[archiea]

updated june 8, 2007, at 20:22
hey gang...

I figure we'd start a thread where we list ALL of our warranty issues, and perhaps re-edit our posts as with the progress or solution to the problem. This way if we see a pattern of issues, it might either help the VW lurkers or even the owner sort out a solution.

Mine was finally delivered last week and so far:

1) Driver side switches for the rear windows would stick in both the up and down position... almost seemed like a feature at first.

solution: new switches ordered and replaced on door

2) lumbar support on driver side seat would stick or not engage in one of the positional toggles.

solution: new switch installed on lumbar support, requited the removal of front seat.

3) Bubbling of the black vinyl skin on the door sil panel when hot. Its the top rear deck trim panel behind the driver and right next to the rear passenger's head on their left (its the front most panel that slides to the side to allow the leading pilars of the roof to emerge)

solution: Replacement: the dealer said that they are ording the part, it may take a week to get it in.

4) The trunk locking mechanism wasn't engaging the trunk... leaving it open and unlocked all of the time.

solution: The dealer is ordering a new locking motor and it should take a few days.


As a side note, I still have to deal with the nightmode not working on the avic-D3 nav system...

 

[GOgg]

Good idea Archie,
I have only had one issue so far that of a non-retracting passenger seat belt. It was delivered like that from new. Replaced within a week.

 

[schoolhousefred]

So far, have put 14000 kms on car in 8 months, with just a couple of minor problems:

1. Driver side window would not shut properly ... would go to top when door shut, meet resistance, and then open again. Dealer fixed it while I waited .... re-calibrated stop position when door closed so no resistance. Everything fine since.

2. Trunk would not open, was jammed shut. Dealer again fixed while I waited ..... made minor adjustment to trunk locking bar which activates when top is being put up or down. No problems since.

No leaks, no rattles, no other problems.

 

[sheila]

New Transmission

I have only had my Eos for 3 months and already had to have new transmission put in

 

[olive70]

canbus interface and AVIC D3

Hello archiea,

I received my TDI DSG 2 weeks ago and i've just installed an AVIC D3 BT :
- I presume you found a solution for the nightmode ? Mine is working properly (my canbus interface is pioneer CA-R-PI.221v3)
- I can't access the "next and previous" functions with the steering wheel, is it the same for you ?

Oliver

 

[EOSmage]

I've driven since December 2006 and have no problems at all.

No, that's not completely true. I have to keep stopping in at the local gas station and fill the darned thing up with gas. Wish VW would come up with a solution to that.

I lube the roof every 3 months with the VW branded krytox. I wash it weekly. I drive it as much as possible.

 

[Gavster]

How much does fuel cost in Canada? I bet it's not as much as here in the money grabbing UK

 

[EOSmage]

Costs enough for me to dream about finding some other way to make my Eos move forward. I talked to the wife about having her push, but ended up sleeping on the floor for the night.

Right now, it is about $1.14 Canadian per litre.

 

[Gavster]

Wow - if my quick calculation is right, your petrol is just under half the price compared to R-O-B (Rip Off Britain).

 

[GOgg]

Todays rate 53p / litre, very good if you could get it here. ROB is absolutely right!!!

 

[jamcar]

filled up my diesel passat 2day just over £48
unleaded 95.9
super unleaded 98.9
diesel 96.9
have started looking at the super prices as thats what i have been advised by forum members to go for when my eos arrives.
R-O-B here here gavin!!

 

[Gavster]

Actually, When I called it R-O-B I seriously wasn't intending the pun but hey, maybe there's hope for me yet!

 

[shewolf1]

I have had my car for two weeks, was back at the dealership yesterday for my windshield wipers and leak. Windshield wipers only cleared about 5 inches in the middle of each wiper - they forgot to install the proper wipers before selling. The leak, well I live in the desert and instead of a water leak, i have a sand leak. My first dust storm produced a small amount of very fine sand sitting on my driver's side panel near my dash. They tested for water leaks, found none so far... I guess i will have to wait for our monsoon season.

I also notice some minor rattles, trying to figure out exactly where they are coming from... Hate to try and explain them and have them looking at me like a silly female.

 

[SoCalMan]

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I also notice some minor rattles, trying to figure out exactly where they are coming from... Hate to try and explain them and have them looking at me like a silly female.

Have your applied Krytox to your roof seals? This may help with your rattles.

 

[GOgg]

Using the Krytox does help with creaks from the top of the windscreen area. However, a lot of the other rattles are due to design and are common to all convertibles, especially those with hard-tops. Stick some tunes on to cover up, forget and enjoy!

 

[theothereos]

Using the Krytox does help with creaks from the top of the windscreen area. However, a lot of the other rattles are due to design and are common to all convertibles, especially those with hard-tops. Stick some tunes on to cover up, forget and enjoy!

Must agree w/ SoCalMan - Krytox applied to all seals eliminates 99% of those rattles.

 

[ddlweb]

...talking of which, did anyone else get three free sachets in a little pack when they got their car? Ifound these today and can only assume that they are Krytox as they say that they should be used for CSC roofs.

Fantastic result, I'm guessing they don't need to be applied that often (every couple of months?) so I've got a nice stash! Might go back in a while and see if they can give me a few more free

 

[madman28]

problems with eos

hi guys uk owner here if u think u had problems look at my list air conditioning packed in
central locking problems. major rattel and grinding on roof.front electrical fans on engine on all the time thormostate packed in.leaking roof.i swapped my chyrsler srt6 for this what a disapointment this car is crappppppppppppp

 

[GOgg]

That seems very excessive in comparison with other reports here.
What's your dealer doing about your problems? rapid fixes, replacement etc

 

[shewolf1]

Well i will see if this is it, but i really did not think it was the roof making the noises. it is rather weird - having a hard time describing it. If the road is not smooth as silk, i hear the wierd noises almost like gears or metal rubbing together.