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Wiring loom
Posted by private, Mon 10 Nov 2014 4:09 pm
Yes, I have a mkV '05 plate Golf with the exact same problem. Dealer not interested, agreed a problem but claim they do not do many. At 296 GBP I am not surprised.
Posted by StuartDalby, Tue 11 Nov 2014 10:55 am
Hi Mark,
Thanks for contacting me.
Unfortunately this does appear to be a common problem on older Mk V Golf's. Whether or not your dealer has had to repair many is immaterial. Do other car's wiring looms snap when they approach 10 years old? This is a design fault and I am disappointed with Volkswagen for not dealing with this issue better.
296 GBP sounds about the right for having a new wiring loom fitted. If I was you I'd try again with your VW dealer and if that fails write a letter the VW HQ. You, like me might only have to pay 50%. Failing that, some people have been able to extend and reconnect the snapped wires themselves. It might be a bit fiddly but shouldn't be too difficult.
Let me know if I can help further,
Stuart
Thanks for contacting me.
Unfortunately this does appear to be a common problem on older Mk V Golf's. Whether or not your dealer has had to repair many is immaterial. Do other car's wiring looms snap when they approach 10 years old? This is a design fault and I am disappointed with Volkswagen for not dealing with this issue better.
296 GBP sounds about the right for having a new wiring loom fitted. If I was you I'd try again with your VW dealer and if that fails write a letter the VW HQ. You, like me might only have to pay 50%. Failing that, some people have been able to extend and reconnect the snapped wires themselves. It might be a bit fiddly but shouldn't be too difficult.
Let me know if I can help further,
Stuart
Posted by private, Tue 25 Nov 2014 7:55 am
Hi Stuart,
No joy with VW HQ, basically because of age and no service history with VW.
They would not accept that this is a common problem. People are entitled to
write what they like on the internet seems to be the standard reply.
Anyhow, my local mechanic has done a superb job and extended and repaired
the wires, I had a go at it but did not have the patience. He has done
loads, he told me.
Thanks for your interest in this matter.
Kind regards
Mark
No joy with VW HQ, basically because of age and no service history with VW.
They would not accept that this is a common problem. People are entitled to
write what they like on the internet seems to be the standard reply.
Anyhow, my local mechanic has done a superb job and extended and repaired
the wires, I had a go at it but did not have the patience. He has done
loads, he told me.
Thanks for your interest in this matter.
Kind regards
Mark
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