Last time I was in the shop (alternator) they also said my pump was on the way out. They wanted $500+ to do it and said it would be less as they were already in the area in terms of labor. I hadn't had any issues (CEL) so I said no. Sure enough I drive off the lot and... voila... CEL. I ran a VAG scan and came up with incorrect flow. What are the chances of them mentioning it and then getting a light? Pretty good at my dealer I guess! While they have been good about warranty and recall issues I'm beginning to be wary. After looking at the DIY fix I decided to go out and check if I had rivets. Unfortunately I didn't :-( But, I did find that the tech conventienly managed to leave the unit disconnected 8-0! I can't believe I've been running that way for the past 3 months and didn't see it sooner. Cleared the CEL and took it for a test drive and no more light
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