Watch before buying a VW CADDY!
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- In today’s video I show you all the things that have gone wrong with my vw caddy in just a couple weeks. Unfortunately most of the problems I am experiencing are common faults.
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Another problem was the fuel line popped off and squirted diesel all over exhaust manifold 🧐
I've had the fuel bleed off lines pop off twice both after I got my injectors changed as they failed, my advice is getting brand new bleed off lines if you ever replace the injectors.
Oh and if anyone else has this happen try and block the diesel from going onto the cambelt with some rag as a quick fix as you can imagine if the cam belt slips it will kill the engine.
I also managed to get both my injectors for about £120 each and was fitted by my dad at his MOT garage (many garages now have diagnostic tools that can do this cheeper than vw) hope this helps, and good luck.
@rue de bac yes still driving it, its got a few issues but has grown on me since
The low pressure injector fuel return hose is attached to the injector using a 'p clip'. It is imperative that the clip is fitted correctly. VW recommend new rubber 'o' ring on refit. Furthermore the injector bolt must be correctly torqued (8nm + 270 degrees) otherwise the injector can vibrate and the fuel hose then disconnects from the injector spilling diesel fuel over the engine.
It shouldn’t take 3 days to do a clutch.
Caddy is a great little van seems like you were unlucky
I had a caddy for 40 years and then it broke. Stupid car.
Sounds like a pretty good car to last 40 years 😂
Congrats with your son! I’ve worked on heavy duty applications both onroad and offroad, if they used a cheap pressure plate and/or clutch I’m not surprised it’s slipping. If it’s a VAG product then I’d honestly try and get a refund or a replacement. Scania and Deutz were always very good to deal with in that regard.
Congrats to you both on the new addition. I'd love to see more evo vids but the vans ur business and now you got priorities. I'll be here whatever you decide 😉
I've got 2014 caddy 1.6tdi and it's been excellent never let me down 👌
I drove one a few times. It had a few issues, but I didn't own it so I didn't get it fixed. my mate said, oh yer you get used to it...
My gf liked the look of them and was about to buy one, then I was like, I can't remember but pretty sure this car has problems.
Thanks for sharing this!
I've had some terrible experiences with vans over the past few years and I have booked a appointment to see and purchase a 2015 caddy maxi tomorrow, watching this has really broke me as I thought it was the way to go, buying a van is not a enjoyable experience for me with what I've experienced with previous vans and I genuinely believed going with that vw caddy was the answer
chasing scales mine has been a nightmare so far unfortunately
Congratulations on the little lad......sorry to hear about your van but remember when you fix the van yourself it be done properly.....vans videos are great get the vehicle that earns the money fixed first...then you can have fun with the Evo....stay safe....thanks for sharing
Another very happy Caddy driver here, got it with 54k on, now on 168k after 4 years use. Only time I've had to have any work done was when the fuel emissions scandal happened and the software had to be updated. 1 speaker packed in about 6 months ago, the other went last week so that's to sort out. All in all its the best van I've had in 20 years of buying and using vans for work. Seems like issues are through lack of regular early life maintenance as well as a heavy early work life.
What motor did you have?
Did 270.000 with 1.6tdi caddy, and now 200.000 with 2.0tdi one. Both purchased new, no issues, but older one appeared to be better build.
I had a new 2006 Caddy from 2006 to 2008 (3 years - company lease car) and it was great...but probably wasn't long enough to test reliability
you should buy the caddy with the 1.9 tdi. The 1.6 tdi is famous for the dieselgate. VW reprogrammed to comply with emissions laws which resulted in underpowered engines with a lot of problems.
The light at the front looks like it’s got the wrong bulb in? It looks orange -ish or is it white?The other side should be on as they are daytime running lights. Have you checked the other side hasn’t blown. Mine are always on even when I turn the engine off. If I leave the key in the ignition after turning engine off they stop on and have flattened my battery several times. Also do you breakdown cover ? I have had 2 injectors go and got the AA to fit mine so I only paid for the part and not the coding.
I got a 61 plate done 135 tho and has been perfect no problems with it at all
Probably all had been replaced in the past
i had a 2006 VW caddy, it ran great, just replaced the water Pump to a metal prop and did transmission oil changes every 20,000km. My 2008 VW transporter transmission blew. ill never buy another Auto VW ever., the manual's yeah are great i regret not buying the manual.
Hi mate congratulations on the birth of your son, very surprised to hear the reliability problems of the Caddy, I always thought they were the most reliable vans on sale !
