My signifigant other has VW cabriolet and it's had nothing but problems... Made in Mexico!
So much for counting on an oil level sensor
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Originally Posted By: StevieC
I said Germans yes... As in Automakers... Not Germans as in people...
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Germans have always had problems with electrical stuff.
This has a very different meaning than what you now claim you meant to say. If you are unable to comprehend the difference, then I can't help you.
I said Germans yes... As in Automakers... Not Germans as in people...
You said:
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Germans have always had problems with electrical stuff.
This has a very different meaning than what you now claim you meant to say. If you are unable to comprehend the difference, then I can't help you.
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Originally Posted By: StevieC
My signifigant other has VW cabriolet and it's had nothing but problems... Made in Mexico!
So now you blame the Mexicans?
My signifigant other has VW cabriolet and it's had nothing but problems... Made in Mexico!
So now you blame the Mexicans?
No need to be hostile... I have tried to explain what I said. If you can't comprehend it then I can't help you. Lets leave it at that!
No if you owned a VW you would know that the ones from Mexico always seem to have more problems... Poor build quality, I don't know... There is forums full of this.
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You are doing nothing but detract from your original statement. I am not being hostile, but I am still waiting for an answer to my original question. Now, I know I'm not going to get that answer from you. Instead you will keep feeding me lore about Mexican VWs' lack of quality, which has exactly what to do with your original statement? Eh?
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Originally Posted By: StevieC
No if you owned a VW you would know that the ones from Mexico always seem to have more problems... Poor build quality, I don't know... There is forums full of this.
Two friends: One with an '04, the other an '06, both have been basically problem-free? Both TDI's......
No if you owned a VW you would know that the ones from Mexico always seem to have more problems... Poor build quality, I don't know... There is forums full of this.
Two friends: One with an '04, the other an '06, both have been basically problem-free? Both TDI's......
Let me make it clear. Germans (as in automakers) have always had issues with Electrical components. Its just something in my opinion, they have always struggled with. I say this from personal experience with German vehicles and from what I have seen my dad repair.
My partner owns a VW Cabriolet made in Mexico and it has had numerous electrical problems, and other mechanical problems. Enough that it could probably be considered a lemon.
I have a neighbour and a friend that have these same cars made in Germany, and have had no problems. There is also forums upon forums that clearly show Mexican made VW's seem to suffer from more breakdowns and component failures due to build quality.
I hope this clears up whatever question you asked, because I can't be more clear than this.
My partner owns a VW Cabriolet made in Mexico and it has had numerous electrical problems, and other mechanical problems. Enough that it could probably be considered a lemon.
I have a neighbour and a friend that have these same cars made in Germany, and have had no problems. There is also forums upon forums that clearly show Mexican made VW's seem to suffer from more breakdowns and component failures due to build quality.
I hope this clears up whatever question you asked, because I can't be more clear than this.
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Steve:
Your post kind of contradicts itself.
Originally Posted By: StevieC
Let me make it clear. Germans (as in automakers) have always had issues with Electrical components. Its just something in my opinion, they have always struggled with.
Then
Originally Posted By: StevieC
My partner owns a VW Cabriolet made in Mexico and it has had numerous electrical problems, and other mechanical problems. Enough that it could probably be considered a lemon.
And then
Originally Posted By: StevieC
I have a neighbour and a friend that have these same cars made in Germany, and have had no problems. There is also forums upon forums that clearly show Mexican made VW's seem to suffer from more breakdowns and component failures due to build quality.
So?????
Your post kind of contradicts itself.
Originally Posted By: StevieC
Let me make it clear. Germans (as in automakers) have always had issues with Electrical components. Its just something in my opinion, they have always struggled with.
Then
Originally Posted By: StevieC
My partner owns a VW Cabriolet made in Mexico and it has had numerous electrical problems, and other mechanical problems. Enough that it could probably be considered a lemon.
And then
Originally Posted By: StevieC
I have a neighbour and a friend that have these same cars made in Germany, and have had no problems. There is also forums upon forums that clearly show Mexican made VW's seem to suffer from more breakdowns and component failures due to build quality.
So?????
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StevieC - Let me make this clear - the electronic fuel injection system you have in your car is most likely of German origin!
How do I know? - well I worked with Bosch, VW and Daimler Benz on the development of EFI! This was in the mid-late 1960s - EFI has probably been one of or the most pivotal technical development in the automobile's history
I could list some others too - but anybody that has ever owned a Porsche 928 S4, an S Class Benz and etc will know what I mean.
So will those that have ever met Joseph Lucas and got to know him well! Or even if they had a brief affair with Mario Marelli or his wife Magneti!
Electrical and cooling system problems have been the most common faults in cars since the 1930s - we have come a very long way indeed. However they are still the most common "failure" points today - from any vehicle manufacturer!
StevieC - Let me make this clear - the electronic fuel injection system you have in your car is most likely of German origin!
