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 | |
| 30 | 03/01/2001 | 619548 | Information containing a wiring diagram for the motronic engine control module (ecm), engine speed (rpm) sensor, knock sensor (ks) 1, knock sensor (ks) 2. *tt | 06/18/2001 | |
| 24 | 03/01/2001 | 619546 | Subject regarding wiring diagram for the heat oxygen sensor (h02s), secondary air injection (air) pump relay / motor, motronic engine control module (ecm). *tt | 06/18/2001 | |
| 20 | 06/18/2001 | 619545 | Information containing wiring diagram for the comfort system, with anti-theft alarm system (vehicles with power windows). *tt | 06/18/2001 | |
| 31 | 03/01/2001 | 619549 | Subject regarding wiring diagram for the abs control module, differential lock valves, abs inlet / outlet valves, abs / asr warning lights, asr / esp button, abs hydraulic pump, data-bus obd interface. *tt | 06/18/2001 | |
| 33 | 03/01/2001 | 619550 | Subject regarding wiring diagram for the transmission control module (tcm), solenoid valves, transmission fluid temperature sensor. *tt | 06/18/2001 | |
| 29 | 03/01/2001 | 619547 | Subject regarding wiring diagram for the dfi engine control module (ecm), kick down switch, closed throttle position (ctp) sensor, closed thottle position (ctp) switch, glow plug relay, glow plugs (engine). *tt | 06/18/2001 | |
| 16 | 03/01/2001 | 619542 | Subject regarding wiring diagram for central control module for comfort system, switch for remote unlock, rear lid, control module for comfort system. *tt | 06/14/2001 | |
| 14 | 03/01/2001 | 619539 | Service information regarding electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and component locations edition 01.98. *tt | 06/14/2001 | |
| VLS0020 | 11/03/2000 | 615890 | Subject regarding electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and component locations technical bulletin no. 13. *tt | 02/02/2001 | |
| 13 | 10/01/2000 | 615885 | Electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and component locations repair manual technical bulletin. *tt | 02/01/2001 | |
| 0001 | 03/24/2000 | 9902 | 610584 | Information containing a component ground identification chart which lists ground locations that have been integrated into the repair information system. *tt | 05/08/2000 |
| 9812 | 08/13/1998 | 603352 | Subject on comfort system ecm, unnecessary replacement. *yc | 02/18/1999 | |
| 9804 | 08/03/1998 | 603333 | Subject on glow plug relay ( 180 ), location warning. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |
| 9806 | 05/15/1998 | 601524 | Subject on comfort system, on board diagnostic (obd ) read measured valve block (scan tool function 08 ). *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
| 9802 | 06/16/1998 | 601517 | Conditions with various electrical malfunctions. *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
| 9803 | 05/01/1998 | 601527 | Subject regarding body-on board diagnostic ( obd ), update. *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
| 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 - 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 | |
| 9801 | 05/01/1998 | 602809 | Information on installing ground contact wire. *yc | 01/13/1999 | |
| V9807 | 02/01/1998 | 600871 | Subject on electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting & components locations bulleting no. 2. *yc | 06/10/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| 970102 | 06/25/2007 | 970705 | 10022464 | Wiring harness, coolant contamination at instrument cluster. *kb | 08/15/2007 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 0103 | 08/15/2001 | 0102 | 626970 | Some vehicles may experience instrument cluster malfunction. *slc | 02/04/2002 |
| 0102 | 05/08/2001 | 621611 | A condition may exist with coolant leaking from the coolant reservoir bottle wiring connector contaminating the wiring harness and / or contamination resulting in various malfunctions of the instrument planel. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
| 900101 | 06/27/2001 | 621623 | Subject regarding malfunctioning instrument cluster. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
| 9807 | 06/01/1998 | 601523 | Information on the instrument cluster obd. *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/20/2009 | 98220 | 1 | |
| Volkswagen overheat with fuse block electrical fire. fire was contained to the fuse block of 1998 volkswagen new beetle. the fuse block on top of the battery caught fire. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2007 | 1 | ||
| I have a 98 volkswagen new beetle. i have had the exact problems listed in one of the recalls that has been done on some new beetles, but when i talked with volkswagen, they said that based on my vin #, my car is not eligible for that recall. what is my recourse so that this issue can be resolved? here is the information on the recall that i think they need to do on my car: electrical system:wiring:front underhood vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the electrical wiring located in the engine compartment was routed too close to the edge of the vehicle's battery tray. the wiring can become damaged over time by chafing and the air-conditioner compressor and/or the fuel pump can malfunction. consequence a malfunction of the fuel pump can cause the vehicle to stall, and in some instances, could also result in a wiring fire in the engine compartment. i have had to get a new fuel pump for my car this year and my mechanic is telling me that i now need to get a new ac compressor. since these are the things that are affected by a bad electrical wiring, and my car has had issues with these, i believe that my car should be eligible for this recall. please help! *tr | |||
