Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan

Two problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan based on all problems reported for the 2002 Eurovan.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2004

We have experienced repeated electrical problems with 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan. Many electrical components have been replaced, including generator, battery, throttle controls, and an abs sensor. The problems persists. The most dangerous is that the brake warning light comes on randomly, apparently for no reason. We cannot tell whether there is a brake failure, or erroneous warning. The dealer has looked at this problem more than five times, and has not been able to fix it. Today the brake warning light came on, and at the same time both windshield wipers failed. We had to stop in the middle of the road, during a heavy rainstorm, turn the car "off", then restart to get the brake warning light to go off and the windshield wipers to run. Obviously it is dangerous to be driving with zero visibility, and then to have to stop in the middle of traffic to restart the car. Vw needs to correct systemwide electrical problems with the 2002 vw Eurovan.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2004

The contact owns a 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan. While driving at 30 mph the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that this failure occurred on several occasions. Also, the contact stated that the generator and battery indicators remained illuminated on the instrument panel. On February 23, 2006, the engine fan was repaired on the vehicle and cost the contact $977. The dealer stated that the contact needed to pay an additional $92 for the diagnostics of the generator. The contact was issued case # 60034264 by the manufacturer. The current mileage is 37,000 and failure mileage was 15,000.


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