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#1 of 3 ignition coil recall by coco15

Dec 05, 2009 (11:02 am)

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• sargondizzo (Apr 19, 2010 11:10 am)
• claires (Apr 19, 2010 3:04 pm)

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#2 of 3 Re: ignition coil recall [coco15] by sargondizzo

Apr 19, 2010 (11:10 am)

Replying to: coco15 (Dec 05, 2009 11:02 am)

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#3 of 3 Re: ignition coil recall [coco15] by claires HOST

Apr 19, 2010 (3:04 pm)

Replying to: coco15 (Dec 05, 2009 11:02 am)

Although I didn't wait "too long" for my Jetta (I had had no problems and was just waiting for the letter telling me the coils had arrived at the dealership), my situation involved a sudden burning smell, a dramatic decrease in performance and a tow truck. The letter arrived the following day Thinking back, I had recently noticed a subtle thrumming sound from under the hood (sort of like the sound of a playing card in the spokes of a kid's bike) coming from under the hood for a few days before the car died.
 
I'd say pay close attention to any changes in the way the car sounds or performs; if you notice anything weird, or if it begins to run rough, take it in whether you've received the letter or not. And if you have no problems, don't delay once you've received the letter.