Re: odi 10288798 2004 passat tdi while moderately accelerating between 60 and 65 mph you experience a bump type of action, like being bumped slightly from the rear. i do not get the sensation that the transmission is hesitating or lurching. i took the car to the dealer and their diagnosis indicated a bad mass flow indicator (mfi), see odi 10288798. i stated that this was suppose to be the problem 6 months ago with a previous issue. the dealer replaced the mfi and stated the test drove the car and the problem did not recur. upon leaving the dealer as i accelerated onto the interstate the problem did recur. i was able to replicate the problem numerous times. they must have test drove another car. i notified the dealer before i was 10 miles away that i would bring the car back. before leaving the dealership after the supposed repair i went over the list of vw passat tdi complaints. he assured me i do not have those problems. however, based on my previous experience and this repair work so far, i am not sure they really understand what the problem is let alone tell me i have no concern. the mfi just can not be the diagnosis cure all my problems and evidently it hasn't been either. *tr
Engine started fine, and let it ran for a minute or two on drive way. then suddenly it died. computer screen displayed "stop", oils pressure can, and low oil pressure warning lights came on. *tr
I have a 2004 volkswagen passat 2.0l tdi diesel car. the high pressure fuel pump started leaking diesel fuel all over the engine compartment. i checked on-line to determine if there was a recall on this problem. after checking on-line i learned that there was in fact a recall for this problem. i contacted both volkswagen of america and a local dealer. both indicated that there was a recall, but that the vin number on my car was not included in this recall. i had to have the pump replaced at a cost of $750.00. i believe that the problem incurred is the same problem from the recall and that the defective part includes more than just the vin number vehicles that volkswagen admits. when i had the high pressure fuel pump replaced, i advised that i wanted to old pump. i have the old pump in my possession. i am concerned that there may be more vehicles than indicated in the recall that may have the same problem and the possible fire problems that could be caused. i believe that this repair should have been covered by volkswagon. *nm
Dt*: the contact stated diesel fuel leaks onto the engine and the exhaust system. the dealership determined the diesel pump needed to be replaced. there is a nhtsa recall, # 04v586000, regarding the fuel system diesel. the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer has been alerted.