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2009 VW Passat CC

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#194 of 349 Issues with 2009 VW CC Sport Automatic by vwccman

Jan 31, 2010 (10:33 pm)

Has anyone experienced, or heard of, any problems with the EPC & MIL indicator lamps going off on their VW CC's? I had this issue repaired one week ago on my 2009 car which has 10K miles and it reappeared just the other evening; however, this time my car was shaking and bucking wildly with smoke spewing from the exhaust.....I find this very disturbing and alarming. I will be calling the dealership on Monday morning to report the problem.

#195 of 349 Re: Issues with 2009 VW CC Sport Automatic [vwccman] by krutkoski

Feb 08, 2010 (9:57 am)

Replying to: vwccman (Jan 31, 2010 10:33 pm)
My CC is almost a year old and has been back for service 4X for the check engine light (and the EPC light). Mine has had black smoke pouring from it and also the shaking, which has started just recently. Today it was in because the light was on and there was a burning smell. I was told that a sensor was ordered. When questioned about the smell I was told that it was all related...huh? Don't know where to go with this as it is a lease vehicle and they cover all repairs.

#196 of 349 Lease rates by m.l

Feb 20, 2010 (5:31 pm)

Car Man -- Do you have the residual value and money factor for a 2010 VW CC Luxury? 36 months, 10k or 12k miles per year. In So Cal.

#197 of 349 Re: Issues with 2009 VW CC Sport Automatic [krutkoski] by vwccman

Feb 21, 2010 (1:58 pm)

Replying to: krutkoski (Feb 08, 2010 9:57 am)
Turns out that on my 2nd visit for service it was determined that the EPC/MIL lights, the shaking and the smoke that was pouring from the exhaust were all caused by a leaking fuel injector.....when that was rectified the indicator lights were still on and it was determined that the oxygen sensor was fried as a result of the leaking fuel injector so had to wait another 3 days for the sensor to be received/replaced, but all seems well now with the car although I haven't really used it all that much with the inclement weather.....the first time the EPC/MIL lamps went on it turned out to be the engine speed sensor so they replaced the crankshaft sensor and plug....still waiting on VW America for some lease payment forgiveness as I have been without use of the vehicle for approx 1 month.

#198 of 349 Re: Issues with 2009 VW CC Sport Automatic [vwccman] by krutkoski

Feb 21, 2010 (7:20 pm)

Replying to: vwccman (Feb 21, 2010 1:58 pm)
My car goes back to the service department tomorrow for the sensor to be replaced but not sure which sensor. The check engine light comes on for a day and then goes out the next but the shaking is constant...I don't see how a sensor is going to change that. One fuel injector and a spark plug have already been replaced...what next?

#199 of 349 2009 CC Sudden Acceleration by dave98

Feb 23, 2010 (11:33 am)

The timing of this post probably could not be at a worse time. I think my wife experienced a sudden acceleration in her 2009 CC. She was pulling into a parking lot. She had an older passenger with her. It was raining. She says as she was pulling into the parking spot the car made a sudden noise (engine?) and accelerated into a parked Honda Accord. She moved the Accord about 4 feet. The only damage was the licsence plate holder on the Honda and 2 bolt marks in the VW. My wife says she had to release the brakes and reapply them to get the car to stop moving. The passenger says she remembers the car sounding like the engine was making more noise. She had to make about a 180 degree turn to get into the parking spot. I don't think she would have (or could have) been going fast enough to move the Honda 4 feet.
 
After talking to my wife, passenger, and a witness, I focused on the brakes. VW has checked them out to bo OK. I have driven the car numerous times and the brakes seem to be OK. However, now with the Toyota debacle, I wonder if we had some kind of sudden acceleration.
 
Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Also, we have a buring smell that comes from under the car. I only notice it in the garage after driving it. The car has 13K miles on it.
 
We really like the car a lot but my wife now has deep seated concerns about driving it close to other cars (like parking lots and heavy traffic).
 
Thanks, Dave

#200 of 349 Re: 2009 CC Sudden Acceleration [dave98] by krutkoski

Feb 23, 2010 (7:04 pm)

Replying to: dave98 (Feb 23, 2010 11:33 am)
Yes, I have had that burning smell and VW keeps telling me that it is nothing. Of course with all the other issues that I've had with the "chech engine" light coming on, the service guys are probably just tired of dealing with me.

#201 of 349 Re: 2009 CC Sudden Acceleration [dave98] by gregg_vw

Feb 24, 2010 (5:31 am)

Replying to: dave98 (Feb 23, 2010 11:33 am)
The fact that she had to release the brakes and reapply them suggests the most obvious cause of unintended acceleration. She actually had put her foot on the accelerator, while intending the brake. Years ago, Audi was almost brought down by unintended acceleration, which on investigation showed that people sincerely believed they were braking (and no one could tell them otherwise). Luckily, your wife reacted quickly and tried to brake again. Most people in those situations, just jam harder on the accelerator trying to get the car to stop. Now, mind you, the Toyota problem appears to be a lot more complicated than that.

#202 of 349 Re: 2009 CC Sudden Acceleration [krutkoski] by jamcanada

Mar 16, 2010 (12:45 pm)

Replying to: krutkoski (Feb 23, 2010 7:04 pm)
Yeah, I had the burning smell for a few days before the EPC light came on and then smoke came out of the exhaust. The car then went dead and had to be towed back to the dealership. I was tolled a sensor was burnt out in the gas tank and it was replaced. It's been over a month now since it has been fixed. I am really nervous that this might happen again soon. Other than that I do love my ride.

#203 of 349 Re: 2009 CC Sudden Acceleration [jamcanada] by krutkoski

Mar 16, 2010 (5:38 pm)

Replying to: jamcanada (Mar 16, 2010 12:45 pm)
I had the sensor replaced but the check engine light keeps coming on then going off. I am afraid of the car smoking again so I'm looking into the Lemon Law.

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