1998 Volkswagen Jetta: check engine light

Filed Nov 30, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 1 miles · VA

Like others, I have had the ignition coil replaced. This happened after the warranty expired, of course. I have also had electrical problems with the windows (regulator and motor) for all of them. Now, my check engine light is flashing and the car is sputtering. I know the secondary air intake valve needs replacing but it did not cause problems. Now I'm wondering if something new is wrong??? Also, I was having problems with losing coolant and had to continuously replace antifreeze. After fixing what I thought was a small leak the entire system will not produce cool air! This car has been nothing but problems and vw should look into all of these complaints.

Filed Aug 2, 2004 · Acceleration · NJ

While driving the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the throttle needed to be replaced.

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Engine · WI

In october of 2001 our engine light came on in our 1998 jetta volkswagen diesel. We immediately took it into srp automotive in batavia, wi, a certified volkswagen mechanic. Over $2,000 and 4 months later the engine light still came on and now the car had no pickup. It would take about 7 miles to reach 60 MPH. I picked it up and took it to motorville in sheboygan, wi, around the beginning of march. They are a volkswagen dealer, service and repair business. I explained to the mechanic where we had it and gave him his name and number if he had any questions on what he had already tried. He spoke to steve at srp and obtained all pertinent information. Within a few weeks they had identified the problem that it was carbon buildup under the heads, a $696.31 fix. Warren the mechanic at motorville also stated to my husband that he thought, valve seals didn't quite fit right but that was what volkswagens part number gave them and they should be fine, bring it back in if you have any problems.

Filed Feb 11, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · MD

My lights, wipers and heat wouldn't work, discovered it was the ignition switch. Contacted vw, and dealer, they want to charge me too much to fix it. I know 3 other people with jettas that had the same problem. Obviously vw is installing defective ignitions. My emergency brake wasn't releasing, took it to dealer and they informed me that I had a torn brake cable boot that was allowing moisture to get in and freeze my cable. The 2 yr/24,000 mile warranty was expired. My check engine light started going on and off, when I took it to the dealer, it took them 3 times to figure out it's the rear oxygen sensor. This is the first brand new car I have ever purchased and I have had more things wrong with it than I ever had with previously owned vehicles.

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Transmission · WI

Check engine light repeatedly lights up on dash. The car does not shift properly and the tachometer exhibits very high rpms. The original transmission was finally replaced late fall of 2000 (replaced with a brand new one). This transmission completely failed in jan. 2001 and was again replaced with a completely new transmission. Now in march of 2001 engine check light is again lighting up and the car does not shift right. Vw was notified, but does not want to do anything about it while it is under warranty. We offered to take blue book value as trade in on a new jetta. My concern is what happens if the transmission fails at highway speeds?

Filed Jan 4, 2000 · Body, Electrical · NJ

Vehicle serviced several times due to engine light illuminating, replacement of the oil and ignition cable that had shorted out did not rectify problems with the intermittent engine light coming on.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · CA

Check the engine light comes on frequently while vehicle is running. Yh