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3704 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 6:42 PM

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#2672 of 3704 10,000 mile maintenance? by shrifty Jan 09, 2009 (7:02 pm)
Tonight I briefly saw a message on my dash that I have never seen before, but didn't really see what it said. The only part I saw mentioned about having xxx days until I need maintenance or service.... Has anyone seen a message similar to this and knows what it actually said? I only saw it once, I'll have to check next time I start it up, I hope it wasn't anything too important. Replies to this message: ed_grant (Jan 10, 2009 7:20 am) shrifty (Jan 10, 2009 7:22 pm) cosmo (Jan 10, 2009 10:43 am) shrifty (Jan 10, 2009 7:24 pm) littlerhody (Jan 10, 2009 6:42 pm) shrifty (Jan 10, 2009 7:32 pm)
#2673 of 3704 Re: 10,000 mile maintenance? [shrifty] by ed_grant Jan 10, 2009 (7:20 am)
Replying to: shrifty (Jan 09, 2009 7:02 pm) The system is designed to track the mileage and time since last service and warn when serrvice is due. The dealer will reset the signal. Make sure that they set for the 10,000 mile interval or else they will set for 5,000 miles for the next oil change. I have forced them to set for 10,000 miles. It then becomes my choice if I service early. Replies to this message: shrifty (Jan 10, 2009 7:22 pm)
#2674 of 3704 Re: 10,000 mile maintenance? [shrifty] by cosmo Jan 10, 2009 (10:43 am)
Replying to: shrifty (Jan 09, 2009 7:02 pm) The procedure for re-setting the service reminder is as follows: With key out of ignition press and hold trip odometer reset button. When trip odometer reads 0.0, keep pressing the button and insert the key into the ignition. Turn the ignition to on (not start). The display will read "Service Now". Release the trip odometer reset button and press the "m" button to the bottom left of the tach. The "Service Now" will disappear. You can confirm the re-set by removing the key from the ignition and holding the trip odometer reset button for 3-5 seconds. The MFD will display the miles until next service. Replies to this message: shrifty (Jan 10, 2009 7:24 pm)
#2675 of 3704 Re: 10,000 mile maintenance? [shrifty] by littlerhody Jan 10, 2009 (6:42 pm)
Replying to: shrifty (Jan 09, 2009 7:02 pm) At about 500 miles before the 10k mark you will get messages that service is do in xxx miles or yyy days. The days make no sense. I had my 10 k service performed. The reminder sticker says next service is in 5k however it should be 10k. Not sure how they set the car display. It will be interesting since scheduled service for the first 36k miles is at no charge. I assume you all know that is the case for the 09 jetta. You should not be paying for oil changes. Replies to this message: shrifty (Jan 10, 2009 7:32 pm)
#2676 of 3704 Re: 10,000 mile maintenance? [ed_grant] by shrifty Jan 10, 2009 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: ed_grant (Jan 10, 2009 7:20 am) Based on the number of miles that it said, it appears to be set to the 10,000 mile service as it said around 1300 miles last time I saw it. Oddly enough, it said 1400 miles or 267 days. Not sure why that number of days, seems kind of strange. I guess it rounds to roughly 9 months, if that makes any sense.
#2677 of 3704 Re: 10,000 mile maintenance? [cosmo] by shrifty Jan 10, 2009 (7:24 pm)
Replying to: cosmo (Jan 10, 2009 10:43 am) Thanks for the info, I can check this out after I have the 10,000 mile service just to be sure they set it properly. Of course, it isn't really that difficult to remember the mileage since it is every 10,000 miles. Nice to have the reminder though.
#2678 of 3704 Re: 10,000 mile maintenance? [littlerhody] by shrifty Jan 10, 2009 (7:32 pm)
Replying to: littlerhody (Jan 10, 2009 6:42 pm) It appears that mine started around 1500 prior, the last one I saw was 1400. I found it odd that the first 36K are free, since there is nothing at 36K that I am aware of. Why not just say first 30K?
#2679 of 3704 Jetta TDI + No Start. by swalsh19 Jan 11, 2009 (7:31 pm)
Went out to my TDI today and it would not fire. It was cold last night but it has been colder before. I just filled up on Friday and put antigel in the tank yesterday morning, so I don't think the fuel has gelled over. Can anyone give me some tests to try? I noticed that occasionally there is a drip by the fuel pump. I'm thinking maybe with this leak I'm getting an air lock? Replies to this message: bpeebles (Jan 11, 2009 7:38 pm) swalsh19 (Jan 11, 2009 7:44 pm) bpeebles (Jan 13, 2009 5:45 pm)
#2680 of 3704 Re: Jetta TDI + No Start. [swalsh19] by bpeebles Jan 11, 2009 (7:38 pm)
Replying to: swalsh19 (Jan 11, 2009 7:31 pm) Gelled fuel DOES NOT stop a diesel from starting... Instead it may make the engine stall after driving awhile because the fuel filter begins to plug as the parrafin accumulates on it. You did not say what year your TDI is so we do not know which engine you have. HOWEVER... failure to start most often points to one or more burned-out glowplugs. Depending on the year of your TDI... some of the GPs may not be "monitored". Newer TDIs actually run diagnostics on all the GPs each time you start the engine. Hard-starting usually points to your IQ (Injection Quality) being set to improper value. A combonation of IQ being wrong and some burned-out GPs would really be hard to start in cold temps. Keep im mind that IQ can 'drift' out of spec as the TB (TimingBelt) wears and should be checked at the same intervals as the TB. Replies to this message: swalsh19 (Jan 11, 2009 7:44 pm) bpeebles (Jan 13, 2009 5:45 pm)
#2681 of 3704 Re: Jetta TDI + No Start. [bpeebles] by swalsh19 Jan 11, 2009 (7:44 pm)
Replying to: bpeebles (Jan 11, 2009 7:38 pm) Thanks for the reply. I have to get a different deep 10mm socket tomorrow to pull my glowplugs to test them. My cars year is 2002, sorry about thiis little tidbid it would help. Replies to this message: bpeebles (Jan 13, 2009 5:45 pm)

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