Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
050805/26/200510015989Update programming flashing engine control module ecm. vw 2002-2003 gti, jetta, jetta wagon with 1.8 eng. code awp *sc08/18/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
01070201/11/200710021315Dtc's p1297 (17705) or p1557 (17965) stored in dtc memory. this may be caused by intake hoses leaking (during boost conditions) due to incorrect torque on clamps or improper placement, worn or torn intake hoses. *kb04/03/2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TB-01-12-0402/10/201210043602Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance. *pe04/13/2012
SAC-28F3/P1-REV08/01/201010036496Volkswagen: 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 a03/23/2011
030404/29/200310001569Update programming (flashing) engine control module (ecm). various models including the jetta wagon. *tt06/06/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
201583108/28/200810026848Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe12/29/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
SAC-28F3/P1-REV08/01/201010036496Volkswagen: 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 a03/23/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
06/21/200425800107/05/2002
 I was driving down the road and i heard a loud beeping noise and looked at my dashboard to see that a red light was flashing and my car was over heating at max temp.. car was towed to dealership and was found to have a defective water pump. i was without a car for 2 days, yippie. *jb
12/15/2002
 While driving the vehicle lose power . it's the ignition coil. ph
01/14/200308/01/2002
 Consumer state while traveling without any indication vehicle engine failed. vehicle was serviced by dealer techincian noticed engine coil pack needed to be replaced. please provide further information. ts
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
11/19/200439000510/06/2001
 The consumer was coming out of a toll booth at approximately 45 mph and passenger's side airbag deployed for no reason, resulting in minor injuries. *ak the a/c was inoperative, the passenger side window dropped and would not close, the coil was a problem and the cooling fan had broken. *sc
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
04/29/20041
 While driving at an undetermined spees, the engine collapsed from the vehicle without warning. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection. *la
105/01/2002
 The car stalled repeatedly while being driven. it also stalls out at highway speeds which can be dangerous. the dealership has yet to determine the cause. the vehicle is unsafe to drive. *ts *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762226
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
11/19/20027710407/13/2002
 Engine computer defect. auto stalls and engine rpm's surge after engine has achieved normal operating temperature and user starts after driving and turning off car.