Wiring problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta

Three problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2007

While driving on highway the vehicle started bucking until no longer running. The car was towed to a service station, where they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle started a couple of hours later that day. The mechanic stated that it might be an electrical problem or the fuel.

2 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 12/10/1997

Driver's seat contained faulty wiring, causing fire.

3 Wiring problem

All four doors on driver's and passenger's sides and rear doors will not unlock from either inside or from outside due to wiring harness that needed replacing as a result of corrosion. Consumer has contacted dealer. Vehicle has been in and out of dealer for electrical problems. Please provide any further details.




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