Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 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 - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 0002 | 10/24/2000 | 615892 | Subject regarding electronic control module (ecm), modifying ecm connector to match wiring harness. *tt | 02/02/2001 | |
| 0001 | 10/23/2000 | 615893 | Subject regarding the electronic control module (ecm), mating harness connector after replacing ecm or harness. *tt | 02/02/2001 | |
| 9903 | 02/08/1999 | 604432 | Information regarding electronic control module (ecm) coding. *tt | 04/29/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 9901 | 12/08/1999 | 610157 | Information on repairing the headlight electrical connection. *tt | 04/19/2000 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/12/2011 | 87000 | 1 | |
| The vw vehicle is programmed to cripple the engine performance and speed in case of an epc fault. any fault causing a rich or lean condition will cause this limp mode. this is a safety issue especially people on the highway going 65-75mph and a 80,000 pound tractor trailer behind them as one person experienced. there are too many non-vital component failures to list that can cause this fault. i refer to non-vital meaning the component failure will not harm the driver of the car. the fault light indication isn't enough? now they have the right to force you into a repair shop and buy more vw parts. i feel that this is a money making scam endangering our lives. we do not put a halt on this now- soon any fault will cripple our cars. it's not just vw (hyundai did a similar limp mode). *tr | |||
| 08/12/2011 | 87000 | ||
| The vw vehicle is programmed to cripple the engine performance and speed in case of an epc fault. any fault causing a rich or lean condition will cause this limp mode. this is a safety issue especially people on the highway going 65-75mph and a 80,000 pound tractor trailer behind them as one person experienced. there are too many non-vital component failures to list that can cause this fault. i refer to non-vital meaning the component failure will not harm the driver of the car. the fault light indication isn't enough? now they have the right to force you into a repair shop and buy more vw parts. i feel that this is a money making scam endangering our lives. we do not put a halt on this now- soon any fault will cripple our cars. it's not just vw (hyundai did a similar limp mode) | |||
| 06/08/2011 | 160000 | ||
| 1999.5 volkswagen jetta gls vr6, always getting dtc codes of p1117, p0140, p1198, p1472, p1435, p0102, p0343, p1421.. that always says about open or short circuit conditions and poor electrical connections, and short to grounds for electrical, which is all electrical problems, if you search online them codes you will see numerous people with the same problems, and as well as alot of us have to buy the parts that is listed and problems still aren't fixed, which tells us its an electrical issue, not issues with the parts, which causes our #43 fuse blow alot, and alot of hesitation and stalling, i cant even turn around a corner or to get off the highway without stalling, please fix these problems, its happening to way to many of us and it is also an safety issue | |||
| 08/26/2004 | 25 | 07/13/1999 | |
| Hazards will cease to flash after being on for approximately a minute. must turn off then on again, but still stops working. i have not repaired the problem, yet.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| The coil pack on the 1999 jetta's on more than a number of vehicles have needed to be replaced. a recall on this part has been issued for the 2000 and 2001 vehicles. more than a dozen of individuals i have personally spoken to have had the same problem with the 1999 jetta and may be in pursuit of obtaining legal actions to resolve matters. the part and labor can easily cost over $600 to replace. please advise on whether a recall for the 1999 coil pack of jetta vehicles will be acknowledged?*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle's engine power was reduced while driving and the epc light illuminated.*mr while driving the epc light illuminated and the vehicle's speed was reduced from 60 mph to 20 mph. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the consumer that there weren't enough complaints to launch an inquiry. *nlm *jb | |||
| 05/09/2002 | 30000 | 0 | 03/06/1999 |
| Check engine light, power failure on door locks and alarm. *nlm | |||
| 03/16/2003 | 13 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle experienced several recalls/ and several problems: dome light, vanity mirrors, emissions problems, etc... *mr the consumer experienced the following problems with: the interior dome lights, interior trim had come loose on the passenger side, the passenger vanity mirror light did not shut off, the cup holder was jammed and had broken, the driver window sounded as if air was coming in the vehicle, the glove compartment hinges had broken, the air bag light would come on when the radio was turned off, the sensors never seemed to work, the oil dipstick had given abnormal readings(showing low when oil was just changed), the lean oxygen sensor was replaced, the check engine light was intermittent but stayed on, and the catalytic converter was replaced due to noise which ended after the repair(the check engine light had come back on). *scc *jb | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| All the power windows failed, the dealer replaced the electrical components. *jb | |||
