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#2544 of 3704 Re: Jetta TDI Reliability [ruking1] by ruking1 Nov 03, 2008 (8:48 am)
Replying to: ruking1 (Nov 03, 2008 7:26 am) While in theory the VAG.com, OBD port, aka onboard computer should be an almost direct pointer to monitored items AND cut down the common corrective action of "throwing parts the problem" : it does seem a lot of VW dealers continue to "throw parts the problem" !?
#2545 of 3704 Codes P1550 and P0101 by freeantelope Nov 03, 2008 (9:52 am)
I am having power loss on my 1999.5 Jetta TDI.   The whole story is important here probably. Head needed rebuilding, has new camshaft, timing belt, tensioners waterpump since it was all open. I also had the turbo actuator valve replaced (the bladder gizmo behind the engine). Right after that the turbo worked great, car ran like a dream for about a weak. I then noticed when the turbo would spool when at high RPMs that it would skip and then plop into limp mode. It has gotten progressively worse so that now it will drop off almost from the first acceleration in first gear. It will usually fix when the key is cycled.   when I run the codes I get P0101 an P1550 (regular handheld jobby), and under the the Vag-Com there are also codes for the rear ABS sensors.   So far to fix this issue I have replaced the Turbo Solenoid (up by the windshield with the hoses going to it), I have replaced the MAF....I have taken apart the hoses going to the air filter (all clear). I have visually inspected the vacuum hoses and though a little frayed don't see any breaks. The air filter is relatively new.   The connector plug (that plugs into the MAF) is a replacement plug so it leads me to believe someone looked at replacing that before I came onto the scene. I am thinking I should check to make sure that is wired well...but what else should I try. Any advice, happen to anyone else? I am reaching the end of my wits thinking about it....need some things to check so I feel like I am sniffing out the problem....give me your best shot!   Jason WVO 2001 jetta TDI GLS auto 1999.5 Jetta TDI GL
#2546 of 3704 Re: Jetta TDI Reliability [redvw] by sebring95 Nov 03, 2008 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: redvw (Nov 03, 2008 7:05 am) While my '00 TDI had a few niggling issues here and there, I'd say it was very reliable. My clutch was fine at 180k (car was totaled) and I had considerable performance mods that made it possible to slip pretty hard if I dumped the clutch.   Neighbor stopped by this weekend and he'd recently turned 150k on his '06 Jetta TDI. The only "repair" he's made was to replace the glowplugs a few months back. I ask him about the clutch after reading some of the posts here and he said said it was fine. Granted we (as do most TDI owners) drive largely on the highway so there's really no reason the clutch won't last a very long time. I'ver also not ever heard of anyone that lost a manual tranny on a tdi.
#2547 of 3704 150k on a 2006! by elias Nov 04, 2008 (3:29 am)
150k on a 2006 TDI is awesome. How often does this dude replace fuel filter etc ? Does he use the factory maintenance sched and do ya know, is he a member of Fred's? cheers... Replies to this message: sebring95 (Nov 04, 2008 5:13 am) ezshift5 (Nov 04, 2008 7:05 am) sebring95 (Nov 04, 2008 7:24 am) siberia (Nov 04, 2008 7:16 pm)
#2548 of 3704 Re: 150k on a 2006! [elias] by sebring95 Nov 04, 2008 (5:13 am)
Replying to: elias (Nov 04, 2008 3:29 am) He's doing 20k on the fuel filters. Everything pretty much by the book and he does it all himself. He's not on web, although I printed some tips and such for him from Freds. I also helped set him up with Bentley manual, a VAG-com and an old laptop. He doesn't get too excited about the miles....his '99 Ram diesel has over 350k as that used to be his commuter. He's a part-time farmer and just always commuted in his truck until he bought the TDI. Replies to this message: ezshift5 (Nov 04, 2008 7:05 am) sebring95 (Nov 04, 2008 7:24 am)
#2549 of 3704 Re: 150k on a 2006! [sebring95] by ezshift5 Nov 04, 2008 (7:05 am)
Replying to: sebring95 (Nov 04, 2008 5:13 am) ....his '99 Ram diesel has over 350k as that used to be his commuter.   Very impressive (makes the 295k on my VW Dsl PU look like small potatoes).   best, ez Replies to this message: sebring95 (Nov 04, 2008 7:24 am)
#2550 of 3704 Re: 150k on a 2006! [ezshift5] by sebring95 Nov 04, 2008 (7:24 am)
Replying to: ezshift5 (Nov 04, 2008 7:05 am) My '03 Ram has over 200k, and that's nearly 100% towing at 15k trailer. My '01 Ram had over 250k when we sold it last year. Both were still very nice solid vehicles, that performed fine. The '03 actually has less rattles than my '05 Tundra. I don't buy into some of these folks that say a 300k mile engine is useless because the rest of the vehicle will fall apart.....maybe if it takes you 15-20 years to drive those miles. But if you're actually driving above average miles, (which is where a TDI is perfect) I don't know how you could argue against them.
#2551 of 3704 Re: TDI Clutch Wear [tditoronto] by siberia Nov 04, 2008 (7:02 pm)
Replying to: tditoronto (Nov 02, 2008 9:35 am) I had a clutch act like you describe once. The rear engine seal was leaking and oil mist got on the clutch disk, pressure plate and flywheel initially causing judder. Eventually the disk became saturated with oil and began to slip under power at certain RPMs. Replacing the clutch and rear main seal cured the problem. Maybe that's your problem, maybe not.
#2552 of 3704 Re: 150k on a 2006! [elias] by siberia Nov 04, 2008 (7:16 pm)
Replying to: elias (Nov 04, 2008 3:29 am) My brother has over 90,000 miles on a 2006 DSG with ZERO problems. He has only changed his fuel filter once (at 38,000 miles). I have a friend who put 440,000 on a VW Rabbit with few problems - it's still running. He now has 220,000 miles on a NB with few problems.
#2553 of 3704 tdi sportswagon by mpgiv Nov 05, 2008 (8:42 am)
Finally received my Jetta TDI sportswagon after waiting about three months( ordered 07-11-08). Has DSG transmission. Only have driven it about three hundred miles. Tested MPG on a couple of 30-40 mile interstate trips. If driven at about 60 miles an hour( 1800 rpm) , I got as high as 47.4 MPG. Not bad. expect better after break in. Even at 70 expect 40+ mpg   Handles great.built quality appears excellent. Nice amenities including two 12 volt outlets and a 120 volt outlet. My only complaint is the sunroof shade/screen, the interior can be pretty bright if the sun is at a certain angle. Replies to this message: rbidd (Nov 05, 2008 2:12 pm) ruking1 (Nov 05, 2008 2:18 pm) rjplaan (Nov 05, 2008 3:04 pm) siberia (Nov 05, 2008 5:20 pm) r108j (Nov 08, 2008 3:23 pm)

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