I have a brand new 2004 vw passat tdi wagon that has no tail lights. Signals work, brake lights work but, license plate light and rear parking/driving lights don't work. Car has no burned out bulbs or fuses. My concern is if the car has wiring harness problems, is this something that others have happening. Also on a rainy day the anti lock brake and electronic stability program in the same car failed but, when the car was parked and restarted the computer reset and problem disappeared. Is this going to be a problem?
2004 Volkswagen Passat brakes complaints
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My 2004 vw passat had 13,823 when the rear brake pads completely wore out. The front have only worn out 8% to this day (12/20/04). First, the car pulsated when the brakes were applied. So, I personally went to the dealer to find out what the problem was; which was no help. I was told there was nothing worng. Later, to no suprise of mine; there was. The brake lamps turned on and didnt go off. Even with the car in park and turned off. With this, I went to the dealer who told me my rear brake pads were worn. At the dealers, the rear rotors were replaced for free, but the pads were not. This is simply disrespectful, as I am not a crazy driver and had to pay $220 to replace defective brake pads.
While test driving a volkswagon passat glx sedan, touching the window control caused the ABS braking mechanism to engage. The car lurched as if the brakes were quickly applied and ABS failure warning lights and tones went off in the car. The instrument lights flickered as well. The warnings shut off in a few seconds and the car appeared to return to normal. This happened on two seperate occasions in the span of 10 minutes both times while traveling on a level road at a constant speed with my foot on the accelerator at the time. The situation was dangerous because of the unintended braking and the startling effect of the warnings occuring simultaniously.
Reported when slowing down to 5-10mph care hesitated and then jerked as if someone hit from behind, also when braking to stop,car lurches forward. Vw dealership replaced brakes and rotors and did software update after 3 times in shop. Now car hesitates when either slowing down or from stop then kicks in all of a sudden,will be calling regional technician to report, still feel slight jerk at slow speeds. All happens when engine hot or cold.
When braking after driving at highway speeds into the city vehicle bucked forward. Dealer stated the procedure was what they called a hard drive. Also it was normal.
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