TD1 Flag

[remlapeel]

Hi Guys,

I thought I would start a debate about the TD1 flag following my disaster with my GTI warranty claims.

I had my GTI remapped with Revo and had multiple warranty claims

- Flywheel and Clutch were replaced under warranty, after diagnostic data was sent to VW and they suggested a replacement  - KEY POINT : Due to the clutch issue, I couldn't take it to a Revo dealer to have the map removed, so this went into VW with the map on, had multiple test drives and a diagnostic done and was returned to me with the map still in place.

- Inlet manifold - This activated a CEL ( which I had taken to both my local dealers) but before I returned it to VW I have the map returned to normal. Again all covered over warranty.


So, I'm interested to see what your experiences have been!

[GeoBog]

There is a big topic already on golf mk7 forum where some chaps from the US have had VW refusing warranty claims due to remap even though they have flashed back to stock before going to the dealer. Also it seems their dealers were able to see how many times their ECU was reflashed. They were remaped with APR tune.

[Poached]

Wouldn't say you had a disaster at all, in fact you did well out of it...mapped car went into dealership and repair was covered by the warranty.

[remlapeel]

Wouldn't say you had a disaster at all, in fact you did well out of it...mapped car went into dealership and repair was covered by the warranty.

I meant a general disaster with my GTI - I had a total of 17 warranty claims before VW excepted my rejection of the car. Got an R now so all a good!

I was fully prepared to pay for the clutch etc, I knew what I was doing with the map. Just interested if anyone has actually been flagged in the UK

[Poached]

Wouldn't say you had a disaster at all, in fact you did well out of it...mapped car went into dealership and repair was covered by the warranty.

I meant a general disaster with my GTI - I had a total of 17 warranty claims before VW excepted my rejection of the car. Got an R now so all a good!

I was fully prepared to pay for the clutch etc, I knew what I was doing with the map. Just interested if anyone has actually been flagged in the UK

Ok

[gazmondo35]

I don't know if the TD1 flag is just scaremongering, because I had a huge 8k warranty claim when I broke a engine mount accelerating hard from standstill .The car needed a new DSG , catalytic converter, radiator plus other auxiliary belts etc.I didn't have a chance of removing the map as i was broken down by the side of the road & needed VW assist to pick me up. The car was then towed Direct to The dealer to be assessed. That's when I get a phone call to tell me of the magnitude of the damage & that VW assesses will have to be called in to check the car before any warranty work can be done,at the time I was pretty sure they would find the revo map & I would be left with the bill,but they didn't find it & I got the car back 3weeks later wither mapp still on.

[kenny.c]

"scaremongering"

I know what you are saying.....the existence of TD1 is totally confirmed.....as far as im aware most cases and proof is based in the US and on Audi cars I think. Ive not read of anyone running into problems in the UK on Audi or VW cars yet....But I could be wrong.

Ken

[mcmaddy]

@gazmondo. How come your signature says deposit paid for r400??

[gazmondo35]

@gazmondo. How come your signature says deposit paid for r400??

I placed a £500 deposit a few weeks back when VW announced they were going to build it, although I'm Reaching a bit for this car, it will have to be under 40k for a 5door DSG, metallic paint & dcc & have a good GFV to keep my monthly low on pcp,if it doesn't work out my deposit is fully refundable so nothing ventured nothing gained.

[monkeyhanger]

@gazmondo. How come your signature says deposit paid for r400??

I placed a £500 deposit a few weeks back when VW announced they were going to build it, although I'm Reaching a bit for this car, it will have to be under 40k for a 5door DSG, metallic paint & dcc & have a good GFV to keep my monthly low on pcp,if it doesn't work out my deposit is fully refundable so nothing ventured nothing gained.

If GFV ends up at around 60% (because of lack of lease deals and exclusive/low availability) we assume it is dot on £40k with your options, and you are unable to achieve more than 5% discount, you are looking at around £550pm on 36 month PCP terms.

Same as above, but 55% GFV, and you're talking around £610 a month. I doubt it will be as low as 50% (around where the standard R is right now). 55% is likely if numbers are not limited.