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On Oct 6, when the car was brought in after the first incident, the paperwork says "Campaign Temp sensor" and "Update Programming"...that's pretty much all it says. No part # is listed.
On Nov. 23, the paperwork says "Customer had S7 Campaign update performed and is still having concerns......etc." "Made sure of all updates on vehicle...no codes....test drove for 59 miles and condition never occurred"
On Jan 20, the paperwork says "Ran GFF-no codes stored--reset basic settings..test drove 302 miles...ran VTA...check mechatronic switch...all ok. AT no point in any of these service report has there been a part # for any part that was replaced.
We have a VW case number. This past saturday, when it happened yet again, TWICE, and depressing the brake didn't "reset" it, pressing on the gas pedal caused severe "bucking", thus had to pull off of the road, shut off the car and start again.
Nowhere in the paperwork we have is there anything about a replacement of a heat sensor or wiring harness, (no pat numbers are listed) but that might perhaps have been part of the October work done, right after our first problem, and right after the recall went out.
We have recently posted on the NHTSA site, but so far have gotten no feedback from there.
I would not hold my breath hearing anything from the NHTSA. Both of them are busy with Toyota recalls for UA. :shades:
Salesman told me it can be dealer installed.
I understand that you would want to mount the laser-jammer infrared-xmitters as close as possible to the places where laser-operators are trained to aim:
1 - front license plate
2 - as close to each headlight as possible
also, i hope your car is black. that will help too.
3 - rear license plate
if you obscure the license plate at all, or the headlights, that is probably a violation of the vehicle code in any state.
I recommend you investigate the lemon-law in your state and apply it if possible. They testdrove your car for THREE HUNDRED miles one time.
That's ridiculous.
They should extend your new-car-warranty by that many miles now, in the event you keep the car until 12,300 miles, that is.
As for the color of my car, I can't recall what term VW uses but it is the "Flamboyant" Blue in 09.
I don't know of anything else that goes in those wide parallelogram shapes below the headlights. Unfortunately I have nothing good to say about the idea of intentionally cutting holes in a car as you propose.
One great advantage of a laser jammer in the rear is it should screw up the annoying Audis & Benzes & Nissan SUVs that use laser rangefinder for the "follow the guy ahead cruise-control" setting.
How would the laser-rangefinder-cruise vehicles respond to a xmitter/ jammer?
Would they disable themselves?
Would they accelerate madly and crash into the back of your car?
Would they automatically start driving 55, even if you were pulling away at 80 mph ahead of them?
(Me and that California Sikes dude with the Prius both want to know these answers!)
I have always thought that the Jetta needed a spot to hook up a tow rope or chain in the center of the front, like making a skid plate with reinforced hole that would take a hook.
With the tow hook on the passenger side of the vehicle, it limits it's use, or if VW really thought it through they would have put it in both front locations.
Had my 06 in for it's 80,000 mile DSG fluid and filter change this morning, total bill with tax, was $297.00
The old filter off the DSG looked totally black and polluted. This is it's second fluid change.
While I was waiting in the place they did sell one new Jetta TDI..rolled out a new 09' white with beige cloth interior. Must say the new 2010 grills do look much classier, and the 2010 Platinum White color (metallic beige?) is stunning.
Mini-rant: I don't understand why every VW showroom doesn't have a display with a reasonably sized sample of all paint selections. It seems like dealers only stock black, white, and silver cars. What's with the drabness? I've been to three and have yet to see the white-gold, red, or blue on a car. And I don't like picking from a 1" picture in a brochure. I envy Beetle buyers their many great color choices.
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
Definitely not the the spot for screw-in hook - there is only one spot for that hook and that is in the rear (right rear bottom part of the bumper). The front area under those sections is just too high to have the hook attachment.
It's filled with high density styrofoam as part of the front bumper. You could cut some out but you could compromise safety in case of a frontal crash as there might be some airbag impact sensors in that area.
There are actually two spots for the hook, with one in the front as well. It is an odd place to have one, but it does exist. I don't have the manual handy for a page reference, but if you look at the black grill section under the passenger headlight, you will see the screw(s) to remove this piece. The eyebolt goes in there.
I completely agree, this is not the place to put one, but VW did.
They're clearly fishing for interest but I'm not sure how to respond. I'm tempted to send them an e-mail telling them they just lost a sale. I notified AutoTrader of the unauthorized listing, for all the good that will do. What would you do?
Great! Thanks for your help!
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
Be careful to not alter the airflow into the intercooler... you will adversly affect turbocharger performance. (thusly engine performance)
I assume they don't offer them here because most US buyers don't have a clue when to use fog lamps anyway.
The fog lights are mounted on metal brackets behind the plastic grills. The hole for the tow bolt is to the far left of the right grill, while the fog light sits behind the far right of the right grill. It's not a problem.
http://www.worldimpex.com/parts/genuine-part-fog-light-kit_852692.html
Piece of cake with these instructions.
http://www.worldimpex.com/assets/partdocuments/vw.ns.ai.doc.jetta_fog_lamp.pdf
Golf TDI with cold weather package, moonroof, adaptive Xenon lights, Dynaudio, Nav or no Nav depending on preference is a better value than the Audi A3 TDI unless you really love the A3 TDI and leather seating.
Golf TDI has better, more sporting seats than the Jetta, firmer suspension than Jetta, and a higher level of options available than Jetta.
Highly recommend driving Jetta Sedan, Jetta Wagon, Golf, and Audi A3 to see which one best suits you.
Another plus for the Sportwagen over the A3 is the VW has 10 more inches in length. More room for stuff. And over an inch better ground clearance.
Another question is why Edmund's still show pictures of the 2009 Sportwagen under the 2010 listing? The new one is so much more appealing to me than last years model.
Seats in the Jetta Sedan are same as those in the Jetta Wagon.
I would jump on the Sportwagen TDI if it had just a little better ground clearance.
It's fun car to drive, plenty of power and torque. Ample space behind rear seats and with Yakima roof box on top, great car for camping. Seats are firm but comfortable on long trips.
6 speed manual is just flawless. Brakes are adequate, ABS works well. Cabin is driver friendly and controls are well designed (after you get used to them, as they slightly differ from Japanese controls).
The only 2 issues I have are:
The moonroof - too much heat built up in Fl climate - but now, with Yakima roof box I carry my own "shade".
Headlights don't turn off automatically, when you remove the ignition key. There is a warning chime but the volume is too low to hear it. I wonder if you can increase the chime volume - have to ask the dealer, net time I am there for a service.
Items replaced: rear wiper blade (not under warranty); rear door lock remote module (replaced under warranty); defective PIAA ultra bright H7 bulb (replaced all 4 OEMs with PIAAs, when I bought the car last February).
I would stay away from panoramic sunroof - unfortunately, I did not have a choice then... also, my car came with 17" wheels but I asked the dealer to switch them and had 16" installed instead - that was a good move, in my opinion, in a long run.
If I were buying today White Gold would be my top choice.