Volkswagen revealed the solution to solve the problem created by the installation of malicious software on models with EA 189 diesel engines.
Volkswagen revealed the necessary procedures to solve the problem created by the malicious software installed in the EA 189 engines. We have gathered the information provided by Volkswagen, so that you can easily clarify your doubts.1.6 TDI Engines
Estimated intervention time: less than 1 hour
Mechanical modification: Yea
Software change: Yea
Units equipped with 1.6 TDI engines require a air flow transformer , which will be installed on the front of the air sensor. This operation will help the level of mixture between air and fuel, for a more adequate combustion and will allow a more efficient measurement of the air intake. Will also be introduced software changes of the engine's electronic management unit.
2.0 TDI Engines
Estimated intervention time: 30 minutesMechanical modification: No
Software change: Yea
In 2.0 TDI engines the procedure is simpler: only one will be performed software update of electronic management.
1.2 TDI Engines
The solution for 1.2 TDI engines is being prepared and will be presented, guarantees Volkswagen, by the end of this month of November. Everything indicates that it will only be necessary to make a modification to the software, but this has not yet been confirmed.
Does this solution cover models from Seat, Skoda and Audi?
Yes. The same procedure will apply to all affected Volkswagen Group models, such as Seat, Skoda, Audi and Volkswagen commercial vehicles.How will the recall be processed?
Although the changes in terms of engine and software are relatively quick, a replacement vehicle while the repair is in progress. Volkswagen guarantees that it will fulfill all of the customer's mobility needs during this process.
The brand representative of each country will contact customers with affected vehicles and will schedule a date to resolve the issues.
What will the costs be for customers?
None. Volkswagen guarantees that vehicles affected by malicious software will be fixed at no cost to its customers.Will services and consumptions change?
Volkswagen presents as main objectives of this operation the fulfillment of the legal emission targets and the maintenance of the power and consumption values. The German brand also points out that although this is the objective, as official measurements have not yet been taken, it is not possible to officially confirm that this will be the result.
You can consult Volkswagen's official press release here.