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Hi all,
Is this just a warning that you will be needing a change soon? My wife is afraid of driving cuz it keeps showing that.


Vehicle Year - 2004
Date of production (located in frivers door jamb)- Not sure
Engine designation - V8
Options the vehicle has and aftermarket add ons....- None (the works)
Approximate mileage - 48,000
Purchased new or used - Used in June 2009
 
#2 ·
My guess is that if you don't have a flat, then your batteries are dead in the TPMS xmitters in the tires. I understand they last about 6 years (and the batteries themselves cannot be replaced). New xmitters cost about $90-$100ea. Or you have the option of using VAGCom (SEARCH THE DIY) to turn the system off.
 
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Hey.

I had the same problem twice now in about 4 months. The first time it came on, I cut across 3 lanes of traffic to get to a highway shoulder, only to find out the tire was fine. (And no, I was not fuming after I saw the tire…) We had to book an appointment, and haul ourselves to the VW Dealer. (I guess the dummy light worked – it got us to the dealership!!!)

The dealership in Montreal that we go to tells us we have a leak. I told them that, if I never add air to the tire, how could there be a leak? If someone has a leak, they would be adding air to the tire on a regular basis. We never added air once to the tire mentioned on the "dummy screen" in the cab.

My honest opinion: Our truck is still under warranty. My guess is that the dealer does not want to replace the sensor in the tire.

Wish me luck.
 
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BENZVR6 said:
Hey.

I had the same problem twice now in about 4 months. The first time it came on, I cut across 3 lanes of traffic to get to a highway shoulder, only to find out the tire was fine. (And no, I was not fuming after I saw the tire…) We had to book an appointment, and haul ourselves to the VW Dealer. (I guess the dummy light worked – it got us to the dealership!!!)

The dealership in Montreal that we go to tells us we have a leak. I told them that, if I never add air to the tire, how could there be a leak? If someone has a leak, they would be adding air to the tire on a regular basis. We never added air once to the tire mentioned on the "dummy screen" in the cab.

My honest opinion: Our truck is still under warranty. My guess is that the dealer does not want to replace the sensor in the tire.

Wish me luck.
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You have an 04, so you may have a sensor going bad. Battery life on them is not a life time thing.
 
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I am having the same issue at the same place on my same commute each day. 3 mins after driving it clicks on. 2 mins later it goes away its self. I am pretty sure it the TPM batteries going dead. I'm going to vagcom it away when I either buy one or use someones.

04' V8
 
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My '04 did the same thing. Started screaming in my ears as soon as I hit 100km/h. Changed the 4 batteries (under warranty) and it's been quiet for about 3 or 4 months now.

Definitely batteries...
 
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Wow...

Hey guys.

Thanks for all of the replies. At least I now know what to tell the dummy behind the desk when I get to VW. (Is it me, or all of the dummy Customer Service Reps in Montreal? Anyway, we'll save that discussion for another time.)

In passing, I noticed the word "vagged" alot on your replies. (Please don't laugh at me - I am old School VW...) What does "vagged" mean? I am guessing something to do with the ecu or programming of the ecu? If so, please breifly explain the benefits / pros / cons.

Here is a little bit of my history with the VW's I've have owned:
1984 Rabbit GTI 1.8L, 1992 Jetta 1.8L, 1992 2.0L GTI 16V, 1993 Corrado 2.8L VR6, 1997 TDI 1.9L, 1995 Golf 2.0L GL, 2004 Jetta 2.0L GLS, and finally a 2004 Touareg 4.2L V8 Executive Edition (Full Load). I still own the Corrado. Everything was either bought new, used, or new lease.

So, as you can see, all of the earlier models required the regular mods which consisted of cams, chips, intakes, mufflers, etc. Call me green when it comes to "vagging" a VW.

Anyway, guys, thanks for everything. I will be looking forward to your replies.

Take care...

BENZVR6
 
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BENZVR6 said:
In passing, I noticed the word "vagged" alot on your replies. (Please don't laugh at me - I am old School VW...) What does "vagged" mean? I am guessing something to do with the ecu or programming of the ecu? If so, please breifly explain the benefits / pros / cons.
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AndrieK said:
My '04 did the same thing. Started screaming in my ears as soon as I hit 100km/h. Changed the 4 batteries (under warranty) and it's been quiet for about 3 or 4 months now.

Definitely batteries...
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How did you change the betteries? My understanding is that they are not replaceable, and the transmitter has to be replaced at an outrageous cost as quoted by my dealer in Canada. Can you provide any more info on how this was handled by the dealership and under which warranty they were replaced?

Thanks.
 
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Yeah sorry, my mistake. I meant replaced the 4 sensors, not batteries.

Over here, all our Tregs come with a standard 5 year/100,000km Maintenance Plan. They cover EVERYTHING except fuel, tyres and top-up oil. My sensors went at about 75,000km, I think. So it was replaced under the maintenance plan.

The maintenance plan is actually underwritten by ABSA Bank (one of the 5 major banking groups in SA) and has nothing to do with VW. The cars also have a 3yr/100,000km factory warranty, so after 3 years, the cost of replacement parts becomes a fight between ABSA and VW, but the owner still doesn't have to pay anything. After 5 years, it becomes the owner's problem, but you do have the option to extend the maintenance plan up to a maximum of 180,000km.

For example, when I replaced my turbo on 98,000km, VW paid 40% and ABSA the other 60%. ABSA argued that the failure was premature and should've been a warranty issue.
 
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before replacing anything check the pressure in each tire. Make sure that the front tires are the same pressure and the back tires are also the same pressure. The pressure diifference between the front tires and the back tires , the back tires should have two to three PSI more. After doing that, Go to the MFI and sset the pressure. It will take approximately 15 KM driving before the mfi turns off.
 
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Tire Sensors

Hello Guys.

For any of you people who still has warranty, I strongly suggest you buy an extended warranty for your Tregs.

In Canada, well, in Montreal, I asked several dealerships for the extended VW warranty. Out of the 9 I asked, only one offered the VW Warranty. The other eight offered the blessed PPG warranty that is totally useless and a waste of money, let alone expensive.

I opted to purchase the extended VW Warranty, which is less expensive than the PPG counterpart. (I have a 2004, and I will be covered till 2012)

Having the warranty will let you sleep better, and things like sensors get replaced on VW's pocket, not yours.

Also, I am sure that having a warranty will ease your stress every time you hear a squeek or feel a vibration.

Again, my two cents.

Regards:

BENZVR6
 
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