DME Upgrade
08-19-2004, 09:14 AM
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mudman2 - I completely agree with your comment.
If there was a way (perhaps a chip mod) to have the car drive/shift like it does when the PSM is turned off I'd be much happier - I like driving the car with PSM off but would rather not have to give up that feature to enjoy the car more.
If there was a way (perhaps a chip mod) to have the car drive/shift like it does when the PSM is turned off I'd be much happier - I like driving the car with PSM off but would rather not have to give up that feature to enjoy the car more.
08-29-2004, 02:21 PM
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...depends on whether you thinks its engine related...
Originally Posted by mudman2
I sort of agree but it depends on whether you thinks its engine related which I do not, it just selects the wrong gear under certain circumstances
It could be 'wrong gear' related. But I know that I've pulled out and been 'left' in traffic and looked down to see it's in second gear and still hesitating. Don’t know if it's really in second gear or if the display is just 'lying' to me (like it does when you're on a hill in 2nd 'tip' and the display changes to 1st but it doesn't downshift until you apply throttle and start moving...it's almost like they need a pending shift indicator).
08-29-2004, 02:23 PM
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we're not alone in considering this a safety issue
I do know that we're not alone in considering something like this a safety issue. While there's only one official NHTSA complaint against the Cayenne look at the complaints related to the Touareg (http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/complain):
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10054962
Summary:
2004 VW TOUAREG V8. THESE VEHICLES EXHIBITS FREQUENT BUT INCONSISTENT DELAY IN THROTTLE RESPONSE. THIS ISSUE ARISES MOST OFTEN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN THE DRIVER COMES TO A ROLLING STOP. WHEN SHIFTING INPUTS FROM THE BRAKE TO THE THROTTLE THE VEHICLE WILL FREQUENTLY EXHIBIT A 1-2 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THERE IS ANY RESPONSE FROM THE ENGINE. THIS HAS TWO DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES. FIRST, THE DRIVER MAY INCREASE THE THROTTLE PRESSURE WAITING FOR A RESPONSE, THEN GETTING MORE THEN EXPECTED ACCELERATION WHEN THE ENGINE FINALLY RESPONDS. SECOND, THE DRIVER COULD BE LEFT SITTING IN AN ONCOMING LANE WAITING FOR THE ENGINE TO RESPOND AND TAKE THE VEHICLE SAFELY ACROSS THE INTERSECTION. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TWO DIFFERENT VW DEALERS, ONE OF WHICH TURNED THE COMPLAINT TO VW. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACTION TAKEN, OR FURTHER RESPONSE FROM VW. *JB
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10056401
Summary:
MY 2004 VW TOUAREG HAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH ITS TRANSMISSION. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR LOW SPEED THE TRUCK HESITATES AND THEN LURCHES FORWARD. I HAVE CONTACTED VW AND THE DEALERSHIP WITH NO RESOLUTION. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER TOUAREG OWNERS AND THEY HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT, SO IT APPEARS TO BE AFFECTING MORE THAN A SINGLE VEHICLE. I WOULD ASK THE NHTSA TO HELP TOUAREG OWNERS BY FORCING VW TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ISSUE AND FIND A RESOLUTION BEFORE THERE IS A FATALITY DUE TO THIS SAFETY ISSUE.*AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10056456
Summary:
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATICALLY FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. CAR OFTEN HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A NEAR STOP. CAUSES A DANGER WHEN MERGING OR CROSSING INTERSECTIONS.*AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10060586
Summary:
SAME AS OTHERS ON SITE HAVE NOTED: THE 2003 TOUAREG V8 HESITATES UPON ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN A SURGE FORWARD WHEN THE ENGINE FINALLY "CATCHES." I FIND THIS VERY DANGEROUS. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP; THEY COULDN'T REPLICATE THE ACTION (UNFORTUNATELY DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO DRIVE WITH THEM TO DEMONSTRATE -- BUT WILL THIS WEEK). I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ASK THE NHTSA TO HELP TOUAREG OWNERS BY FORCING VW TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ISSUE AND FIND A RESOLUTION BEFORE AN INJURY OCCURS. *JB
