VW emissions software update - disaster

18-07-2018 06:05PM

tcawley29 wrote: »

selectamatic wrote: »

Renault too.

I guess peugeot won't be too far behind either so

Dont forget ford
https://www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKBN1EZ292

18-07-2018 06:20PM

CJhaughey wrote: »

Honda haven't had any fingers pointed at them afaik.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2015/oct/09/mercedes-honda-mazda-mitsubishi-diesel-emissions-row&ved=2ahUKEwid-c2DlKncAhUxNOwKHU0FAbkQFjAAegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw2j2vghA-sJfolGTdK2g5tB&ampcf=1

tacklemore · 18-07-2018 09:18PM

Seth Brundle wrote: »

VW has repaired 80% of recalled cars, says European Commission

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/manufacturing/vw-has-repaired-80-of-recalled-cars-says-european-commission-1.3567844

What percentage have subsequently had the "repair" repaired??

Tuco88 · 18-07-2018 10:07PM

Have Merc/BMW and Nissan kinda got of the hook in comparison to VAG?
Seening VAG has got the tyres roasted of em.

pablo128 · 22-07-2018 10:24PM

Tuco88 wrote: »

Have Merc/BMW and Nissan kinda got of the hook in comparison to VAG?
Seening VAG has got the tyres roasted of em.

VAG were caught spoofing to the Yanks about how clean their diesels were. One thing you don't do in America is brag about your 'import' and then get caught. They take motoring, and their own auto industry seriously over there.

Henry Ford III · 01-10-2018 01:06PM

I was listening to Absolute Radio this morning (Android Auto in car is marvellous) and there's quite an advertising push by www.claimagainstvw.com

Seems like a bit of a no brainer tbh. VW are paying out billions of US$ after all.

p.s. www.odwyersolicitors.ie seem to be looking for numbers here.

colm_mcm · 01-10-2018 02:24PM

Picture of a mk4 on front page. Obviously subject matter experts.

bazz26 · 01-10-2018 02:52PM

I'd probably have more faith in Lionel Hutz getting a result.

grogi · 09-10-2018 09:25PM

grogi wrote: »

And that's why VRT for diesels should still be based on CO2, but rates increased, while VRT for petrols should remain the same.

Someone is listening I guess... ;P

ml100 · 18-02-2019 07:22PM

Hi,

I just found out a vw dealer applied this fix to my 1.6 tdi the last time it was serviced even though I stated I didn't want it done and signed a waver doc stating same, I found this out by checking the web and phoning vw ireland, what are my options with this, going to ring dealer tomorrow ?

Miike · 18-02-2019 08:17PM

ml100 wrote: »

Hi,

I just found out a vw dealer applied this fix to my 1.6 tdi the last time it was serviced even though I stated I didn't want it done and signed a waver doc stating same, I found this out by checking the web and phoning vw ireland, what are my options with this, going to ring dealer tomorrow ?

I'd be interested to find out what happens from this point. Keep us posted!

mgbgt1978 · 18-02-2019 09:29PM

A lot of this went on in the UK. Have a look through some of the VAG forums.
They can't reverse the update. VW Dealers don't have the original Map.
I'd say the best you'll get is an offer of a couple of Free Services or similar.

Hedgelayer · 18-02-2019 09:32PM

Hope I'm not off topic, but when my car is idle and I put down the accelerator fully , it only goes to 2.5 revs

No problems with it while driving, goes above and beyond..

It's a 2.0 L Passat

diggerdigger · 18-02-2019 09:34PM

Hedgelayer wrote: »

Hope I'm not off topic, but when my car is idle and I put down the accelerator fully , it only goes to 2.5 revs

No problems with it while driving, goes above and beyond..

It's a 2.0 L Passat

It's supposed to do that. Computer limited.

mgbgt1978 · 18-02-2019 09:34PM

Perfectly normal....nothing to do with the Emissions update.

