What causes a Volkswagen Jetta to lose power?
My understanding from the mechanic is that this is a common problem, and looking at the Volkswagen tdi forum, that year is particularly bad. This camshaft failure caused a loss of power on the interstate during a heavy traffic time, both times. First incident was on I-240 in asheville midday.
What causes intermittent electrical problems in a Volkswagen?
Intermittent problems can be the hardest to track down. The car hits a bump and the break in the wire opens. The car hits another bump and the break closes. The owner checks fuses and tries to duplicate the problem in front of a technician but everything works flawlessly. Frustrated owner begins to believe the car must be possessed. Reply
When did power door lock on Volkswagen Jetta stop working?
About Aug 2013 (mileage ~ 63,000): intermittent issue that driver’s door lock would not lock with key fob. Door would be unlocked and door could be physically opened using the door handle and then car alarm would go off. About August 2014 (mileage ~ 78,000): driver’s door stopped locking or unlocking at all with key fob.
What does it mean when a VW battery wont start?
First, you want to find out if the immobilizer is the problem. To do this, turn on the battery in your Volkswagen and see if the immobilizer warning light is flashing on your dash, most likely in your speedometer. It should look like an outline of a car with a key inside it. If it’s flashing, it means the immobilizer’s disconnected from the system.
When did the VW Jetta TDI Turbo go bad?
I purchased this 2006 VW Jetta tdi 1.9 turbo diesel new in 2006. After only 50K miles, VW dealership stated the turbo charger went bad and the warranty was initially refused stating it was improper oil used. This was disproved with receipts and still charged $500 of a $2300 bill.
What to do if your VW won’t start?
There’s a much easier one, and it’s to reset it. First, you want to find out if the immobilizer is the problem. To do this, turn on the battery in your Volkswagen and see if the immobilizer warning light is flashing on your dash, most likely in your speedometer. It should look like an outline of a car with a key inside it.
Why does my VW Jetta make a rattling noise?
Engine developed a rattling noise at highway speed, decreased performance, excessive black smoke coming out of tail pipe, and $1500 repair bill. Dual mass transmission flywheel failure on a vehicle with 120,000 miles resulted in rattling noise in the transmission, vibration of the whole vehicle and $1200 repair bill.
Mr. Strickland said his 2002 Jetta has had several ignition coil and ignition wiring harness failures causing the vehicle to stall or suddenly lose power.
What are the problems with a VW ignition coil?
Potential problems from a faulty or failing ignition coil are: startup issues, loud engine cranks, backfires, stalling, engine hesitation, decreased fuel economy, increased emissions or engine fires! Engine problems are always dangerous and can leave driver’s in a vulnerable position. NHTSA Investigation on VW Ignition Coils
Can a spark plug break an ignition coil?
The ignition coil connector is another area that can cause all sorts of problems. Anytime you go to service a coil or spark plug you need to deal with the connector which is known for easy-to-break tabs, easy-to-miss connections, and easy-to-rupture seals.
What causes the fuel injector to fail on a VW?
Over time, this pressure and heat can cause normal wear and tear and lead to the fuel injectors leaking. Additionally, they can get gunked up or clogged. As either of these issues persist, the fuel injector can flat-out fail.
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