| 10/15/2002 | 24476 | 1 | |
| The vehicles spark plugs and ignition coil were replaced. the consumer was made aware that vw/audi recalled various vehicles due to faulty/defective ignition coils and that the coils experienced higher than normal failure rates. consumer requested reimbursement. * mr *ak *nlm | |||
| 03/20/2003 | 48968 | 1 | 04/04/1999 |
| Car has several electrical problems. have already spent about $1000 on various ignition related repairs at the dealership. part of the dashboard lights do not work, trunk can not be opened from the inside. *jb | |||
| 01/07/2003 | 1 | ||
| The ignition coil failed, which caused the vehicle to stall.*jb | |||
| 01/06/2003 | 3 | 03/14/1999 | |
| My check-engine light has come on three times since late november. the first time it was a cracked vacuum hose. the second time (within two weeks of fixing the first problem) it was the mass air meter. the third time, it came on 5 hours after i was rear-ended january 6th but the dealer said it was not related to the accident. they said it was the oxygen sensor. the serviceman i spoke with at the dealership said he has noticed that this model seems sensitive, causing the check-engine light to come on so frequently. i'm frustrated that none of this is under warranty and with the frequency of these occurrences. | |||
| 1 | 02/01/2002 | ||
| Consumer on behalf of daughter. there are two parking lights out on the right side due to a short circuit in the system. *jg | |||
| 03/20/2002 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| While driving the air bag indicator light illuminated on the the dashboard, vehicle was taken to volkswagen where consumer was informed that vehicles of this make and model needed a supplemental wiring harness installed in the steering column because of a problem with the connector as shipped from the factory, consumer is unaware of any recalls for this condition. *tt | |||
| 05/11/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Electrical system failure caused check engine light,battery,dimming headlights and horn to fail. *yh | |||
| 11 | 04/22/2000 | ||
| Vehicle has experienced several electrical system problems (brake lights not working, driver and front passenger side power windows fell down and stuck in the open position, remote door lock not working properly and fluctuates with outdoor temp, alternator and battery failed, tail light flickers, the cd light flashes). nlm | |||
| 11/05/1999 | 1 | ||
| Consumer experiencing electrical system failure which has resulted in the interior lights flickering, the car alarm to go off at ignition, the car has unlocked itself during the night, rearview mirror cannot be adjusted and complete power failure of all doors. nlm | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Electrical system malfunctioned, causing the interior lights and instrument lights to go on and off, affecting visibility and may result in an accident. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 08/08/2003 | 26000 | 8 | 04/23/1999 |
| Multiple problems: main complaint 1. failure of window regulator, driver and passenger side - several times on each side 2. the car is a 1999 and i have replaced the battery twice once in 2000 (blew up) and once recently (8/2003) and now starter motor and alternator are failing. sometimes the gas gauge works and sometimes it doesn't, sometimes the key lock/alarm works sometimes it doesn't and horn works intermittently - all problems since 2000. the car is known to lock/unlock itself. the fender liner and front grills fell off in 2000. the sunroof cover and the sunroof have both failed once. the gas tank cover failed twice. the front clutch dropped off the engine while driving at 24500 miles and the dealership did not work with me on expenses ($600 to fix). the vw symbol on all 4 tires have fallen off (only in place with adhesive).*ak | |||
| 11/14/2002 | 8 | 07/03/1999 | |
| Brake light switch replaced because cel illuminated indicating a failure of same. after some testing, it became apparent that the brake lights were not illuminating approximately 9 out of 10 times that the brakes were applied. at approximately the same time, the right turn signal began arcing. replaced the right front signal bulb due to carbon buildup on the bulb. also replaced the turn signal relay. right outer cv boot was found to be leaking grease on 5/22/2002 and again on 4/29/2003; in both cases it was replaced. battery died on 3/10/2003. on 7/9/2002, the center rear seat belt became stuck in its retractor and would not release. seat belt assembly was replaced. on 10/1/2001, the driver's front window regulator was replaced after the window fell into the door without warning. *jb | |||
| When trying to start vehicle battery blew up under hood. could not get hood up. had vehicle towed to dealer. please add vin. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| Oil light came on 2000 miles after oilchange/burning or leaking excessive oil,and oil level low. passenger's window motor stopped working, resulting in window falling down,. also, engine revved high/ light switch on interior light fell off/ front right michelin tire blewout, and had to replace battery. dealer kept repairing problems. consumer contacted vw co, and was told they would get back to her, but never did. consumer felt vehicle was a lemon. please add additional information. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 08/23/2004 | 600450 | 1 | 03/01/1993 |
