Posted at 11/21/2009 10:43:10 PM in Can window tint interfere with keyless entry?

Can window tint interfere with keyless entry?

Tonight at the hotel I was chatting with a couple before putting their car away for the night. They said I would have to hit the "lock" button several times because,

The dealership told them that their window tint is affecting it.

I just laughed and told them that it sounded silly, but now I wonder.

Is this possible?

Posted at 11/21/2009 11:36:50 AM in VW Turbocharger failing -- Dangerous to drive?

Re: VW Turbocharger failing -- Dangerous to drive?

Just to make sure I told the O.P. right...

My experience with turbos is with aircraft engines...same principle...in these engines the turbine section will glow red and turn at 60,000 rpm.

How do car turbos compare? I was just curious.

Posted at 11/21/2009 12:12:19 AM in VW Turbocharger failing -- Dangerous to drive?

Re: VW Turbocharger failing -- Dangerous to drive?

The turbine and impeller in a turbo run at high RPM, and the turbine especially is subject to huge amounts of heat, so if something goes, its going to send shards of junk thru the intake and all over the place. Bad news bears.

I don't think a bad turbo is enough to justify getting rid of the car, fix it and drive it another 65k.