Ignition Module Problems of Volkswagen Passat - part 2

2002 Volkswagen Passat. Ignition coil failure. Returned from christmas to midway airport, chicago. Car started but one of four ignition coils did not fire. If same problem occurred while driving, may have caused serious degradation of speed on the highway.

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I have a 2002 Volkswagen passet that had to be towed three times for failed ignition packs. The vehicle was in the shop a total of four times. Volkswagen was aware of the problem and never contacted the consumers or the owners of this problem. They advised that they would only replace the coil that went bad and not all at once. If the company is aware of the problem then they should have taken some action by notifying the comsumers. Volkswagen's are suposed to be reliable, but it seems they are not at least for the 2001/2002 passet. Please take time to look into this matter. My incidents occurred last Feb, may, Dec, and Jan 03. I also asked Volkswagen who would be responsible for the repairs after the warranty runs out. I was told that I could always send in the repair amount to see if they would reimburse me. Thank you.

Volkswagen of America has a known component failure with the ignition coils on all vw and Audi 1. 8t engines in all 2002 models. These components fail without warning causing the car to stall and/or lose power dramatically and can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Vw has stated that they know the components are bad (4 per engine) but will only fix these items as they fail. I personally have had this failure twice and they will not correct all of the components. Please investigate this and force vw to recall all of these vehicles and replace all of these know bad components.

One of four coil packs (a. K. A. Ignition coils) failed in my 2002 Volkswagen Passat 1. 8l turbo. Upon phoning the dealership, I found that they currently have 20 other cars on their lot with the identical problem waiting for replacement parts that are on national backorder. In order to appease their customers, the dealer had been pulling the part out of 2003 models, but they ran out of cars to cannibalize. I have further learned that this is a widespread problem in late model vw's as well as Audi's with the 1. 8l engine, and although vw is aware of the defect, they have not authorized their dealers to replace the other three coil packs. Also, while my car could potentially break down three more times because of this defective part, there is currently no recall scheduled by Volkswagen.

My cars check engine light came on, and the car lost power and ran very roughly. I managed to make it to an off ramp before stopping the car. I called the vw road side assistance and they sent a tow truck to take the car to the dealer. I had my wife, my son, my sister in law, and my dog, so finding a way home was not easy. I was lucky that when this happened I was still within my "home" area, and was able to find a friend with a large enough car. After the dealer opened the next day, they told me it was a coil pack that had gone bad and the part will take a week or two to get. I have a rental that is paid for by the dealer, but it is not the same type of car I bought, a station wagon. I did some research to see what a coil pack is, and found many owners with the same problem, and the problem happens more than once. I am verry concerned that this will happen again and I won't be near a friend who can rescue me and my family.

Coil pack failure. Dealer has replaced two broken coils on previous incidents - currently awaiting replacement for third incident. Vehicle undriveable - must be towed. Symptoms indicated by flashing engine light on dash and very rough idling. No indication of when replacements will be available - car is in dealer service lot two weeks. Dealer has reported that 17 other Passats are also awaiting replacement. Vw must issue a recall or service advisory to replace all coils not just bad ones.

Coil packs defective in 2002 Volkswagen Passat - dealer said this is a known problem by Volkswagen. But vw refused to replace all coil packs except the one that failed, exposing drivers to further failures (quite possibly in a dangerous situation).

While driving on highway check engine light began blinking and car idle became extremely rough - had to drive home from highway using reduced power - engine would only work when driven at specific rpm. After approximately 10 miles of extremely rough running, car engine would not start at all. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealership for repair. It was found that the ignition control module, bosch part number 4d0 905 351 failed. Part was replaced and engine began working again. Car was not safely driveable when this part had failed.

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Since 10/15/02, I have had 3 coil packs fail on my 2001 Passat 1. 8t wagon. On 10/15/02 a coil pack failed and they replaced it that day. On 12/16/02, another coil pack failed and I didn't get the car back until 12/30/02. On 1/8/03, a third coil pack failed, and I didn't get the car back until 1/20/03. In each case, the car dropped dead within 2 miles of a dealership. At this point, I don't want to take the car beyond the 5 miles it takes me to get to work. I've spoken with vw north America about replacing the fourth (and final) coil pack, but they are unwilling to do so until it, too, fails. The car is still under warranty, but that will expire in another 1000 miles.

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Failure of coil pack within epa emissions warranty period not covered by vehicle manufacturer. At 3. 5 years/78402 miles after purchase, one of the 4 coil packs on my 1999 vw Passat failed, leaving the vehicle running on 3 cylinders to transport me to the dealer for replacement. The cost was $174. 25, but fortunately there was a replacement coil in stock, so the vehicle was unavailable but for 1 day. I have received notification that vw is paying for the replacement of this part on 2001 and 2002 Passats, but why not my 1999?.

One of the four coilpacks on my 1. 8t engine has failed. It has been brought to my attention that this is a very common problem. I was told that vw has redesigned the part. Vw will only replace the part that failed. Once the part fails the car is not drivable. Vw should recall all of the Passats with this engine and replace the faulty parts.

50993 miles on car. Engine light started flalshing and engine is running rough: cause was failure of ignition module p/n 4d0-905-351 without warning, caused reduced engine speed and danger driving to repair shop approximately 8 miles. Parts replaced by vw after 2(two) weeks.

I purchased my 2002 volks Passat GLS. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. My radio quit, I had the speakers replaced twice, I had the heater blower motor replaced, I had the ignition coils replaced 3 times (recall), wv campaign (recall), sludge in the engine (recall), the right wheel tire hull reinforced (recall). I have talked with Volkswagen corporate office and have an active complaint number. Their customer service is terrible both at the corporate and dealer level. The Volkswagen dealer in auburn, wa is inept and has put the wrong oil in the my car 2 times. I would like volkwagen to buy-back my car or give me a life-time warranty on the car. Any ideas? there have been too many incidents to list just one. It has been an ongoing problem.

Car began failing to start. Battery replaced. Symptoms reappeared in 2 weeks. Car running rough, difficult to start. Stalling during highway operation. Required tow to dealer. Dealer reported that computer module wiring harness rusty and corroded requiring replacement.

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Engine check light keep coming on, and now the gauges on the dashboard don't work, including the speed gauge/gas gauge, and all of the electrical components that are operated by the computer. Consumer can't determine the problem.

Computer control system and engine sensor failed causing light to illuminate. Yh.

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Intermittent stalling due to electronic control module failure.

Electronically controlled rear windows open by themselves. In order for windows to remained closed, the control button must be depress until windows are closed and vehicle turned off. Windows reopen when vehicle is re-started.