Production problems at VW: The car manufacturer suspends the production of several diesel models, for the widespread 2.0 TDI engine, a software update must be developed.
VW TDI engine 2.0
Saturday, 26.05.2018
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Volkswagen has a temporary production stop for important dieselimposed models and wants to fix a false one. As the group confirmed on Saturday, a software update for the widely used 2.0 TDI engine has to be developed.
For affected Passat front-wheel-drive and seven-speed DSG models and the Arteon model equipped with them, production was temporarily suspended until ‘provision of a disposal measure’. Earlier, the “Automobilwoche” reported on it.
According to VW, for models equipped with a 2.0 liter TDI EU6 engine with 140 kW and a DSG transmission, “the yellow engine warning light may indicate a problem with the exhaust aftertreatment system, although actually there is no such problem “. Customers should take any activation of the yellow engine indicator light seriously and consult an authorized dealer to have the error reported analyzed in Wolfsburg.
In order to be able to offer a software update as soon as possible for already delivered vehicles and to be able to resume the delivery of affected new vehicles as soon as possible, work is underway on a remedial measure. According to current estimates, this “in the fourth quarter of 2018 will be available,” it said.
Due to the extended delivery times for the affected models, there are alternative offers. According to “Automobilwoche”, the background is that the DSG and front-wheel drive Passat as well as Arteon with the eye-catching EU6 diesel are popular among frequent travelers and fleet customers.