Expensive repair? Other shop just guessed!

In this video we diagnose a volkswagen that has been to another shop.
The customer wants a second opinion as he get's the feeling the other shop is just guessing. Enjoy!
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[@Diagnosedan]

Check out my website ; www.diagnosedan.com For DDTSB visit DDTSB.COM For the Topdon tool used in the video: US : www.topdon.us/collections/professional-series/products/phoenix-max UK : www.diagnosticconnections.co.uk/ EU: eu.topdon.com/products/phoenix-max

[@frankp.2831]

Very interesting diagnosis as always. I’m trying to understand how a loose chain would cause timing to advance. Wouldn’t skipping a tooth cause timing to be retarded thus causing the exhaust valve to close later rather than sooner? Could it be that the pressure bump is caused by the intake valve opening too late? I believe I read somewhere that some engines send a brief pressure pulse into the intake runner to create a shock wave in order to improve cylinder filling during the intake stroke. Thank you.

[@romxxxromxxx]

EU link not working..

[@joelkarjalainen19]

​@@frankp.2831I'm interested to hear the answer for this question too and also how much longer that old chain was compared to new one? Great video as always👍🏼

[@benjamilindqvist912]

Topdon links not working.

[@Diagnosedan]

​@@romxxxromxxxfixed now👍

[@nicholaasupindi8923]

Nothing Excites Me More In Life Then Receiving A Notification That DiagnoseDan Uploaded A Video 😊

[@privateer0561]

You need to get out more.

[@alenmihelcic8267]

Every year 😂

[@chimpinainteasy819]

The bell doesnt work for me :(

[@abdul-kabiralegbe5660]

😂. I understand. He's very good at explaining even to a newbie. Some other channels already assume you know the basics.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thats great to hear, next video comes sooner!

[@samg5543]

Has no power? That's how it was made...

[@chrisstasinopoulos8895]

😂😂

[@Levent_Ergun]

And guzzles gas compared to modern engines 😢

[@evieemaya88]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@leiflillandt1488]

Yes, this isn't the WRC rally version... 😆😆😆

[@gertpetersen506]

With a worn chain it has less than no power. 🤫

[@johnturner4400]

This is a good lesson for workshops. If you guess the problem then you will lose customers even though the guess was correct!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thats right

[@pingpong9656]

How do you make an advanced concept so easy to understand? It must be a gift.

[@Diagnosedan]

Its not complicated, if it was i wouldn't understand it either😂

[@S2NAZ]

I agree, he explains it better than a college instructor ever could 👍🏻

[@frnkjones40]

Not hard at all. Every rise on the waveform indicates a rise in pressure. That little hump was in an area where it should've remained level. Meaning that the piston was on its way up when the exhaust valve closed a little to soon

[@pingpong9656]

@@frnkjones40 But, no one else was able to explain it in such a clear concise way - I watched other videos and was not clear on exactly what to look for. This was excellent... Dan's approach makes it so much more digestible.

[@pingpong9656]

@@Diagnosedan Don't sell yourself short - it's easy for you now, but first time you come across it, you need someone who can explain the concept clearly - I have not seen anyone else do a good a job at it as you have.

[@mistsemy1522]

I just finished watching Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostic video and now i'm here , keep up the good work.

[@kevinmills5293]

Me too!

[@Tivver]

And me

[@arminprnjavorac2084]

same here

[@tomlombardo85]

lol Me too !

[@StopTeoriomSpiskowym]

Watch Wes Work too

[@S2NAZ]

Always fun watching Dan properly diagnose these failures. I learn more every time. 👍🏻

[@Diagnosedan]

Thats great!

[@rodives8844]

Yep its obvious don't buy a German car. Problem fixed.

[@anidiotinaracingcar4874]

This is incredible. VW switched from timing belts to timing chains but kept the same lifespan.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thats about right😂

[@gordonliverpool]

Brilliant detective work.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you!

[@WouterB76]

Ah yes, the wondeful VAG timing chains...poor costumers. Great work as usual Danny!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@Yankee7000]

😂 always appreciate your work. I can honestly say that I don’t know of any channel that does such a complete presentation on vehicle electronics. Plus the bloopers are an added bonus…

[@Diagnosedan]

The bloopers🫣🫣🫣🫣🤣

[@armyvet92]

Great to see you again sir !!! - This is a VERY COMMON issue here in the US with Audi. I always use the CMP / CKP Sensor Correlation data and waveform as my initial assessment with that code.

[@Diagnosedan]

Good work! Done some audis myself, more work than this little thing!

