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#103 of 144 Fog Light Issues by theberrigirl

May 18, 2010 (7:58 pm)

I have a 2002 vw beetle and my fog lights stopped working recently. I tried replacing the bulbs but they are still not working. I also tried the fuse and fuse is good. The switch inside the car also shows that they are on when i turn the switch to turn them on but they are not working. Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone know what could be wrong?

#104 of 144 Re: Battery will not stay charged [john_from_ca] by theberrigirl

May 18, 2010 (8:00 pm)

Replying to: john_from_ca (Jan 15, 2010 6:39 pm)
It can be one of two things. First you might have a short in your electrical system or two (which was what happened to my bug) the wires that go from your batterie in to the power supply may be lose causing you to randomly lose power.

#105 of 144 Re: problem with my security system [sophiebug] by theberrigirl

May 18, 2010 (8:04 pm)

Replying to: sophiebug (Apr 13, 2010 8:35 pm)
That happened to me about a year ago and i called the dealer the guy told me that whenever that happens you have to reset the alarm system. I dont know if it works the same for a 99 bug i have an 02 but just manually unlock and lock the car with your key, repeat 3 times and then you should be good. It worked for me and it hasnt happened since. Hope this helps.

#106 of 144 eletrical problems by lady8ug

May 28, 2010 (11:50 am)

i just bought a used 2001 vw bug. and the other day my wipers, lights, a/c and just stopped working. i checked all the fuses and none are blown. could anyone please help me. i need to know where else to look! thank you

#107 of 144 Electrical problems with 1999 1.8T Beetle by decher123

Jun 02, 2010 (7:04 pm)

Need to know the fix (relay?) for headlight,windshield wiper motor/fluid,driving lights,fog lights,defrost,a/c heater blower moter,horn, and turn signals not working! Have checked all fuses and breakers, and battery conections. Someone out ther knows the answer please help!!!!

#108 of 144 Re: 2003 Turbo Dimming Headlights [ccardamone] by pam41

Jun 13, 2010 (11:17 am)

Replying to: ccardamone (Dec 14, 2008 7:56 pm)
Hi there, I know your post is old but we are having problems with a headlight randomly dimming in our 1005 beetle turbo. Have called the dealer and they have never heard of the problem. When we had the car in to two other places it didn't replicate the problem. Any luck finding out the cause?

#109 of 144 Re: 2003 Turbo Dimming Headlights [pam41] by jvargas872

Jun 13, 2010 (9:55 pm)

Replying to: pam41 (Jun 13, 2010 11:17 am)
it sounds to me that you might have a problem with a loose ground on those lights or loose connection.

#110 of 144 Headlight Buzzer by hercsmom

Jun 14, 2010 (10:13 am)

I just bought a 05 Bug every time I turn on the headlights the buzzer will not go off. Can anyone help me?

#111 of 144 Re: Headlight Buzzer [hercsmom] by swine

Jun 14, 2010 (4:22 pm)

Replying to: hercsmom (Jun 14, 2010 10:13 am)
sounds like one of you door-is-open switches is confused.
 
Try this check:
does the interior light stay on when doors & trunk are "closed"?
interior light is 3-position switch (off / on-when-door-open / on-always)
and if that comes on in 2 positions, not just 1, it suggests the door/trunk switches might need wiggling/wd40/replacing. they're little rubber bumps on door frame surface that door pushes in when it's closed.

#112 of 144 no power...none by perezdnj

Jun 16, 2010 (6:29 am)

My beetle was working fine, well as fine as it ever was...I just replaced front and rear rotors, brake pads and rear calipers. the ABS light stays on and the brake light with its annoying bell comes on whenever it wants to. I took it to AZ and they cleared the codes in the system, thinking that might help. I drove for an hour. no such luck. then when I went to start my car a few hours later, the entire system is dead. no lights, no turning over nothing. I can't lock it because the remote wont work because there is no power. (Don't ask about the tumbler in the door. doesn't work). I jump started the car to get it home and once started, no issues. I got home, turned off the car, and again, nothing. no lights, no motor, nothing. any ideas?

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