| Battery explosion. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 05/22/2002 | |||
| While driving 40 mph at night right headlight flickered. then, both headlights went out. at the same time all dashboard lights went out. dealer determined wiring leading to headlights had to be replaced.*ak *ts | |||
| The headlight wiring harness burns out while vehicle is being driven. dealer has replaced one headlight socket, and other headlight is currently non-functional.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 58000 | 10 | |
| While driving at any speed vehicle shut down. *ak | |||
| 04/04/2004 | 75000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 |
| My 1999 jetta iv (gls vr6) needed a new coil pack at 75,000 miles (rough operation in wet weather; engine light finally turned-on). i have read that the replacement of the coil pack on the 1999 jetta's is extremely common. a recall on this part has been issued for the 2000 and 2001 vehicles, but not for the 1999. i also read that some individuals may be in pursuit of obtaining legal actions to resolve matters. the part and labor is expensive. please advise on whether a recall for the 1999 coil pack of jetta vehicles will be acknowledged?*a | |||
| 10/04/2003 | 30000 | 1 | 07/06/1999 |
| Ignition coil pack on vw jetta, '99 new body. hints of failure began long before cross country road trip but did not warrant a service. (ie, jerks when starting the vehicle during heavy rain) after road trip, problem grew in severity, brought in for service, and realized coil pack needed replacement. *la | |||
| 10/02/2003 | 60000 | 3 | 08/13/1999 |
| Check engine light on, car runs rough when wet. has always. bring it in for diagnostic and they say it is the ignition coil pack. it was replaced and the day after service is completed on the way to work check engine light comes on again. bring it back in and after another diagnostic hook up and another $72 later now they say there are 2 more faults. the ignition wires need replacing and the long term fuel trim is running lean. i do some research on line and find out vw has had ignition coil problems and had recalls on 2001 and 2002 model years after a class action suit was filed. i contacted vw before i knew about the class action suit and the problems vw has had with the ignition coil packs and was told that they couldn't assist me. go figure. a company who has had these very same problems in the past with other models and years isn't taking responsibility for defective parts. i am very unhappy with vw service, both at the dealer and there headquarters for not acknowledging the problem and for not taking responsibility. there is an attorney who is doing a class action investigation into the ignition coil pak problem. it is gg&d, girard, gibbs, and de bartolomeo. they are based in san francisco and have a web site. you can email them if you've had any problems with your ignition coil pack needing replacing. i think it is horrible that vw won't admit of any liability in this matter especially since they've had a class action suit already for other years. it is just too coincidental that others are still experiencing ignition coil problems. so far, i have spent over $1600 to fix these problems. i guess i won't be buying anymore volkswagens. *la | |||
| 03/24/2003 | 70339 | 1 | 08/18/1998 |
| I have a 1999 volkswagen jetta. on march 24, 2003 monday morning i was driving with in the city in san ramon, ca and suddenly with a noise my car stopped. my engine won't start at all after that and in the end i had to call aaa to tow my car. aaa towed my car to the nearest auto center, where after the complete inspection bob auto tech told me that the crank shaft of my car was broken. i was shocked and surprised to hear that, and i could not believe that. my car is only 4 years old, and has always been taken care of by me by regular servicing and oil change and always at vw authorized dealerships/workshops. i ended up paying up bills worth $3194.82 from my pocket as it was not covered by the insurance also. i would kindly request you to look into the matter and help me with my distress and financial pain. *nlm | |||
| 39400 | 1 | ||
| While driving, the engine light illuminated. the dealer stated the ignition coils needed to be replaced. *jb | |||
| 01/10/1999 | 10 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Engine sputters when it has been sitting in damp (rain, etc.) conditions. sparks appear at spark plug connections (ignition coil). vehicle was examined by vw dealer when the problem had initially occurred. they indicated a faulty ignition coil, but the problem was not present that afternoon. problem recurred when it was subsequently damp, etc. i had the car checked by another mechanic who could not tell anything. i brought the car for a tune-up back to the dealer who looked at it intitially. i specifically asked for the condition of the ignition coil, and they told me it was fine. i believe there was a recall on this part for earlier vws. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 03/11/1999 | |||
