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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Mr_Ed_35 on 26 May 2012, 07:12
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Well guys my Ed 35 is finally mine, and I promise I put some photos up ASAP. However there is also bad news - as I was driving home from work in it on Wednesday I saw that the Engine Management (engine block) light was on!! So I pulled over and waited an hour for the RAC guy to turn up. Although obviously I haven't had it long enough to tell properly, the car appeared to be running fine but it looks like it could be something to do with the fuel/oxygen mixture as the phrase "running too lean" or similar appeared on the guy's diagnostic pad. Anyway I drove it home then took it to the dealers on Thursday and it's been there ever since!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm hoping that it's just something simple like a sensor fault or something similar. At least the EML wasn't flashing - I'm told that could indicate something much more serious.
I was really cross about it on Wednesday & Thursday, but I've now resigned myself to the fact I've just got to leave them to sort it out and hopefully I'll get it back on Monday.
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I'd say its a sensor if their was no change in the car's behaviour, iv'e got a 8 year old mk5 tdi and the engine management light came on 18 months ago and its been fine, even flew through the MOT. Obviously you don't want it on a new car though or any decent car but my TDI is just a old ish family shopping car. I would be peed off but hopefully it should be fine.
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Sorry to heave that. Takes the shine off the new car experience a little.
Hope the dealer has provided you with a decent courtesy car and not left you without wheels.
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Sorry to heave that. Takes the shine off the new car experience a little.
Hope the dealer has provided you with a decent courtesy car and not left you without wheels.
Yes, I have this big black monster of a 4x4 DSG Touareg. It's a smart car for sure but not much fun to drive Apparently insured for me until next Thursday. I hope they're not expecting to take that long to get my car fixed!
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Sorry to hear this and hopefully it's a quick fix....then get the photos posted.... :smiley:
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I do have one photo to share. I took this with my phone in the workshop before I took delivery so not the most brill of images but looks good nevertheless.
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w379/davsarg/photo.jpg)
When I get her back (I miss my baby :sad:) I'll take some proper photos and post them up on a new thread
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Ah man, that's total not on, I wud be seething if it was me :angry:
To have picked up a brand new car for it to go wrong pretty much immediately is just not on...I wud be looking for a little compo if it was me, maybe a tank full :wink:
Anyways hope she's fixed soon and back home where she belongs...
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Ah man, that's total not on, I wud be seething if it was me :angry:
To have picked up a brand new car for it to go wrong pretty much immediately is just not on...I wud be looking for a little compo if it was me, maybe a tank full :wink:
Anyways hope she's fixed soon and back home where she belongs...
+1!
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Bummer feel 4 u fella, just got mine yesterday and wud have been gutted if same had happen 2 me, hope it gets sorted asap an u get to enjoy your new pride and joy :laugh:
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Rubbish, the will fix it and you'll be happy as larry when it's back.
Don't let it spoil the car for you.
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Rubbish, the will fix it and you'll be happy as larry when it's back.
Don't let it spoil the car for you.
To be honest, because I had for such a short space of time it actually now feels like I never had it at all. So when I do get it back it'll feel like I'm getting a brand new car all over again :smiley:
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That's a great attitude it's not as if the dealer would of purposefully let the car go out with a fault.
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Well guys it's been over three weeks now since I took my Ed 35 in and it's been there ever since!!! Basically they've tried lots of different things and lots of different parts but without success. Anyway I have an appointment at the dealers tomorrow when I'm going to officially reject the car :cry: Having the car for 176 miles and 2 days before it goes wrong like this is totally out of order and I really think that 3+ weeks should be more than enough time to get this sorted out!
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Well guys it's been over three weeks now since I took my Ed 35 in and it's been there ever since!!! Basically they've tried lots of different things and lots of different parts but without success. Anyway I have an appointment at the dealers tomorrow when I'm going to officially reject the car :cry: Having the car for 176 miles and 2 days before it goes wrong like this is totally out of order and I really think that 3+ weeks should be more than enough time to get this sorted out!
ah man, so sorry hear this! what's the plan after tomorrows rejection?
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oooh nasty, when my car had to go back on day one, it was just a sensor fault. Been happy as ever since.
If you waited a while for it, might be worth the dealer giving you something back...... before you think of rejecting it.
Just a thought.
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Oh dear it must be bad if they have not fixed it yet. I agree rejecting the car now will allow you to start again and decide on your options. I rejected a Polo GTI 6R last year due to problems with the engine, best decision I made about that particular car. Both dealer and VW were happy to support me and gave me options to replace like for like, change to another model or walk away. I ordered the ED35
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Looks like Carcraft or somewhere similar will be getting an ED35 sometime soon then. :sad:
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oooh nasty, when my car had to go back on day one, it was just a sensor fault. Been happy as ever since.
If you waited a while for it, might be worth the dealer giving you something back...... before you think of rejecting it.
Just a thought.