Charlie thankyou and im surprised too maybe i just bought a bad one I usually do lol
@@rowanlewisuk well all cars will have some bad examples , my 05 1.9tdi caddy was running fault free for the 40000km i had it ( 2013-17) replaced with a used 1.6tdi dsg 11model in 2017 , iv replaced 2 injectors and done 3 oilservices on the 1.6tdi in 4 years ( driven it almost 50k in 4 years )
265,000 miles in my 12 plate 1.6 same clutch 1 EGR valve at 100K free from VW.Ive driven every mile from new, avoided the emissions fix, the secret is to keep it at 2200 rpm don't drive it like the 1.9PD and service it every 10k ill easy do 400,000 it this one.
I feel your pain in this video. I was naïve to assume VW = reliable. I got "lucky" with the doomed injectors. Had 2/4 fail within the 6 mo warranty I had when I got the van (one did it abroad - ALWAYS get foreign roadside cover - best £49 I've spent - service was a shocker from all involved, including VW, though). Somehow I managed to persuade VW to upgrade the whole rack with the 2nd one (lady at VW said she'd never known VW to do that). Touch wood that's the end of it! Hope you're drama's end there. So much love for these vans but I'm constantly scared by any signs mine might be sick now haha
Iv got a 2.0 16v tdi 140 caddy ( 2012 year )
It’s on 178k miles original clutch original turbo and the van is remapped to 200 BHP
The van has never gone wrong iv had it 6 years
It has a massive service history and I’m a mechanic too I service it every 7k miles with castrol edge oils and Mann brand filters
They are solid vans
I had the mk2 caddy before this one
@@kells77 do you know if the 2017 2.0 (102) is a decent motor?
Ring a company called Darwen diesels. We have used them for vw 1.6 tdi injectors all the time they are in memory around 130 quid each
Firstly, new dad, congrats. Now I could suggest you bought a Friday, last push up build. Honestly, I'm doubtful such a thing could happen in a V-dub plant. I recently bought a 2010 Caddy Maxi with one one slider, its one of the last 1.9 tdi's, Chose it because we also own a 2003 Passat estate that I bought in 2009 gave 100% service for 10+ years from day one, was much abused and under serviced. I changed oil and filters, brake pads and disks, renovated the callipers twice (new would have been sensible in 2015) previously owned and purchased used by a V-dub dealership mechanic with 120k miles, car was like new. Replaced cambelt etc once. Never gave less than 50 mpg average over the 180k miles. Then it became uneconomic to repair and sits motionless. I start it from time to time, sniff of the key is all it needs. Sickening but I can't bear to part with it. The Maxi motor is not the same beast and much thirstier. Maybe your problem is the same as ours, less power for more fuel. How the hell can that be better? Good luck with fixing yours up.
Caddys usually renown for being really reliable may just be unlucky buy ...
Nice video! Tell people how much these Caddys and VW sucks. My first injector broke two years and ONE WEEK after the upgrade/modifications. And they wouldn´t pay for it. I had no idea back then that the broken injector could have anything to do with the modifications they did after the Dieselgate scandal. If I did, I wouldn´t have put up with having to pay the ridiculous expensive injector myself. Now, 1 year after the first injector broke, the second injector breaks. The last two will probably break this summer while we´re on the road in the middle of nowhere. The nightmare has begun. :-( -Greetings from Norway
Congrats on the little lad and you never thought about getting a trailer with brakes and putting the water tank in that as can get a more reliable car or van do tow what my brother is doing on this sort of window cleaning
Both methods work but I cant be bothered reversing with a trailer and thanks. The trailer is great if you dont want to daily a van
Its difficult to know specific "malware" types of engines. Is this EA288 or EA 189? and what is the motor code for this engine?
Don’t feel too bad. The Nissan Frontier turbo diesel has the same issues with the injectors. They have to be digitally calibrated and programmed. I u change 1, for some reason, they all have to be reprogrammed. 🤦♂️
I knew some people who also found a problem with the ADbleu system on the caddy
My sister and brother in law went yesterday to check caddy, but today bought it. Stopped at 3:00 and went with her, came back and just finished. Hehe 2 inj were changed. No electric windows nor mirrors, whistling mirror, no A/C, static cluster, in 2013 really? I know its work-van but rly? But they didn't ask me for help, just with diag-tool and basic-buy-test-check. But from other side I'm worst helper coz new are most suck and are sensitive, and drivers dunno how to care. Research about engine code is 1st step before i consider buy.
