VW Engine Lights on/loosing power

road_high · 24-01-2013 7:11pm #1

Other halves VW Golf 2010 tdi has been giving trouble yesterday and now they left it into garage. Lives the other side of the country but tells me 2 engine lights were on the dash and loosing (a lot of) power on hills. Limped into the garage.
Any ideas guys? Egr? Turbo? Good ole VW reliability in all its glory again!

George Dalton · 24-01-2013 7:16pm

Which engine it in it?

road_high · 24-01-2013 7:17pm

George Dalton wrote: »

Which engine it in it?

1.6 one, the basic model.

ironclaw · 24-01-2013 7:22pm

Only way to know for sure is an OBD scan. VW's do go into 'safe mode' in some engine light conditions meaning the rev's will be limited hence the apparent loss of power.

road_high · 24-01-2013 7:24pm

ironclaw wrote: »

Only way to know for sure is an OBD scan. VW's do go into 'safe mode' in some engine light conditions meaning the rev's will be limited hence the apparent loss of power.

Yea, it's in the garage and they said the same apparently. Will see tomorrow.

downwesht · 24-01-2013 8:08pm

Could be flywheel trouble a fault in that model Golf.

road_high · 24-01-2013 8:39pm

downwesht wrote: »

Could be flywheel trouble a fault in that model Golf.

How much could that be? Car only has done 65,000km. Not a VW fan man myself and this reminds me why!

downwesht · 24-01-2013 8:49pm

Sorry not a mechanic but have been a trouble free Golf driver since 1997.I know a bit about them as a result but am not qualified to know waht is wrong with yours!
What lights are on?They should give you some indication.

road_high · 24-01-2013 8:55pm

downwesht wrote: »

Sorry not a mechanic but have been a trouble free Golf driver since 1997.I know a bit about them as a result but am not qualified to know waht is wrong with yours!
What lights are on?They should give you some indication.

Engine management and emissions light so that's what has me thinking EGR etc related...

KK4SAM · 24-01-2013 9:03pm

Any anti pollution lights ?, could be blocked DPF . has the effect of and exhaust brake by smothering the engine.

supervento · 24-01-2013 10:04pm

mfitzy wrote: »

Yea, it's in the garage and they said the same apparently. Will see tomorrow.

mfitzy wrote: »

Engine management and emissions light so that's what has me thinking EGR etc related...

to my knowledge there can be a fault with the egr cooler some sensor in the egr cooler failing... have seen a hand full of 1.6tdi with this fault, normally i believe vw goodwill cover all parts & 70% of labour, leaving u to cover €125 or 30% of labour cost, if the car is out of warranty, new egr cooler fitted is covered by a 2 year warranty

audi tom · 24-01-2013 10:14pm

Maybe Mass Air Flow Sensor? mines been giving bother in an audi causing loss of power

jippo nolan · 02-02-2013 4:17pm

audi tom wrote: »

Maybe Mass Air Flow Sensor? mines been giving bother in an audi causing loss of power

Looking for advice please, similar problem with 09 vw golf 2 tdi, bought last April. 97000 kms. Turbo failed last week.paid € 17000 cash. Dealer won't replace turbo as car is 7000 kms outside warranty. Do I have any rights under sale of goods act.thanks for any info. Jippo Nolan.

ironclaw · 02-02-2013 4:58pm

jippo nolan wrote: »

Looking for advice please, similar problem with 09 vw golf 2 tdi, bought last April. 97000 kms. Turbo failed last week.paid € 17000 cash. Dealer won't replace turbo as car is 7000 kms outside warranty. Do I have any rights under sale of goods act.thanks for any info. Jippo Nolan.

There is your answer.

The car is 9 months old. I wouldn't expect any warranty if I was over the mileage by 7000km unless the warranty was for a full year (Be careful to note any mileage cap, most warranties are capped) Maybe some leeway to be expected if I was 700km over the warranty or if the car was recently (And regularly) serviced.

Mar4ix · 02-02-2013 5:09pm

what driving habits you have ? do you drive every day ? how many miles one or each trip ?

jippo nolan · 03-02-2013 4:44pm

Mar4ix wrote: »

what driving habits you have ? do you drive every day ? how many miles one or each trip ?

Dublin drogheda return 5 days a week, thanks.

jippo nolan · 03-02-2013 4:47pm

ironclaw wrote: »

There is your answer.

The car is 9 months old. I wouldn't expect any warranty if I was over the mileage by 7000km unless the warranty was for a full year (Be careful to note any mileage cap, most warranties are capped) Maybe some leeway to be expected if I was 700km over the warranty or if the car was recently (And regularly) serviced.

The car is fully serviced. Service book stamped. There is a mileage cap of 20000 kms. Thanks.

ironclaw · 04-02-2013 6:56pm

jippo nolan wrote: »

The car is fully serviced. Service book stamped. There is a mileage cap of 20000 kms. Thanks.

I can't see your point. Why do you believe you are being wronged by the dealer? For the record I have no commercial interest in the car trade however I do have a retail business interest.

jippo nolan · 04-02-2013 9:25pm

ironclaw wrote: »

I can't see your point. Why do you believe you are being wronged by the dealer? For the record I have no commercial interest in the car trade however I do have a retail business interest.

Tbh ironclaw, I felt I should get more than 9 months trouble free motoring from a € 17000 car,update__ car dealer will meet me half way on parts & Labour. Thanks for replies.jippo Nolan.

supervento · 08-09-2013 3:32pm

road_high wrote: »

Other halves VW Golf 2010 tdi has been giving trouble yesterday and now they left it into garage. Lives the other side of the country but tells me 2 engine lights were on the dash and loosing (a lot of) power on hills. Limped into the garage.
Any ideas guys? Egr? Turbo? Good ole VW reliability in all its glory again!

what was the fault?

VW Engine Lights on/loosing power

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