Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0511 | 07/21/2005 | 10016043 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0101 (16485) stored in dtc memory. *tt | 08/19/2005 | |
| 0502 | 01/14/2005 | 10012457 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1603 (18011) stored in dtc memory. *tt | 03/02/2005 | |
| 0401 | 06/03/2004 | 10008081 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1347/17755 and p1340/17748 stored in memory. including various models volkswagen 2002-2003. *mj | 07/21/2004 | |
| 0412 | 05/19/2004 | 10007887 | Malfunction indicator light (mil) on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) stored in diagnostic trouble code (dtc) memory. *mj | 07/14/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| SAC-28F3/P1-REV | 08/01/2010 | 10036496 | Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta a | 03/23/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SA-28F6 | 01/28/2011 | 10038591 | Ready | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-28F6 | 01/28/2011 | 10038591 | Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. engine software may cause the vehicle to exceed emissions standards. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| TB-01-10-13 | 09/22/2010 | 10036492 | Volkswagen: update programming; engine runs rough on initial start at temperatures below-7%c (20%f). software update and new injectors. installing new injectors and engine control model update-programming (flashing) using software version | 03/23/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/23/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen golf. the contact was traveling 50 mph when unknown warning lights illuminated and the vehicle decelerated independently. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who confirmed that the wiring for the fuse box needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. kmj | |||
| 04/23/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen golf. the contact was traveling 50 mph when unknown warning lights illuminated the vehicle decreased acceleration despite the accelerator pedal being depressed and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer confirmed wiring for the fuse box needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 70,000 . rds | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 2800 | 1 | 04/09/2005 |
| Dt: the consumer states that on june 30, 2005, his vehicle burned to the ground, vw 2004 turbo diesel golf. the consumer was driving on the freeway, the consumer started smelling smoke. a few minutes later the vehicle was filled with smoke and the consumer could not see. the consumer stopped the car in the middle of the road and jumped out of the car. after the consumer ran away from the vehicle, he turned around to see the vehicle engulfed in flames from the back seats. there was also a case of oil behind the back seat, which the consumer states that may have spread the fire. there were no problems with the car prior to this incident. the consumer had only owed the vehicle a few months. all of the owners paperwork from the car was in the vehicle when it burned. the consumer has spoken to the dealer briefly, but they did not know anything about the problem, or had not heard of that happening before. the car is a complete and total loss now. the car was completely engulfed within a minute or two after the owner escaped. *jb | |||
| 02/26/2004 | 798 | 5 | |
| The epc light illuminated then the engine cut completely off. *ph vehicle's epc light illuminated on 3 separate occasions at 798, 1,029 and 1,110 miles respectively. on the first two repairs, they found problems with the throttle. *la (throttle valve control system malfunction, idle air control system rpm was higher than expected, and the throttle valve drive-g186 experienced an electrical fault in the circuit-per self diagnosis log) the engine would suddenly die out, idled roughly, whistling sounds were heard, the epc light would come at intermittent times, the vehicle would become unable to be driven over 15mph, and at times, when the epc light would come on the engine would die simultaneously. *sc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 07/14/2006 | 32256 | 1 | 11/01/2004 |
| Glow plug light began to flash while driving, researched this problem on the internet and found that there have been recalls for previous model years and checked my vehicle. though my vehicle does not fall into the recall years and i have not received an notification about a recall the brake light switch has failed on my vehicle resulting in my brake lights not lighting when i brake. this is a hazard to me and other drivers on the road. *jb | |||