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278 messages, Last post on Sep 05, 2008 at 4:02 AM
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I recently purchased a new 2006 special edition TDI in Beaverton, OR. Within an hour of driving the car home, it started to have a strange "hammering" sound coming from under the car. Two days later, it started to produce a horrible smell (as though the clutch was burning) and started smoking. I had it towed to the dealer and after a week, they still haven't even looked at it. Has anyone else had a similar experience, or have any advice? Thanks
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| I have replaced the glow plug twice in my 2003 TDI with 150,000. With all of the recent rain in Houston I was thinking about trading my car in on the Jeep Liberty Diesel but it only gets 27 mpg on the highway. Can't do it, wont do it. Love my car but wish it were a little higher off the ground. Also wish that the Germans put a little more into the interior. I am having to replace little stuff in the interior that is wearing out. | |
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2005 Passat GLS TDI with 41k miles. $23k |
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I am going to attempt to replace these. Someone here had posted step by step, do it yourself instructions (with pictures)for doing this. My question regards the parts. I understand that the glowplugs had changed for this engine recently (presumably when the PD was introduced). I want to make sure that i'm buying the right parts. I found a place online called Auto Parts Warehouse which lists two different types of glowplugs for the 2005 Jetta TDI: OE Service Glowplugs (M10 x 1 x7)  $26.99 each. Bosch Glowplugs )M10 x 1 x7) $27.99 each. The Bosch glowplugs listing states that they are suitable for the GL, and GLS TDI, Wagon (I have the wagon...not sure why that would make a difference). Any suggestions, or experiences replacing your own glowplugs? I have also heard that the glowplug harness should be replaced...is this necessary?
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Replying to: smdtdi (Sep 15, 2007 12:33 pm) You'll have a better chance at a response in the general Jetta TDi forum, as this discussion is specific to pricing. regards, kyfdx Host-Prices Paid Forums |
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sorry I'm lost on this, can't find anything on the vw.com web site.
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Replying to: carcrazy37 (Oct 02, 2007 7:39 pm) |
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I absolutley love my jetta...Would not trade it for anything in the world..I have 83,000 miles on it, I travel alot back and forth to work and it is a 2005. My problem is since I got the car ( bought it brand new) I have had alot of little things go wrong..Mostly electrical..Sometimes the sunroof don't want to close...Headlights or tailights constantly going out..Now my a/c is messing up. I brought it to the shop (not VW, the charge way to much) and they said it was the Evaporator core that went out. It is going to cost be close to a thousand dollars. Has anyone had this problem? The mechanic that always works on my car specializes in foreign cars and works on VW's, Volvo's, BMW, etc..He said he has never had to replace a Evaporator core in this new of a vehicle, mostly on 90 models. My other thing, the car is great especially on mileage, but when you have to have someone work on it, it costs you a arm and a leg because no one wants to touch a diesel, as soon as I tell them it is a diesel, they say they don't work on them and when you find someone that will they charge a arm and a leg...Anyway, has anyone else had this problem? 
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Hello. I was hoping to get some help with getting a good price on a used 2006 Passat 2.0T Luxury Package. This car has 12K miles on it. It was a corporate car that has been turned it. Looks good. The price they want is 23,500. What is the best that I can do?
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Replying to: grossem (Jan 06, 2008 6:45 pm) I think you would be better served in the VW Passat threads. This is the VW diesel engine thread. Most people here do not like gas engine VWs. Try here carwhat, "Volkswagen Passat Prices Paid and Buying Experience" #3233, 20 Dec 2007 7:07 pm |
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