Check Engine Light On problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Four problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2004

Upon starting the vehicle the side air bag deployed. There was no collision. Consumer was injured. One month prior to the air bag deployment, the air bag light illuminated on the dash board. Also, the engine light illuminated prior to the side air bag deployment. Recall 98v100000 was issued.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2004

While driving check engine light appeared on dashboard and remained on. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. Consumer informed the mechanic that problem occurred more than once, and had not been resolved.

3 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2000

Check engine light came on due to evaporation system purge control valve failure. Yh.

4 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/20/1999

While driving vehicle stalls out and engine completely shuts down, also engine check light illuminates.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Gasoline Engine problems	5
Engine Exhaust System problems	4
Car Stall problems	4
Check Engine Light On problems	4
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	3
Engine Cooling System problems	3
Engine Failure problems	3
Radiator problems	2
Engine Burning Oil problems	1
Engine Oil Leaking problems	1
Engine Noise problems	1
Cooling Fan problems	1

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