Four problems related to ignition module have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle experiencing a problem with computer shutting down engine after replacing battery. Computer needed to be recoded. Consumer would like to know why this warning was not listed in owner's manual when this problem occurred. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Ecm failed.
While driving at 55 mph there was a loss of power. Consumer has to reset the computer, and start the vehicle back up again. There was no prior warning that this would happen.
Eighteen months after purchase, the vehicle would not start when consumer tried to turn it on. After the third time, consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. Consumer was informed it was a computer malfunction.