general problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf

Four problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Golf. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf based on all problems reported for the 2001 Golf.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2015

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2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2010

A plastic burning smell in cabin was noted at highway speed. Upon exiting the highway, smoke was seen coming from the hvac control panel. Recirculation fan was switched from high speed setting to off. The smoke continued to intensify, until all DC power was removed from the car. Maintenance found the hvac controller, rotatory fan speed switch to have melted in the off position due to the heat of the electrical arching in side the switch. Damaged limited to the hvac control panel p/n 1j0 820 045f manufactured by valeo.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2008

Vw 2001 Golf tdi spontaneously combusted while driving. Auto was a total loss due to fire.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2001

I have a 2001 Volkswagen Golf with the tdi engine (engine code alh). Last night and this morning I had problems with the ecu power relay ("relay 109"). Symptoms are sudden stalling of the engine with the inability to restart for 3-5 minutes. This morning during my morning commute my engine stalled 4 times, 3 of which were on an extremely busy freeway during rush hour traffic. This is a known and well documented problem with the tdi engine. . Read more...


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