1.4 TSI - VW Scirocco

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Sun 10 Jul 2011 18:05
1.4 TSI - VW Scirocco - Nociola

Am experiencing missfire problems with engine. Feb & now July this year. Car bought in Feb. 2010. Dealer co-operative but what are my rights re Warranty (poss. extension of) and/or claim under Sale of Goods Act ?

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Sun 10 Jul 2011 18:13
1.4 TSI - VW Scirocco - unthrottled

Sorry to hear that.

The dealer is permitted a 'reasonable' opportunity (usually deemed to be 3 attempts) to fix the problem. Misfiring in those engines in direct engines can be very bad news-the dealer needs to get it sorted.

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Sun 10 Jul 2011 18:33
1.4 TSI - VW Scirocco - Nociola

Thanks for advice. Have now put my concerns in writing to Dealer. Waiting for their response.

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Sun 10 Jul 2011 18:36
1.4 TSI - VW Scirocco - unthrottled

Does the dealer know what is causing the misfiring problem ie is it an injector problem?

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Sun 10 Jul 2011 19:02
1.4 TSI - VW Scirocco - farmer4567

hi i work for vw, ring customer care explain whats happened and ask for goodwill on an extended warranty as you feel it may have caused longterm damage to other components regards.

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Sun 10 Jul 2011 19:08
1.4 TSI - VW Scirocco - Nociola

Comments below taken from Warranty Invoices:

FIRST repair "swapped Cylinder 3 and 4 & reassembled. Misfire. swapped to Cyl.4, stripped down & replaced faulty injector". Also updated software. SECOND repair " Lapped in valves with grinding paste, refitted head & cam chain. Rechecked. Compressions still low on cylinder. Removed head & sump, removed piston 2 and found broken between rings, fitted new piston. Reset valve timing and fitted cover. Refill anti freeze & oil filter & oil to level. Clear faults. Road test OK".

I've done just over 4000 miles in between services.

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Sun 10 Jul 2011 19:11
1.4 TSI - VW Scirocco - unthrottled

Yup, the faulty injector washed the oil off the cylinder liners causing low compression. That engine definitely needs an extended warranty.

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Sun 10 Jul 2011 19:51
1.4 TSI - VW Scirocco - Nociola

What chances of success if I push for replacement vehicle? !

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