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Volkswagen Cabrio Electrical Problems

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#6 of 109 couple of questions by luvvw

Sep 07, 2006 (11:44 am)

I am glad there is is forum for cabrio owners! I have a 2001 cabrio, and seem to have lost the fuse box cover showing the diagram of the fuse placement. I think it was lost when top replaced (due to vandalizem) Any ideas on where to get a new diagram? Also, we purchased this car for a fun runabout while traveling, but now are questioning if it is towable. Cannot find anything online, and the dealer won't say one way or another. Have heard it is a bad idea because it is front wheel drive. It is a manual 5 speed. I just recently saw a VW Golf being towed behind a motorhome, isn't it basically the same car? Would like anyones expertise on this. We would like to be able to tow it on all four wheels to save the cost of a car dolly and accessories, but need to know if it is ok not to. Thanks for any advise or input. I LuvVW!

#7 of 109 Blown Fuses by ericuems

Nov 24, 2006 (1:54 pm)

Just got a 2002 Cabrio last week, in what appeared to be mint condition. 2 days ago, I pushed the rear defroster button, and it worked fine, but then the power windows, door locks, mirrors and seat-heaters stopped working! The fuses all seem to be OK...Any suggestions??? Thanks!

#8 of 109 Re: 98 Cab ABS & Brake Lights & Heater/AC by hmcelhaney

Dec 15, 2006 (7:43 pm)

Replying to: djs1144 (Feb 13, 2006 1:25 pm)
I have had a similar problem. It is intermittent (aprox. 4 times during 1 1/2 year). When turning the key on, it seems as though I have missed one click to completion. The car will start, but I notice that the parking brake light & the ABS brake lights are on. I also notice that the entire AC/Heating panel (fan, AC light, air flow) does not work.
 
If I turn the car off and restart it, or turn the key one more click to the right, all symptoms disappear. My vehicle has no codes at the dealership and they don't know what would cause this.

#9 of 109 2000 VW Cabrio electrical problems by mandym

Dec 23, 2006 (2:07 pm)

Help! This was my wifes dream car. it has multiple electrical issues. first the check engine light. checked codes on obd2 and ended up with code 1584. code book does not read code that high(vw only). also my power windows are inop, no fuse in fuseblock. acquired schematics for power window circuit that shows the master circuit breaker, but no location on it. anybody know where it's at? also the power mirrors and cruise do not work. the power top has stopped working, but found a bad lift cylinder, what happened to german engineering? that was extra just to let you know the numerous problems with this thing

#10 of 109 Re: Help my car is crazy [vwed] by ogunnike

Feb 02, 2007 (9:54 pm)

I have the exact, exact same problem with my '98 Cabrio.
 
When I start the car, the brake light stays on, as does the ABS warning light. Headlights, AC and wipers won't work but if I flash my brights, everything turns on. Also, if I turn on the wipers and headlights and then start the car in succession three times, the will turn on and then fail after about 3 minutes.
  
Sound familiar? Have you found any solutions? I honestly have no money to spend on this and I'm hoping it's just a new set of fuses.
  
Any ideas you could share? I'd be very appreciative.
 
Please email me at noah.bardachphilips.com
  
Please advise. Thanks! Noah

#11 of 109 Loosing power and then dying completely while driving! :-( by jilliaun

Mar 05, 2007 (11:50 am)

Please help! I had my ignition coils replaced about a month ago. My current problem is that when I am driving down the freeway at 70mph or and keeping a steady foot on the gas pedal, my car will stutter. It feels like all of a sudden I am taking my foot completely off the gas petal and then slamming it back on. It will do that for twenty or so seconds before it simply has no power no matter what I do. Then when the car gets to around 1000 rpms it dies. It then will turn over but not start again, unless I give it a bit of gas while trying to start it. Could this be an electrical problem? I have had so many issues with this 98 cabrio and I really can't afford to take her to a shop, AGAIN!

#12 of 109 Re: Loosing power and then dying completely while driving! :-( [jilliaun] by scoobytse

Apr 22, 2007 (1:04 am)

Replying to: jilliaun (Mar 05, 2007 11:50 am)
I have the exact same problem for a 1995 Cabrio. I've spent almost $600 (Cdn) for a Volkswagen Dealership mechanic to locate the problem in addition to the fuel pump and other misc items that he recommended that I replace. All in all, I spent almost $2000 (Cdn). Most recently, he told me to replace the main computer at big $$$. I gave up and traded the car in to a Honda Dealership who said that they knew exactly what the problem was but discounted the value of the car by almost $3000 (this includes their standard markup for re-sale). I got soaked, but I feel safer driving a new Honda and will never buy a Volkswagen again.

#13 of 109 Re: Loosing power and then dying completely while driving! :-( [jilliaun] by jade98

Apr 22, 2007 (6:22 am)

Replying to: jilliaun (Mar 05, 2007 11:50 am)
I own a 98 Cabrio, Jade. And in the past 3 months I have had the same exact problem. Happened three times. the first two times, it was raining and I have gone through and puddle.
The third time though, though it was raining, Jade was park. she just wouldnt start. I popped the hood and bingo, my engine is wet. I am not sure how this happened, but i know, my engine get wet, Jade sputters the water out for a good 30mins-1 hour & 30mins then she back running as if all was dandy. SO if you find out whats the problem. please let me know...its scary

#14 of 109 manual roof operation by blkandtan

May 22, 2007 (7:47 am)

Along the lines of electrical problems...
Does anyone know how to get the top up manually when the power roof stops working?
Just looking ahead to the next rain storm when, no dought, this will happen.
 
 

#15 of 109 battery drain issue 98 cabrio by pab2

Jun 06, 2007 (7:03 am)

my manual 5-speed 98 cabrio's battery (new, twice) drains after a few days for no apparent reason. My mechanic thinks it's related to the alarm, even though it is not set. Anyone experience anything like this? He thought he could put in a switch to disconnect the battery when it's parked, but even that doesn't seem feasible.

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