[@footballpassion6438]

Hello Dan, we've been waiting for your videos. Kindly if you can make these videos often. Appreciate.

[@Diagnosedan]

Next one coming sooner!

[@djmech3871]

Keep the videos coming, we love them.

[@lau12342]

1.2 engine is a Big Block today's scale 😀 Good diagnosing again!

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣👍

[@paarker]

Love this channel. I love the smart way Dan finds the issue.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you!😊

[@fredsalter1915]

DD's videos are solid gold!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you very much thats appreciated!

[@eskrimakravmaga8536]

Thanks to your skill and professionalism, now we have everything a customer should want from a mechanic.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you

[@alanmcclelland5245]

It's a rainy, miserable day and I was bored out of my tree, so it was perfect " timing " that you just loaded this video. As you said this was not an exhausting task at all. Cheers from Canada

[@Diagnosedan]

Glad i could entertain you for 17 minutes

[@davidl.leggate8186]

😊 thank you for another wonderful video. Thank you for giving us the extra knowledge of trying to diagnose the vehicle with the proper tools 10 out of 10.

[@Diagnosedan]

Its a pleasure!

[@leunam3434]

2012 and it’s repairable is a miracle for a VW.

[@rkan2]

Economically*

[@ehsnils]

At that driven distance it's past designated lifetime.

[@Diagnosedan]

Its always repairable 😉

[@erik_dk842]

The complete timing chain kit as shown costs 140 Euros. Dirt cheap

[@erik_dk842]

@@ehsnils Plenty for sale in Denmark with over 200 k km, some near 300 k

[@RATADATUAVELHA]

Dan, the Man! 💪 it seems so easy along the movie 😂 I think in the end "of course it was that..." as if I was a Guru :D

[@Diagnosedan]

To be honest this was easy!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I liked that there was info on what the specs were for the timing chain tensioner! That would be handy.

[@Diagnosedan]

Yes indeed, at DDTSB we like to include as much information as we can.

[@dalehamlin7383]

We missed you Dan....! Thanks again for the excellent diagnostic lesson. Always amazing and educational. Nobody does it like you do. Thanks again Professor..

[@Diagnosedan]

Next video comes sooner 😁

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Dan! This was a perfect opportunity to use the PHAD Pressure Transducer kit that I sent you! 😉 Holy crap that chain was STRETCHED!! 😮

[@Diagnosedan]

Hi Ivan.....next time😉👍😘

[@dankerr2973]

Love the bloopers just as much. 😅

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣👍

[@erikvandijk9446]

It was worth it to wait so long for the next video, enjoy

[@Diagnosedan]

Next one comes sooner!

[@bartoszk4812]

He's done it again 😊👍

[@Diagnosedan]

😁😉

[@M1LAD81]

Diagnose Dan fixed it again!

[@Diagnosedan]

👍👍👍

[@toshiromakro8086]

Please, post more often! I love your content!

[@Diagnosedan]

Great to hear!

[@IanButler-ci3jk]

Let's face it. The garage hasn't guessed it. They have most likely had this problem before and have come to this conclusion based on past experience. We've only got diagnose Dan's say so that the garage have thrown loads of parts at it. Unfortunately not everyone is in a position in the motor trade to afford advanced diagnostic equipment when you are an Indie. Hats off to Dan he does explain things in an easy to comprehend manor . Thanks Dan

[@Diagnosedan]

The tools make the process faster, you could still come to the same conclusion timing the engine the old fashioned way. Thanks for the great comment its appreciated

[@Retirement_Life]

Great video, Dan. Lovely to see you back again! 😆

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!!

[@markt5426]

As always Dan, methodical right to the end. 👍👍

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@kenthesparky178]

Love the bloopers.👍

[@Diagnosedan]

🫣🫣🫣🫣🤣

[@hansdegeytere]

Now that's proper diagnosis ! Goed gedaan, Dan !

[@paulp96275]

Fanbloodytastic diagnosis Dan you are the man 👍🇬🇧

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@DTEAuto]

Nice demonstration and proof of concept testing in order to hit the nail on the head and not guess! Thank you for sharing with us as always!

[@Diagnosedan]

Its always a pleasure!

[@5ok.v]

We learn a lot from you, keep it up, big brother

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@dean-does-stuff]

DAN... we want more content man. The best car vlogger in the netherlands... 😍

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@TIMMEH19991]

Great bit of diagnosing as usual Dan! I still say I believe that simplex chains are just not man enough to last the life of an engine, even a baby one like this! Duplex FTW!😂

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for watching!

