Issue ID | 552123 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10129661 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 11/01/05 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1) on early model volkswagen passats with the 4cyl. 1. 8 litre turbo motors, the ignition control unit will fail with no warnings at all. 2)the car does not run properly. The owner is left with constant misfiring, and if driven can lead to serious emission troubles down the road. Since the failure is completely random and shows no signs of a problem, this can and usually will leave the driver and passengers stranded. 3)the unit must be replaced or the car will not run properly. I purchased a unit of the brand huco, because the oem unit (bosch) lists for nearly $400. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B6WEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 27/05/04 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
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