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Volkswagen problems, explained by the workshop

Plain answers on warning lights, noises, leaks and repair costs in Dubai, written by the technicians at Volkswagen Repair Dubai in Al Quoz 4. Find your symptom, learn what it usually means, then decide what to do next.

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guides
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topics
VW
only, since 2019
Gearbox and DSG13 min

VW DSG Service Intervals by Gearbox Code

VW DSG service intervals by gearbox code, from the dry DQ200 to the wet DQ250, DQ381 and DQ500, what a DSG service includes and what it...

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Engine14 min

VW Fuel Injector Problems? Symptoms, Tests and Cleaning

How to tell a faulty VW fuel injector from a coil fault, which tests confirm it, and when cleaning, new seals or replacement is the right...

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Keys14 min

VW Key Fob Not Working? Battery, Resync and Repair

Owner safe fixes for a VW key fob that is not working, from battery size and change steps to remote resync, keyless start and shell repair.

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Engine14 min

VW Engine Misfire? Causes, Flashing Light and Fixes

What a VW engine misfire feels like, what a flashing engine light means, how coils, plugs and injectors are tested and what repairs cost in Dubai.

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Warning lights22 min

What Do VW Dashboard Warning Lights Mean?

An index of VW dashboard warning lights by colour, which red lights mean stop now, which amber lights mean book a check soon, and the guide...

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Infotainment and screens14 min

VW Infotainment Glitches? How to Reset Safely in Dubai

How to restart a frozen VW infotainment screen, fix CarPlay and Bluetooth drops, spot battery causes and know what a factory reset erases.

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Engine12 min

VW Engine Rattling, Cold Start, Idle or Under Load and What It Means

What a VW engine rattle means, from cold start timing chain rattle to idle heat shield buzz and knocks under load, which rattles mean stop and...

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Exhaust and emissions13 min

Exhaust Smell Inside Your VW? What to Do First and What Causes It

Smell exhaust inside your VW? What to do straight away, why carbon monoxide matters, how to tell exhaust from oil or coolant smells and how leaks...

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Suspension and drivetrain12 min

When Should You Replace VW Suspension? Shocks, Struts and Arms

How to tell which VW suspension part is worn, the difference between shocks, struts and control arms, when to inspect or replace, and repair costs in...

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Tyres and wheels14 min

Which Tyres Suit Your Volkswagen in Dubai? Size, Ratings and Heat

How to choose the right tyres for your Volkswagen in Dubai, from reading the sidewall and load and speed ratings to heat, tyre age, fitting and...

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AC and cooling14 min

VW Engine Overheating in Dubai, What to Do First and Why It Happens

What to do the moment your VW overheats, what the coolant warnings mean, the common causes in Dubai traffic, which VW coolant to use and repair...

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Warning lights16 min

VW EPC Light Meaning, Causes and Is It Safe to Drive

What the VW EPC light means, why it can cut engine power, the common causes and when it is safe to drive to a workshop in...

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