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Report: Check Engine Light Due to Ignition Component/Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Failure

Volkswagen Beetle Problem
29 Reports

Model Years Affected: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Exhaust & Emissions Affected: Gasoline

Average Mileage: 83,614 mi (20,300 mi - 155,000 mi)

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Due to an ignition component and/or engine coolant temperature sensor failure, the Check Engine Light may illuminate. Replacement of the failed component will be necessary to correct this concern.

  • Report #1
    Visitor, 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, 60,000 mi

    My check engine light has been on for the last 3 years. I have taken it back several times to the dealership. The light goes off for several days then returns. Also I my air bag light is on. The dealership claimed it was the seat belt. They replaced that, got home the light came on again. I replaced the ignition coil for a cost of $800+ and again my bug is having all the same above problems Its a lemon!!!!!

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, 52,000 mi

    Engine exhaust light came on. actually replaced a sensor & thermostat...kind of costly $300.

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  • Report #3
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    Blue Coolant light on, then Check engine light. OBD II code for faulty sensor.

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  • Report #4
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     Enthusiast

    my car engine light stays on and they say i have a coolant leak and sensor i have to repace constanly i never but another beetle

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  • Report #5
    Visitor, 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, 101,275 mi

    check engine light stays on, automechanic said it was coolant sensor. Not fixed yet

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  • Report #6
    Visitor, 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, 132,000 mi

    chek engine light come on and it said it had a coolant failure. light is still on after 3 months. what do i do?

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  • Report #7
    Visitor, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, 155,000 mi
  • Report #8
    Visitor, 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, 70,000 mi
  • Report #9
    Visitor, 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, 100,000 mi

    Temp.sensor needs changing according to readout...need to know how to find location of sensor

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  • Report #10

    It cost 15 to replace myself but was a pain to get apart and locate

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  • Report #12

    The check engine light remains on all the time. I am looking for a solution to this problem. The light has been on since I purchased the car, and it runs fine. However, I can not get it smogged due to this problem. Where/how do I get help with this problem without it costing a fotune to fix?

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  • Report #13
    Visitor, 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, 70,000 mi
  • Report #14
    Visitor, 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, 90,000 mi

    My engine light came on, it seemed like my car was running slower than usual. They replaced the sensor and then maybe a week later my light came on again for another issue.

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  • Report #15
    Visitor, 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, 80,780 mi
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