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#51 of 152 Window slide down while opening the door ! by drsachinkunde Dec 15, 2007 (1:01 pm)
Hi guys, This may be a simple question but I was little worried about my 2008 Eos. window function. When we remove the keys from ignition the windows slide down a bit and then we open door - this doesnt damage the seal. My question was, if only the passenger wants to get down, how can he/she open the door without shutting down the car and damaging the seal? Each time passenger gets down while the car is running, I think damages the seal !!! Any comments ?
#52 of 152 Dry by lancelotlink Dec 28, 2007 (7:12 am)
I posted in this thread earlier, concerned about leaks before I purchased an Eos. I'm happy to say I finally pulled the trigger on an '07 and she's dry as a bone.   I hope the few that do have problems find satisfaction and I thank all who calmed my fears here... it's a great car so far.   I live in the Great Northwest and the cars been parked outside with no problems.   ~Lash Replies to this message: swalker1 (Mar 11, 2008 8:58 pm)
#53 of 152 Re: me too [jbryanjohnson] by mikeh9 Jan 19, 2008 (5:03 am)
Replying to: jbryanjohnson (Dec 15, 2007 8:48 am) I purchased a VW EOS last November and immediatley noticed water laying on both cills when it rained resulting in a deluge of water running out on to the drive when doors were opened. I returned the car to the dealer as I was worried that water would build up and enter the car. The water gathering on cill was resolved but now it is entering the car footwells the very thing I was trying to avoid. There was also an annoying plastic/rubber squeak coming from the rear nearside which was also "resolved". Squeak returned after two weeks and water has also started to enter the boot. Phoned VW dealer yesterday who have promised to phone back with an appointment to return vehicle for rectification. I have owned VW's before and have had nothing but praise for their build quality and reliability but I am not prepared to keep returning the vehicle to the garage and will threaten a last chance to get problems resolved when I speak to them on Monday. Mike
#54 of 152 Re: My car leaks too, but I am hopeful! [blowininthwind] by tgeen Jan 25, 2008 (4:09 pm)
Replying to: blowininthwind (Mar 06, 2007 6:50 pm) Here is a link to the thread on vwvortex, for anyone who is interested. The lubricant seems to fix the leak problem in some cases.   http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3087297
#55 of 152 Re: EOS - treating the rubber seals...? [paulzooms] by bmw335xi Feb 04, 2008 (6:19 pm)
Replying to: paulzooms (Mar 17, 2007 3:37 am) I really hope this stuff works mine hasn't leaked for about 2 months now (fingers crossed) but if it does because of the snow in my area i might have to look into that.Less rattles would be good after a long day of work too!
#56 of 152 The VERY FIRST DAY!!! by arlingtonian Feb 19, 2008 (6:15 pm)
We bought our dream Eos - a Paprika Red VR32, with everything, from a very reputable local dealer (name withheld until resolution) that we've known and trusted for years. I'd even asked about the leaks, based on what I'd seen online and was told they'd had no problems with the cars they'd been shipped. We brought it home and found that the very same day, after about three hours sitting in front of our house, the entire inside was fogged up!! I've never seen anything like this before - it took 3-4 minutes of heavy defrost just to be able to drive it again. I called the VW dealer and told them about it; they said they'd never heard of anything like it before. I mentioned that I'd seen THREE cars on their lot that appeared to have the same problem last Sunday! They said they hadn't noticed...   Anyway, having told them that I didn't want the car if it leaked, before I ever bought it, I took it back for an "assessment." Sure enough, it leaks. (duh) Based on what I've seen posted here and elsewhere, that is very BAD news... I am forever hopeful, though. Has anyone out there had a situation where the car leaked for a while, was fixed and then never leaked again? I haven't yet seen any posts to support that as a potential happy outcome. I LOVE the car, but for $40k I don't want something that leaks, smells and will not hold its value.   Another question, has anyone on this blog tried to get VW to take a leaking car back? We only put about 30 miles on it (drove it home and then ">back to the dealer). I'm more than willing to hire a lawyer and fight this, if only on principle. I'm just curious to know if others have found that VW stands behind the cars they sell or if we should get ready to do battle... [I soooo hope that they play this straight up....]   Arlingtonian Replies to this message: cadd2233 (Jul 03, 2009 7:04 pm) lancelotlink (Jul 04, 2009 12:13 am)
#57 of 152 new problems by koolkat4 Feb 19, 2008 (8:58 pm)
Okay - you think the only problem we have is leaking - think again!! It now seems as though there is a transmission problem. I took my EOS in to have them take a look at the transmission - when shifting gears the car jerks and when pulling off from a stop light or sign it seems as though the transmission is trying to catch up. When I first start the car up, once I turn the key - it automatically backs up- this along with sliding backward after it has been put in gear! The dealer, yes the volkswagon dealer, told me that they called volkswagon and this is the way it is suppose to do. I asked, why now - why not from the beginning? They had no answer. I will now make an appointment to take the EOS back and invite the mechanic to go for a ride with me. Maybe after he experiences these things he will have a better idea of what needs to be done. What a price I am paying for wanting a cool convertible! I will never buy a car again unless it has been on the market for at least 3 years - that should be enough time to work the kinks out, don't you think? Replies to this message: cb391 (Feb 20, 2008 9:11 pm) photogal57 (Apr 06, 2008 6:26 pm) kls7rf (Jun 24, 2008 5:19 am)
#58 of 152 Re: new problems [koolkat4] by cb391 Feb 20, 2008 (9:11 pm)
Replying to: koolkat4 (Feb 19, 2008 8:58 pm) Car should not back up when starting if the car is in park. If you stop on an incline the car may drift backward. This is normal to some degree. The problem when starting out from a stop shouldn't happen. If you can't get the dealer to figure that out try a different dealer Had mine 16 months and the trans works ok and the top doesn't leak. I have been using the special stuff listed in the manual (if you have an 07).I do have an issue with the top and a loud rattle when you hit bumps that is more noticeable when it is cold out.
#59 of 152 Re: EOS - treating the rubber seals...? [paulzooms] by kraut_rock Mar 02, 2008 (1:07 pm)
Replying to: paulzooms (Mar 17, 2007 3:37 am) THANK YOU so much for this post; I have not had much trouble with leaks, just a drop or two but the rattles and squeeks have been driving me crazy! I am hoping after treating my EOS with the Krytox it will also help with cutting down road noise.
#60 of 152 Re: Roof Leaks?? [just4fun1] by trackula Mar 07, 2008 (8:22 pm)
Replying to: just4fun1 (Oct 28, 2006 9:29 am) As soon as you take delivery, just check with the service manager to see if part of pre-delivery was the ritual roof seal lubrication. If he says yes, do it anyway when you get home, he may be lying. Make sure you check for deformation of any seals also. Go to vwvortex forum for an excellent guide to seal lubrication with numerous photos. Expect it to be a 1.5 hr. job. It will keep the rain off your head. We have a new Eos and it is water tight. Plan on doing the seals every 3 months at least. The owners manual gives contradictory advice as to the type of lubricant to use. In one section they suggest a silicon based lube. On the next page they say not to use silicon based lubes. I do know that Petro-based lubes will degrade the rubber. The safest bet is an inert lube called Krytox. It is the base of the recommended VW weatherstrip lube, but is expensive as hell! Good luck, you'll love this car.

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