Emissions recall

Daddydub140 · Post by **Daddydub140** » Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:09 pm

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 ???

Cuprabob · Post by **Cuprabob** » Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:32 pm

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.

C00PS · Post by **C00PS** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 12:41 am

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Daddydub140 · Post by **Daddydub140** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:16 pm

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Whoopee now I got 3 letters all saying same thing and still no resolution nice one COOPS

AlanH · Post by **AlanH** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 2:45 pm

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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Daddydub140 · Post by **Daddydub140** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 1:09 pm

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

AlanH · Post by **AlanH** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 1:47 pm

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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Looney · Post by **Looney** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:57 pm

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.

polo classic · Post by **polo classic** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:20 am

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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Phil · Post by **Phil** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:11 am

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

Looney · Post by **Looney** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:36 am

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.

bitmadmax · Post by **bitmadmax** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 3:05 pm

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

AlanH · Post by **AlanH** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 3:31 pm

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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Looney · Post by **Looney** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:30 pm

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.

CleanDiesel · Post by **CleanDiesel** » Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:54 am

I thought the 1.6 was having new injectors?

Looney · Post by **Looney** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:17 pm

There was talk that it may do a few months back but testing showed it only needed the mesh.

Daddydub140 · Post by **Daddydub140** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 11:19 pm

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 ?

snowie · Post by **snowie** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:02 pm

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!

Cuprabob · Post by **Cuprabob** » Mon Apr 04, 2016 1:20 pm

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.

AlanH · Post by **AlanH** » Mon Apr 04, 2016 1:21 pm

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

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