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Volkswagen Beetle Electrical & Lighting Problems

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#131 of 144 vw beetle unhappy car by vwsucks5

Feb 22, 2012 (8:31 pm)

2008 New beetle- at 52,000 miles the car started developing all system failure. 1st a/c went out, 2nd windows started moving themselves and not reliably coming backup. So I was paying a car payment and riding with windows up with no ac. Next EPC, brake and airbag dash all light up and an alarm bings relentlessly. Oh yea, and the cooling fan not working so car overheats if it idles. I had no trust in dealership because of previous issue and run around with transmission( 3 techs denied feeling an obvious rough shift), and vw wiring diagrams are not available for other mechanics, so I take the car to the dealership to trade for any reliable car-not a vw. They offered me $8,500 on a car with a $14,000 loan. So if you think about buying a used beetle, know how little their manufacturers value them. They tried to sell me a jetta promising me the wiring harness issues have now been resolved while offering nothing to help me with my wiring harness problem. I traded it in to toyota dealership and now have the most basic corolla. I got $8000 because it is an auction car according to appraisal.

#132 of 144 1999 New Beetle 1.8T GLX by hwp2467

Mar 18, 2012 (10:08 am)

I purchased a 1999 Beetle 1.8T 2 DAYS AGO! All was well for 48 hours. As I'm getting on the highway the "battery" warning light came, the headlights started to dim, and every warning light there is started coming on one at a time. Eventually the engine died and I'm stuck on the side of a busy highway. Had the car towed back home. This morning the car attempts to turn over but the battery just doesn't have enough juice left. Should I invest in a new battery (I realize I'll probably have to replace it anyway) or is it more serious? A mechanic friend of mine says it sounds like the alternator. Any suggestions? I must say my first experience with VW has not been a good one.

#133 of 144 Re: 1999 New Beetle 1.8T GLX [hwp2467] by belaircarguy

Mar 18, 2012 (3:48 pm)

Replying to: hwp2467 (Mar 18, 2012 10:08 am)
This sounds like it could be the battery or alternator. Sounds like you had it towed to your home. I would try to jump start this with jumper cables and another car (friend, relative) or if you are a member of AAA, call them. They will come and give you a jump, and they also carry replacement batteries (you need to tell them that you may need a battery when you call). If the alternator goes out, usually the light will come on in the dash, but the car will run until the battery is out of juice. Any reputable service facility (AAA, Pep Boys, AutoZone, Sears, Goodyear, Firestone, your favorite mechanic) will do a complete electrical diagnostics check and let you know exactly what is wrong. No way to tell by guessing.
 
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#134 of 144 Power locks malfunctioning!! by mistermoos31

Apr 22, 2012 (7:53 pm)

I have a 2001 Beetle GLS TDI and the doors will lock by themselves when the car is off. Sometimes it does it right after the door closes and other times it may be 5-10 minutes later. Anybody have an idea?

#135 of 144 GREMLINS by harvestmoongrl

Apr 25, 2012 (11:25 am)

Hi yall...this is my first time here so here goes: Have an 03 Conv Beetle. 4 dys aft i bought her (newsed im the 2nd owner) she tried to stall at a lite. I was just taking off from the lite & it settled down. 2) few dys ltr died at stop lite but restarted right away 3) few dys ltr died in prkng spot at wrk & was dead..NO clock, odometer reading, no hazards, no radio reading NOTHING wouldnt evn click when I tried 2 start it. I left it a couple hrs and retried and BAM it came 2 life. The last time was at home, I left it an hr & it restarted. It seems like the connection is the radio being on. A high pitch whistle starts in the dash (like a stereo amp?) within seconds of it dying too. Ive left it off for about 2 wks & only had 1 quick ding ding warning but saw no warning lites & it quickly corrected itself. Its scarey how fast it quits & is TOTALLY dead. Has any1 else had this or can any1 offer any ideas?? Thanks .

#136 of 144 Retainer headlamp ring on 2003 VW Beetle by cassi2

Jul 29, 2012 (9:03 am)

Could anyone tell me the best way to remove a retainer ring that was broken by a dealer before I bought the car.

#137 of 144 Re: 1999 New Beetle 1.8T GLX [hwp2467] by anniexbelle

Aug 08, 2012 (9:34 pm)

Replying to: hwp2467 (Mar 18, 2012 10:08 am)
hello, i am having the same issue now, and a few months back with my 2005 beetle, i got stuck on the freeway too =( not fun. anyways my friend is a mechanic and thought it was my alternator also but turns out it was my main fuse a40, located in the fuse box above your battery, hope that helps!

#138 of 144 keep blowing fuse! by anniexbelle

Aug 08, 2012 (9:42 pm)

I have a 2.0L VW beetle with 108k, i keep blowing a #40 fuse (fuse box above battery) this is the 2nd time its happened within the year, before it happens the ABS & battery light flash, my stereo shuts off, i cannot accelerate and my engine sounds funny, anyways i dont know what it could be if i keep blowing the fuses....can anyone help??

#139 of 144 Re: Fan Switch Fire [lostbug] by han88

Aug 19, 2012 (9:53 am)

Replying to: lostbug (Aug 16, 2008 7:09 am)
This happened to my 2000 beetle yesterday. How much to fix it?

#140 of 144 Electrical Problem by fastvw3

Oct 06, 2012 (5:17 pm)

I have a 2000 Beetle it has no headlights, fog lights, wipers, heater motor, turn signals and horn. I checked fuses no bad fuses. Can somebody tell me were to look

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