MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: alexmccabe on November 12, 2013, 04:55:15 pm
Just got my car booked in for a recall on ignition coils. I'd heard about this in passing but didn't really pay any attention to it, however a friend just got his changed and his car is apparently more responsive. Straight on the phone to local VW and got it booked in.

I say give 'em a call, go through to service and give them your chassis number.
Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: skriller on November 13, 2013, 03:22:03 pm
is this for specific models and years?
Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: alexmccabe on November 13, 2013, 04:43:43 pm
Quote from: skriller on November 13, 2013, 03:22:03 pm
is this for specific models and years?

I don't know, mine is a 55 plate and that is the recall. Can't hurt to pop in or give them a call. :)
Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: xjay1337 on November 13, 2013, 04:52:50 pm
Pretty sure there's a thread about this already
I had mine done a couple of months ago.
Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: alexmccabe on November 23, 2013, 09:10:58 am
Quote from: xjay1337 on November 13, 2013, 04:52:50 pm
Pretty sure there's a thread about this already
I had mine done a couple of months ago.

I must've missed it. I found out via a friend.

Was told on the phone my ignition coil recall on my car would be three hours. Wrong. Half an hour and they're giving it a health check then washing it for me. All for free. Excellent service from VW.
Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: TomA on November 23, 2013, 03:04:42 pm
Is this all mk5's or just specific years/models?

Cheers.
Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: alexmccabe on November 23, 2013, 05:12:57 pm
Quote from: TomA on November 23, 2013, 03:04:42 pm
Is this all mk5's or just specific years/models?

Cheers.

I'm not sure to be honest. I know it is the earlier years, but I am not sure about the newer versions.
Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: TomA on November 23, 2013, 05:22:01 pm
Ok cheers. If i just took it to my local VW garage would they check  it all out  and let me know anyway? It's under extended warranty.
Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: MC71 on November 23, 2013, 08:46:43 pm
^^^^ If your cars part of the recall they will know and change them for free, or at least they should.
Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: alexmccabe on November 23, 2013, 09:50:42 pm
Quote from: TomA on November 23, 2013, 05:22:01 pm
Ok cheers. If i just took it to my local VW garage would they check  it all out  and let me know anyway? It's under extended warranty.

If it's under warranty then you shouldn't pay anyway. If you can't get to your local garage, give them a call and give them the number that is under your windscreen (visible from outside).
Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: TomA on November 25, 2013, 07:16:51 pm
That's great, cheers mate!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: phatmuther on June 17, 2014, 04:04:55 pm
Just spotted this, never knew there was a recall. Gave the dealer a call and got it booked in for Thursday. Nice one  :happy2:
Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: Bennz on June 17, 2014, 09:10:38 pm
So what specific models is this recall for ?


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Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: alexmccabe on June 17, 2014, 09:37:30 pm
Quote from: Bennz on June 17, 2014, 09:10:38 pm
So what specific models is this recall for ?


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As far as I know just the early GTi's. Could be the Ed30's too. Ring your dealer and ask them :)
Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: Bennz on June 17, 2014, 10:47:21 pm
The reason I asked is I'm buying a Japanese import car 2008 mk5 GTI . Wondered if it's covered under international recall program or not . Will check it with dealer


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Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: Spankiee on June 18, 2014, 01:17:55 pm
Just rang vw and my 08 edition 30 is all good
Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: andyp on June 18, 2014, 03:40:16 pm
Mines been done also by previous owner
Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: phatmuther on June 19, 2014, 11:05:18 am
Just got mine back, dropped it off at 8am was done by 10. Car washed and hoovered as well! Very happy :laugh:
Title: Re: Recall on ignition coils
Post by: chris1440 on June 23, 2014, 04:42:09 am
Hi, I've got a 55 plate gti and will be giving the dealer a call to check if mine is part of the recall.  I checked the vw website for recalls and put my reg number in and it said no recalls for my vehicle.  Is it meant to show on the website or is it only for people who bother to ring up? (Or maybe its been done already?)
What was the problem with the ignition coils to recall it?