[@obsoleteprofessor2034]

Kudos to Dan...two things: 1) when scan tools first came out, very few mechanics could look at a waveform and understand what it was trying to tell them. That second pressure hump pointed a big finger at the problem. 2) It would have been nice to see the old chain stretched out next to the new one on the table. Amazing that a tiny bit of wear on each link would add up to so much stretch.

[@Diagnosedan]

I've actually got a picture, i'll post it on my Facebook page👍

[@jochenstacker7448]

​@@Diagnosedanyou have a Facebook page? I'm so there!

[@M.H.F23]

First video for this year, well done Dan.

[@Diagnosedan]

Sorry little late🤣

[@thethoughtfield]

let´s see if I guess it right, I'm at minute 1 and my guess is a clogged cat. WOW I was wrong. You sir are the best at diagnosing every engine!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for watching!

[@richard1835]

Great diagnostic videos from one of the best Automotive Diagnostic Techniciams on KZbin. Thank you DiagnoseDan.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you very much!

[@austenj4539]

Dan looking like he's on a good health regime - slim and trim. You would think that car manufacturers would have a timing chain sensor to alert the driver with a Check Engine light when the chain guides pass their maximum tension measurement. That would save on a lot of diagnostics!

[@moootaable]

Very true

[@Diagnosedan]

Great idea! But i think it was not intended to stretch that much 🫣

[@palmtreemechanic6973]

Another great diag - you are the Femke Bol of car diagnostics !

[@Diagnosedan]

She's faster😂

[@ouarijimmy8858]

You are a good teacher I learn a lot from your videos, thank you.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thats great to hear

[@Flashbang_Photo]

I was impressed with how much room there was to work on the chain, that's a gift!

[@Diagnosedan]

Only a small 3 cilinder engine😉

[@BruceBoschek]

I've been looking forward to your new video! I thought ahead about how to discover if the chain was stretched, but had no idea about this method. Very enlightening. Thanks, Dan. Your videos are invaluable.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Bruce

[@DarioMaia]

Another great troubleshooting, you never disappoint 😊

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you!!!

[@hoedenbesteller]

Too bad I dont live around the corner, I would most certainly visit your shop!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you!

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Pico for the win, proving the problem. When I saw that up rise point in the waveform even with my limited Pico knowledge, immediately I said exhaust valve and timing chain problem. In school we learned 2.54 centimeters or 25.4 milimeters equaled 1 inch. In engine timing THAT'S A LOT! No wonder that poor little engine with a 24 milimeter stretched timing chain couldn't move that car! Well they brought it to the right guy who fixed it. Good one Dan!

[@Diagnosedan]

Forget about inches 🤣 only 1 country in the world using those😁 thanks for leaving a comment Mike it's really appreciated. On my Facebook page i've got a picture of the old vs New chain.

[@darrenhearn1365]

Excellent diagnosis as always !

[@AndrewKNI]

Well done Dan. The bloopers are hilarious 😆😆😆

[@Diagnosedan]

🫣🫣🤣

[@WillieJu]

Great diagnosis Dan, as always !

[@trevormansfield6495]

Appreciate all your videos. By the way I’m on my second year of subscription to DD tsb. Absolutely first class.It’s got me out of trouble so many times 👍

[@Diagnosedan]

Thats great to hear! Thanks for your feedback 👍

[@markblundell9461]

Real nice to get another video from Dan. That timing chain was so stretched it must be made from plastic.

[@jochenstacker7448]

The chain on the 1.2 is actually made from liquorice. 😁

[@Diagnosedan]

I've got photos of the chain on my Facebook page 👍

[@rabk5702]

Great stuff Dan you never cease to amaze me 👍👍

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

nice diag and explaination as always Dan! really like to see the use of that Pico!

[@Diagnosedan]

Hi Mike hope all is well!

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Thank you for creating such great content. You are not just an excellent technician but a great teacher as well. I bet you learn even more after teaching us on KZbin🤝🏻

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@MrAlex3461]

Whatever you've done in the edit with regards to noise cancelling the engine but at the same time maintaining clear commentary is second to none. So good I nearly didn't notice!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

A beautiful diagnostic Dany 😎👍✅✅✅✅

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!!!

[@Sydney268]

Awesome video as usual, it's people like you why people like us don't need your skills, we just look on the internet! 🤣

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣 So do i sometimes 👍

[@neverstoplearning382]

This is gold. Thanks a lot Dan.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@Showing_the_car_]

Thanks again Dan - you are an excellent teacher !

