1996 Volkswagen Passat: windshield wiper failure

Filed Aug 4, 2008 · Electrical · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 volkswagen passat. The contact started the ignition and the antilock brake system warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. While the light was illuminated, the air conditioner unit, windshield wipers, and headlights were inoperative. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they stated that the failure was related to the electrical component in the ignition switch. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact was displeased to know that his VIN was not included in the recall, especially since the failures were identical. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 120,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2006 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · NH

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not start sometimes and the windshield wipers worked intermittently. The vehicle finally started after several attempts. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 02v256000, regarding the electrical system: ignition: switch. The manufacturer informed the contact that previous recall repair information was available through the dealer. The dealership was not contacted.

Filed Mar 16, 2006 · Electrical · 105,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the headlights and windshield wipers became inoperable, then the vehicle would not start. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. The recall, #02v256000 concerning the ignition switch was performed on the vehicle in august 2002. The vehicle is having the same problem as indicated in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted.

Filed May 2, 2005 · Electrical · 142,045 miles · DE

My 1996 vw passat has an ignition switch is faulty. My first time was at night and my lights went out. I pulled of the road and restarted the car and the lights came on. The next time the lights went out and the wipers stop. I hit every switch and when I hit the ignition switch everything care on. I called dealer and he said my VIN was not covered under the recall. If my car is having the same problems as the recall why can't this be covered by the safety recall?

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Electrical · IL

Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problems as stated in the federal safety agency recall 02v256000. On certain passenger vehicles, the electrical portion of the ignition switch assembly can fail, causing the headlights and windshield wipers to become inoperative. Dearship indicated to consumer sorry this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Jan 20, 2004 · Electrical · NE

Consumer stated vehicle had the very same problem as mentioned in recall 02v256000 concerning ignition switch. Also, the electrical part of the switch shorted out the lights, air conditioning, windshield wipers, and radio. Took vehicle dealer, and consumer was granted an extended warranty. However, the problem still exists.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Electrical · 72,000 miles · CA

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, the came on and went off intermittently. *ak windshield wipers worked intermittently. Consumer also experienced the same defects as stated in the ignition switch recall. *ph. The consumer stated the problem was fixed under the recall regarding the ignition switch.

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Visibility · CA

While traveling in inclement weather the windshield wipers will come on and off without prior warning.

Filed May 19, 2003 · Visibility · 58,000 miles · KS

While driving the wipers and headlights went out. The federal safety agency recall 02 v 256 000 was related to this problem but the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall.