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Re: jetta 2002 [pepperman1] by elias
Oct 07, 2008 (3:02 pm)
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Replying to: pepperman1 (Oct 07, 2008 12:45 pm)

software can easily block the engine from running no matter how many toggle switches - you need a disassembler and a lot of time on your hands and good lawyers if you want to roll like that, peppermanny.
a new key xmitter is ballpark $300 US with a duplicate of an old one being $400,
something wacky like that. encryption is silly like that, it's a math/law-of-universe thing.
anyway, if your mechanic is talking carribean $ instead of USA $ then the 1000$ may be exactly the same as $260 or $300 US ? Irie?
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Re: jetta 2002 [pepperman1] by gagrice
Oct 07, 2008 (7:38 pm)
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Replying to: pepperman1 (Oct 07, 2008 12:45 pm)

Losing any of the security keys is a BIG mistake. Losing all your keys is going to cost you. Better get your insurance to write it off. Where did the car come from originally? That is where it will need to go. If it has a lot of miles and not very good condition. Sell it for whatever you can get. If it is a diesel ship it to the USA and someone will buy it on eBay. We got a lot of crazy folks up here.
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Re: 2009 TDI Check Engine light [shrifty] by drea83079
Oct 08, 2008 (7:48 pm)
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Replying to: shrifty (Oct 03, 2008 5:55 pm)

I noticed your post about your check engine light on 2009 TDI Jetta. I just bought the new TDI model as well, and recently had the same issue. I was driving when the light came on and then stopped, turned off the car and restarted it. That seemed to clear the light, but VW had me come in that night to check it. They have allowed me to drive it home and said there is nothing wrong with it, but wanted to have me bring it back in for a sweep of the vehicle as a precautionary measure. Then, they called and said not to bring it in since they were waiting on parts they had ordered. I am wondering if my issue is the same as yours? Would appreciate any info you have, as I am a bit worried at this point in the game.
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Re: 2009 Jetta TDI - Questions [archanum] by shrifty
Oct 09, 2008 (4:55 pm)
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Replying to: archanum (Oct 07, 2008 5:36 am)

For the break in period, the book says:
 
For the first 600 miles - Do not drive faster than 3/4 of the top speed shown on the speedometer (mine says 160, so don't go above 120 mph).
Do not use full throttle.
Avoid high engine speeds.
Do not tow a trailer.
 
From 600 - 1000 miles - Speeds can be gradually increased to the maximum vehicle speed or maximum permissible engine speed.
 
As for fueling stations, almost 97% that sell diesel sell ULSD.
http://www.clean-diesel.org/pump_survey.html
 
The anti-gel can be found at Wal-Mart for about $17 and I think it treats up to 100 gallons (could be mistaken on the amount). Not sure if you need it or not, I guess we'll find out this winter!
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Re: 2009 TDI Check Engine light [drea83079] by shrifty
Oct 09, 2008 (5:13 pm)
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Replying to: drea83079 (Oct 08, 2008 7:48 pm)

Hi drea, I was quite a bit worried myself when the light came on just under 70 miles.... I know the feeling. If it's anything like my issue, then fortunately nothing major to worry about. Which light is on? At first for me it was the MIL light (looks like an engine) then the Glow Plug System light started flashing (looks like coils) came on a day or two later. It seems odd that they said for you to keep the car while they are waiting for parts to come in, seems that you should have gotten a loaner. Do you hear/feel anything different with the car that seems out of place? I didn't at first for a few days, then when trying to drive up a hill it felt like the turbo went out and had very little power, I could barely make it up the hill.
 
My dealership had troubles figuring it out at first, they ended up calling VW up to troubleshoot with them. When they got my car in from the towing company, they started the car and of course no lights were on and it ran normally. Looking at the paperwork, they said:
 
"Performed GFF and found code set for fuel pump control circuit- sporadic. Perform diagnosis, check battery connections-check connections at SA-SB-SC. check fuses SB15-SC27-SC27 and SC2. check main ground at left front, opened vta, checked for bulletins and tech tips. diagnose as per help line. found fuel pump relay not seated/pin checked fuel pump terminals/seat relay."
 
Not quite sure what all that means, but that's what they said on the repair sheet. Hopefully you may find something useful from this and get your car running normally again! I have almost 1100 miles on mine now and it has been running great since.
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Re: 2009 TDI Check Engine light [shrifty] by drea83079
Oct 09, 2008 (7:44 pm)
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Replying to: shrifty (Oct 09, 2008 5:13 pm)

Thanks for your response. It was the glow plug light that initially came on. I brought the car into them that night, and they said it was fine to drive after checking the code stored in the car. When I spoke with the dealer tonight they said the part they were waiting on was an exhaust valve. Does not sound too major to me, but as this is my first Diesel, I really don't know what is major and what isn't. I am just relieved that is being taken care of, and hopefully it will have no future problems after this.
 
Thanks again for your help.
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Re: 2009 TDI Check Engine light [drea83079] by shrifty
Oct 10, 2008 (1:02 pm)
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Replying to: drea83079 (Oct 09, 2008 7:44 pm)

I'm the same, this is my first diesel as well. Was the light flashing when it came on, or was it solid? Mine was flashing when I was driving, so I pulled over and called the 24 hr roadside assistance at the dealership's recommendation.
 
Hopefully all will be well and this will be the only trouble you have for many years to come. As someone said to me (sorry, I can't recall the name) at least it is under warranty and will be fixed.
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Diesel Availability in Canada by littlerhody
Oct 10, 2008 (6:46 pm)
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I am going to be travelling to Montreal to visit McGill with my son. Taking the new Jetta TDI. Can anyone give me the skinny on the availability of ULSD fuel in Canada.
Thanks
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Re: Diesel Availability in Canada [littlerhody] by gagrice
Oct 10, 2008 (7:43 pm)
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Replying to: littlerhody (Oct 10, 2008 6:46 pm)

You should be good all over Canada. Same rules as here.
 
What is ultra low sulphur diesel fuel?
Ultra low sulphur diesel fuel (ULSD) is fuel that contains less than 15 parts per million sulphur. It is usually used for on-road applications. Since Sept. 1, 2006, all on-road diesel fuel in Canada must be ULSD.
 
http://retail.petro-canada.ca/en/independent/2060.aspx
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Reminder: what to do when Oil Light illuminates solid by elias
Oct 12, 2008 (4:10 am)
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Pal who I sold my 05 Passat TDI just had oil-chain/oil-shaft shred in stop & go highway driving. a SOLID OIL PRESSURE LIGHT (hello) was his first indication, but he didn't believe it, thought it was probably a sensor failure, so he drove it for 2 miles, then restarted it twice. :| If this was a warner-bros cartoon and he and I were both mice, I would slap him silly like those two cartoon mice. But no - the results to his ex-TDI are punishment enough.
So a warning to B5 (04,05) Passat drivers about this double-secret non-maintenance-item - OIL PUMP CHAIN -
The 04,05 Passat TDI requires oil pump chain/shaft inspection and maybe replacement every 75k or it is likely to shred. This is not mentioned in the manual for the car, as far as I know. TDIs are especially great cars in my experience, but here is an example of the special care and feeding a TDI requires, especially the uber-rare 04,05 Passat TDI.

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