Starter Solenoid Problems of Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 2 problems related to starter solenoid (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the Jetta.

1 Starter Solenoid problem of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Failure Date: 11/30/2015

Ignition switch key lock solenoid (n376) problem. Hello, my wife's 2011 Jetta has a malfunctioning ignition lock cylinder. Perhaps the ignition switch key lock solenoid (n376)? normally the key should be locked in the ignition while the car is in d(drive). However, there appears to be a malfunction in the n376 (or other) which does not engage the locking solenoid. This allows for the key to be pulled out while in d. She was able to turn the car off and pull the keys out of the car while the car was still in d(drive), got out of the car and the car rolled back and hit a Porsche. Thankfully the car did not run over a child or other person. From brief research I see there have been multiple recalls on similar items, here is an article on one though not specifically on the 2011 Jetta.

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2 Starter Solenoid problem of the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta

Failure Date: 05/25/2005

1999 Volkswagen developed a major problem with wiring and electrical failure. ** answer required***. The consumer had difficulty starting the vehicle. Once the vehicle was started smoke began to emit from the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the consumer was told the started solenoid shorted out and burned the main power wires from the started all the way through the complete main wiring harness as well as the engine management and fuel injector harness and melted the ignition switch. The vehicle showed smoke damage.

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