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Top 5 Failures of 2006-2011 VW Passats

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 09:35:12 +0000

Today we are doing a little bit of a modified “How VW Parts Fail” video. We are going to be looking at the top 5 failures on B6 Passats. Now these are not the only failures of the 2006-2011 Passats. There are plenty of other things that fail. So if I didn’t mention something in […]

How VW Parts Fail ~ 2.5L Head Gaskets

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 09:48:12 +0000

On this episode of “How VW Parts Fail” we are looking at the failure of the 2.5L cylinder head gasket. The head gasket can be thought of as one of the most important gaskets in an engine. Today we talk about what a head gasket is, what it does, and how it fails. Sponsor Of […]

How VW Parts Fail ~ 7 speed DSG Mechatronic Unit

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 09:27:41 +0000

Today on “How VW parts fail”, we are looking at the mechantronics unit from the 7 speed DSG transmission. This transmission is only found in the Jetta Hybrid in the US market. In the rest of world market, it is found in other drivetrain combinations as well. This is not the most common of VW issues, […]

How VW Parts Fail ~ 2.0t Fuel Pump Modules

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 09:54:37 +0000

Today I am back to chat about more failed Volkswagen parts. We are looking at how the fuel pump control module fails on 2.0t engines. This module is on 2.0t gas engines from 2006 until now. There may be other engines that have this, or a similar module, installed. They will basically all fail in […]

How VW Parts Fail ~ 2.0t Ignition Coil Connectors

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:35:08 +0000

Today I am back to talk about more failing VW parts. We are looking at one of the most broken connectors I see, ignition coil connectors. More spesifically 2.0t ignition coil connectors. It may seem like a very simple failure, but connectors have a lot more going on than you may think. This was a really […]

How The 2.0T Diverter Valve Fails ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 09:57:34 +0000

This is the 30th video in our “How VW Parts Fail” series. This is also a failing part that I get asked about all the time. We are looking at the failure of Volkswagen Diverter Valves. This part may also be called “Turbo Recirculation Valve”, “Turbo Cut-Off Valve” or even “Blow Off Valve”. We will also talk […]

How VW Parts Fail ~ In Tank Fuel Pumps

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 09:38:22 +0000

We are back talking about how Volkswagen parts fail. This is video 29 of examining how Volkswagen parts fail. I take the really commonly failing parts, break them open and show you what happens. I also want to mention that you should not be scared off of owning or buying a VW. Anyone could do […]

How A VW Throttle Body Failed with VAG-COM Demo ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 09:55:05 +0000

Today we are looking at more failed Volkswagen and Audi parts. This part is not the most common failing part, but they do fail. In addition to the normal flow of a failed parts video, I have added some basic Vag-Com diagnostic DIY. These failures can occur on just about any generation of Volkswagen or […]

How VW Turbochargers Fail ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 09:35:48 +0000

Hey everyone. We are back talking about more failed Volkswagen parts. Today we look at how VW turbochargers fail. I have been trying to get my hands on a bad turbo for a long time. This one is extra cool because it is a bad turbo from a MK7 GTI! Sponsor Of The Day […]

How The 2.0T TSI Timing Chain Tensioner Fails ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Tue, 05 May 2015 09:43:12 +0000

Today we are looking at how the timing chain tensioner failed on the 2.0t TSI engine. The most common engine code is CCTA. This 2.0t was used in almost all VW models from 2008 and up. While my shop has not seen a super high failure rate, we have seen a good amount. Unlike many […]

How VW Wheel Bearings Fail ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 09:35:50 +0000

No you are not dreaming, it is Wednesday. Normally we do failed parts videos on Tuesday. But I have been a little behind this week. Today we are looking at the failure of VW wheel bearings. The bearing show are from the newer generation VW cars, about 2005.5 and up. While the older VW cars […]

How VW C.V. Boots Fails ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:28:04 +0000

Today we are looking at the failure of C.V. boots. I have replaced a ton of boots over the years. Even a few on my own personal VWs. I might even say they are maintenance. These boots may also be called axle boots Sponsor of the day Today’s show is sponsored by Deutsche Auto Parts. […]

How The VW TDI Balance Shaft Module Fails ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 17:24:27 +0000

Today we are looking at more failed Volkswagen parts. This is the failure of the TDI Balance Shaft Module. This part came out of a 2005 B5.5 Passat TDI. This is not an extremely common failure, but it can be very expensive to fix. You may also hear this referred to as the Oil Pump […]

How The VW Trunk and Fuel Door Release Motor Fails ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 13:26:57 +0000

Happy Tuesday everyone. Today we are looking at another VW part failure. For those of you that are new to the show, every Tuesday we look at how a VW part fails. As you will see in the video, we look at how it works, how it fails, how to diagnose, and is it a […]

How The VW 2.5L Vacuum Pump Fails ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 10:13:19 +0000

Hey everyone! It is Tuesday, so we are looking at failed VW parts. Today we are diving into the 2.5L vacuum pump leaking oil. Last week we looked at how a 2.0T rear main seal fails. The funny thing is, this vacuum pump leaking is often mistake for a leaking rear main seal. For a […]

How VW Door Latches Fail~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:30:51 +0000

Today we look at how VW door latches fail.This is an issue not just with the Jetta as shown in the video. This is a part that I have replaced all across the brand. Every car in the VW line has had an issue with door latch failures. You may also hear them called “door […]