Diesel Cayenne and VW emission issue
12-04-2017, 07:43 PM
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Well - while I don't have any direct seat time, based on numerous threads I've read here over the last year, from folks considering a CD and comparing it to BMW, Benz, etc.... the CD (and Audi/VW equivalents) all drove much better than the other options.
So perhaps now what we have is now like everyone else...
So perhaps now what we have is now like everyone else...
12-04-2017, 07:44 PM
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Wow. Those are pretty bad horror stories. I've not experienced anything like that but our low temps are not in the 30's yet. The lack of turbo boost (i.e. torque) sounds odd, I'd return to the fixing dealer and have them check the boost system. What you have described sounds much like what I experienced last winter when my boost hose became cracked (it did throw some codes too). Zero power. Once it was replaced, everything was normal again.
12-04-2017, 07:46 PM
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12-04-2017, 09:26 PM
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BTW, why is price of diesel going up in CA?
12-04-2017, 10:21 PM
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12-04-2017, 10:23 PM
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The last few posters with negative experiences is concerning. Unless you really need the money, I'd wait as long as possible.
12-04-2017, 10:50 PM
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Drove 450 miles today in temperature ranging from 28-48 degrees. Indicated MPG 32.2. Did not notice any change in performance. Quite happy with the rig.
12-04-2017, 11:09 PM
#4808
Still looking forward to my fix on 12/20; just pissed a bit that my dealer fixed cars getting traded in before mine.
12-04-2017, 11:19 PM
#4809
Getting my 2013 CD done on Thursday. I also have a MB E350 Bluetec with the 3.0 diesel. I am interested to see the comparison. I always felt the MB suffers from turbo lag and isn't as responsive as the CD.
12-05-2017, 12:50 AM
#4810
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Many negative reviews of the CD, Toureg and Q7 post fix. I don't know how anyone could agree to a settlement without testing a fix first. Seems backwards to me and I will certainly avoid getting the cars fixed. Looks like VW continues to lie and I don't understand why so many of you are so trusting of VW after they repeatedly lied to investigators.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ells-u-s-judge
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ells-u-s-judge
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12-05-2017, 12:56 AM
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Well there is the carrot of instant $$$$. Our only hope is that the 85% participation is not reached. The regulators and attorneys have been paid. They would care less about us
12-05-2017, 01:39 AM
#4812
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Well, so far, so good. Picked it up this afternoon. Had been sitting outside in ~39F temp for a while before I got there. Started right up and sounded normal. Even caused a vibration that I've been chasing down with the tech for a while now (but only does it for a few minutes at start up. Had the tech come out to hear it, finally), so same engine vibrations, I guess. Held RPMs high initially, though if I manually upshifted, with the switch/paddle (MF wheel), it stayed in 4th and didn't try and go back down to 3rd. Get up and go felt the same, sport mode seemed the same for the little bit I was able to test and mileage showed about the same on the first, albeit, short drive.
Bottom line? Like I said, so far, so good.
Bottom line? Like I said, so far, so good.
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12-05-2017, 04:49 AM
#4813
Track Day
Had my ‘14 CD modified about 2 weeks ago. Took several trips since in 30-50F outside temps. Drivability and fuel consumption seem to be the same as before the mods. It did smell initially, which dealer said was the new cats as they heat cycle. That smell went away. Overall happy with the end solution. About 350 miles since the fix applied.
12-05-2017, 11:06 AM
#4814
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with the mixed results, I think I'll just wait a bit longer. The $$ are going to pay down the loan anyways, so carrying the 5k at 1.9% interest isn't really costing much.
12-05-2017, 11:43 AM
#4815
Burning Brakes
Well, so far, so good. Picked it up this afternoon. Had been sitting outside in ~39F temp for a while before I got there. Started right up and sounded normal. Even caused a vibration that I've been chasing down with the tech for a while now (but only does it for a few minutes at start up. Had the tech come out to hear it, finally), so same engine vibrations, I guess. Held RPMs high initially, though if I manually upshifted, with the switch/paddle (MF wheel), it stayed in 4th and didn't try and go back down to 3rd. Get up and go felt the same, sport mode seemed the same for the little bit I was able to test and mileage showed about the same on the first, albeit, short drive.
Bottom line? Like I said, so far, so good.
Bottom line? Like I said, so far, so good.