Eight problems related to ignition coils failure have been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen GTI. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. Upon learning that the ignition coil on 2001 vw's was defective and reading a press release from vw that stated in part all 2001 vw cars including Gti's equipped with 2. 8 liter vr6 would be replaced at no cost" and all customers will be notified that this part doesn't meet our high standards and will be replaced, I contacted vw and requested reimbursement for my repair. They notified me that, contrary to the info contained in their press release, my car wasn't eligible for this repair. It appears that this is the part referenced in service bulletin 0401 and 0402, 10007016 and 10007205 on this website. It appears that vw isn't living up to their commitment, they neither notified me initially or agreed to reimbursement or other remedy when I contacted them today.
Five of the 6 engine cylinders were misfiring so the vehicle failed the state emission test. The dealership indicated that the ignition coils had to be replaced. They didn't indicate what was wrong with the coils. The manufacturer indicated that there a recall on this part on this model but the vehicle identification number did not fall within the recall. (not found in artemis).
I bought a Volkswagen Gti 1. 8t in 2001. It had numerous failures on me. Ignition coil failure, window collapsed sudently, shift is stuck in parking, catalyst converter failure, rear brake pads worned out very fast while the front pad was like new. I am extremely disappointed in Volkswagen. Their customer service was horrible. Allltheir responses were this is not under the warranty, it's normal wear and tear etc.
2001 vr6 ignition coil failure, had part replaced today for $550, made it 1/4 mile down the road, literally to the first stop sign and it happened again, misfiring, loss of power, cel light came back on, I am driving a loaner right now.
Since car was bought in 2001 mil light has been coming on in raining conditions. Vw said it was the catalytic converter and replaced in at no charge in March of 2003. Since replacement light still comes on, and is now permanently on. When car is wet you can see sparks coming from the ignition coil. There are noticeable cracks in the coil housing. . Read more...
Ignition coilpack failures in four cylinder 1. 8 turbo engines. Model year 01+, engine code aww. Vw is well aware of this epidemic condition and is not issuing a recall, nor have they communicated anything to their coustomers. Vw has new redesigned parts but are in short supply so vw is only replacing parts in cars that have failed, and then only to the coilpack that has failed not in all four. This is unnaceptable. They are basically waiting for everyone that ones a car with that engine to break down on the road and then only replace 1 of the 4 coilpacks with the new design. So after 3 more breakdowns and endless days waiting for parts will your car be "trustworthy" again.
The ignition coil failed. Ts.
While driving the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of acceleration. The dealer determined one of the ignition coils must be replaced. Please provide further details.