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DPF problems after recall on Volkswagen Golf
My Golf TDI GT Sport 170 was recalled and repaired due to fault with the Piezo injector. Three new injectors were fitted.
I have had problems ever since and the dpf light is on every day - I take it back to the garage to be sorted and light comes back on as soon as I drive it again. The last garage stated that the sensor was faulty - yet after their repair the dpf light again stays on. I am aware of advice to drive for 30 mins at 2000 revs - this does not work.
Should I take this up with Vokswagen UK - and what can I reasonably expect them to do?
I have had problems ever since and the dpf light is on every day - I take it back to the garage to be sorted and light comes back on as soon as I drive it again. The last garage stated that the sensor was faulty - yet after their repair the dpf light again stays on. I am aware of advice to drive for 30 mins at 2000 revs - this does not work.
Should I take this up with Vokswagen UK - and what can I reasonably expect them to do?
Asked on 30 July 2012 by ace243
Answered by
Honest John
No, take it up directly with the dealer that did the repair. A lot of these piezo injector repairs are going wrong, but the dealer is directly liable. Up to him to get help from VW over this, but he has to fix your car, or buy it from you for market price, or give you another one.
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