Hedgelayer · 18-02-2019 09:35PM

Thanks guy's

ml100 · 18-02-2019 09:36PM

Hedgelayer wrote: »

Hope I'm not off topic, but when my car is idle and I put down the accelerator fully , it only goes to 2.5 revs

No problems with it while driving, goes above and beyond..

It's a 2.0 L Passat

Same thing happens with the 1.6, it's supposed to do it, it won't rev above 2500 rpm when not moving

Hedgelayer · 18-02-2019 09:37PM

ml100 wrote: »

Same thing happens with the 1.6, it's supposed to do it, it won't rev above 2500 rpm when not moving

So in the NCT center do they have it rolling along to test emissions.

mgbgt1978 · 18-02-2019 09:40PM

No. They just do the smoke Test at 2,500rpm. It's even in the NCT Manual. "do the test at whatever max revs the manufacturer has mapped it for".....or words to that effect.

19-02-2019 09:02AM

ml100 wrote: »

Hedgelayer wrote: »

Hope I'm not off topic, but when my car is idle and I put down the accelerator fully , it only goes to 2.5 revs

No problems with it while driving, goes above and beyond..

It's a 2.0 L Passat

Same thing happens with the 1.6, it's supposed to do it, it won't rev above 2500 rpm when not moving

Turn off the esp and clutch the car and it will rev out.

s7ryf3925pivug · 19-02-2019 09:09AM

My car is fine after the fix. 1.6 diesel golf.

The emissions produced without the update are many times higher, not just a bit.

I'm sure there are independent tests described somewhere on the internet - showing whether there is a resulting change in performance. It might be that people encountering one have an unrelated issue, or even imagining it.

dubrov · 19-02-2019 09:19AM

Zainab Deafening Racer wrote:

I'm sure there are independent tests described somewhere on the internet - showing whether there is a resulting change in performance. It might be that people encountering one have an unrelated issue, or even imagining it.

Most show a drop in economy and also increased use of dpf that can lead to failure.

Bottom line is the "fix" is not good for your car

s7ryf3925pivug · 19-02-2019 09:32AM

dubrov wrote: »

Most show a drop in economy and also increased use of dpf that can lead to failure.

Bottom line is the "fix" is not good for your car

Better than spewing out particulate though. Causes developmental issues in small children, as well as a lot of serious health issues in everybody else.

Bit odd that consumers here are so poorly compensated. I got a free pair of wiper blades. I think in the USA they were offered a lot more. Business influence on policy seems likely.

jcd5971 · 19-02-2019 08:03PM

Zainab Deafening Racer wrote:

Better than spewing out particulate though. Xauses development issues in small children, as well as a lot of serious health issues in everybody else.

To be blunt development issues in small children, the environment and everyone else, that's not the posters concern.

They had modifications applied to their car which they had specifically refused permission for.
These modifications in a great many instances have had a detrimental effect on the performance and life of various engine parts.

If I was the poster this would be solicitor time.

CJhaughey · 19-02-2019 09:26PM

The injectors now work twice as much as before the fix, meaning their lifespan will be halved.

tanko · 19-02-2019 09:42PM

A friend of mine imported an English reg 2014 two litre Passat recently.
Would the "fix" apply to this car?
It was a lease car in England. Is it possible to find out if the fix was carried out on the car?

Miike · 19-02-2019 10:00PM

tanko wrote: »

A friend of mine imported an English reg 2014 two litre Passat recently.
Would the "fix" apply to this car?
It was a lease car in England. Is it possible to find out if the fix was carried out on the car?

It is my understanding there is a sticker (proof of completion label) attached to the car after the update has been applied. A cursory google search says it can be found under the bonnet (check all the stickers?) or in the spare wheel well. I'm not 100% certain though - I just remember someone saying it in conversation not too long ago.

Also he can ring VW Fix "hotline" and supply the VIN.

tanko · 19-02-2019 10:28PM

Thanks, i'll let her know that!!!

dubrov · 19-02-2019 11:42PM

There is an online checker as well

ChuckLarry · 20-02-2019 06:23PM

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.

VW emissions software update - disaster

Comments