general problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Two problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2012

Car wouldn't excel while driving suddenly 1 mile from town suddenly traffic slowed from snow storm in town,the vehicle smell was funny black smoked slowly leaked inside the car windows up heard a misfire engine light went on blinked then I heard loud blast like I thought it was a plow trucks muffler loudness realized ir was my vehicle stopped immediately less 1/3 mile at bank. Shut off motor m now seeing smoke slowly entered in the middle of the 2 front seatsand console. Feeling hot under belly of floors. Orange glow through electrical outlet in back of console appeared to be hotwith plastic casing in and under floors hot sizzling crackling under center casing/I try to call 911 misused the cell wouldn't operate effectively flagged down a man n woman at the corner light of bank they declined to help so I went to car put snow on compartment and wet it down and aired out smoke with passenger door open . I went in bank for assistance . This vehicle was recalled for safety issues by manufacturer in the past . Were said to be corrected by repairman also said seatbelt harness was a issue heated seats were a issue and airbags tranny also recalled for electrical issues and or transmission and air bags on some 2004 vw vehicle Beetles recalls so far occurred to this vw were airbag sensors/ also the seatbelt harness cases were breaking repeatedly once purchased due to putting the seats up and back to get in the vehicle. Now this mysterious fire and headlamp issue. .

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2004

The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the exterior light malfunctioned without warning. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or a local mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact also stated that the driver side window malfunctioned and could not be opened or closed. The clips were replaced three times but the failure continuously recurred. The failure mileage was 32,569.


Other Exterior Lighting related problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Headlights problems
4
Exterior Lighting problems
2
Turn Signal problems
1


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