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The contact owns a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, smoke began to fill the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle and saw that smoke was bellowing from beneath the steering column. The smoke disappeared after some time. The contact then attempted to restart the vehicle and the air bag deployed independently. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection and the contact was awaiting the results. The failure and current mileage was 115,144.
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").
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.
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.
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?
- Chicago, IL, USA
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Vehicle's engine power was reduced while driving and the epc light illuminated. 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.
Vehicle experienced several recalls/ and several problems: Dome light, vanity mirrors, emissions problems, etc... 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).
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. *
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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#.
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- Solisberry, IN, USA