Oh believe you me i'll be after a good compensation package after all this nonsense!
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Oh dear it must be bad if they have not fixed it yet. I agree rejecting the car now will allow you to start again and decide on your options. I rejected a Polo GTI 6R last year due to problems with the engine, best decision I made about that particular car. Both dealer and VW were happy to support me and gave me options to replace like for like, change to another model or walk away. I ordered the ED35
I rejected a MINI last year for engine problems (needed a brand new engine after 3 months). Long story short wasn't given an "official" rejection but was given my money back which we put towards another MINI for the family.
As great a car as it may be, sometimes it's best to walk away. If the worst comes to the worst you can always place the exact same order again.
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Well guys it's been over three weeks now since I took my Ed 35 in and it's been there ever since!!! Basically they've tried lots of different things and lots of different parts but without success. Anyway I have an appointment at the dealers tomorrow when I'm going to officially reject the car :cry: Having the car for 176 miles and 2 days before it goes wrong like this is totally out of order and I really think that 3+ weeks should be more than enough time to get this sorted out!
ah man, so sorry hear this! what's the plan after tomorrows rejection?
I'll know for sure tomorrow afternoon, but the plan at the moment is to order a replacement with identical options etc. The only difference is I'm going for Shadow Blue instead of Tornado Red. The car I've just rejected is the only red car I've ever owned - and it'll be the last!
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Well its unfortunate that youve had this experience, but I think youre looking at it very maturely. Sometimes its just better to start over, picking mine up on Wednesday, lets hope it gets me home :wink:
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You'll love it, it's never the same blue twice!
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Well, it's probably a big mistake on my part but Volkswagen HQ asked that I allow them a bit more time to fix my car. So, against my better judgement I've decided to allow them until 2nd July to get it sorted out or else it's back to a car swap. They seem to have ruled out a mechanical problem so now they're looking at the electronics, specifically the ECU. Problem is that the ECU has to come from Germany and it's non-returnable, so they can't order it until they've had the ok from VW's Technical Department in Milton Keynes - and i've seen snails move f*****g faster than they do!!!!!!!!!!
To say i'm fed up doesn't even begin to cover it!
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we're just not having much luck with these golfs are we
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who've you been dealing with at Chester Scott?
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who've you been dealing with at Chester Scott?
I'll PM you
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Hope it all gets sorted out :smiley:
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Well people the latest news:
The dealer is waiting for a fuel pressure tester to arrive from VW's Technical Dept in Milton Keynes. Presumably they're suspecting the fuel pressure sensor of being faulty or at least are trying to discount it. With a bit of luck the pressure test will be fine, they'll replace the faulty sensor, I'll get my car back and everyone will live happily ever after! Well I can hope can't I? :smiley:
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Ignore my other post in your other thread, regarding swapping already...
I've been away for a week and just now trying to catch up on things.... :wink:
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Guess what people - after nearly 2 months VW have finally fixed my car and I'm going to collect it this afternoon. :grin: :smiley: :grin: :smiley: :grin: :smiley:
They've replaced lots of different parts without success, but in the end it turned out to be a faulty MAF sensor! More news later..
ooh it'll be good to have my baby back!
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Guess what people - after nearly 2 months VW have finally fixed my car and I'm going to collect it this afternoon. :grin: :smiley: :grin: :smiley: :grin: :smiley:
They've replaced lots of different parts without success, but in the end it turned out to be a faulty MAF sensor! More news later..
ooh it'll be good to have my baby back!
Faulty MAF... really, is that all? Wow! Great news tho!
Does your plate end in SSS?
Seen it a few times, in fact, even got a photo as I was going to send it to you :cool:
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Good news, time to get out there and make up for lost time.
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Really pleased its now finally sorted for you. I sincerely hope it brings you plenty of enjoyment as you have been one hell of a patient guy. :smiley:
Ps I hope VW gave you some kind of compensation for the 2 months you were without the car. I would be wanting 3 years free servicing.
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Guess what people - after nearly 2 months VW have finally fixed my car and I'm going to collect it this afternoon. :grin: :smiley: :grin: :smiley: :grin: :smiley:
They've replaced lots of different parts without success, but in the end it turned out to be a faulty MAF sensor! More news later..
ooh it'll be good to have my baby back!
Good to hear pal, won't be seeing you on here for a wee while then.. :laugh:
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Pleased its sorted but sorry dealer needs a good kicking, 2 months to diagnose a maf issue is unacceptable and in reality I wouldn't be letter them near my pride and joy again
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Pleased its sorted but sorry dealer needs a good kicking, 2 months to diagnose a maf issue is unacceptable and in reality I wouldn't be letter them near my pride and joy again
I know VW's technical team were involved too so looks like all dealers are out of bounds in that case :rolleyes:
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Good news.Hope you get a good compensation package now?. :wink:
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:grin: 2 months to diagnose a faulty MAF? are you kidding! :shocked:
excellent job VW, bloody excellent.