Table 1 shows nine common electrical system related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen GTI. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition coils failure (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the electrical system (three problems).
On October 4, 2005 the check engine light activated on my 2001 vw Gti, upon bringing it to my repair shop - they notified me that my ignition coil was defective and needed replacement, this repair cost me nearly $1,000. Read details...
The coil pack fails, I have replaced it twice and no matter what the check engine light comes back on in no time at all and it's coil pack failure, which also triggers other sensors like the coolant sensor which I have replaced as well. Read details...
On the morning of 27 April 2007, I started my 2001 Volkswagen Gti 1. 8t. The vehicle was idling very rough and did not sound normal. I thought that it was because the vehicle was cold. At this point it backed out of my driveway and drove down the road. Read details...