legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79586 posts
Tue Dec-31-19 09:33 AM
"Talking cars on a Tuesday"
Dealership tried to get my wife for 1K. Engine light came on and the car was sluggish. Got a p2565 code. Thought it would be an easy fix. Wife made the mistake of asking for a car inspection from the dealership so they tried the “you need to fix this and that” or it won’t be street legal. I tell them nope and ask for the keys. The engine light wasn’t even on and the car wasn’t sluggish anymore. Wtf? Read that cold weather can cause that code and we had the car outside of the garage for the holidays.
Dodged a major bullet.
But now my VW has a funny smell. No engine light but it smells like something is burning. Doesn’t need an oil change but I think I will get one next week to be on the safe side. Saw a little drip in the driveway so I wonder if there is burn off from a leak?
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
1. "What's the p2565 code?" In response to Reply # 0
At the very least check online and see what the code is pertaining to your car. Could be an emissions thing, could be a sensor starting to go wonky, could be nothing. Either way it will give you an idea on what to look for going forward.
The oil could be totally unrelated and/or possibly in your head. Still, check your levels and see if you notice a leak under the hood or under the car somewhere.
What exactly did the shop say was wrong with the car? While they may have either inflated the cost or severity of the issues, at least have them looked at from someone else.
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79586 posts
Tue Dec-31-19 10:28 AM
2. "Turbocharger boost control" In response to Reply # 1
They were going to change the valve solenoid??? Which was $300 and another $450 for labor.
All the forums I found on the code didn’t have cost anywhere near that high. I called another shop and dude said it could be a real issue or it could be as simple as low oil. The car NEEDS an oil change regardless. Just made me wonder if cold weather and low oil caused the engine light and code. The light is no longer on the car is back to running like normal.
I’ll keep an eye on it and see what happens when I get it inspected.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
3. "Well, that would explain the sluggishness" In response to Reply # 2
If the turbo isn't making boost, the car will feel slow. Definitely get the oil changed and keep an eye on it. That could be the end of it, or the solenoid could legit be on the way out. Do the easy stuff first, and go from there. If it happens again, at least you know what to look for first.
Anything else the tech said needed to be replaced or fixed?
<-- Dave Thomas knows what's up... __________________________
Jay: Look here homie, any nigga can get a hit record. This here is about respect. Game: Like Gladys Knight. Jay: Aretha Franklin. Game: Word, I like her too. Jay: Nigga...
I know we will have to spend money to keep these cars moving now that they are over 100K miles but I swear it’s like cars and mechanics smell when you got money coming in.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
5. "That code is for a turbo boost control sensor..." In response to Reply # 0
just another means of information for the PCM to determine the amount of boost the turbo gives the engine. It could result in lack of acceleration, bad fuel mileage or just the check engine light...or all three.
You drive a VW? It’s leaking oil. Period. If you smell oil burning...probably a valve cover or oil separator. They also leak from the vacuum pump and rear main seal.
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7. "Scotty Kilmer on YouTube" In response to Reply # 0
is one of my new, embarassing faves on YouTube. I discovered him while researching cars this summer. I let his videos run in the background so I can learn about car maintenance and listen to him shit on various cars models and manufacturers.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79586 posts
Wed Jan-08-20 12:20 PM
8. "Welp. Light came back on. Car is at a mechanic" In response to Reply # 0
Trying to see if they can give me a better number than the dealership.
It drove well for 2 weeks. At least we know what the problem is.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
9. "Top couple lines on the rear windshield defroster ain't working" In response to Reply # 0
Is this a problem with those painted-on metal lines on the windshield, or something else? Noticed this when defrosting the car for Ms. flipnile this morning.
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