How many injectors have you had?

**VW1888** · 19-08-2011,09:07 PM

Hi Guys,

Sorry to say that i could not take the expense outlay anymore, wiring loom for the turbo went at a cost of £330 after having paid for three injectors . My total has now gone up to £1455.00 in 4 weeks , thats with 50% parts and labour,i had every faith in vw but i just could not take this anymore. I have traded the car in and went back to Toyota for a brand new avensis tr tourer with a 5 year warranty.

I'am sure there are thousands of excellent passats out there that have years of trouble free motoring but sadly i did'nt get one of them.

Regards,VW1888

**manity** · 19-08-2011,09:10 PM

ouch just when VW have started to replace injectors free of charge aswell as refunding monies already paid out for injectors gone in the past.

**paulthefox** · 20-08-2011,12:08 PM

who was the suppling dealer that you bought the car from.hope it was not Arnold Clark in Greenock

paul

**VW1888** · 20-08-2011,06:31 PM

The car was not bought from vw arnold clark Greenock but it had all the repairs carried out there.....

Originally Posted by paulthefox

who was the suppling dealer that you bought the car from.hope it was not Arnold Clark in Greenock

paul

**steve1098** · 16-09-2011,11:25 AM

Had number one injector fail on my '06 2.0 TDI sport a year ago(at 64,000 miles) Dealer replaced and VW gave 30% off as goodwill (still £626 tho!) No problems until a couple of weeks ago then started getting sporadic starts, key in start engine, engine stops after a second with "ENGINE FAULT -GARAGE" showing. Remove key then key in again and engine starts and runs fine!! Sometimes key in/out three or four times before it would start.
Thanks (many!) to this forum (and involvement from VOSA) VW have tested and replaced all four of my injectors (and the associated wiring harness) FOC. I also got a cheque for a full refund of my initial outlay! I'm very happy. My advice, to anyone who reads this, is to get in touch with VW customer services and they will get the ball rolling for you.

**VW1888** · 16-09-2011,04:18 PM

Guys, after hearing about these stories about getting refunds for injector failures, i was thinking about going back to the vw dealer i dealt with and try and get some money back even though i dont have the car any more. Do you think i would be wasting my time or do you think this would be a little cheeky to ask,any thoughts?

regards, VW1888

**Tony_Essex** · 16-09-2011,05:03 PM

I would go straight to VW customer services, as it is they who would authorise any refund. They seem to be bending over backwards to help at the moment, also I believe the VOSA guidance dictates that they refund for these repairs.

To be honest I don't think it would be cheeky to ask, as a refund may restore faith you have in the VW brand so may consider going back one day. Without a refund I would not think that you are ever likely to buy a VW again.

**VW1888** · 16-09-2011,05:24 PM

cheers mate,think i'll pay the dealer a visit in the morning

regards,VW1888.

**Crasher** · 17-09-2011,12:40 PM

I have three more to do Monday, number 2 and 4 are playing up and he wants number 4 doing as well being as number 3 was replaced not long ago. The car is a 2005 and has 130K on it so no chance of any VW UK good will on this one. The price of the injectors at £580 each is shocking.

**steve1098** · 17-09-2011,11:27 PM

Originally Posted by VW1888

Guys, after hearing about these stories about getting refunds for injector failures, i was thinking about going back to the vw dealer i dealt with and try and get some money back even though i dont have the car any more. Do you think i would be wasting my time or do you think this would be a little cheeky to ask,any thoughts?

regards, VW1888

Go for it VW1888, you've got nothing to lose and a lot to gain!