I don't own one myself but, if it's relevant to UK pwners, this appeared in today's Boston globe:
www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/026/auto/No_easy_fix_fo...l
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It'd also in the car by car breakdown on this website and has been since Decemebr. But the link does give a fairly accurate report of the situation and why fresh coils cannot simply be supplied.
HJ
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I wonder if these people wished they'd bought a diesel?
Steve.
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Yes, they should have bought a Mondeo/ Focus TDCi.
CMark
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I spoke to Audi about this again this morning. Seems that the coils are affected by cold and damp after about 10 months or 10,000 miles. Only affects early 2001 to week 41 of 2002 production. VAG has now geared up to supply coils for all affected engines by mid February 2003. In the meantime, UK Audi owners get a new Audi loan car.
HJ
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er, no.
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to a ford over an audi that is.
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I think CM's response was tongue in cheek. Have you seen the problems reported for TDcI engines? Makes me glad I got an Alfa!
No Dosh ** Quick, talk motoring, Mark's coming! **
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Yeah I know - Have got a Focus TDCI, think it'll be going soon...
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Well spotted, No Dosh!
Actually, I see there's an article in Automotive news, dated today:
"Diesels in American cars? Ridiculous.
In the United States, everyone is getting excited about the possible growth of diesel engines. It's almost like diesels are going to cure whatever ails you. But once you get past the biggest of the big, diesels don't make a lot of sense in America."
However, as I am only registered with the website and not a paid-up subscriber I can't enlighten you further on this piece by Keith Crain.
www.autonews.com
CMark
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