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VW emissions software update - disaster

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  • #752
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,246 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    Post Deleted...... VW UK seem to have removed the 'emissions check' facility


  • #753
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    If it's a 1.6 engine the easiest way to check may be to remove the pipe between the air box and throttle body and see if the "flow straightner" mesh has been fitted.

    The 2.0 was software only, if it has a service book it should be in the notes section at the back or as said a sticker near the data plate in the spare wheel well.


  • #754
    s7ryf3925pivug
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,007 ✭✭✭s7ryf3925pivug


    ChuckLarry wrote: »
    My 1.6 tdi golf has never felt the same since the ‘fix’

    Can’t put my finger on it exactly but you know the way you just know the feel of your car.

    Dealer told me it might feel a bit different for a few days after and that was normal, I eventually just left it as I hadn’t got anything solid to complain about as it still ran fine, just felt different.
    I have that car. Apparently for it the fix involves significant changes, not just a software update. I also noticed it feels different since. I prefer it. Seems smoother at high speed and the acceleration at higher speeds seems better. Different getying going, maybe less acceleration from 0 to 10 or something, maybe just a different balance needed between the clutch and the brake. Suits me as my commute rarely has significant traffic. All this pretty subjective..

    Also noticed that whirring noise from the engine after stopping a few times. I never observed that before. It must go on longer than it used to or be louder or something.


  • #755
    cournioni
    Moderators, Regional North East Moderators Posts: 12,739 Mod ✭✭✭✭cournioni


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    The injectors now work twice as much as before the fix, meaning their lifespan will be halved.
    Very true. I’ve seen them having to be replaced cylinder by cylinder. €420 a pop from the main dealer if you’re not covered under warranty. Found these guys to be the cheapest around for the new ones:
    https://www.des.ie/product/diesel-injector-continental-vdo-a2c9626040080/


  • #756
    0lddog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭0lddog


    VAG are still not out of hot water on this

    https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/volkswagen-faces-compensation-claims-after-german-court-ruling-1.3802873


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  • #757
    ml100
    Registered Users Posts: 404 ✭✭ml100


    The Americans made them pay! But I'm sure the Germans will lean on the EU to make sure they don't have to pay the same compensation in Europe.


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