***VW Golf 6 GTI recall*** ABS/ESC control unit

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aslam wrote:I just gave the VIN and Registration number. That was enough.
Are you the 1st Owner of the Car, If not you're details were updated by the Dealer you bought it from, I'm not the original owner, and my details weren't updated @ VW, hence the issue.
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In fairness it's all fun and games until the Tokoloshe comes to steal your Vossen reps.
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Checked and my feb '10 also not affected.
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Good day guys, i have this issuenon my 2010 scirocco. Bought her 2months back. I read up about it and found lots of places indicating a recall. The dealership only see the software update on their system. My warning lights stays on after the software update which means my unit is affected. Ive taken it to a second dealirship and they both says my vehicle is not covered by the recall and quoted me 42k for the repair. Im searching for a secondhand one now...
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CharlT wrote:Good day guys, i have this issuenon my 2010 scirocco. Bought her 2months back. I read up about it and found lots of places indicating a recall. The dealership only see the software update on their system. My warning lights stays on after the software update which means my unit is affected. Ive taken it to a second dealirship and they both says my vehicle is not covered by the recall and quoted me 42k for the repair. Im searching for a secondhand one now...
Try calling VWSA and check if they can assist you?
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Reegz wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:59 pm
CharlT wrote:Good day guys, i have this issuenon my 2010 scirocco. Bought her 2months back. I read up about it and found lots of places indicating a recall. The dealership only see the software update on their system. My warning lights stays on after the software update which means my unit is affected. Ive taken it to a second dealirship and they both says my vehicle is not covered by the recall and quoted me 42k for the repair. Im searching for a secondhand one now...
Try calling VWSA and check if they can assist you?
Hi, thanks for the reply. I did that and they said i should go to a dealer then i went for a second time but a different dealer. After they charged me 1500 they said vw sa stated my car does not fall in that campaign wich sounds luke crap to me from the research ive done its all the gtis from 06 to 2010 that might have a faulty unit. Hence the software update to improve the self diagnostic on the unit. Only since the sw updat does all my warning lights illuminate
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Perhaps see if you can get it in writing from VWSA that the car should be covered by the recall and then approach a dealership?

Wondering if there's a case for you to take this to the ombudsman? Or am I trying my luck?
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Can't see why a dealer would not cover the recall if the car falls into the recall. They get paid by VWSA.
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Belix wrote:Can't see why a dealer would not cover the recall if the car falls into the recall. They get paid by VWSA.
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Now VWSA says it seems like SA dont cover this warranty on my car. Phone them yesterday. I might be getting a golf6gti unit friday. Then for the install and coding. I did some research (physically went to the cars) just for interest sake and even the golf7 gti r has the same partcode. With the end letters obviousely different as its newer models. The issues was only 06 to 2010 so any unit newer than that. Hope it helps someone out there👍
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You give no location detail otherwise we could maybe have pointed you to a dealer that is known to be trustworthy.
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panic-mechanic wrote: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:04 am You give no location detail otherwise we could maybe have pointed you to a dealer that is known to be trustworthy.
In from Kwazulu-Natal. Phoned the dealer again today all they say is if i didnt get an sms stati g that theres a recall then im not part of it. So im part of the software recall showing the faulty unit but not part of the replacement recall. And they are very sorry. I got a unit from PTA of a g6 will fit it monday and do coding.
Thx for all the input guys... this repair is taking money that couldve gone towards software lol damn!
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CharlT wrote: Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:40 am
panic-mechanic wrote: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:04 am You give no location detail otherwise we could maybe have pointed you to a dealer that is known to be trustworthy.
In from Kwazulu-Natal. Phoned the dealer again today all they say is if i didnt get an sms stati g that theres a recall then im not part of it. So im part of the software recall showing the faulty unit but not part of the replacement recall. And they are very sorry. I got a unit from PTA of a g6 will fit it monday and do coding.
Thx for all the input guys... this repair is taking money that couldve gone towards software lol damn!
Yeah dunno how you would be expected to have received an sms notification if you are not the original owner of the car. Stinks.

But heck dude, glad you're getting it sorted out anyway.
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Reegz wrote:
CharlT wrote: Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:40 am
panic-mechanic wrote: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:04 am You give no location detail otherwise we could maybe have pointed you to a dealer that is known to be trustworthy.
In from Kwazulu-Natal. Phoned the dealer again today all they say is if i didnt get an sms stati g that theres a recall then im not part of it. So im part of the software recall showing the faulty unit but not part of the replacement recall. And they are very sorry. I got a unit from PTA of a g6 will fit it monday and do coding.
Thx for all the input guys... this repair is taking money that couldve gone towards software lol damn!
Yeah dunno how you would be expected to have received an sms notification if you are not the original owner of the car. Stinks.

But heck dude, glad you're getting it sorted out anyway.
Thanks man! Im getting it installed on thursday. Newer model pump so no more issues on the abs

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Sweet. If you don't mind me asking, what's this costing?
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Reegz wrote:Sweet. If you don't mind me asking, what's this costing?
I paid 3500 for the unit. Did some shopping some guys even qouted 7k and up. Im doing the labour and a tech will be doing the software for 700bux.

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Ok shot. So all things considered it's not too bad.
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Reegz wrote:Ok shot. So all things considered it's not too bad.
Dealer qouted 43k so yes id take this deal any day lol

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whilst I love my Golf, with all the issues I have had with it and the expenses that it has come with and the pathetic responses I have had from VW, I will never buy another VW again. How do they only figure out there is an issue 7-8 years later?
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CharlT wrote:
Reegz wrote:Ok shot. So all things considered it's not too bad.
Dealer qouted 43k so yes id take this deal any day lol

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Hi Guys, I have a 2009 golf 5 gti, with regards to the above issue,I changed my ABS pump almost 2 years ago, with a second hand unit which costed around R8k, as VW wanted R40k ex labour to replace it, I've been experiencing the following, esp light staying on, steering light also comes on from time to time including the abs and warning lights, not forgetting the fuel light also comes on even though there's fuel. I had replaced the pump with the exact part no as my old one, now its giving the same issues. I contacted VW, only to find out that these vehicles were recalled in August 2019 because of the faulty ABS/ESC unit. Took the car this morning to them, the called back to inform me that they cannot do the software upgrade as the vehicle isn't allowing for the upgrade. Now they sent an email to VW SA / Germany with all the fault logs and codes and are waiting for assistance, this could take 2 days. From my past problems i know the pump needs replacement as it's not communicating with the computer box etc. Has anyone taken there affected vehicle in? what was the outcome? please assist, quite concerned as the software upgrade will not take away the main problem.
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If you can test it on a new battery and see if the issue persists. Could be battery related. Check your fuses as well ontop the battery for cracks and also checks that the earth strap is on tight.
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Thank you for your feedback, I did test the battery as it is still under warranty, the vehicle is a VW currently, will await feedback, keeping my fingers crossed. By the way, will a performance software upgrade block them from doing the software upgrade on the vehicle ? will their systems pick up any software loaded on the vehicle?
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