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Mass air flow sensor & wiring harness failure on 2000 Jetta tdi with 55,000 miles. Car lost acceleration and automatic shifting ability on interstate highway creating very dangerous situation. This is apparently a known failure problem with VW since I was told it is covered by an extended warranty & "it's happened to a lot of others". we had to leave car with a dealer in NJ & rent a car to get home to Massachusetts.
While driving 40 mph a fire started under the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The cause of fire was undetermined. Also, dealership floor manager indicated there were many Volkswagen Jettas with this kind of problem.
Vehicle suffered a lost of power when check engine light illuminates. On March 7 2002 university VW discovered a defective airflow meter. The windshield was replaced for a cracked rain drain. The brake servo was changed for a pin hole air leak. Consumer was told that the glow plug harness might be the cause as to why the brake lights come on. The hazard switch switched on and off distressing other drivers behind. Replaced the hazard relay switch (on the dash) by myself. Back brake pad wore down to the rivets. Vehicle overheated on 3 occasions had pressure test and thermostat changed and problem still exist.
- Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Yarmouth Port, MA, USA