Volkswagen GTI owners have reported 3 problems related to mass air flow sensor (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle is in shop for replacement of catalytic converter and mass air flow sensor, both still under warranty because they are emission control. The culprit for the failure seems to be the coil pack has failed. The coil is not covered under warranty as the car now has 43,000 miles and is outside of warranty, cost is about $800. The coil pack failed and was replaced at 19,000 miles under warranty. Was told by dealer to expect to replace the coil about every 2 years. In addition had the drivers window clips fail twice and the window fell into the door, horn shorted 3 seperate times, the dealer finally replaced the relay the 3rd time it came in and that corrected it.
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Ignition coil failed at 30 months. $636 repair termed normal maintenance by Volkswagen. Massive reimbursement program in process for failed coils on other model year Gtis and same model year with different engine, none of which helps you if you own a 2001 Gti vr6. Car has also suffered mass airflow sensor failure, 2 power window failures, 2 brake light switch failures with related inoperable cruise control, body weather stripping quickly developed holes, failed glove compartment light module, rear cupholder failure. I've lost count of dealer service visits.
No problems until may 2002. Car stalled, ran rough, felt like it was getting no gas, then would surge, then stall. Vw in charleston, SC, has had car dozen plus times, and never found problem. Mechanic checked fuel system, electrical system, codes presented, went through technical manuals. Also many electrical parts, I. E. , distributor, fuel pump, mass air flow sensor, ecg, etc. , were replaced. Car has been totally unreliable since that point. You never know when it's going to die out. Happened to us on I-95; 18-wheeler had to swerve to prevent accident. Car now sitting in driveway. From what I can find on the internet, many people have had this same problem.
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