coil pack recall -- can someone update me on this?...
02-10-2003, 10:08 AM
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coil pack recall -- can someone update me on this?...
i thought i saw something about this while i was in sarasota (but since we were drinking most of the time we weren't on the field, i can't be sure).
thanks!
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02-10-2003, 10:26 AM
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Recall to be fully implemented by March or April on all 1.8Ts and 3.0s.
There was a letter, dated January 31, that acknowledged the problem but did not specifically mention a recall. This went out to all owners of affected cars. It appears now(from reading new press releases and news articles) that VW & Audi have decided to do a full recall/replacement on 1.8T/3.0 cars. <a href="http://www.audiusa.com/about_pressrelease_detail/0,,articleId-20000363_countrycode-1_subUsageId-9999999497_,00.html"> See the Audi press release here</a>.
02-10-2003, 10:35 AM
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All coil packs are bad and can fail at any time. Audi will replace them when they feel like it.
You know... the usual. 
Seriously, you should have already gotten the usual "you may have a problem" letter from Audi, bu the end result is that if a coil pack fails, Audi will replace it (whether your car is in or out of warranty) on an as-needed basis for now. When there are enough in stock from the manufacturer (late this spring), Audi will replace them all during a scheduled maintenance visit.
Of course, you'll still have to hector the service writer to get them, but Audi "promises" to make good. YMMV. HTH.
Seriously, you should have already gotten the usual "you may have a problem" letter from Audi, bu the end result is that if a coil pack fails, Audi will replace it (whether your car is in or out of warranty) on an as-needed basis for now. When there are enough in stock from the manufacturer (late this spring), Audi will replace them all during a scheduled maintenance visit.
Of course, you'll still have to hector the service writer to get them, but Audi "promises" to make good. YMMV. HTH.
02-10-2003, 10:45 AM
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As my car is out of warranty...I am not sure if I want to go....
back to my dealer for service...I am VERY HAPPY with my mechanic now....you think they would give you the part to replace it yourself??? I should ask....
02-10-2003, 10:50 AM
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AFAIK, all TTs are included. The 2003MY have coil packs made by a different manf. (Hitachi) but
may have the same problems.
Of course, as tradition dictates, the dealer will repeatedly refuse to provide service and/or make the wrong diagnosis until beaten into submission with copies of the applicable TSB.
It's tradition!
Of course, as tradition dictates, the dealer will repeatedly refuse to provide service and/or make the wrong diagnosis until beaten into submission with copies of the applicable TSB.
It's tradition!
