Equipment Related Problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf

Table 1 shows three common equipment related problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the radio/tape cd player (two problems).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Volkswagen Golf


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf

The Equipment problem

With less than a year of purchase, the vehicle would leak inside on floor on passenger side. Twice taken to dealer for repair. Car was taken in due to engine check light not turning off, and was wrongly diagnosed and therefore wrong part was fixed.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Door lock cylinder- separated from inner assembly , #2. While in hyway traffic, radio failed, followed by ,in approximately 10 seconds, engine cutting off ( fuel/water guage functioned), coasted to roadside. Attempted to start engine, acted as if battery dead.   Read details...

The Electrical Equipment problem

Cigarett lighter adopter, after being pushed in, popped out and the element stayed inside, causing an overheating problem, saw smoke.   Read details...


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