I feel they gonna regret it ;)
You aren't the only dud Caddy owner ! My 2011 1.6 , bought as a wheelchair conversion , had 21k on it . By then , 2 injectors had gone and been replaced. By 22k both the other 2 went , about a grand an' half's worth to get done. Then 'The big One' appeared. It won't start , first start of the day. What happens , is that a random selection of warning lights are on- different combo every time, dash-light bingo , anyone? - so crank it . Keep cranking. Crank until the alarm tone sounds and full-house of warnings are lit. Walk off in disgust . Come back , stelthily, after a few minutes, key in , turn on, crank and away it goes like nowt wrong. All subsequent starts are fine. No good when depending on it to get my missus to hosital appts or dialysis .VW have had it twice now , last time was this time last year , had it for 3 months or so. Luckily it wasn't needed for the dilysis runs then . They found nothing . They are apparently aware of the injector issue ,and offered no assistance on that one. Also , the EGR valve croaked shortly fter the injectors. I like the van , when it's reliable, but that is yet to happen. Yet my old Octavia wth 1.9 PD , had from new, did 250k still on original battery , exhaust , clutch when it had to change it when missus became diabled , never did less thsn 45 mpg even when loaded up and towing a good sized boat , and often did into the low 80's mpg cruising on M-ways. Never missed a bet n all weathers, even prolonged overnight standing at work in temps tht hit -17 C couldn't put it off. Progress ? Not so much, methinks.
Strange because the vw caddy 1.6 is known for being reliable. Have mine now 5 years and only changed the waterpump.and its chipped
Congratulations on the birth of your son
Congratulations 🎉👶
This is the reason why I bought a 1.9 TDI version on a 59 plate. not as nice looking but id rather not have to worry about the injectors!
I done a facelift on my 2004 to 2012;)
I have a 2008 Caddy, not reliable either, bought mine, had to replace clutch, Alternator next . A multitude of warning lights have come on too, I think when you get a bad caddy it is really bad :/
What exact model of Caddy was this?
I've been disgusted with our caddy too its cost us a fortune. Also don't feel its safe to too far from home with it in case I get stranded with no help, not even done many miles. Very difficult to know what to buy nowadays.
just get a highlander
If u still have this get aa garage cover it’s £130 for year,if your injector goes they will change it at road side for £45
Man, that socks! Especially after just having a little 'un too. Really feel for you mate.
I traveled 655k km without problems, the van is still in use but it is the natural gas ecofuel version
I am looking at the CNG Caddy now. If I get one, I hope it goes this long!
yeah my neighbour got a 2015 and hes had two injectors gone it it in 2 years and he just had a ecu gone on it now ...im going to look at a 2011 with 12 months mot caddy 2.0 tdi maxi life 7 seater 11plate Saturday (27.01.24)
The scanner said injector 1 open circuit. That doesn't mean you need a new injector. Everyone replaces the part which is incorrect. It's a circuit issue.
Yeah i had the 1.9L tdi 6speed. everyone says thats the best model engine
And its true has a timing belt not chain with a mechanical tensioner not a oil pressure based tensioner and its before VWAG decided to go big on built in obsolescence, back when VW's and Audi where built to last. My Dad has an LT35 LWB Van body and it's built to last absolute units those old 2.5 TDI engines, sound great too.
Shouda got a 2lt diesel engine and I can only guess why your clutch is fkd with the Evo in your garage.
Unfortunate about the van. Congratulations for your new baby 😃
Just had the same of bad luck injector 1 .then 5 months later water pump and E G R. VALVE .VANS ONLY 100 AND FIFTEEN THOUSAND.ANY MORE NOW AND IT'S UP FOR SALE.
Clutches on the vans aren’t too bad at all, the subframe on newer vw’s splits into 3 pieces so you don’t need to take the whole subframe down. The gearbox it’s self is only held in with a few bolts and the driveshafts bolt on with spline bolts. Really not a bad job at all
Im glad to hear it hope its that easy
You don’t even have to split the balljoints apart because the lower arm bolts to the ball joint with 3 16mm bolts so happy days👍
Josh Sheppard aslong as its easier than that celica gearbox was to fit lol
I had a Connect Sportvan that needed a clutch @45k. It had a VERY easy life. When the clutch was out it was about 50% through it's life, but the plate is only about 5" diameter...Just not up to the job. It also had the infamous Siemens injectors which left me stranded on the M1. All four had to be replace for £1500 and then another one had to replaced @60k. The later engine had Bosch were better.
