced that is why the cost. Replies to this message: efilipek (Aug 26, 2008 2:14 pm) qpower (Aug 29, 2008 12:11 pm)
#501 of 547 Re: MPG [djocks] by carolp1 Apr 04, 2008 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: djocks (May 14, 2005 7:47 am) I have a 2006 V fully loaded T-reg. I get about 10 miles to the gallon.
#502 of 547 Re: Touareg Xenon Headlamps [jeffreyv] by carolp1 Apr 04, 2008 (4:38 pm)
Replying to: jeffreyv (Feb 15, 2008 11:59 am) I have a 2006 Touareg and just had the pleasure of being told that not just the bulb neede replacement but the igniter is also bad--total cost over $600 for 1 headlight. Can anyone tell me it this sounds right?
#503 of 547 Tortureg is right by carolp1 Apr 04, 2008 (4:50 pm)
I have a 2006 V8 fully loaded Touareg. I bought it brand new at the end of 2006. I have had to have the drive shaft replaced 2 times(within 3 months of purchase 1st time, then 6 months 2nd) I have had the Navigation replaced once. My 1st set of "soft summer" tires 19" Continentals lasted 18,000. (I replaced them with Toyos, they lasted over 40,000 and still strong) Sensors will not turn off. After it rains they just continually beep and lights are all on. Front brakes done last year now I'm told front and back must be replaced again. Right headlight just went out and was told igniter must be replaced with headlight for over $600. I am afraid to get into the car as another alarm may alert me something is in need of repair. I contacted a lemon law attorney ut was told in my state of CA that an issue must occur 3 times in order to utilize this protection.

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