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#237 of 291 Re: Trunk won't lock and engine won't start infrequently [johnrbek] by rick120 Oct 02, 2008 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: johnrbek (Aug 25, 2008 12:34 pm) To: johnrbek THANK YOU. I found the fuse you described - it was blown - replaced it, and everything works... except... following my installation of a replacement fuse, I started the car (successfully), then turned it off and exited the car. Used my key button to unlock all the doors, and went to put some tools away. Within a minute, the car beeped all by itself, and all the doors were locked! I tried this three times; car will not stay unlocked for more than a minute! Soooo, the underlying problem causing the blown fuse is still out there. But, again, thanks - you have saved me mucho mula. Replies to this message: homeall (Oct 02, 2008 1:45 pm)
#238 of 291 Re: Trunk won't lock and engine won't start infrequently [rick120] by homeall Oct 02, 2008 (1:45 pm)
Replying to: rick120 (Oct 02, 2008 1:26 pm) The Jetta's and Passat's have a security feature that when you unlock the door/s and then don't actually open the door/s the car automatically locks itself back after a few seconds. I believe this is to protect you from unwittingly unlocking the door/s as you walk away from your car leaving your car vulnerable.
#239 of 291 Re: Flasher Relay problem [homeall] by ramonago Oct 04, 2008 (7:25 pm)
Replying to: homeall (Sep 25, 2008 2:31 pm) My dad just found a website that describes the replacement process step by step (my mom's car is doing the same thing). He found it at ehow.com. I noticed that Recalls had been instituted for the same years of cars for Volkswagens GTI and Jetta. And just like the Passat, the relay and Hazard Flasher were one unit. One would think that VW would be willing to replace this as well since NHTSA considers turn signals a safety item.
#240 of 291 2007 Passat - electrical Issues by tigerroars Oct 22, 2008 (6:43 pm)
My Passat randomly turns on warning indicators i.e. door is open, airbag fault, steering wheel fault, low tire pressure, etc. When this happens the doors lock and the car will not unlock. If i shut off the car, it will not restart. In 1.5-2hours the car resets itself and is fine for another 3 or 4 weeks. The dealership says their are no fault codes. Is anyone else having this problem?
#241 of 291 Fuse question by vwp2000 Oct 23, 2008 (7:36 am)
Hello,   This morning, I tried to unlock my car but to no avail. I tried to start it and nothing. No lights, either. Basically it was dead. I just got a new battery so I'm pretty sure it's a problem w/the fuse as discussed.   So, I opened the fuse box to see which one was blown...the only question is how can I tell? They all looked okay. I'm assuming they look like a light bulb when they burn out, but I'm probably wrong. Need help. Thanks.
#242 of 291 Volkswagen Passat electrical issue by rockman1020 Nov 17, 2008 (12:12 am)
Just replaced the blinker switch on my steering column this week. After switch it out. I realized that now the blinkers and windshield wiper both don't work. I believe that I probably blew a relay of fuse. The fuses are all fine but where is the relays for the blinker & wipers? Are they both run off the same relay?? Replies to this message: vwp2000 (Nov 17, 2008 7:49 am) homeall (Nov 17, 2008 10:06 am)
#243 of 291 Re: Volkswagen Passat electrical issue [rockman1020] by vwp2000 Nov 17, 2008 (7:49 am)
Replying to: rockman1020 (Nov 17, 2008 12:12 am) Thought it might be battery, so took it out (it's a new battery). The shop recharged it so now I'm thinking...alternator? Maybe the alternator drained the battery.
#244 of 291 Re: Volkswagen Passat electrical issue [rockman1020] by homeall Nov 17, 2008 (10:06 am)
Replying to: rockman1020 (Nov 17, 2008 12:12 am) I am not sure where the wiper relay is but the turn signal relay is incorporated with the emergency flasher switch on the dash (at least on my 2000 Passat). I had a problem with the turn signals and could not find the relay switch. I just went to the volkswagen dealer and ordered it. Turned out the 4-way flasher switch and turn signal relay is one and the same. Just order the wiper relay. Once you have it you will know what to look for. However, the two relays going bad at the same time is highly unlikely. There may be another problem.
#245 of 291 dead battery... or worse? by fleased Nov 30, 2008 (3:55 pm)
I have a 2003 Passat and noticed that recently (last week or so) that it didn't start quite as promptly as it used to. Nothing drastic, just a hint of hesitation as it started. A couple of days ago, it seemed like it struggled a little more than that, but it still started, and I drove to work (about 30 mins). When I got there, I turned the car off, and tried to start it again to see how it was. No problem; started fine. Anyway, I just went away for three days and the car sat there until tonight when I tried to start it and it barely turned over and it won't start at all. I haven't replaced this battery so it's 5+ years old. Does it sound like the symptoms of a battery that has just reached the end of its road, or something more sinister? The 2003 Passat doesn't have a battery warning light does it? I don't see one, and no light was coming on last week when the troubles started. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
#246 of 291 1999 1/2 Passat Electronic Door Lock - One won't work by GrrrPassat Dec 02, 2008 (5:37 pm)
About a month ago, my drivers side rear door electronic lock stopped working - all of the others work with the remote control as well as the drivers master switch - but this one doesn't. Took the door apart and replaced the electronic door latch - that wasn't the problem. Not certain why just one door would stop working - any suggestions? Replies to this message: GrrrPassat (Dec 13, 2008 5:37 pm)

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