Watch out for the rodents because replacement Adblue pipes are not available

stephen A said:

The warning light on my California told me that I should take the van in the garage. The diagnosis was that rodents had chewed through the adblue pipe and that the van can no longer be safely driven until this was replaced. As VW get these from Russia via the Ukraine they are not available and VW cannot give any information as to when they will become available. It is very sad to have paid over £70,000 for a van which is now off the road for an indeterminate period. I do not think that I shall be buying another German vehicle as as clearly Germany places too much reliance on Russia and not just for its gas.

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Volkswagen Transporter T6 AdBlue FILLER PIPE 2019 P/N 7E0131965

Genuine Manufacturer Parts. Same day dispatch available if ordered before 4pm. Don't see what you're looking for? Call us directly on 028 8289 8371

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stephen A said:

The warning light on my California told me that I should take the van in the garage. The diagnosis was that rodents had chewed through the adblue pipe and that the van can no longer be safely driven until this was replaced. As VW get these from Russia via the Ukraine they are not available and VW cannot give any information as to when they will become available. It is very sad to have paid over £70,000 for a van which is now off the road for an indeterminate period. I do not think that I shall be buying another German vehicle as as clearly Germany places too much reliance on Russia and not just for its gas.

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stephen A said:

The warning light on my California told me that I should take the van in the garage. The diagnosis was that rodents had chewed through the adblue pipe and that the van can no longer be safely driven until this was replaced. As VW get these from Russia via the Ukraine they are not available and VW cannot give any information as to when they will become available. It is very sad to have paid over £70,000 for a van which is now off the road for an indeterminate period. I do not think that I shall be buying another German vehicle as as clearly Germany places too much reliance on Russia and not just for its gas.

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flymartin said:

This is crazy! Are they at least giving you a loan van for the duration? Surely the warranty obliges them to ensure you’re on the road in a reasonable time frame, even if the parts situation is not something they can quickly fix..

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sidepod said:

Ad Blue is pig wee wee isn’t it? Is it that that’s attractive to the rodents?

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RockinNRollin said:

Does anyone know what VW's "magic rodent spray" contains and if it is actually effective?

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andyinluton said:

It's nothing to do with a warranty claim so why should VW lend a van?
Could possibly be an insurance claim though.

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66tim99 said:

Oh no, this is a disgrace. I have ranted on other threads about these newish, supposedly soy-based pipes that are attractive to rodents. My NOx sensor was munched and cost me £750. I complained to VW 'customer care', who sent on an email from my dealer saying it was a common problem and suggested a re-design. Despite that, and that I know SMG Tonbridge have repaired for free and fitted anti-rodent devices (see other thread) they refused to admit the problem or pay for the repair.
I have logged a complaint with the Motor Ombudsmen, who has accepted my case and is now allocating it.

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Velma's Dad said:

That's f-ing ridiculous. I would be taking the van to a sensible independent workshop (ie proper mechanics not parts-fitter monkeys) and asking them to find a suitable length of piping to cut and fit.

Good grief how hard can it be? I bet it's just some flexible fuel-type hose and a couple of jubilee clips.

(You could always then have a genuine VW part re-fitted when it becomes available, although if it was me I don't think I'd bother, life's too short.)

[EDIT] Is it this bit? There you go.

Volkswagen Transporter T6 AdBlue FILLER PIPE 2019 P/N 7E0131965

Genuine Manufacturer Parts. Same day dispatch available if ordered before 4pm. Don't see what you're looking for? Call us directly on 028 8289 8371

vanbreakers.co.uk

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Velma's Dad said:

That's f-ing ridiculous. I would be taking the van to a sensible independent workshop (ie proper mechanics not parts-fitter monkeys) and asking them to find a suitable length of piping to cut and fit.

Good grief how hard can it be? I bet it's just some flexible fuel-type hose and a couple of jubilee clips.

(You could always then have a genuine VW part re-fitted when it becomes available, although if it was me I don't think I'd bother, life's too short.)

[EDIT] Is it this bit? There you go.

Volkswagen Transporter T6 AdBlue FILLER PIPE 2019 P/N 7E0131965

Genuine Manufacturer Parts. Same day dispatch available if ordered before 4pm. Don't see what you're looking for? Call us directly on 028 8289 8371

vanbreakers.co.uk

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stephen A said:

Thanks I have been in touch with them but it is the wrong part number the one I want is 7LA131984H

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stephen A said:

Did they replace the pipe or could they repair it?

When I took the van in I was told there was the spray that could be used or a Device ( costing about £300) that could be fitted which would give an electric shock to the rodent -to deter it.

I like the idea of the motor ombudsman because if nothing else it might wake VW up it might wake VW up to the problem that they are happy to ignore.

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RockinNRollin said:

There seems to be loads of opinions and variations on what products to use to deter rodents/foxes etc but has anyone actually determined what is the most effective?

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