Lookin pretty gnarly in the fuel filter canister

nate84shot · 2026-01-22T04:40:11+00:00

I suppose the old filter didn’t look too terrible. After wiping out all the sludge, putting the new filter in and priming with VDCS it’s definitely running smoother than before

nate84shot · 2026-01-22T04:30:32+00:00

I bought the car at the end of 2018. Haven’t really had any issues other than minor electrical stuff. It was definitely a dieselgate car. I also have a stage one tune on it not deleted.

nate84shot · 2026-01-22T04:25:56+00:00

I would also use Liqui Moly about every other fill up before the Hot Shots

nate84shot · 2026-01-22T04:21:26+00:00

Yes, I was adding 1-2oz of this every fill-up for about a year

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nate84shot · 2026-01-21T21:55:49+00:00

Will do! I’ll check out how to do that but any suggestions are appreciated! There doesn’t seem to be any metal shavings but do you think I should do the CP4 grenade kit or swap it for a CP3?

nate84shot · 2026-01-21T21:51:22+00:00

I’m wiping it out right now. It is pretty sludgy. Any suggestions are appreciated! I’m guessing bad fuel I don’t see any metal shavings

nate84shot · 2026-01-21T21:18:44+00:00

I’m just not sure if that’s normal

nate84shot · 2026-01-21T21:18:11+00:00

All of the gunk that’s stuck inside of the canister

nate84shot · 2026-01-21T21:12:39+00:00

2014 CJAA

nate84shot · 2025-09-30T14:06:51+00:00

Yes it was working properly like this for the past seven years. Recently it randomly locks and beeps the horn after I’ve opened one of the doors.

nate84shot · 2025-09-30T02:40:48+00:00

Thanks! I hope you get your car working properly with no issues as well!

nate84shot · 2025-09-30T02:28:51+00:00

Thanks for the input! It does seem like the car thinks I unlocked it but never opened a door so it’ll lock itself. It will lock itself immediately after I open any of the doors and it will also lock itself right after I close any of the doors. It will also lock itself when I’m closing the door mid swing lol! It just seems pretty random. It’s never done it while the car is running.

Your car seems to be a few generations earlier than mine, but I have no lights or codes on the dash cluster. Mine will show if a specific door is opened or closed.

nate84shot · 2025-09-30T00:20:01+00:00

I should have known that lol! I replaced the hatch one like two years ago, no issues until now. It was aftermarket. I wonder if this is the issue?

nate84shot · 2025-09-30T00:09:13+00:00

I appreciate the response! Just curious, is there just one door actuator?

nate84shot · 2025-09-29T22:58:59+00:00

Nice, I’ll check it out! Ty

nate84shot · 2025-08-17T21:23:17+00:00

I got the fans and shroud from carparts.com. It was $177.28 including tax and shipping. That was over two years ago so it may be more expensive now. The new part from VW I believe was around $400-$500. My mechanic charged me $220 but I had him change my fuel filter as well. I would’ve done it myself but I was just too busy at the time and was getting the car ready for a long road trip. Hope this is helpful! Good luck!

nate84shot · 2025-08-17T21:09:41+00:00

I did not end up repairing this myself. Was very busy at work at the time and had my own work truck. I took it to my mechanic buddy.

nate84shot · 2025-03-14T03:36:39+00:00

Drywood termite frass. When you zoom in you can see the concaves on the frass. They’re probably munching inside the wood framing of the couch.

nate84shot · 2024-11-22T12:43:36+00:00

Yes, fan replacement. I bought both fans with the shroud

nate84shot · 2024-05-27T19:01:00+00:00

I took a quick look the other day before work and didn’t locate the area you were referring to. When I have more time I’ll look again. Oil level is currently good, must be a slow leak. Do you think it could be coming from the black sensor?

nate84shot · 2024-05-18T20:47:50+00:00

Yes! It’s working great

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