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Misfire problems

8.6K views 2 replies 3 participants last post by  Richiep2207  
#1 ·
Hey guys, just wanted some expert advice. Engine warning light came on December day before service and MOT. Went to main dealer who diagnosed quite a costly fix. Local garage charged a fraction of the cost.
Water pump replaced
Battery replaced
Problem solved, however it wasn't. Light came back on misfire diagnosis given.
Brand new coil packs changed light goes off - happy days.
Guess what light comes back on.
Car broke down.
Taken back to main dealer who said it was coolent and coolent sensor. They fixed that but not the problem.
New set of spark plugs fitted, problem not.
Now they're saying it's the cylinder head major fault. ÂŁ4k to fix.
Are they taking the mick???
Any advice greatly appreciated
Tracy
 
#2 ·
It seems like they are chasing their own tails and replacing things for the sake of it. What are/were the codes? That is the only to tell what is going on. I would ask for a full report on what they changed and what 'code' or otherwise justified replacing that particular part. This is why I never go to a main dealers. Useless.
 
#3 ·
I have a 2014 gti prestige.. done 142k miles now owned since new.
I had water pump replaced under warranty along with 2 high pressure fuel pumps, front shocks etc etc.
I also had a cylinder head replaced under an independent warranty.. yep ÂŁ4.2k
Something about a fixed cog that is a known fault which wears and throws up a fault code. They can't replace just the cog but whole cylinder head.
I don't remember misfiring but a little Jerkey on acceleration whilst code came on..
Buy a ÂŁ4 diagnosis module from ebay which you plug into you odbc port.. download app on your phone and allows you to check codes and fault diagnostics.
I good luck