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Offline Mr_Ed_35

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It's mine - But with a sting in the tail!!
« on: 26 May 2012, 07:12 »
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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Offline carl1

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Re: It's mine - But with a sting in the tail!!
« Reply #1 on: 26 May 2012, 07:33 »
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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Offline SRGTD

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Re: It's mine - But with a sting in the tail!!
« Reply #2 on: 26 May 2012, 07:43 »
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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Offline Mr_Ed_35

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Re: It's mine - But with a sting in the tail!!
« Reply #3 on: 26 May 2012, 07:48 »
Quote from: SRGTD on 26 May 2012, 07:43
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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Offline Murrayedition35

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Re: It's mine - But with a sting in the tail!!
« Reply #4 on: 26 May 2012, 08:06 »
Sorry to hear this and hopefully it's a quick fix....then get the photos posted.... :smiley:
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Offline Mr_Ed_35

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Re: It's mine - But with a sting in the tail!!
« Reply #5 on: 26 May 2012, 08:22 »
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.



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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Offline Mr GTD

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Re: It's mine - But with a sting in the tail!!
« Reply #6 on: 26 May 2012, 09:02 »
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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Offline Ginge 35Edition

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Re: It's mine - But with a sting in the tail!!
« Reply #7 on: 26 May 2012, 10:14 »
Quote from: Mr GTD on 26 May 2012, 09:02
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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Offline colg35

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Re: It's mine - But with a sting in the tail!!
« Reply #8 on: 26 May 2012, 19:06 »
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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Offline Will@carbon

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Re: It's mine - But with a sting in the tail!!
« Reply #9 on: 27 May 2012, 01:35 »
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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