How do I know? - well I worked with Bosch, VW and Daimler Benz on the development of EFI! This was in the mid-late 1960s - EFI has probably been one of or the most pivotal technical development in the automobile's history
I could list some others too - but anybody that has ever owned a Porsche 928 S4, an S Class Benz and etc will know what I mean.
So will those that have ever met Joseph Lucas and got to know him well! Or even if they had a brief affair with Mario Marelli or his wife Magneti!
Electrical and cooling system problems have been the most common faults in cars since the 1930s - we have come a very long way indeed. However they are still the most common "failure" points today - from any vehicle manufacturer!
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Originally Posted By: StevieC
Let me make it clear.
Since you are incapable of logic discourse, you can talk to the hand.
Let me make it clear.
Since you are incapable of logic discourse, you can talk to the hand.
I give up, and I'm leaving this thread...
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Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
I checked oil level in my g/f's '01 Jetta since she never does (which is another problem altogether). It had so little oil that the dipstick was completely dry. After I added 1 qt of oil, the oil level was still at the bottom mark of the dipstick. Since there's about 1 qt between the bottom and the top marks, then I assume the engine was about 2 quarts low on oil in total. Since this engine holds 4.5 quarts of oil in total, shouldn't being 2 quarts low cause an oil light to come on? Maybe it's broken...
Every woman needs a man like you. My wifes 97 Jetta i check the oil every two weeks or so....never had to add any oil luckly.
I checked oil level in my g/f's '01 Jetta since she never does (which is another problem altogether). It had so little oil that the dipstick was completely dry. After I added 1 qt of oil, the oil level was still at the bottom mark of the dipstick. Since there's about 1 qt between the bottom and the top marks, then I assume the engine was about 2 quarts low on oil in total. Since this engine holds 4.5 quarts of oil in total, shouldn't being 2 quarts low cause an oil light to come on? Maybe it's broken...
Every woman needs a man like you. My wifes 97 Jetta i check the oil every two weeks or so....never had to add any oil luckly.
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Or even if they had a brief affair with Mario Marelli or his wife Magneti!
I don't think either is my type. Especially not Mario!
Sorry I couldn't pass this one up!
Don't get mad. It's just funny the way you explained it. Here an affair generally means dating a married person.
Or even if they had a brief affair with Mario Marelli or his wife Magneti!
I don't think either is my type. Especially not Mario!
Sorry I couldn't pass this one up!
Don't get mad. It's just funny the way you explained it. Here an affair generally means dating a married person.
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Hi,
Chris - It was always an "affair" with either of the Marellis! Ask Alfa Romeo he knew a lot about both..................
I'm not a Mario type either - gotta keep smilin'
Back to the topic - the oil level sensors on my Detroit Diesel Series 60s (data fed to the ECM) never failed over a decade or so and in many millions of kms of "hard" Commercial use
Chris - It was always an "affair" with either of the Marellis! Ask Alfa Romeo he knew a lot about both..................
I'm not a Mario type either - gotta keep smilin'
Back to the topic - the oil level sensors on my Detroit Diesel Series 60s (data fed to the ECM) never failed over a decade or so and in many millions of kms of "hard" Commercial use
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Originally Posted By: Doug Hillary
Hi,
StevieC - Let me make this clear - the electronic fuel injection system you have in your car is most likely of German origin!
How do I know? - well I worked with Bosch, VW and Daimler Benz on the development of EFI! This was in the mid-late 1960s - EFI has probably been one of or the most pivotal technical development in the automobile's history
I could list some others too - but anybody that has ever owned a Porsche 928 S4, an S Class Benz and etc will know what I mean.
So will those that have ever met Joseph Lucas and got to know him well! Or even if they had a brief affair with Mario Marelli or his wife Magneti!
Electrical and cooling system problems have been the most common faults in cars since the 1930s - we have come a very long way indeed. However they are still the most common "failure" points today - from any vehicle manufacturer!
Sure, the patents on the design of EFI belong to Bosch.
However, many businesses just pay Bosch for the rights to build an EFI system.
Hitachi and Denso EFI components don't exactly cause the nightmares that are in Lucas or Magnetti Marelli systems.
Hi,
StevieC - Let me make this clear - the electronic fuel injection system you have in your car is most likely of German origin!
How do I know? - well I worked with Bosch, VW and Daimler Benz on the development of EFI! This was in the mid-late 1960s - EFI has probably been one of or the most pivotal technical development in the automobile's history
I could list some others too - but anybody that has ever owned a Porsche 928 S4, an S Class Benz and etc will know what I mean.
So will those that have ever met Joseph Lucas and got to know him well! Or even if they had a brief affair with Mario Marelli or his wife Magneti!
Electrical and cooling system problems have been the most common faults in cars since the 1930s - we have come a very long way indeed. However they are still the most common "failure" points today - from any vehicle manufacturer!
Sure, the patents on the design of EFI belong to Bosch.
However, many businesses just pay Bosch for the rights to build an EFI system.
Hitachi and Denso EFI components don't exactly cause the nightmares that are in Lucas or Magnetti Marelli systems.
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