Eos

Recent owner-reported faults

1. 1 Jan 0001

   Reports of leaks from complex multi-piece roof have inevitably increased. If buying used, look and feel for signs of water ingress. Take it through a carwash on the test drive. A specific cause of water leakage is a result of the original drain around the window being inadequate and if the problem occurs VW dealers will install a second one in accordance with VW instructions. One dealer advises that some paint sealants had been found to be a cause of leaks. The 'Safeguard' treatment seems to be okay. Tom Williams tells us EOS seals need some maintenance. You can get a special cream to apply to the seals. The instructions in the VW rubber cleaning sets advise cleaning at least once a year. Also do not put the roof down if conditions were very dusty or if the car is covered in small windblown leaves. Use a mini Dyson to clean the seals before washing so as not to drive dirt into them. However, in Aptil 2011 Tom later reported that all efforts had prroved unsuccessful and leaks were occurring where the A pillars met the windoew frames. He gave up and sold the car. Multiple repeated problems reported with DPF and EGR of TDI PD 170. VW Eos have a problem with the driver and passenger windows which are designed to drop on unlocking the doors and then close again as they are shut. When there is a frost, the windows often will not return on closing of the doors, this leaves a gap of approximately an inch. Eventually they will close but this can be after 20 miles of driving. VW is aware but as of 5-3-09 there was no fix. The alloy structure of the door mirrors corrodes after 3 - 4 years. VW will not replace out of warranty. 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. VAG policy seems to be to pay 100% for fully VAG serviced cars up to 48 months old. Older than that, 35%. Non VAG serviced, smaller contribution towards £1,500 cost of replacement. More on the problem and independent rebuilds of the unit at: http://ecutesting.com/vw_golf_touran_abs_pump_module.html By March 2011 VAG was admitting the problem and instead of replacing the modules was applying the repair developed by ECU testing and Sinspeed. If VAG doe not m

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