While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that a wire burnt out from the ignition switch, and mechanic replaced the wire. Consumer informed the mechanic that the problem occurred more than once.
2001 Volkswagen GTI electrical complaints
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Ignition coil failed at 30 months. $636 repair termed normal maintenance by volkswagen. Massive reimbursement program in process for failed coils on other model year gtis and same model year with different engine, none of which helps you if you own a 2001 gti vr6. Car has also suffered mass airflow sensor failure, 2 power window failures, 2 brake light switch failures with related inoperable cruise control, body weather stripping quickly developed holes, failed glove compartment light module, rear cupholder failure. I've lost count of dealer service visits.
While driving the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of acceleration. The dealer determined one of the ignition coils must be replaced. Please provide further details.
2001 vr6 ignition coil failure, had part replaced today for $550, made it 1/4 mile down the road, literally to the first stop sign and it happened again, misfiring, loss of power, cel light came back on, I am driving a loaner right now.
My blinkers stopped working in august 2002. Dealer repaired under warranty. January 2003 check engine light came on. Car off warranty; turbo cut off valve replaced and coolant temp sensor. Check engine light came on a couple weeks later. Took gti to dealer again. Dealer replaced the fuel pump relay. Now, 3 days later the check engine light came on again.
Check engine light comes on about every month. Each time there is a different reason for it coming on. It''s been really annoying driving to the dealer every month.
Multiple coilpack problems. 3 out of 4 failed in less than one year of ownership. One coilpack fell apart in my hand as I replaced it with an aftermarket part. I purchased aftermarket replacements because dealer was unable to get the part due to overwhelming failures. They had 25 cars on the lot that were undriveable.
Ignition coilpack failures in four cylinder 1.8 turbo engines. Model year 01+, engine code aww. Vw is well aware of this epidemic condition and is not issuing a recall, nor have they communicated anything to their coustomers. Vw has new redesigned parts but are in short supply so vw is only replacing parts in cars that have failed, and then only to the coilpack that has failed not in all four. This is unnaceptable. They are basically waiting for everyone that ones a car with that engine to break down on the road and then only replace 1 of the 4 coilpacks with the new design. So after 3 more breakdowns and endless days waiting for parts will your car be "trustworthy" again.
The ignition coil failed. Ts
Vehicle fuse card contains 44 picture symbols with no words, a few symbols being obvious (horn, signals), most symbols being indecipherable (5 identical engine blocks with a lightening bolt; 11 identical symbols which may be seatbelts, books or toilet paper; and brake shoes with a turbine inside). The owner's manual encourages you to carry extra fuses, use the handy fuse removal tool installed in the fuse box cover, and refers you to the fuse card for identification of circuits. When my cruise control failed, I was unable to determine if a fuse might be involved. Had a blown fuse affected the engine or lights or other safety system, I would have been unable to correct the problem. Volkswagen's customer service line informed me that no additional information was available (in any language) that would interpret the fuse card symbols. My dealer was familiar with the problem, but could provide no additional information. I believe this represents a significant, easily correctable defect, which could prevent the owner from restoring operation of critical vehicle systems in the event of a failure. I would be happy to provide a copy of the fuse card upon your request.
Air bag sensor light stayed on. Vehicle been into dealer on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *ak the fog light burn out while the vehicle was new. Also, the interior lights were defective. Check engine light comes on repeatdly and fuse panel replaced. Fuel pump relay replaced .
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