Four problems related to ignition coils failure 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.
I just found out that there is a recall for vw Golf for ignition coil. I had problems with that last year and I took it to a dealer but instead of replacing the coils they replaced my battery and starter. . . Exactly a year after that the same thing happen (this January). I had to get my car towed and took it to a garage cause it was close to my house. My ignition coils had to be replaced. So I was wondering if there is a way I can be reimbursed for what I paid, at least for the parts. The first time this happened I can't believe that they didn't replace the coils at the dealership cause exactly the same thing happened, exactly year after. Is there anything I can do? thank you jana.
2001 Volkswagen Golf experiencing problems with glove compartment lock, driver's side window, ignition coils, and instrument panel. The glove box lock and driver's side window were replaced under warranty. The instrument cluster was not replaced free of charge due to the age and mileage of the vehicle.
2001 Volkswagen Golf GLS 1. 8t on Monday, Dec 2, 2002, the vehicle experienced a flashing check engine light (indicating the vehicle should not be driven), engine stuttering, and loss of power. Upon inspection by the dealer the cause was found to be a faulty ignition coil. A replacement was ordered but due to the national shortage of ignition coils for vw/Audi 1. 8ts it was not known when the part would arrive. The replacement ignition coil was received and installed by the vw dealer on Thursday, Dec 5, 2002. Due to the parts shortage only one of four ignition coils was replaced. After replacement all previous symptoms were gone and the vehicle ran normally. On Thursday, Dec 12, 2002, the symptoms (flashing check engine light, stuttering engine, and loss of power) returned. Again the problem was diagnosed as an ignition coil failure by the same vw dealer. One of the ignition coils that had not been replaced after the first incident was faulty. I am very pleased with the dealers handling of the situation. I am not pleased with vw's usage of a part that has shown to be as failure prone as these ignition coils. Ts.
The ignition coil failed, which resulted in vehicle loosing power. Dealer had been contacted and replaced the coils.