| 03/12/2000 | 60000 | 6 | 01/15/1999 |
| Ive had multiple failures with my 1998 beetle. the car was overheating--found out that the engine fuses were melted over the battery terminal. my reverse lights stopped working--no one has been able to correct that yet, my daytime running lights don't usually work, but sometimes will come on all by themselves. got locked in my car twice. the alarm sometimes goes off for no reason. the car periodically doesn't start. had it towed to vw twice for this. they could find no problems. also, something in the car's electrical components is drowning the battery--have to buy a new battery every six months. i have replaced both windows once . i had the brake light switch replaced three times and was rear -ended once before vw finally did a recall on that part. i'm sure i have left something out--there is so much it's hard to remember. bottom line--this car is a hazard on the road for the person driving and other motorists. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 01/17/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Car stalled on busy interstate due to air intake failure, battery failure prompted me to purchase a replacement from my ase certified mechanic. once the replacement was installed, we discovered the diagnostic connector was vw specific, not obd ii compliant as required by law. in order to reset the computer codes, i had to tow the car to a vw dealer, the only party who has the vw compliant connector. multiple electrical system problems and the way the car just dies at speed and without warning make it a very unsafe vehicle. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 04/25/2005 | 97785 | 8 | |
| This vehicle has had a series of problems since i have owned it. i have always been a volkswagen enthusiast. so when i saw the new beetles i was naturally excited and couldn't wait to own one. what i expected was volkswagens usual excellent quality and value for money. what i got was a vehicle that not only is an inconvenience to drive, but is also a safety concern. this vehicle has had at least 8 major defects. i call them defects because so many others have experienced similar issues with their new beetles. keep in mind the vehicle is regularly maintained, and is only at 97,000 miles. 1. check engine light is on and vehicle stalls or cuts out on a regular basis. 2. the low beams on my headlights always burn out. i change the lights and they just burn out again. i always have to drive instead with my high beams on. 3. my driver side and passenger side windows have fallen into my doors. meaning that they wont roll up, a loud, noise can be heard when you try. i was told by volkswagen that they were aware of the problem. they even told me that it was because they used plastic clips to hold the windows and they are now replacing with metal clips. fine and good, but while my windows were down my seats became severely stained. (they stain easy) who's going pay for that??? 4. the window switch that controls the windows going up and down broke off in my hand. 5. the radio tries to load a tape when there isn't one. hood latch broke, has to be opened with screwdriver now. thanks vwoa!! 6. heater motor turns up and down on its own 7. engine holds high rpms in highway, rapid iol consumption. 8 reverse lights malfunctioned. questions vwoa? call me, we'll chat 269-986-0996 . *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY | |||
| 01/15/2005 | 31500 | 1 | 09/26/2000 |
| Dt: the consumer stated that 1998 volkswagen beetle intermittently stalled while driving. the speed was not a factor. the whole electrical system failed when the car stalled. this started happening in january of 2005. the consumer to the car took the dealership, and the dealership could not find the cause of the problem. the consumer did not call the manufacturer. diagnostic testing was done with no results. *ak the consumer stated the problem has been rectified. the window switch was replaced. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 12/02/2003 | 95000 | 1 | 08/26/1998 |
| 1998 volkswagen new beetle severely overheated, checking out cause found the fuse box on top of the battery housing had melted. this could have caused a major fire in the engine compartment! vwoa refuses to acknowledge there is a problem althought internet surveys show 26% failure in new beetles. placement of the fuse box on the battery housing does not sound like a very safe idea!*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 04/04/2005 | 58650 | 1 | 03/01/1998 |
| I own a 1998 volkswagen beetle. about a year ago the electrical system malfunctioned and i was locked in my car. fortunately i was able to get out using a new remote i had just purchased.*ak secondly, two days ago i was driving on an interstate, it was warm, and i turned on the fan. it immediately started blowing 'high' and wouldn't turn off. within a minute the dashboard began smoking and there was a distinct eletrical smell. i stopped, raised the hood and there was no fire. the fan stuck in the 'high' position and caused a fire which 'totalled' the car. the dash and seats melted and the front windshield broke out from the flames. | |||
| 06/05/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||