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Emissions recall
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:09 pm
by Daddydub140
Had my second letter from Mr Alex Smith Director VW UK
Said same thing his first letter said, no real plan of action as yet, why don't they just program all affected engines to be sorted on it's next service ???
Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:32 pm
by Cuprabob
That will be an option but not everyone takes their car to a VW franchise for servicing, especially after 3 years old.
Also, for the 1.6 TDI, not used in the Scirocco, there are physical changes as well as a software update. They will have to pit the logistics in place to support demand.
Also, as far as I'm aware, the "the fix" is still under going testing.
It won't be a recall, in the true sense of the word, as it's not safety related.
Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 12:41 am
by C00PS
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Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:16 pm
by Daddydub140
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Whoopee now I got 3 letters all saying same thing and still no resolution nice one COOPS
Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 2:45 pm
by AlanH
Had a little inside info....
The vast majority won't be software changes. There will be hardware changes too. In the most extreme it will mean cylinder head replacements on some variants
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Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2015 1:09 pm
by Daddydub140
AlanH wrote:Had a little inside info....
The vast majority won't be software changes. There will be hardware changes too. In the most extreme it will mean cylinder head replacements on some variants
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Cheers Alan,
Could also mean any remap/chipping could be wiped eh
Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2015 1:47 pm
by AlanH
If they (VW) have to update software, it usually removes remaps. But until we start to see what actions are being taken its all just rumour. I will ask the question though
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Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:57 pm
by Looney
AlanH wrote:Had a little inside info....
The vast majority won't be software changes. There will be hardware changes too. In the most extreme it will mean cylinder head replacements on some variants
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All include a software change, but the 1.6 has a piece of mesh added in front of the Air flow meter as well as a software 'update'.
Looking at 30 minutes tops for both.
It's not a mandatory recall either.
Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:20 am
by polo classic
Are you sure it is not mandatory? It is in every other country, in fact the cars affected won't be road legal unless the recall is performed
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Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:11 am
by Phil
polo classic wrote:Are you sure it is not mandatory? It is in every other country, in fact the cars affected won't be road legal unless the recall is performed
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It probably is, but i'd be interested to see how they would enforce it
Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:36 am
by Looney
It's not mandatory but if it goes to main dealer for a service, it will be done anyway.
Also, if it isn't done in the allocated time frame then you will have to pay if you want it done.
Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 3:05 pm
by bitmadmax
AlanH wrote:Had a little inside info....
The vast majority won't be software changes. There will be hardware changes too. In the most extreme it will mean cylinder head replacements on some variants
Friggin ell I hope not, a new cylinder head would be tragic. Engines are never the same after that.
Might as well just chuck in a new engine
Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 3:31 pm
by AlanH
I'll try and get a little more info over the next few days. And find out which engines have the biggest reworks to do
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Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:30 pm
by Looney
2.0 is just having a software update and the 1.6 is having a mesh inserted in front the AFM and a software update.
It's as simple as that.
Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:54 am
by CleanDiesel
I thought the 1.6 was having new injectors?
Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:17 pm
by Looney
There was talk that it may do a few months back but testing showed it only needed the mesh.
Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 11:19 pm
by Daddydub140
Met with my local dealers manager today, he said that VW haven't started to call owners of affected vehicles in yet,he didn't say if it was his dealership or in general, he did however say no instructions have been given by VW.
Looks like wait and see
AlanH have you got any further ?
Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:02 pm
by snowie
Just had first service done at dealers. asked service manager about the recall, he said they weren't doing them yet and in any case didn't need to have it done if I didn't want !!
Friend purchased a new one just over a year ago and VW have offered a new replacement free of charge!
Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 1:20 pm
by Cuprabob
Another letter today from VW basically saying the same as the last letter and we'll be back in touch when you can book the car in for the fix.
Re: Emissions recall
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 1:21 pm
by AlanH
Daddydub140 wrote:Met with my local dealers manager today, he said that VW haven't started to call owners of affected vehicles in yet,he didn't say if it was his dealership or in general, he did however say no instructions have been given by VW.
Looks like wait and see
AlanH have you got any further ?
No, but I will ask some questions over the next few days