Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 04v096000 concerning brake light switch. After having the repairs done vehicle stalled, and the air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on.
1999 Volkswagen Jetta lights complaints
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While driving to work, my headlights, dashlights, heater/defrost, all went out and my e-brake light came on. Do to the conditions and the cold, my windshield fogged up extememly quickly and made it difficult to drive. This has happened many times since, almost on a daily basis. I figured out later on, that by moving the ignition switch around, everything went back to normal. I have not contacted the dealer about this due to my military schedule. I am deplpyed right now and am planning to contact the dealer in fargo as soon as I return.
Brake light switch replaced because cel illuminated indicating a failure of same. After some testing, it became apparent that the brake lights were not illuminating approximately 9 out of 10 times that the brakes were applied. At approximately the same time, the right turn signal began arcing. Replaced the right front signal bulb due to carbon buildup on the bulb. Also replaced the turn signal relay. Right outer cv boot was found to be leaking grease on 5/22/2002 and again on 4/29/2003; in both cases it was replaced. Battery died on 3/10/2003. On 7/9/2002, the center rear seat belt became stuck in its retractor and would not release. Seat belt assembly was replaced. On 10/1/2001, the driver's front window regulator was replaced after the window fell into the door without warning.
Vehicle experienced several recalls/ and several problems: dome light, vanity mirrors, emissions problems, etc... *mr the consumer experienced the following problems with: the interior dome lights, interior trim had come loose on the passenger side, the passenger vanity mirror light did not shut off, the cup holder was jammed and had broken, the driver window sounded as if air was coming in the vehicle, the glove compartment hinges had broken, the air bag light would come on when the radio was turned off, the sensors never seemed to work, the oil dipstick had given abnormal readings(showing low when oil was just changed), the lean oxygen sensor was replaced, the check engine light was intermittent but stayed on, and the catalytic converter was replaced due to noise which ended after the repair(the check engine light had come back on). *scc
While driving 40 MPH at night right headlight flickered. Then, both headlights went out. At the same time all dashboard lights went out. Dealer determined wiring leading to headlights had to be replaced.*ak
Bright lights stay on. Consumer cannot adjust them. Dealer contacted.
Turn signal handle broke , can't use turn signal. Dealer contacted.
Oil light came on 2000 miles after oilchange/burning or leaking excessive oil,and oil level low. Passenger's window motor stopped working, resulting in window falling down,. Also, engine revved high/ light switch on interior light fell off/ front right michelin tire blewout, and had to replace battery. Dealer kept repairing problems. Consumer contacted vw co, and was told they would get back to her, but never did. Consumer felt vehicle was a lemon. Please add additional information.
The malfunction indicator lamp comes and stays on when the vehicle is started, unable to diagnose due to after market radio installation. Yh
Headlights are aimed incorrectly. This causes poor visibility for night time operation. Driver cannot see far enough ahead to drive properly. First it was only one light, now since dealer has repaired, problem occurred with other headlight.
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