Volkswagen Problems

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Loss of acceleration

Lacking power whilst accelerating on motorway driving. Recently happened so haven't tried inclines.

2010 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI PD SE
Posted: Jun 14, 2023
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My touran was running in the drive way for 30 mins then just died and now will not start it is turning over ok 2.0 to 2008

My car had the same problem, was there any solution to this problem?

2008 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 tdi
Posted: Jun 9, 2023
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Oil service & puncture repair

I’m looking for a quote for an oil service and slow puncture repair. If you could get back to me that would be great, thank you.

2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI
Posted: May 26, 2023
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Pinking nois coming from engine , reluctant to rev fully from idle

Appears to struggle to draw air when raving the engine , pinking& screeching noise when driving average speed.

2010 Volkswagen Fox 1.0 litre
Posted: May 19, 2023
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Smoke fron exhaust and oil cap

Hi i hit a big pot hole bottom od my sump cracked was still driving till it said low ool so manahed to park in safe place all oil was out big crack got towed home put new sump on it car started but noise from turbo car had not boost still m...

2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 turbo diesel
Posted: Apr 23, 2023
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Dead spot on gas pedal

At slow speed in traffic, there seems to be a dead spot before the accelerator kicks in. Also slight judder when drive train kicks in.

2011 Volkswagen Golf TSI
Posted: Apr 18, 2023
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Vibration between speeds 20-40mph could it be gearbox fault

have checked all drive train wheels drive shafts ect but at speeds between 20-40 am getting a vibration but not threw the steering.

2009 Volkswagen Caddy sdi
Posted: Apr 17, 2023
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Polo 59 plate, newish battery loses its charge very quickly, say 1 or 2 days for no apparent reason.

Car loses the battery charge even after regular use. Worse in the winter. Regularly serviced and maintained, in every other respect its a great car. When the battery has been charged whether by use or with a charger, it loses the charge ver...

2010 Volkswagen Polo 6R
Posted: Apr 14, 2023
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Need alloy wheels

My alloy wheel has mis shaped and need replacement alloys

2002 Volkswagen Golf Gti 115
Posted: Apr 11, 2023
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Light (road speed) clacking noise from front of car when under power, stops on overrun.

Sounds like a driveshaft possiblyfailing or something touching on one of them. Gearbox is totally normal and noise not louder when steering on lock. Any thoughts? Thanks, John.

2007 Volkswagen Fox 1.2 Fox
Posted: Mar 16, 2023
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Hi my epc light come on when idle but when I drive the care there is no epc light only when come to n stop

My epc light come on when I'm at n stop hafe to switch the car of and start again then it's fine only when the care idle

2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4
Posted: Feb 21, 2023
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Washer motor not working

Windscreen washer pump not working. Wipers working fine. Replacement pump fitted but still not working. Checked fuse 29 on fuse board all appears fine

2013 Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDi
Posted: Feb 16, 2023
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Stop alarm coming on

Mainly comes on at low speed when turning steering wheel

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDi
Posted: Feb 8, 2023
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Doesn't start after overall on top

I bought the car n overall Ed the head along with crank sensor but doesn't start

2012 Volkswagen Sharan 1.8 20v
Posted: Feb 2, 2023
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Engine sensor

5 engining exhausted sensor fitted with only 35000ml on the clock at a very very high cost

2017 Volkswagen Touareg 3lt tdi
Posted: Jan 29, 2023
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Tailgate open warning sets alarm off

Hi folks - I’m have the same issue where the alarm goes off for no apparent reason. However, I can’t lock it without enabling the alarm. Can someone advise pls?

2014 Volkswagen Passat 2 litre tdi blue motion executive
Posted: Jan 9, 2023
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Diesel engine management light on

We were driving along the A12 After a long motorway journey and the tyre pressure warning light came on. However about 5 minutes after that problem the ⛽️ diesel engine management light flashed and the engine light turned on. The car pr...

2013 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI
Posted: Jan 3, 2023
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Instability in turns

I bought used touran. In harder right side turns car starts to wiggle and its hard to keep it in nice curve. Happens at speed over 90km/h, most noticable on highway. Tire specs 205/55r16, tire pressure at 2,5 BAR.

2008 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 tdi
Posted: Dec 27, 2022
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Car gearbox

When driving forwards after the car shifts into second gear it revs up to about 3200 and the car does not move. When driving slowly forward it also wheelspins even though we have driven up this driveway loads of times with no problems

2013 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI DSG
Posted: Dec 24, 2022
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HEATER NOT WORKING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE

BLOWERS ARE WORKING AS THE SHOULD BUT NO HEAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND LOOSING COOLANT

2018 Volkswagen Passat 2L TDI
Posted: Dec 12, 2022
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