[@renatairmarius123]

Thanks for video. More like this please.

[@robertmobileman8304]

bloody good show , as always awesome viewing, cheers

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you Robbert

[@martinbates1706]

So excited Dan ,I’ve been waiting ages for a new video

[@djmech3871]

Dang, Dan you’re the best.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you very much

[@MattyEngland]

Good to see you Dan 👍

[@Paul-pb4wv]

Great video as always.Nice to see you back ! Bloopers where good too !!!

[@Diagnosedan]

🫣🫣🤣

[@ismarmeskovic]

Great video Danny as always,cheers

[@Diagnosedan]

Cheers!

[@davidblack9460]

Great job Dan. Always a pleasure to watch.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks David

[@anonimous2451]

Don't own or want to own a VW/Audi vehicle but interesting diagnosis that is 100% correct. Now my guess is that was a $1700 job with what 200 in parts. THIS is the reason no one wants to fix their cars anymore.

[@jazzycount]

The super charger seems to be the thing that's making the most whiny noise. Can you check it's lube levels easily? Someone's going to love that 3.2 in the summer, it's the best time to sell them anyway so don't give up on it. You've earnt the right to have some top down fun with it yourself.

[@peterstorm4195]

It was advanced troubleshooting, I thought you were amazing at that sort of thing. 💪🙂

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you

[@alkisgeorgoudis1981]

As always some new thanks dan for the traduse presor

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for watching!

[@bill8by5]

Love your in-depth diagnostics. These days it's hard to locate a shop that will take the time to do it correctly. Also like your bloopers. Funny Dude!!!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Bill

[@oriancunningham]

Always enjoyable watching a master at work, cheers buddy!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for the comment!

[@barrylawson9048]

Top work as always ❤. Good wee refresher for me too.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Barry! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment that's really appreciated my 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿friend😘

[@stormyyoung6344]

Thanks for teaching me something today.

[@Diagnosedan]

You are welcome! 😁

[@simonfowler7561]

Brilliant work Dan as ever!!!!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Simon

[@dalebenavidez4896]

Fantastic diagnosis

[@Diagnosedan]

😁👍

[@didimilano2438]

great job again!

[@Bizija123]

Welcome back to youtube, maestro!

[@paulorosa1364]

Thanks Dan. Appreciate

[@tono_01]

Glad to see another episode, Danny!

[@Diagnosedan]

Next one comes sooner👍

[@KRTAutoUk]

Great video.waiting for more videos

[@simonmiddleton4977]

Great video as always Dan, very logically explained. Excellent video production 👍😃

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@Kieran46100]

Excellent Dan, i keep learning from you, thanks a million.

[@Diagnosedan]

Great to hear!

[@keltecshooter]

If you notice, the intake has a "leaning tower" an indicator of the intake valve timing askew as well

[@SKIPWIRE1]

Thanks Dan for another informative video. Appreciate your analysts and troubleshooting skills.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for your great comment

[@bobflannagan7262]

Great job, Thank you Dan for explaining EVERYTHING and re-doing those tests!

[@Diagnosedan]

Its a pleasure

[@andythomas7931]

Thank you Dan for another amazing video. You've got to wonder how these cowboy shops are allowed to stay open. They should all be shut down to protect the public from rogue traders.

[@Diagnosedan]

There is a certain type of customer that prefers these shops 😉

[@The_Redkween]

Thanks for taking the time to show us the waveforms after repair, Dan! We realize that takes expensive time for you to do that. Love you, man!

[@Diagnosedan]

I like to confirm my repair anyway so might just as well show it👍

[@thebaldmechanichardatheari1124]

Great diag. Great work. Making it very easy to understand.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thats nice to hear!

[@danielrobertharrison7827]

Thanks Dan for explaining a bit more about in cylinder danusures and how to 5est for street time chains

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielrobertharrison7827]

Wish you would post a bit more the couple of vague gse gearboxes were interesting

[@martinmller3593]

Nice work buddy💪

[@arthuraucar3696]

Great video. Thanks again!!!!

[@iancroston1928]

Nice to see you back Dan. These engines are very prone to timing chain slipping if the engine is turned over backwards. Not a good thing if you park in a forward gear facing up hill. ;-)

[@paulrobinson3528]

Or a reverse gear facing down hill lol

[@Diagnosedan]

You are right, i've also seen cases that they rotated the engine the wrong way during a clutch job.......🫣

[@joseosorio6839]

Thanks for the great video!