[Vwdiesel] Possible TDI Purchase: Feed Needback !

[TexasTDI]

You have to use VAG-COM.  The FAQ section at www.tdiclub.com has the
procedure.

Chris Thornton
1991 VW Jetta GL 2 Door 1.6D - 234k miles
2000 VW Golf GLS 1.9TDI 130hp/229ftlbs - 75k miles
1998 VW Passat GLS 1.8T -- FOR SALE
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com
http://texastdi.com/6/ubb.x

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nate Wall" <nwall at opei.org>
To: "Anton Largiader" <largiader at worldlynx.net>
Cc: "Bill Kelly" <magnificationbill at hotmail.com>; <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 7:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Possible TDI Purchase: Feed Needback !


> <<<The EGR issue is probably the only
> real weakness the engine has, and it can be fixed pretty easily (by
> turning down the EGR quantity used).>>>
>
> I like that idea. How is this done? Perhaps I could do Mom a favor. (The
US
> EPA did'nt see my type that!)
>
> --Nate
>
> Anton Largiader wrote:
>
> > Basically I love my '98 Jetta TDI.  I tow MCs with it, do a lot of
> > commuting, and everything else.  Mechanically it's been as reliable as I
> > could want.
> >
> > The power window regulators do break (I have manual and no problems) and
> > VW recently announced some measures to help owners with that problem.
> > AFAIK they all have similar insulation; I'm pretty sure it doesn't vary
> > between GL and GLS versions. Can't see how it would be feasible to make
> > it two ways.
> >
> > I know of no widespread CEL problems...  a few cases get mentioned but
> > it's mostly people who just don't do anything about it.  The causes
> > often come from clogged intake manifolds and related parts (caused by a
> > poor implementation of EGR on these cars) or apparently by glow plug
> > stuff (never had it happen to me).  The EGR issue is probably the only
> > real weakness the engine has, and it can be fixed pretty easily (by
> > turning down the EGR quantity used).
> >
> >   - Anton
> >
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