| Engine head gasket blew out, spark plugs melted. head gasket and spark plugs had to be replaced by the dealership. also, front axle was bent. when consumer drove at approximately 50 mph vehicle would shake . *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| In addition to above-key entry sporadically works, car under cover torn off two times parking in regular parking lot, chair will not stay in adjusted position and dealership represented that extended warranty covered same as factory warranty, which it does not. very dissatisfied with purchase. believe car is unsafe and looking to replace. believe car has serious electrical problems. dealership refused to give explanation for unusual burning of oil etc.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/09/2004 | 6 | 04/23/1999 | |
| Upon starting vehicle the consumer noticed that the engine ran for a few seconds then stalled. *ak the consumer was told that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. the problem was ongoing. a too rich code, and the purge valve was replaced. the repair attempts for the vacuum leaks, oxygen sensors, the rich running of the engine, mass air flow sensor and connector. the consumer was informed that the part was out of stock. there was a vacuum leak and the intake boot had come off, the door hinges were loose, and noise had come from the starter motor due to an internal short. *sc | |||
| 08/08/2003 | 26000 | 8 | 04/23/1999 |
| Multiple problems: main complaint 1. failure of window regulator, driver and passenger side - several times on each side 2. the car is a 1999 and i have replaced the battery twice once in 2000 (blew up) and once recently (8/2003) and now starter motor and alternator are failing. sometimes the gas gauge works and sometimes it doesn't, sometimes the key lock/alarm works sometimes it doesn't and horn works intermittently - all problems since 2000. the car is known to lock/unlock itself. the fender liner and front grills fell off in 2000. the sunroof cover and the sunroof have both failed once. the gas tank cover failed twice. the front clutch dropped off the engine while driving at 24500 miles and the dealership did not work with me on expenses ($600 to fix). the vw symbol on all 4 tires have fallen off (only in place with adhesive).*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY | |||
| 07/14/2001 | 4 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Failure of starter relay 109 common on jetta tdi's, source from dealers and vw newsgroups on the internet. the customer service (vwoa) said that they will not pay untill they analyze the problem. case number 104-85-703. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID | |||
| 05/25/2005 | 1 | ||
| 1999 volkswagen developed a major problem with wiring and electrical failure.***no answer required***.*mr the consumer had difficulty starting the vehicle. once the vehicle was started smoke began to emit from the vehicle. upon inspecting the vehicle, the consumer was told the started solenoid shorted out and burned the main power wires from the started all the way through the complete main wiring harness as well as the engine management and fuel injector harness and melted the ignition switch. the vehicle showed smoke damage. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 07/16/2007 | 123000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the wiring harness set overheated, melted 10-15 wires together, and shorted out the electrical system. he paid over $3,000 to replace the wiring harness set. the contact has pictures. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 123,000. | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| The speedometer, odometer and tachometer had become inoperative. *sc the consumer was refused service because the vehicle was out of warranty. *tc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| Vehicle was parked and smoke started to come from b- piller. aft vehicle was serviced and inspected bydealer it was discovered that relay did not trip, causing wiring harness to catch on fire. after investigation the entire wiring harness needs to be replaced. please provide further information.*ak. | |||
| 11/04/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| After the car was sitting for 3 hours the vehcile spontaniously combusted. vw headquarter is being very shady with the cause of incident. there is no front end to vehicle but the battery is still intack. not caused by battery explosion. unknown how car ca | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 03/13/2002 | 05/01/2099 | ||
| Dur to a short in the wiring electrical wiring was burnt from a & b pillars to the dash, numerous electrical problems., no reasonable explanation for the burning of the wiring or the cause of the short. one month after the dealer fixed the problems, additional electrical problems were encountered. dealer refused to stand behind first work. first dealer also felt interior fire and electrical failure was not a warranty item. second repair bill was for $872 and that dealer wrote on the bill once the car is registered in california repairs can be reimbursed. car is registered in utah, see no reason state of registration should effect the warrenty. called vw of america 800-822-8987 and they took the complaint, but have done nothing to this date and have provided no reasonable explaination for why work would be covered in one state but not another. concerned about the possibility of interior fire if there are wiring defects in the car. vw of america rfefused to provide history of wiring fires for jettas.*ak | |||