Electrical System Related Problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition switch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the dash wiring (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Volkswagen Cabrio


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio

The Ignition Switch problem

When starting car 75% of the time abs and (hand) brake light would switch on though brake not engaged; at the same time headlights and a/c didn't work. Was told it is an ignition switch problem. Also, window automatic close malfunctioning which dealer service says is unrelated.   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

To whom it may concern: in March, 2003, my wife and I purchased a new 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio convertible. When the car had 13,611 miles on it, we noticed that the temperature gauge was not operating. There were several other problems at the time, such as the window switches not working properly,   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

Airbag light has been on for quite sometime now, however, the car was never in an accident. I am so afraid that the airbags will not deploy if the car is in an accident ! there is no dealership in my town and I have had no time to take to dealership 3 hours from here due to my work schedule.   Read details...


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