Question:
I purchased a used (obviously... 4 years old now) Jetta in November. No more than a week after I purchased it, did it start having electrical problems. I am not sure if it is just a short, or if there is actually some major problems going on. Whenever I turn (left, or right) using my signals... before my blinker is actually on, it sounds like it is blinking 100 mph... and the blinkers are not out, I have had my b/f follow me and check. Also, my door ajar light flashes off and on as well as both of my dome lights in my back seat, both driver and passenger side. Is this something common with the make/model or year of my vehicle? Does anyone know what it is that is causing this problem, or what I can do to fix the problems? It's really annoying, especially when I am driving down the road and for no reason it sounds like I am using my broken blinker when I am not using a blinker at all and it's not broken! Please give me some answers you yahooers! Thank you! :)
Answers:
You need to fix the control arm and relay. The relay/blinker will solve the problem most of the time, but eventually youre going to end up with "ghost flashing". The turnsignals will start turning on all the time for no reason.. you then need to replace the turn signal stalk. The relay is 40-50 from a dealer (i dont know if autozone will have them.. check there first). The stalk is about $300 more.. so just replace the relay and sell the car before you start getting the other major electrical problems.
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the newest recall
2003 Volkswagen JETTA Recall ID from NHTSA: 07V063000
Auto Recall Date: 02/20/2007
Vehicle Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 790000
2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Defect Consequence:
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC, N4
Hi there... I am sorry to hear that... yes in fact there is a problem with the electric system... two years ago i got a 2005 new JETA and i knew about this problem b4 i got it.. so i asked the sales and he told me that in the new models they have change the old wire system for a better one... anyways i think what u should do is take it to the dealer and they might fix it for free because the had a recall on them... good luck... i hope this works for you . try to go u wont lose anything
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