Remember too, that injectors are very difficult to remove, with the head often being damaged, then they require coding...
I spent a fortune on mods on that van and it looked amazing, then I had to spend all that extra cash. I sold it after a couple of years and apart from a split turbo hose it never went wrong again but i never, ever trusted it.
2015 1.6 TDi has been the worst purchase of my life. Bought from main VW dealer with 14k miles.
46k miles - 7th injector so far. Can't trust it to go anywhere.
I don't do many miles and was expecting it to last me 15 years. Last time I did roughly 60 miles before the next injector went.
Totally sick of it.
I’ve just bought the 2019 trendline 2.0 diesel so hope it will be ok 😬
Had any problems yet?
@@TWIZZY_ROADS just airbag light has come on.
We had all this work done to ours and then today out of nowhere the epc light comes on🙄…what now?!!!😡🤬🤬
what van would you recommend instead Rowan?
Id recommend a Transit custom or a renault traffic, peugeot etc
Just subbed, like the channel, was going to buy a caddy, not now though, but what will I buy?
My Caddy just clocked 320 k. Just treat her right and you’ll be fine.
Buy one without money called chariot of fire free if you trust Jesus
Had 3 out of 4 injectors go on my 2011 1.6 caddy , I though buying it with only 30k on the engine , I thought I’d have had a reliable caddy but no , had enough, sold it on and still paying the loan to this day 🙈
I was looking for one, not any more though, thanks.
@@roadwarrior8560 2011-2013 stay clear , my mates now getting the same grief .
Just avoid the 1.6tdis as they are known as problematic.as I found out. Get a 2.0 one or just not a 1.6tdis
@@MegaTyson25 junk
2019 2.0 TDi Maxi cru bus 5 people + kit every day +_ 60,000km no hassles
Just to add I had a brand new 2.0l diesel caddy maxi life this January. At exactly 5555 miles the DSG gearbox and a drive shaft shit itself. Not a fucking happy person right now.
brakes international for the breaks
Hi I've had the same with mine from.day 1.only had mine 4months 1thing after the other arrrh never had a vw before and I never buy one again.😢
The VW Caddy 1.6 Tdi is a moneypit. 2011 is the year when the model changed. Easily recognisable by the bonnet curve over the front grille badge. The emissions fix just makes the EGR work even harder and the valves on the unit wear out. So if you have not had the emissions fix then all the better. VW owners now experiencing EGR failures within 1 year of the emissions fix. My understanding is that VW offering 1 year warranty on EGR after work completed on emissions fix due to increased EGR failure rate. The EGR is basically overworked to get the emissions down! Essential piece of kit is a small puller for removing wiper arms. Often the injectors are seized in the head. The engine slopes backwards and the only way to get enough clearance to pull the injectors with the VW slide puller tool is to remove all bulkhead trim. This requires wiper arms removal to facilitate removal of plastic trim below the windscreen. You can pick up the VDO injectors for £240 now (new). Suffix S is the later injector and seem more reliable than the earlier suffix B. Always keep fuel above half in the tank otherwise the Ecu prevents regeneration of DPF. Otherwise the exhaust side of the system will simply coke up. The VW Caddy 1.6 Tdi is the most unreliable vehicle known to man! The limp mode King! Atb Chris
What about the 2016 (65) model. ?
Hi , what about vw caddy 1.6 2014 , are all 1.6 rubbish ?
@@barbsbeauty Personally I would avoid the 1.6 Tdi engine. The injectors, EGR, DPF and turbo are all prone to failure and expensive to replace in parts cost alone. Consider a 2 litre Caddy which has a more reliable engine or opt for a earlier non turbo Caddy 1.9/ 2.0 . Pre 2011 Caddy is so much more reliable without Turbo, EGR and DPF regeneration. The emissions were less stringent pre 2011 and the engines much more reliable.
I have a 2008 1.9 TDI Caddy. Apart from the mass flywheel being replaced at 60k miles and now at 142k miles intermittent turbo boost pressure lose it's been reliable. 😆
Had a few things break after this video but mostly they are from a lack of maintenance by previous owner imo
The 2008 model has a different engine. Problems started in 2011 with the introduction of the upgraded Caddy fitted with the CAYD 1.6 engine. Diesel emissions more stringent from 2011 onwards.
I own a 2011 caddy with the 1.6tdi CAY, I bought it in 2016 with only 100.000km and well cared serviced.
