Electrical System Related Problems of the 2004 Volkswagen GTI

Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2004 Volkswagen GTI. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the battery (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Volkswagen GTI


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2004 Volkswagen GTI

The Ignition problem

Bumped a curb and side impact air bags deployed. No physical damage to vehicle other than scraped wheels and deployed air bags. Engine no longer starts on first key turn. Taken to insurer recommended shop to have airbags and all related components replaced.   Read details...

The Battery problem

I drive a 2004 Gti 1. 8t and for the past two years it has been in the shop for the following: defective hood latch, defective radio, defective alarm, window recall, defective battery, and numerous defective head lights, tail lights and break lights.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

I drive a 2004 Gti 1. 8t and for the past two years it has been in the shop for the following: defective hood latch, defective radio, defective alarm, window recall, defective battery, and numerous defective head lights, tail lights and break lights.   Read details...


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