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#146 of 152 Re: No support in OZ [leakyaussie] by cadd2233 Sep 22, 2009 (6:16 am)
Replying to: leakyaussie (Sep 22, 2009 2:33 am) Welcome to the Unhappy Eos group. I am in NJ/USA, we have option to file a complaint to "Better Business Bureau" where manufactor must respond to the lemon law (if fits the criteriar). I'm going through this process myself, since my roof leaked so bad that I had a flood INSIDE. One sniff of the car, after it has been repaired and aired out for over 1 month, the regional rep agreed to replace my car. I'm still waiting... Although my first choice was to return it, since I lost the use of it during the best season, they refuse to this idea... long story. Anyway, my advice is to find out in Aussie if you has similar consumer protection agencies. Another concern my neighbor brought up is, even if it has been repair NOW or eventually, in my case, the water damages may cause future unforeseen rust on your electronics and mechanics. Something that can cost you plenty of $ to repair once the warranty expires, since rust may take a while to eat through the wires etc. I agree, I love this car, but dry and use the top down because it's a beautiful day, NOT because I can't breathe, it smells so bad!
#147 of 152 EOS Water Leaks by bones66 Oct 01, 2009 (1:55 pm)
I've had an EOS for 2 years and have travelled 60,000kms (I live in Australia near Sydney). It's normally parked outside and I've never had any leaks. I have lubricated the special rubber seals with the right lubricant and so far all is good. No leaks at all. Search the net and you'll find the VW tech instructions on how to do it - quite straight forward - but don't use it on any seal except the ones in the instructions - normal rubber can't absorb the lubricant. It's expensive stuff, but is available from non VW sources. Replies to this message: cadd2233 (Oct 01, 2009 6:24 pm) jgjiffy (Oct 03, 2009 6:30 am) cadd2233 (Oct 03, 2009 8:16 am)
#148 of 152 Re: EOS Water Leaks [bones66] by cadd2233 Oct 01, 2009 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: bones66 (Oct 01, 2009 1:55 pm) Thank for your tip. As of today, I only have 7,200 miles on this car, purchased March 08. I stop driving it because the smell is terrible. VW is working on getting me a new one, but they want over $2K from me for a Komfort model, because they no longer make my Turbo model in 09. I don't think I should have to pay the difference. What do you think? Replies to this message: jgjiffy (Oct 03, 2009 6:30 am) cadd2233 (Oct 03, 2009 8:16 am)
#149 of 152 Re: EOS Water Leaks [cadd2233] by jgjiffy Oct 03, 2009 (6:30 am)
Replying to: cadd2233 (Oct 01, 2009 6:24 pm) Cadd, contact me at my screen name at AOL. Replies to this message: cadd2233 (Oct 03, 2009 8:16 am)
#150 of 152 Re: EOS Water Leaks [jgjiffy] by cadd2233 Oct 03, 2009 (8:16 am)
Replying to: jgjiffy (Oct 03, 2009 6:30 am) I sent you an Email there, in case you check here too. I just re-read your comments, that you got out and have a Ford instead. I would like to keep Eos, since I prefer FWD & manual trans in the snow. The only other complaint is the blind spot, which I don't think they'll change because the roof need the heavy support.
#151 of 152 Major Water Leak - from underneath by paul34b Oct 05, 2009 (8:33 am)
Well as nervous as I was when I purchased my 2008 EOS 18 months ago, I never had any leaks from above, meaning the roof area. My leaks came from under the car somewhere.   I had been smelling a moldy odor for a few months that got progressively worse until the end of July 09 so I brought my EOS in for an evaluation. My car was in the shop for over a week. VW did admit there were bad seals from the under-carriage area and water had been soaking under the carpets for some time. Interestingly enough the carpets were never wet to the touch. All carpets, matting and some new seals were replaced throughout the car and windows. No charge to me thank goodness. I did have a big problem but VW did remedy the issue. Oh yea aside from the moldy smell the interior windows would be fogged up every morning. That was another sign something was off. To date it looks like the issue has been solved. My car smells clean again and no moisture inside. It did take over a month to get rid of the moldy smell though. Replies to this message: cadd2233 (Oct 05, 2009 2:49 pm)
#152 of 152 Re: Major Water Leak - from underneath [paul34b] by cadd2233 Oct 05, 2009 (2:49 pm)
Replying to: paul34b (Oct 05, 2009 8:33 am) Glad the smell & fog up are gone, you're lucky! But look under the peddles, my steering rod was completely rusted. Even after they removed the entire carpet and insulation, I can't ever get rid of the smell. I think seats are also a factor. Good luck to you. Beware of other electrical erosion/rust in the future.

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