Since the introduction of low sulfur diesel my injection pump has developed a leak ! possible fire danger. *tr
Check engine light illuminated and there was no power to the vehicle. at highway speeds there was a severe vibration in the steering wheel. *mr this resulted in a complete lost of power and a replacement of the injector system. the consumer was told that there was muddy diesel fuel but couldn't produce the fuel filter to back up the claim. there was another incident where there was a puff of smoke and a lost of power down to 25 mph on the road. the engine had a #3 valve go through the piston and run up and down the crankshaft. the engine was replaced along with another injector system and fuel pump was added. several weeks later, a high pressure oil line broke from the weld and spewed oil everywhere. the axle assembly and the transmission slave cylinder were replaced as well. *sc *jb
Vehicle had sending unit replaced with a different design unit to address cold weather operating condition. mfg,r has tsb acknowledging problem. was charged for repairs car is 4 mos old. 2003 jetta purchased in sept.2003. *ak