Fuses And Circuit Breaker Problems of Volkswagen Beetle

The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle. While driving approximately 25 mph, the engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who noticed the battery fuse box was heated and potentially needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,300.

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The contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at approximately 45 mph, there was a sudden loss of acceleration power. The contact also stated the air conditioner failed as multiple warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the driver noticed that the fuse panel on top of the battery was also melted. The contact independently replaced the fuse box but the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

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The contact owns a 1998 vw Beetle diesel. Driver was traveling about 5mph on a clear day when she noticed a squeak in the engine. Took to dealer for a new battery and to check squeak in front end and check air conditioner. The technician discovered fuses were burnt and that both fans were melted. After repairs made contact states that squeak still present and fans still not working. Technician informed contact that repairs made correctly. Contact took vehicle back to dealer and it is still there. Failure mileage was 106,000. Current mileage 106,075.

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The alternator cable is burn also the fuse box on top of battery is burn. The dealership told me they see this happen on different Volkswagen in the houston area and the fuse box needs some kind of thermal protection because the battery gets to hot. If I place some kind of thermal protection I will be held liable. The dealership nor the manufacturer are willing to help, they just told me a had 12 month warranty and if this happens again after 12 months it will be my expense. I had a 40,000 mile service on 10-3-07 which include inspecting battery which cost over $400. 00.

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Fuse block on top of battery melted, fuses not blown.

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It could potentially effect your abs system and could start a fire. The 3 green fuses on top of the battery. There in a small cover. Open the cover and check the fuse located to the passenger side. This is the fuse for the ac compressor and fans. I saw 3 cars with severely melted and burned connectors. The fuses don't blow, or they melt into the connector allowing current to continue to flow. This is a huge hazard and I want to voice my concerns before anyone looses a car to this. The cars that I checked were all 1999-2001 cars and all use the ac pretty frequently. I had to replace the part since I was out of warranty. See here for more cases over 26 documented. . Read more...

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The power outlets were inoperable, dealer replaced missing fuse.

The power outlets were inoperable, dealer replaced missing fuse.

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The vw dealership repaired this electrical problem caused by the engine fan control box which also burned wires in the engine harness the dealership only repaired what they considered necessary. I was driving 12/14/00, during the rain and stopped the vehicle and the windshield wipers, signal lights, air condition, fan control for heat, etc. , and the ememergency brake light remained on without being pulled up. I do not know what else may have not been working in the vehicle during the rain. I paid almost $700. 00 tp have this electrical problem fixed after only owning the car for only 4 months. Could someone please assist me in finding out repair information before I invest any more $$$ into this vehicle?.

I have had my car for a little over a year now and this is the problems I have had. . . The lights keep going out on me . . Always the left one first then the right follows. . . Leaving me with only the brights. . . Dealership has fixed them maybe three times now. . . And now they work when they want to . . Leaving me only my bright lights. . . Dealership explained to me that the electrical was not done properly and said could be fixed at a price of 350. 00. . . No way. . I should have to pay that when he said they were made with a defect. . . The second thing gone wrong was my battery. . . The first time. . It just gave a loud pop and everything died. . . Dealership fixed it and. . The second time the battery went out it gave another loud pop but this time the acid from the battery exploded out of the battery and onto the driveway. . . The dealership fixed it . . The third time the fuses needed to be changed that are on the battery. . . The cooling system stopped working as well which caused the car to over heat. . . They fixed it and my water pump. . . A month later. . The cooling system failed again. . . Had to take it back to fixed a second time. . . . The switches on the left door that control the windows are broken and this is the second time. . The first time they fixed it. . Now they wont even fix it. . They claim its not on my warranty and want me to pay 400. 00 to have it fixed. . . When warranty covered it the first time. . . And now my right window dont want to go up. . . Dealership again claims warranty wont cover it. . . When my insurance agent says it will. . . Dealership refuses to fix it. . Want me to pay 600. 00 to have it fix. . . Now the dealership says my left window wont go up. . . So now I have two windows that wont go up . . . So in a brief summary. . My headlights failed four maybe five times. . . . My cooling system twice. . . My water pump once. . . My window switches twice. . . . My battery twice. . . And the dealership does not help matters any either. . . Please get back to me on this. . . Thank you.

At 1 1/2 months of ownership the check engine light came on "with no fault found" took 1 1/2 years and 6 service visits to fix. The car often goes forward while in reveres and has shifting problems, have had the transmission "adjusted" 3 times still has problems. Oil light doesnt go on when oil is low. Battery light doesnt go on when the batter is dying. Wiring to headlight keeps "loosening" causing the headlights to fail. Had rear and front brakes replaced due to low ground clearance and snow getting lodged in them and freezing.

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Bad wiring, alarm goes off in the middle og the night, rear hatch light comes on and off, wiring is bad in cold weather, front headlights keep burining out, excessive oil consumption, at about 2000 miles engine will be bone dry, excessive road nosie, radio no longer works, in general the car is in bad shape after two years of use and it seesm to be all factory related type of problems.

Vehicle has an electrical problem, headlights and power windows do not work.

There is an electrical problem, such as the headlights and the power windows malfunctioning.

Vehicle has been in the shop for various electrical problems. During one situation vehicle shut down in the middle of the road with no warning. Other problems were immobilizer failed again, affecting electrical system. Also, front light covers were retaining water, causing a short. Please describe details.

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Electrical system had a failure in fuse box which caused some fuses to melt. One fuse shorted out a wire to the relay box which also sustained a short. Head lights, defogger, horn, turn signals etc, became inoperative. Please describe details.

While driving in rain, low beams went out without warning due to a wiring harness malfunction. Dealer replaced both headlight bulbs, and replaced headlight harness.

Am doing this form to let people know there are Beetles and problems. Also that vw is not standing behind repairing these problems. The headlights have blown (bad wiring) 4 times at night. Not a fun thing to have happen at 65 mph. You try stopping blind.

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