Electrical System Related Problems of the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

The Electrical System problem

Well it has been nothing but trouble. First thing, the transmission went bad and then right after that there was no brake lights. The top will not come down by it self. The dash lights come on ( air bag, brakes, check engine, emissions). Sounds like there are holes in the muffler.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

I have had the regulator replaced in my rear driver's side window and my front and rear passenger side windows. It seems that there might be a manufacturer defect with the regulators/windows. Thank you.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen beetle convertible. The contact stated that the instrument cluster and obd devise failed. The dealer refused to inspect the vehicle because all the gauges on the instrument panel were disabled.   Read details...


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