Since then it has been a nightmare for me.. New clutch needed, 3 injectors replaced over those 4 years and only 25.000km, EGR valve and EGR cooler replaced, lots of engine derades,
This car cost me a fortune, im a vw classic lover all my live and own lots classic volkswagens. But i will never ever ever buy a volkswagen again, NEVER.
A fking dacia is more reiable than a volkswagen. For the money i spend to run only 25.000km with it i could buy 1 new renault kangoo and never have to worry about those stupit engine failures. The only good vw they invented was the Golf series 4, with the 1.9SDI and TDI. Everything after 2003 is shit.
It's these 1.6 tdis they are known for problems.also parts are more expensive for the 1.6tdi. I am a vw lover aswell.but wish I had known these 1.6 tdis were problematic.going to change mine soon.
Got my my2009 1.9tdipd a few years ago, ive done about 50k miles its sitting at 220k and zero problems so far other than brakes, wp and tbelt, servicing.
It is starting to show rust now tho around handles and sills.
probably just a knackered clutch from being abused as a work van.
1.6l caddy with dsg is all day horror! I have lot's off experience because I drive taxi with this peace of s*it! EGR, transmission, electric malfunctions...
Am I too late to the party to ask where you got your roof bars from?
But it's OK to spend ridiculous amount of money on rear brakes for the evo and just leave them sitting on the side 🤷♂️
£100 for rear discs and they were installed ages ago 🤔
Wish I had seen this video before I bought my 2nd hand caddy. I had a 07 caddy with a bomb proof engine. Nothing went wrong with. Bought a 2017 caddy and I can honestly say apart from martrying my 2nd wife, probably the worst decision I have ever made. It's been in and out with the mechanic more times than my ex wife. The caddy is genuinely a Pig of a van
That van seems a lemon trade it in get a 2.0tdi the 1.6 is only fit for the bin
So you won't recommend buying one?
If you do buy as new as possible
No way the injectors are THAT expensive. Maybie you are looking at injectors for an old caddy with pd engine?
They definitely are that expensive sadly
mine has 190,000 miles on it now, 1.9 tho
Resurser ashtung
Get an ODBELEVEN for £50 and calibrate injector yourself. Very easy. The ODBELEVEN is essential for VW owners, it can interrogate every system on the caddy. Good luck
When and how often should it be calibrated? Cheers
😂😂😂
Spend loads of money on a minter toy but buy an old knocker to earn your income with. Ensuring Income always comes before playtime.
Looks like a 10 year old van that has had very hard early life, with you paying the price now.
ERG is just as shite. These are truly dreadful vans. Worst thing I've ever bought
Come for the caddy, stay for the evo 👍
The 1.6 is the problem
Hi they are ripoffs if you know where to shop or get the parts from Germany much cheaper. I got charged £750 to change exhaust recycling pipe. Std Servicing costs was £350 The Germans don't pay what we pay over here in England. Try AutoDoc in Germany for parts. I know you needed an injector £500 WHAT THE F##'K ! It's time we put a stop to being ripped off!
Btw that light did you leave the indicator set to left? Mine dose it if indicator is left or right (for parking) this happens.
Your car has a leak of maintenance. All work vans are the same
maybe call it Watch before buying an old spunker with over 100k on the clock lol
Congrats on the baby, they are unreliable! if you can get it to Newport I can give you a hand doing the clutch and injector if you want on a weekend.
Yes I agree babies are unreliable 😋
@@vincent080888 I wondered how long it would be before someone picked up on that lol i should have written it clearer, babies are reliable, reliable at waking up in the middle of the night and filling nappies just before your going out! Ha
@@CA-ho7kl 🤣😂🤣😂 this is also true!
Congratulations welcome to fatherhood where jokes get worse and dancing gets embarrassing :) enjoy and embrace every minute goes too fast.
U bought a 1.6 ??? Thats your own fault 😁
its alright saying the water is only the same as five people, but that weights their all the time so the clutch will wear out sooner. so the injectors are giving up as well and they are expensive and need to be tuned to the vehicle, above all it's only a 1.6L, so you know what to do then, Stop being stupid and buy A BIIGER VAN
If it can’t carry the weight then why is it rated for the payload. Plus all these problems started before it ever had water in it!
Because you bought a crappie 1.6 most unreliable vw engine ever built man every one Noes to swerve them
I knew some people who also found a problem with the ADbleu system on the caddy