2000 Volkswagen Beetle: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 2, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 136,000 miles · CO

I bought a beetle (136k m) from an acquaintance for $1600 cash there were some issues I.e. The faulty trunk release didnt work, the driver side door had no power, (turns out the door motor is a common issue beetle has) sunroof was stuck part open, and the key fob to the beetle had been worn/broken. (fun fact: without the key fob, access to the trunk, and no power to the driver side door. The stock alarm is very difficult to disable.) we drove the beetle for about a week when the clutch went out. A transmission specialist quoted us $400 for the hydraulic line, after further examination the entire clutch was out (he charged me $1100) the very next day the oil light was blinking, we checked the oil level and it was full. We continued on our business the car started losing power, stalling and making a horrible tapping/knocking sound. The engine light started blinking. We werent able to pull codes because the odb was disconnected during the expensive clutch repair. At this point we have invested a great deal of money into this used vehicle, we are hesitant to to take it to the crusher. We bought a haynes repair manual and after some luck, common sense, and trouble shooting we were able to diagnose the car with a faulty camshaft timing chain tension guide. The repair seemed easy enough so we enlisted a our family mechanic to perform the repair. After another $575 we discovered that the tension guide was in fact the problem. We were able to get the vehicle all put back together with several new vital parts. It will not turn over. The manual indicates it may still be out of time or we may have a blown fuse. After I replace the fuses and reattempt installing the timing chain, I will have put 3 x as much money into this car than its worth. I feel like volkwagen is producing lemons and ripping off americans!!!

Filed Apr 18, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen beetle. While driving at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. In addition, the brake warning light illuminated even though the emergency brake was disengaged. The check engine warning light also illuminated intermittently. The contact also stated that the low beam head lamps failed to fully illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 28, 2016 · Electrical · 146,000 miles · VA · fire

I was driving this car and just stalled on an intersection and smoke just came out under the hood and I smelled it too, opened the hood and fuse box had melted which is located on top of battery and fire inside the engine compartment, under the battery has been burning and also melted the wires.

Filed May 13, 2013 · Engine · 89,000 miles · CO

Engine timing belt prematurely failed at 89,000 mile. Vw owners manual supplied with vehicle states that for the 1.8l turbocharged engine, the timing belt did not need to be replaced until 105,000 miles. The failure of the belt caused bent valves. Total service bill as a result came to about $4500. Loss of power when the belt failed also put my safety at risk as my car was stalled in heavy traffic.

Filed Sep 7, 2011 · Electrical · 152,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start normally because the instrument cluster module failed. The failure caused the vehicle to stall and made it difficult to start immediately. The contact stated the cluster was replaced twice. The contact stated the failure was a manufacturers defect. The current mileage was 152,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2005 · Engine · 101,000 miles · MD

Dt: consumer's car stalled about 6 months ago with mostly deceleration and down shifting. When this occurred vehicle lost power. Every time it stalled and stopped, but always restarted. Was taken to dealer twice before, but currently a total of 3 times. Yesterday at full speed while passing a truck with no indication the car began to decelerate and lost power. When trying to move into another lane the steering wheel locked. Had to be towed to dealer, is currently awaiting an explanation of what makes this happen.

Filed Jun 6, 2005 · Engine · 64,000 miles · 00

Volkswagen new beetle 2000 1.8 turbo (engine type: aph) has engine stalling problem, which haven't been fixed by volkswagen dealer by 7 or 8 times. It's very dangerous to the driver. My bumper-to-bumper warranty would be expired on june 30th, 2005, which is one month left. But the volkswagen of american still refuse to pay for the future diagnose fee for the same issue.

Filed May 18, 2005 · Engine · 23,000 miles · TN

To make this short this link tells the whole story in detail about what has been going on with my car. Http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1941470 currently my car is stalling randomly almost every time I drive it. Vw of america tells me to take it up with my local dealership service dept. Which I have been for 2 years. The dealership keeps giving it back to me unfixed but still replacing parts! The dangerous part of this is the steering locks up when the car dies and I'ts still moving. I am fearful of driving it and I haven't gotten anywhere with vw. If you go to the link above and read the thread you will see that I am not alone and that it seems to be the same particular year and engine as mine in most replies. Please contact me if more details or information is needed. I would like to help find a solution before any serious accidents happen or anyone is hurt. Thank you, dave werbeck

Filed Apr 12, 2005 · Engine · CA

While driving and making turns vehicle stalled at various speeds. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.*ak the vehicle also stalled while stopped. The dealer replaced the mass air meter, diverter valve, oxygen sensor and fuel pump relay but the problem persist. The lower engine cover was damaged and the serpentine belt was replaced.

Filed Sep 30, 2004 · Engine · 57,000 miles · MI

While driving and at a stop vehicle stalled. Consumer would restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Sep 22, 2003 · Engine · NJ

While driving at highway speed with a quarter tank of gas, the vehicle stalled. *ak *scc

Filed Sep 22, 2003 · Airbags · NY

When driving at various speeds without warning the air bag warning light would illuminate and would stay lit for the reminder of the time that vehicle was being operated. Dealer has been notified. *ak vehicle stalled, bucked, all lights on instrument panel lit up. Failure of window switches.