The check engine light has been on constantly since the car was new. This last time it was for excessive camshaft wear. I have changed oil every 5,000 to 6,000 miles using the oil and filter from the VW dealer. A technical bulletin was published by VW warning of the potential problem and suggested replacement part, but VW refused to supply one dime to assist with the $2400 dollar repair bill to replace the camshaft. I have spent over $4000 on repairs for this car since it was out of warranty including replacing air bag sensor and activator ($700), a part in the the high pressure pump ($400), a cracked engine ventilation valve ($500), and the $2400 camshaft replacement. Who says lemons do not come from Germany. VW has refused to acknowledge the problem, although the technician at the dealership states that they published a technical bulletin for technicians and suggested a different cam than the OEM as a replacement. No wonder VW has less than 2% of the US auto market and the Japanese have over 50%. VW needs to close shoo until they learn to build a car. Maybe a vacation in Japan for these German engineers would help!
The check engine light has been on constantly since the car was new. This last time it was for excessive camshaft wear. I have changed oil every 5,000 to 6,000 miles using the oil and filter from the VW dealer. A technical bulletin was published by VW warning of the potential problem and suggested replacement part, but VW refused to supply one dime to assist with the $2400 dollar repair bill to replace the camshaft. I have spent over $4000 on repairs for this car since it was out of warranty including replacing air bag sensor and activator ($700), a part in the the high pressure pump ($400), a cracked engine ventilation valve ($500), and the $2400 camshaft replacement. Who says lemons do not come from Germany. VW has refused to acknowledge the problem, although the technician at the dealership states that they published a technical bulletin for technicians and suggested a different cam than the OEM as a replacement. No wonder VW has less than 2% of the US auto market and the Japanese have over 50%. VW needs to close shoo until they learn to build a car. Maybe a vacation in Japan for these German engineers would help!
- flingle, Asheboro, NC, US