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VW Passat Engine Management Issue?

  • 05-10-2010 10:32AM
    #1
    whitelightrider
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    Hi folks,

    I have a problem with my 07 Passat diesel. About a week ago I noticed when I started it, it would start but not kick. The Engine Management Light came on but went off again. I would have to take the key out and try it a few times before the car actually started properly.

    Just wondering if anyone has experienced this and what the issue might be?


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  • #2
    Moanin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,136 ✭✭✭Moanin


    whitelightrider wrote: »
    Hi folks,

    I have a problem with my 07 Passat diesel. About a week ago I noticed when I started it, it would start but not kick. The Engine Management Light came on but went off again. I would have to take the key out and try it a few times before the car actually started properly.

    Just wondering if anyone has experienced this and what the issue might be?

    Your steering column is on the way out.It happened to my wifes 2006 one and is a'common fault' according to VW. It will get worse the longer it's left.You should get it scanned and this will identify the problem.


  • #3
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,100 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    Moanin wrote: »
    Your steering column is on the way out.It happened to my wifes 2006 one and is a'common fault' according to VW. It will get worse the longer it's left.You should get it scanned and this will identify the problem.

    Steering column? Christ that sounds serious, and expensive.


  • #4
    Moanin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,136 ✭✭✭Moanin


    I think it was around €360 ish and has to done by Main Dealer.Your best bet is to get it scanned first.


  • #5
    flanzer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,144 ✭✭✭flanzer


    Fear not, if it is the steering lock issue, it's on a goodwill list. The feckers will charge you a fee to diagnose it though c€150

    http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/motors/2009/1104/1224258021839.html


  • #6
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,100 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    Thanks folks. Call is in with the main dealer here in Galway so Ill update this post when I know more. €150 isnt too bad as long as its sorted.


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  • #7
    Esel
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    Not Your Ornery Onager


    Big difference between 'steering column' and 'steering lock'! :eek:

    Not your ornery onager



  • #8
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,100 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    esel wrote: »
    Big difference between 'steering column' and 'steering lock'! :eek:

    I know. Waiting on the main dealer to get back to me now. Steering lights came on when I tried to start it last night and it was beeping a lot. Once I removed the key and tried again it started. But its getting worse.


  • #9
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,100 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    Just off the phone from the main dealer. Looks like its the Electronic Steering Control Lock and theres a chance it could let me down completely. Its going to cost in the region of €400 but they are going to check it VW will do this as a goodwill gesture. Im really hoping they do.


  • #10
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,100 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    Car is in the garage now for a diagnostic test. Anyone know how much it costs to have this done?


  • #11
    Moanin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,136 ✭✭✭Moanin


    whitelightrider wrote: »
    Car is in the garage now for a diagnostic test. Anyone know how much it costs to have this done?

    They factored it into the price of the whole job on my wifes car. If you want to cure the problem it will have to be done in Main Dealer only.Scan on it's own is normally around €50.It depends on the garage.


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  • #12
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,100 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    Moanin wrote: »
    They factored it into the price of the whole job on my wifes car. If you want to cure the problem it will have to be done in Main Dealer only.Scan on it's own is normally around €50.It depends on the garage.

    Its with the main dealer here in Galway. They mentioned €400 but it may be covered under VW's goodwill. Im hoping it will be!!


  • #13
    moonshadow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭moonshadow


    Any news on this,looks like i have the same issue, again a 2006 passat,no problem this morning,yet just tried to start car and the light is showing and not so much as a peep out of it:mad:


  • #14
    Moanin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,136 ✭✭✭Moanin


    moonshadow wrote: »
    Any news on this,looks like i have the same issue, again a 2006 passat,no problem this morning,yet just tried to start car and the light is showing and not so much as a peep out of it:mad:

    You need to get it scanned firstly.That yellow coil light that flashes is the engine management light and could be a number of things.


  • #15
    moonshadow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭moonshadow


    Moanin wrote: »
    You need to get it scanned firstly.That yellow coil light that flashes is the engine management light and could be a number of things.


    Well got it scanned,even though i could guess/google the outcome of the results.....
    Anyways the result for me was a new steering control mechanism....lucky for me my best mate is a vw commercial dealer and he fought hard,very hard with the vw people to get it sorted for me(and even then it had to go to a main all vehicle dealer).
    The problem was "flagged" during a routine service last year and the fact that i have a full service record by vw meant that instead of :eek: €1500.00 we ONLY had to pay €250.00 :mad: for labour as the part was supplied as a goodwill gesture by vw:rolleyes:.
    I asked mrs moonshadow to enquire about the cost of a full service on the same vehicle and she was told it would be" €179.00 euro maam as it would take at least 4 hours",
    Mrs moonshadow then enquired as to why the labour charge for the replacement "chip" today cost €250.00 when she was contacted at 3.00 pm as to whether to do it or not, and told to collect at 4.30 pm:confused::confused::confused:
    1 HOUR 30 MINS.....:confused:
    Anyhow job done,BUT a big saving as a result of my mate,and NO more vw cars for us.....ever!


  • #16
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,100 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    Just to update - After almost 5 weeks chasing the main dealer here in Galway I finally got them to take the car in today. They are currently fixing it and it will be ready this evening. No idea of cost yet but they are to contact VW for goodwill once its done. Ive also contacted VW complaining about the issue and the lack of response from their main dealer. Hoping they'll shell out some of the cost for the repair.


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