Why did the engine light come on on my 2012 VW Jetta?
Engine Light came on in my 2012 VW Jetta SE at 49,000 miles so I took it to VW dealer to have the sensor light turned off. I was convinced I needed to update the software. I have owned many VWs and never ever had to update software. (and it was out of pocket because my car was over the acceptable miles for coverage) I am pissed.
What was the problem with my VW Jetta?
The car started to shake and started to move slowly down the road. I barely got it to the shop. At the shop they said cylinder four was not firing correctly. The engine was putting to much fuel into the cylinder making the cylinder fire to frequently. They still dont know what’s wrong. 1 people found this helpful.
What are the misfire codes on a VW Jetta?
Then the other day my car started shaking, I parked it and came back and hour later and it was doing the same thing. Then I decided to check the codes it was throwing and it threw 18: cylinder 1,3,4,5,2 were misfiring, misaligned camshaft, leak in the intake, and catalyst efficiency is low (I refuse to fix the last one because there is no need to).
Why does my VW Jetta have rough idling?
It started acting funny when driving and car would loose power. So I replaced spark plugs , spark plug wires and battery. It was fine for a few months . Then it started idling the ignition coil. Worked ok then started shaking cooling is worse. I took it and had it diagnosed was misfiring. So I had it replaced , got an oil
Are there any recalls on the 2012 VW Jetta?
Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has been recalled 7 times by NHTSA.
What is the lock actuator on a Jetta?
Lock Actuator (2009 – 2014 Jetta S, SE, & TDI models): Part No. 5N0-810-773-F Trunk Lock Actuator (2011 – 2016 gas, electric/gas, & diesel Jettas): Part No. 5C6-827-505-C If you have at least two malfunctioning doors on your Jetta, it’s an electrical issue that can be best addressed by a qualified mechanic.
What kind of problems does a VW Jetta have?
Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure. “no power to 12 volt receptical thought car. the fuse box had no markings to make it easier to locate problem.”
Why does my VW Jetta burn so much oil?
Sometimes I can even smell the burning oil. Twice the add oil light has come one. It seems that a car this new shouldn’t burn oil like this. Dealer says this is normal. Could it be that the oil is too thin? I have no idea, but frustrating. Excessive oil consumption in a short amount of time.
Are there any problems with the Volkswagen Jetta?
The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the Jetta. Last year I started noticing my engine was running very odd.
Is the Jetta 2.0L GLS allowed on the market?
I can’t believe my car, 2002 vw Jetta 2. 0l GLS was allowed to be on the market. See all problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta . The contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The spark plugs were changed on the vehicle.