Called the 866 number above. Free repair and parts!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!:)

Called the 800 number twice refused to pay for parts and LABOR. Only parts would be free, not labor. Any advice?

I called the 800 and 866 numbers which seemed to lead to the same end. After explaining my f1 error code issue, I did not get anyone to say that the repair and parts would be covered. No one said anything about a "quality assurance issue" even after I asked specifically. They simply told me the price of parts and labor. How is everyone else getting such great responses?

Thanks curtville for that detailed info. I will try the same thing and report the results. I have emailed the law firm handling the case and so far have only received a, "you will be contacted" response from the secretary. I found the Facebook page bashing these washers and it made me feel a little better, but that's it. My water pump is now leaking for the second time as well (replaced once). Joy.

Here is the troubleshooting steps if your cabrio is displaying a F1 code.
This guide requires power to be applied to the circuit board. Extreme caution is required due to the risk of electrocution. If you have any doubt in your electrical abilities do not proceed with these steps and replace the entire module.

First determine if the air line going to the pressure sensor is kinked or damaged, this can be done by visual inspection. If hose is ok, proceed to the next step.

This step requires the use of a multimeter: with power applied to the washer locate the pressure sensor on the control module. Look at the 8 pins which is soldered to the circuit. Pin 1 will have a notch in it, the layout will be:

1. 5
2. 6
3. 7
4. 8

Pins 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are internal device connections. Do not connect to external circuitry or ground. Set your multimeter to continuity check and check pins 1,5,6,7,8 these pins should be normally closed in reference to pin 4 which is voltage out, if any of these pins read open, replace the pressure sensor. Pin 2 is voltage input, set your meter to DC scale and verify that there is 1-5 VDC input ( red lead on pin 2, black lead on pin 3 ). Pin 3 is ground, when checking output voltage from the sensor, reference all +VDC to this pin. If voltage is present at pin 2, check and see if you have the same readings at pin 4. If no voltage present at pin 4, replace pressure sensor. If no voltage is present at pin 2, replace module.