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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #810044

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . VEHICLE STALLS WHILE IN MOTION AND WHEN FOOT IS ON THE GAS PEDAL. DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK.Volkswagen Gti 1996 problem was reported in KINGSTON, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Wheels Lugs/nuts/bolts

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 Wheels Lugs/nuts/bolts Report #828438

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 car safety problem was reported on Sept 23, 1998.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS . LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS, ONE ON EACH TIRE, CANNOT BE REMOVED. DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE EXTRA FOR A SPECIAL DRILL TO REMOVE LUGS NUTS AND BOLTS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THIS PROBLEM WAS PERTAINING TO LUGS: NUTS:BOLTS MANUFACTURER. (1-800/669-8788). *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PLEASE FILL. Volkswagen Gti 1996 problem was reported in MILFORD, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Electrical System Ignition Module

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 Electrical System Ignition Module Report #831249

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 car safety problem was reported on Aug 21, 1998.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE . THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH COMPUTER SYSTEM. THE COMPUTER MODULE HAS FAILED TO OPERATE 8 TIMES. VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE IS THEN TOWED BECAUSE IT WILL NOT RESTART. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWHD81HXTM. Volkswagen Gti 1996 problem was reported in VERMILION, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 Electrical System Ignition Report #755195

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . ELECTICALCOMPONENTS KEEP GOING, NOW SUN ROOF WON'T CLOSE.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWHD81H4TM. Volkswagen Gti 1996 problem was reported in PHOENIX, AZ. Vehicle was purchased on 20010201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Gti 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 Electrical System Report #755195

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . ELECTICALCOMPONENTS KEEP GOING, NOW SUN ROOF WON'T CLOSE.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWHD81H4TM. Volkswagen Gti 1996 problem was reported in PHOENIX, AZ. Vehicle was purchased on 20010201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Gti 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Visibility Sun Roof Assembly

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 Visibility Sun Roof Assembly Report #755195

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY . ELECTICALCOMPONENTS KEEP GOING, NOW SUN ROOF WON'T CLOSE.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWHD81H4TM. Volkswagen Gti 1996 problem was reported in PHOENIX, AZ. Vehicle was purchased on 20010201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Gti 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Structure Body Door

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 Structure Body Door Report #10017928

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 car safety problem was reported on Apr 12, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR . THE VEHICLES DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN THE CONSUMERS HAND. *NLM.Mileage was 140000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PLEASE FILL. Volkswagen Gti 1996 problem was reported in FORT WORTH, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Power Train Manual Transmission

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 Power Train Manual Transmission Report #10121095

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 car safety problem was reported on Apr 20, 2002.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . THE REVERSE GEAR IS VERY WEAK IN STANDARD TRANSMISSIONS.THE GEAR CHIPS THEN BREAKS OFF AND FALLS INTO THE DIFFERENTIAL CAUSING AN EXPLOSION OF THE HOUSING AND THE LOSS OF ALL THE GEAR FLUID. REPLACEMENT OF COMPLETE UNIT IS THEN NECESSARY. THIS WILL BE MY THIRD TRANSMISSION IN 56000 MILES. LOCAL DEALERS JUST POINT FINGERS TO THE DRIVER OF THE CAR. I ALSO KNOW OF THREE OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS HAS TO BE MORE THAN A MERE COINCIDENCE. FURTHERMORE, ALL THESE INCIDENCES OCCUR ON VOLKSWAGEN GTI'S, JETTAS AND GULFS BETWEEN THE YEARS OF 1993-1998. IT IS NOT THE FAULT OF THE DRIVER. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. THESE TRANSMISSIONS ARE NOT SAFE NOR RELIABLE. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWDA81H5TM. Volkswagen Gti 1996 problem was reported in NAUGATUCK, CT. Vehicle was purchased on 19980515. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Gti 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Gti 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VALENTI . DEALER'S CITY: WATERTOWN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Report #10126236

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . CAR ALARM WOULD GO OFF WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE AND THE HORN WOULD GO OFF. THE FAILURE OCCURED WHILE DRIVING ON A MAIN ROAD, THE ALARM HORN ENGAGED AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES OF CONTINUOUS HONKING THE WIRES TO THE ALARM HORN STARTED TO MELT. I ATTEMPTED TO DISCONNECT THE POWER TO THE HORN AND WAS BURNED BY THE WIRES. EVENTUALLY THE HORN DIED BUT SMOKE CONTINUED TO POUR OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE COWLING..Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 100000 miles. Volkswagen Gti 1996 problem was reported in VANCOUVER, WA. Vehicle was purchased on 20000601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Gti 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Gti 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10240230

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . ABS MODULE FAILURE. *TR.Volkswagen Gti 1996 problem was reported in VACAVILLE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10340783

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996 car safety problem was reported on Aug 10, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1996, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 VOLSWAGEN GTI. HE STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS SIGNIFICANTLY LOSING SPEED TO 30 MPH AND THEN RE-GAIN NORMAL SPEED AFTER 10 SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE CAMSHAFT WAS INOPERABLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 118,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE..Mileage was 118000 miles. Volkswagen Gti 1996 problem was reported in FARCKVILLE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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