Injector Failures - Possible recall

**John-the-Bass** · 01-04-2012,09:49 PM

It did happen to me! I had a recall notice and was going to book an appointment but had to travel to Devon. On the way back on the M5 the engine cut out ! I put the clutch in and indicated left from the center lane and stopped on the hard shoulder. I got towed to the services at Strensham and then repatriated to my local VW dealer. To be fair they were good and replaced the injectors under the recall. The fuel economy improvement is from 45 mpg to 50 mpg. Every thing else is not changed. I am pleased but the failure was very frightening and I am always concerned now in case it fails again on a motorway.
Over all good car.

**Crasher** · 01-04-2012,09:53 PM

I have seen the new injectors fail on two occasions but they do not cause the engine to cut out.

**Trev.W** · 07-04-2012,10:30 PM

I Drove my 06 plate Passat 200 miles to Plymouth to pick up my daughter from uni (400 mile round trip) last Saturday. Got up Sunday morning, drove 50 yards from my house and the car turns itself off. I called Volkswagen recovery and they arived within the hour. I knew it was going to be the injectors and the recovery guy confirmed it in about thirty seconds. Oh <removed>, £2k here we go!
Well they collected my car, gave me a Golf for the day and Caffyns Worthing fixed my car. All it cost me was £25 to fill the golf up with petrol.
Well done Volkswagen for sorting this problem out

Thank you Volkswagen Recovery for the car.
And thanks to Caffyns for being so prompt at fixing the car.
Every one kept in contact with me through the whole process, so I knew exactly what was goning on.
Brilliant!!!

**Quatrelle** · 07-04-2012,10:53 PM

Not really brilliant - they should have had your car in and replaced the injectors before it broke down.

This fault has put other owners' lives in danger - you were lucky.

**Stuart W2** · 09-04-2012,04:25 PM

At a rough guess I'd say the dealers are doing well out of this at a time when work is a bit thin on the ground, as with warranty work generally.

That's why they're now so keen to do it and are conveying the impression of good service.

Now if you'd tried to get it done a year ago...

**Crasher** · 09-04-2012,10:55 PM

The fitters are also doing a roaring trade in wiring harnesses...

**eko** · 14-04-2012,08:50 PM

VW replaced mine before they failed . The dealer described it as a safety recall.

**Parciau** · 14-04-2012,11:12 PM

Just had the recall notice for my '55 plate 2.0 sport . Quick question , is a new wiring harness fitted with the injectors and if not would it be advisable for me to pay for one to be fitted while they are doing the job ?

**Crasher** · 15-04-2012,02:52 PM

The wiring harness is part of the recall as they often start falling to bits when disconnected although ALLEGEDLY it is not uncommon for these to fall off the bench into the mechanics lunch box and suddenly reappear on fleaBay, Lord knows how that happens!

**andrewturner** · 16-04-2012,12:06 AM

Originally Posted by Crasher

The wiring harness is part of the recall as they often start falling to bits when disconnected although ALLEGEDLY it is not uncommon for these to fall off the bench into the mechanics lunch box and suddenly reappear on fleaBay, Lord knows how that happens!

You've got me concerned now - my injectors *and loom* (allegedly) were replaced a few months ago. Is there anything that I can check on the outside of the engine for 'newness' to to confirm either way?