Do VW have electrical problems?
Volkswagen Recalls 679,000 Cars for Electrical Defects That Could Lead to Rollaways. The problem affects many late-model VW Beetle, GTI, Golf, and Jetta models with real ignition keys.
How do you reset the throttle body on a VW Jetta?
With the car off, push the accelerator all the way to the floor. Then turn your key to the ‘on’ position (do NOT start the car) and wait at least 10 seconds. Release the accelerator, then take the key out.
Do VW Jettas have problems?
By knowing the top 5 problems, the automatic transmission shifting problems, the odor from the HVAC, the electrical issues, the power window failure, and the engine misfiring, you can try and prevent the common VW Jetta problems from happening.
Are there any problems with the Volkswagen Jetta?
The number one problem affecting the Volkswagen Jetta is a shifting issue with the automatic transmission. Fortunately, this is only affecting vehicles with high mileage. However, this is an expensive fix and might need a transmission replacement. This issue is affecting most models before 2013 with an average mileage of 123,000 miles.
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
What kind of transmission does a Volkswagen Jetta have?
I have a 2006 Volkswagon Jetta, few miles on it. The transmission would jerk badly when shifting into certain gears so we cleaned the solenoids. Then the other day my car started shaking, I parked it and came back and hour later and it was doing the same thing.
What causes a Volkswagen Jetta to misfire?
It will run rough at idle and looses power at speed. It has died 3 times. I am in the beginning phase of trouble shoot and jave not yet put a scanner on it. It feels like something is shorting and causing a misfire. The wife Jas complains of a intermittent hiccup when driving. It was taken to dealer, they found nothing….