A5 2.0T Timing Chain Failure

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#11

07-14-2015, 12:47 PM

astevens

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Here is a short article I wrote on our issue. The matter is now in the hands of our lawyer who's written a demand letter to Audi.

The ticking time bomb in the VW / Audi 2.0T engine

We'll see how this develops......

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#12

07-25-2015, 05:49 PM

Jpitten

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My car is sitting out Audi dealership with exact problem. Let me know how to get involved!!!

#13

08-05-2015, 11:58 AM

astevens

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Waiting....

We are not pursuing a class action lawsuit, my lawyer says it's too much of an undertaking. We gave 60 days notice of intent to sue both Audi and VW and received a request (from VW customer retention/resolution) for copies of all invoices for repairs (but not maintenance), a copy of the latest registration and copies of the lease and/or sales agreement. All those were provided about 3 weeks ago, confirmation of receipt was given, and since then....nothing.

I'll keep you posted.

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09-14-2015, 05:24 PM

astevens

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We gave Audi 60 days notice of intent to sue. They waited until the very last day and made an offer of $4k. Obviously that is not acceptable so we are suing Audi. I noticed one or more others mentioned they were interested in joining a class action. If you are wanting to join one, PM me with your real name, address and VIN number and model/make/year of your vehicle and whether you have existing legal representation.

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09-17-2015, 04:47 PM

maddydog

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chain failure

I have a 2010 vw jetta wolfsburg 2.0t. Timing chain slipped and destroyed the motor, vw won't help at all. Even the VW dealer said it's a non serviceable item that should outlast the rest of the motor. We still owe $5700 on the car. The dealer said they would give us $2000, so now we are upside down on the car we bought. I'm in on a class action suit.

#16

09-23-2015, 06:44 PM

delveg1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by astevens

HI my engine just broke due go timing chain tensioner... Robert Delgado 33856 Orilla Rd., Dana Point, CA 92629
Vin WAUAFAFH6BN020603
Audi A5 2011
No legal rep

#17

09-24-2015, 02:51 PM

astevens

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OK I will keep you posted. Not sure what's happening yet, still waiting on Audi to decide if they would prefer to pay up or be sued.

#18

09-29-2015, 04:33 PM

delveg1

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Can we get a copy of the letter you sent??

Quote:

Originally Posted by runfromaudi

yes: We have had success.
The dealer called and said "your car will be ready friday".... There was no call to say that they would be repairing the damage caused by failure of the timing chain tensioners (free of charge).
These are teh actions we took:
1. Tried to convince the dealer service manager - her referred me to the 800#
2. Called the local audi customer 800# (that is designed to tell you no!)
3. Left the car there at the dealership (ignored it which it festered in their lot)
4. Crafted a letter to a audi exec - fedex to herndon va (hq)
5. Followed up with calls/messages to the exec to confirm the letter reached him.
6. Let the car fester some more with audi....

Then we got the. Audi really does not want this truth to be told... It is not defensible. Especially using the moniker:"truth in engineering".

could you please post a copy or the language you put in your letter?? Thank you