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10065177
Summary:
THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY HESITATED BADLY ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *PH (CONSUMER LETTER ADD TO RECEIVED ON 04/26/2004). *MR CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION ESPECIALLY WHEN COMING FROM A STOP. *LA *CB
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10066214
Summary:
VW TOURAGE- SEVERAL TIMES WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE ENGINE LOSES POWER AS THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAS PLACED ME IN SITUATION WHERE ON COMING TRAFFIC NARROWLY STOPPED BEFORE COLLIDING WITH ME. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP AND WILL BE TAKING IT AGAIN NEXT MONDAY;HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NOT FOUND THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS SUGGESTED IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH A SAFETY DEVIVE THAT IS SOME WAY CONNECTED TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM.*AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10066214
Summary:
VW TOURAGE- SEVERAL TIMES WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE ENGINE LOSES POWER AS THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAS PLACED ME IN SITUATION WHERE ON COMING TRAFFIC NARROWLY STOPPED BEFORE COLLIDING WITH ME. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP AND WILL BE TAKING IT AGAIN NEXT MONDAY;HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NOT FOUND THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS SUGGESTED IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH A SAFETY DEVIVE THAT IS SOME WAY CONNECTED TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM.*AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10068184
Summary:
I HAVE A 2004 VW TOUAREG THAT EITHER FAILS TO ACCELERATE OR IS VERY ERRATIC IN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE DEALER SAYS IT IS A SOFT WARE PROPLEM BUT HAS NO FIX. THIS CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.*AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10072957
Summary:
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A VERY SLOW SPEED OR A "ROLLING" STOP, THE CAR HESITATES OR STALLS BEFORE ACCELERATING, THEN LURCHES FORWARD. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS RANDOMLY, BUT CONSISTENTLY. WHEN DRIVING UP A HILL TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE REGULARLY JUMPS FORWARD AT THE LAST DOWNSHIFT IN THE STOPPING PROCESS. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND THREATENS MY SAFETY, THOSE AROUND ME IN TRAFFIC, MY PASSENGERS, AND OTHER POTENTIAL DRIVERS OF MY VEHICLE. I'VE BEEN TOLD BY VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA & MY DEALER THAT THIS IS THE WAY THIS SUV IS DESIGNED TO PERFORM. THE FACT THAT THE "HESITATIONS/STALLS" OCCUR AT RANDOM ONLY FURTHERS MY POINT THAT THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT AND NOT "JUST THE WAY THIS MODEL DRIVES" AND "YOU JUST HAVE TO GET USED TO IT" AS I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MARTENS VW.*AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10073669
Summary:
WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONSUMERS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC *JB
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10078630
Summary:
I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING ISSUE APPROXIMATELY 5 OR 6 TIMES, IN A 4 TO 5 MONTH PERIOD. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP & THEIR NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY RESOLUTION OR ANY STATUS UPDATES. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE? WILL THE PROBLEM BE CORRECTED SOON? DO I NEED TO GET TRADE OR SELL MY VEHICLE? (1) USUALLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN, IN THE 40-50 MPH RANGE, WHILE TURNING IN A CURVE (2) MY 04 TOUAREG FEELS (SHUDDERS) AS IF IT HAS SLIPPED A GEAR. THERE IS NO INDICATION OR WARNING WHEN IT WILL OCCUR. THE FIRST 2 TIMES IT HAPPENED, I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE (3) I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP, SERVICE MANAGER, AND THE VW US HEADQUARTERS. THEY TELL ME THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE EXPERIENCING THESE PROBLEMS, THAT THEY ARE TRYING TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE AND SOLUTION. THANK YOU, *AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10080472
Summary:
WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE ON OCCASION THE CAR WILL STALL AND THE ACCELERATOR WILL NOT PRODUCE ANY ACTION. I WAS IN AN INTERSECTION TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC AND GOT INTO THE INTERSECTION AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE AND COULD NOT. VERY SCARY. THE CAR HAS DONE IT REPEATEDLY UNDER LESS THREATENING CIRCUMSTANCES. *JB
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10080680
Summary:
DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ACCELERATION SURGE WHEN STARTING OFF FROM AT STOP POSITION. ACCELERATION IS NOT LINEAR. REMOTE KEY FOB WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. PROGRAMMABLE CONVENIENCE PROGRAMS LOSE PROGRAMMING. TIRE MONITOR OFTEN DISPLAYS ERRONEOUS WARNINGS. *AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10083098
Summary:
THE COMPUTER PROGRAM CONTROLLING THE ACCELERATOR APPLICATIONS TO THE ENGINE IS FLAWED. HE EXISTING PROGRAM ANTICIPATES THE DRIVERS INTENTIONS IN SLOWING TO A STOP IN THAT IT CANNOT ACCEPT A SUDDEN REQUEST FOR ACCELERATION FROM THE DRIVER BEFORE COMPLETING THE PREVIOUS ACTION. THIS CAUSES AN EXCESSIVE "DELAY" IN APPLYING THROTTLE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AND WHEN IT FINALLY DOES, IT COULD RESULT IN DEATH IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS. THE COMPUTER SHOULD BE PROGRAMMED TO ACCEPT AN EMERGENCY COMMAND OF THIS TYPE UNDER THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED AS A PAST CONDITION IN AUDI AUTOMOBILES THAT HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED INTO THE TAURAG IN 2004.*AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10054962
Summary:
2004 VW TOUAREG V8. THESE VEHICLES EXHIBITS FREQUENT BUT INCONSISTENT DELAY IN THROTTLE RESPONSE. THIS ISSUE ARISES MOST OFTEN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN THE DRIVER COMES TO A ROLLING STOP. WHEN SHIFTING INPUTS FROM THE BRAKE TO THE THROTTLE THE VEHICLE WILL FREQUENTLY EXHIBIT A 1-2 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THERE IS ANY RESPONSE FROM THE ENGINE. THIS HAS TWO DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES. FIRST, THE DRIVER MAY INCREASE THE THROTTLE PRESSURE WAITING FOR A RESPONSE, THEN GETTING MORE THEN EXPECTED ACCELERATION WHEN THE ENGINE FINALLY RESPONDS. SECOND, THE DRIVER COULD BE LEFT SITTING IN AN ONCOMING LANE WAITING FOR THE ENGINE TO RESPOND AND TAKE THE VEHICLE SAFELY ACROSS THE INTERSECTION. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TWO DIFFERENT VW DEALERS, ONE OF WHICH TURNED THE COMPLAINT TO VW. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACTION TAKEN, OR FURTHER RESPONSE FROM VW. *JB
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10056401
Summary:
MY 2004 VW TOUAREG HAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH ITS TRANSMISSION. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR LOW SPEED THE TRUCK HESITATES AND THEN LURCHES FORWARD. I HAVE CONTACTED VW AND THE DEALERSHIP WITH NO RESOLUTION. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER TOUAREG OWNERS AND THEY HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT, SO IT APPEARS TO BE AFFECTING MORE THAN A SINGLE VEHICLE. I WOULD ASK THE NHTSA TO HELP TOUAREG OWNERS BY FORCING VW TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ISSUE AND FIND A RESOLUTION BEFORE THERE IS A FATALITY DUE TO THIS SAFETY ISSUE.*AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10056456
Summary:
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATICALLY FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. CAR OFTEN HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A NEAR STOP. CAUSES A DANGER WHEN MERGING OR CROSSING INTERSECTIONS.*AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10060586
Summary:
SAME AS OTHERS ON SITE HAVE NOTED: THE 2003 TOUAREG V8 HESITATES UPON ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN A SURGE FORWARD WHEN THE ENGINE FINALLY "CATCHES." I FIND THIS VERY DANGEROUS. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP; THEY COULDN'T REPLICATE THE ACTION (UNFORTUNATELY DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO DRIVE WITH THEM TO DEMONSTRATE -- BUT WILL THIS WEEK). I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ASK THE NHTSA TO HELP TOUAREG OWNERS BY FORCING VW TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ISSUE AND FIND A RESOLUTION BEFORE AN INJURY OCCURS. *JB
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10065177
Summary:
THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY HESITATED BADLY ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *PH (CONSUMER LETTER ADD TO RECEIVED ON 04/26/2004). *MR CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION ESPECIALLY WHEN COMING FROM A STOP. *LA *CB
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10066214
Summary:
VW TOURAGE- SEVERAL TIMES WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE ENGINE LOSES POWER AS THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAS PLACED ME IN SITUATION WHERE ON COMING TRAFFIC NARROWLY STOPPED BEFORE COLLIDING WITH ME. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP AND WILL BE TAKING IT AGAIN NEXT MONDAY;HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NOT FOUND THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS SUGGESTED IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH A SAFETY DEVIVE THAT IS SOME WAY CONNECTED TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM.*AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10066214
Summary:
VW TOURAGE- SEVERAL TIMES WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE ENGINE LOSES POWER AS THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAS PLACED ME IN SITUATION WHERE ON COMING TRAFFIC NARROWLY STOPPED BEFORE COLLIDING WITH ME. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP AND WILL BE TAKING IT AGAIN NEXT MONDAY;HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NOT FOUND THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS SUGGESTED IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH A SAFETY DEVIVE THAT IS SOME WAY CONNECTED TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM.*AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10068184
Summary:
I HAVE A 2004 VW TOUAREG THAT EITHER FAILS TO ACCELERATE OR IS VERY ERRATIC IN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE DEALER SAYS IT IS A SOFT WARE PROPLEM BUT HAS NO FIX. THIS CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.*AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10072957
Summary:
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A VERY SLOW SPEED OR A "ROLLING" STOP, THE CAR HESITATES OR STALLS BEFORE ACCELERATING, THEN LURCHES FORWARD. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS RANDOMLY, BUT CONSISTENTLY. WHEN DRIVING UP A HILL TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE REGULARLY JUMPS FORWARD AT THE LAST DOWNSHIFT IN THE STOPPING PROCESS. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND THREATENS MY SAFETY, THOSE AROUND ME IN TRAFFIC, MY PASSENGERS, AND OTHER POTENTIAL DRIVERS OF MY VEHICLE. I'VE BEEN TOLD BY VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA & MY DEALER THAT THIS IS THE WAY THIS SUV IS DESIGNED TO PERFORM. THE FACT THAT THE "HESITATIONS/STALLS" OCCUR AT RANDOM ONLY FURTHERS MY POINT THAT THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT AND NOT "JUST THE WAY THIS MODEL DRIVES" AND "YOU JUST HAVE TO GET USED TO IT" AS I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MARTENS VW.*AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10073669
Summary:
WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONSUMERS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC *JB
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10078630
Summary:
I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING ISSUE APPROXIMATELY 5 OR 6 TIMES, IN A 4 TO 5 MONTH PERIOD. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP & THEIR NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY RESOLUTION OR ANY STATUS UPDATES. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE? WILL THE PROBLEM BE CORRECTED SOON? DO I NEED TO GET TRADE OR SELL MY VEHICLE? (1) USUALLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN, IN THE 40-50 MPH RANGE, WHILE TURNING IN A CURVE (2) MY 04 TOUAREG FEELS (SHUDDERS) AS IF IT HAS SLIPPED A GEAR. THERE IS NO INDICATION OR WARNING WHEN IT WILL OCCUR. THE FIRST 2 TIMES IT HAPPENED, I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE (3) I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP, SERVICE MANAGER, AND THE VW US HEADQUARTERS. THEY TELL ME THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE EXPERIENCING THESE PROBLEMS, THAT THEY ARE TRYING TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE AND SOLUTION. THANK YOU, *AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10080472
Summary:
WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE ON OCCASION THE CAR WILL STALL AND THE ACCELERATOR WILL NOT PRODUCE ANY ACTION. I WAS IN AN INTERSECTION TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC AND GOT INTO THE INTERSECTION AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE AND COULD NOT. VERY SCARY. THE CAR HAS DONE IT REPEATEDLY UNDER LESS THREATENING CIRCUMSTANCES. *JB
