Altea XL

Recent owner-reported faults

1. 14 Mar 2011

   Digital LED display can be corrupted by below

2. 22 Jan 2011

   If ESP/ABS amber warning light comes on intermittently and will not re-set, you might not actually have the ATE Teves Mk 60 ABS/ESP problem. First check circuits and start at the ABS fuse and holder (no 9 on a Golf, on scuttle edge by driver door). Pull it out, have a look and if okay replace it. The warning light may then go out. Sometimes they slip out a bit and become wobbly, which is enough to set off the warning.

3. 1 Jan 0001

   On 1.9 TDI 105s both a clutch release bearing fault and a hesitation on running fault with no cure available from VW at 10-10-06. This seems to be caused by an ECU software problem. All engines need new timing belts and tensioners every 4 years or 60,000 miles whichever comes first. Cluch/DMF failures increasingly common by late 2009. Plastic timing belt tensioners of 1.4 and 1.6 16v engines failing regularly, though fortunately the belts are rarely flung off when this happens. Engine noise damping cover not fitted to Stylance 1.9 diesels. Costs £70 to have fitted. Complaint of repeated failure of cruise control, even after replacement of all relevant components. Hiccuping on 2008 1.9TDI 105s cured by a flash dealer download to the ECU. DSG heat exchangers prone to failure, filling the box with engine coolant, like the MB Valeo readiator problem on 2000 - 2004 models. ESP warning light can indicate Fault Code "Boost Pressure Sensor G201". This is embedded inside Teves Mk 60 ABS systems and requires replacement of ABS control unit/pump. Seems to be age-related, occurring mainly in 3 - 5 year old cars. Does not necessarily lead to an MoT failure. Some owners being asked to pay up to £1,300 for replacements on cars as young as 4 years old. More on the problem and independent rebuilds of the unit at: http://ecutesting.com/vw_golf_touran_abs_pump_module.html Also minor problems with hestitation when pulling away and car very prone to stalling. On 6-speed twin shaft manuals the gearchange from 1st to 2nd can become stiff. First stage dealer cure is to replace the transmission oil. If that fails, it needs a synchro ring replacing. So if your box stiffens up, make sure it is attended to before the warranty expires.

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