Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| TB-94-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10036467 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f | 03/16/2011 | |
| 0502 | 01/14/2005 | 10012457 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1603 (18011) stored in dtc memory. *tt | 03/02/2005 | |
| 0420 | 10/27/2004 | 10010538 | Malfunction indicator light is on in the instrument cluster. *tt | 11/30/2004 | |
| 43 | 03/01/2001 | 619708 | Subject regarding wiring diagram for door control module (driver side), switch for remote / fuel tank door, motor for fuel tank lid unlock, power mirror (driver side), heated outside mirror (driver side). *tt | 06/25/2001 | |
| 10 | 03/01/2001 | 619551 | Subject regarding electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and component location information. *tt | 06/18/2001 | |
| VLS0015 | 09/20/2000 | 618422 | Subject regarding electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and componet locations technical bulletion no. 8. *tt | 04/12/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| TB-09-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10035204 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant | 02/11/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| TB-09-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10035204 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant | 02/11/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 9903 | 02/08/1999 | 604432 | Information regarding electronic control module (ecm) coding. *tt | 04/29/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| TB-94-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10036467 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f | 03/16/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 0103 | 08/15/2001 | 0102 | 626970 | Some vehicles may experience instrument cluster malfunction. *slc | 02/04/2002 |
| 900101 | 06/27/2001 | 621623 | Subject regarding malfunctioning instrument cluster. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/31/2001 | 1 | 07/31/2001 | |
| While at high speeds, the engine would shut off (not stall), the cause was the power supply relay for the diesel engine. *yh | |||
| 05/10/2001 | 10 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Electronic defects that manufacter cannot/will not fix. car will stop at cruise speeds without warning and during acceleration. car has been to dealer5 times since may to date. no fix available yet. extremely dangerous in many road conditions. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 07/11/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2099 | |
| The battery exploded when i tried to start the car.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 01/04/2002 | 6 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Relay quit working and left me stranded on a 10 degree morning. *ak | |||
| 09/18/2001 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Engine suddenly stopped running while on freeway, only good luck allowed me to get out of traffic. engine restarted 5 minutes, i continue driving, now only in the right hand lane. almost made it home, engine dies suddenly again, same 5 minute wait, engine starts and runs just fine. i am an engineer so i took off the kick panel to have access to the relay panel: the next time it suddenly stopped, i felt all relays on the panel, relay marked 109 was hot to my touch; i would estimate 130 degrees f or more. i replaced the relay and i find it has been redesigned. this is why i contact you.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 4 | 06/01/1999 | |
| See www.tdiclub.com and search for 'relay 109' for reports. definitely recall material, hazard to drivers when engine dies in traffic. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/12/2001 | 4 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Engine died on highway; restarted but stalled 2 more times. replaced relay based on internet input (search 'relay 109' at www.tdiclub.com). *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY | |||
| 01/12/2001 | 4 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Engine died on highway; restarted but stalled 2 more times. replaced relay based on internet input (search 'relay 109' at www.tdiclub.com). *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 3 | 03/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||