Problem Reports

Volkswagen Passat

Report: Ignition wires may break down and cause misfires

• Ignition Coil, Ignition Wires, and Spark Plugs May Fail
  An ignition coil or spark plug may fail unexpectedly resulting in an engine misfire and possible illumination of the Check Engine Light. Vehicles equipped with spark plug wires may also develop a m...

  Common Problems > Volkswagen Passat

• MIL light on and intermittent loss of power
  I got a code 17801 - Ignition Coil Power Output 1 :I had problems with the ignition coils and I...

  Q&A > Volkswagen > 2003 Volkswagen Passat

• My car has started to make a loud rattle noise at start & foul smell. Why?
  The faster I go and then slow down, the louder the rattle noise will get. I have been told to s...

  Q&A > Volkswagen > 2001 Volkswagen Passat

• Which Item should be priority assuming I can't afford all at the same time?
  2002 Passat GLS 1.8T Sedan - $61k miles Reason for Check Engine Light (#1, 2, 3) #1 Diagnostic Procedure 5052 - Bank 1, Sensor #2 internal resistance too high - Replace O2 Sensor #2 =$199...

  Q&A > Volkswagen > 2002 Volkswagen Passat

• Ignition Switch
  Ignition Switch: I disconnected the wiring harness but can't get the actual switch removed. Can...

  Q&A > Volkswagen > 1997 Volkswagen Passat