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10080680
Summary:
DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ACCELERATION SURGE WHEN STARTING OFF FROM AT STOP POSITION. ACCELERATION IS NOT LINEAR. REMOTE KEY FOB WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. PROGRAMMABLE CONVENIENCE PROGRAMS LOSE PROGRAMMING. TIRE MONITOR OFTEN DISPLAYS ERRONEOUS WARNINGS. *AK
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: TOUAREG
Year: 2004
Complaint Number: 10083098
Summary:
THE COMPUTER PROGRAM CONTROLLING THE ACCELERATOR APPLICATIONS TO THE ENGINE IS FLAWED. HE EXISTING PROGRAM ANTICIPATES THE DRIVERS INTENTIONS IN SLOWING TO A STOP IN THAT IT CANNOT ACCEPT A SUDDEN REQUEST FOR ACCELERATION FROM THE DRIVER BEFORE COMPLETING THE PREVIOUS ACTION. THIS CAUSES AN EXCESSIVE "DELAY" IN APPLYING THROTTLE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AND WHEN IT FINALLY DOES, IT COULD RESULT IN DEATH IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS. THE COMPUTER SHOULD BE PROGRAMMED TO ACCEPT AN EMERGENCY COMMAND OF THIS TYPE UNDER THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED AS A PAST CONDITION IN AUDI AUTOMOBILES THAT HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED INTO THE TAURAG IN 2004.*AK
Last edited by bancu; 08-29-2004 at 02:26 PM. Reason: add NHTSA link
08-29-2004, 04:03 PM
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Interesting info, but I'm not sure that the Touareg has the same engine management system as the Cayenne's -- particularly the software / firmware.
I have a 2004 TT built in 03/2003, and here's my experience:
Initially, I had the lurching problem, but it was fixed with the DME S/W fix that many have found helpful. After the fix, there was no hesitation from a stop, and there was much smoother acceleration. However, I still had a hesitation problem when I wanted to accelerate from 40MPH on up. I took it in last week, along with a print out of this thread and a couple of others related to this behavior, and discussed with the senior technician. The net result is that he did some S/W update to adapt something to the transmission, along with the latest DME S/W update. Now I know a lot of you had the DME S/W fix and some transmission S/W update done at the same time, and most of you noticed some improvement, so maybe initially they just did the DME thing on mine, and now they did the other thing and all is great. I had the lurching DME fix done about a year ago so what they did last week may be a more recent fix, in other words, the latest and greatest. With this latest fix the hesitation, from crusing speed to faster, declined significantly, and everything seems normal. Now, the transmission downshifts very quickly upon demand, and performance is much improved. Many of you guys that have newer production versions probably already have these updates from the factory. I take mine to Claridges in Fremont, CA for excellent service and attention.
I have a 2004 TT built in 03/2003, and here's my experience:
Initially, I had the lurching problem, but it was fixed with the DME S/W fix that many have found helpful. After the fix, there was no hesitation from a stop, and there was much smoother acceleration. However, I still had a hesitation problem when I wanted to accelerate from 40MPH on up. I took it in last week, along with a print out of this thread and a couple of others related to this behavior, and discussed with the senior technician. The net result is that he did some S/W update to adapt something to the transmission, along with the latest DME S/W update. Now I know a lot of you had the DME S/W fix and some transmission S/W update done at the same time, and most of you noticed some improvement, so maybe initially they just did the DME thing on mine, and now they did the other thing and all is great. I had the lurching DME fix done about a year ago so what they did last week may be a more recent fix, in other words, the latest and greatest. With this latest fix the hesitation, from crusing speed to faster, declined significantly, and everything seems normal. Now, the transmission downshifts very quickly upon demand, and performance is much improved. Many of you guys that have newer production versions probably already have these updates from the factory. I take mine to Claridges in Fremont, CA for excellent service and attention.
