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Starts then shuts off safe appears on dashboard

Volkswagen Jetta 2008 4 door 2.5 se 199000 miles
I start me car then it shuts off and safe appears on dashboard
Tam1234 from United States 2 years ago  
TA
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Tam1234 from United States 2 years ago
How can I fix this problem some one said maybe the key fob
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SOS LIGHT ERRORS ON DASHBOARD

Volkswagen Jetta 2024 jetta 3400 miles
SOS call light will not turn off and alerts are on dashboard
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legaleigh from United States 2 years ago  
LE
1 report 
Aprell from United States 2 years ago
Same issue on my jetta. Had the module replaced and a week later doing it again
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No power to dash or ignition

Volkswagen Jetta 2017 Sadan  200000 miles
It's like the battery is totally dead but it's new
Batman from United States 2 years ago  
BA
2 reports 

Dash lights stay lit when key is out

Volkswagen Jetta 2007 Jetta 2.5L  223000 miles
When I turned the key off about 30 seconds after pulling the key out of the ignition the dash lights click back on and drains the battery. What could it possibly be?
Juju from United States 2 years ago  
JU
1 report 

Dash lights or tail lights are no longer working

Volkswagen Jetta 2014 S 125000 miles
My head lights and brake lights are working. I have replaced bulbs, head light switch, and dimmer switch.
Burns from United States 2 years ago  
BU
Rank 3
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Problem with my car SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Jetta 2001  120000 miles
I own a standard Jetta 1.8T 2001 and, after perfectly starting the car and changing from first to second gear, EPC and ASR indicators turn on. I stop the car and it is not stable enough, revolutions go up and down. I then turn off the car, start it again and the same problem appears. Occasionally, after a while of driving and braking, the car stalls. Filters and spark plugs have been checked, injectors cleaned but everything is still the same. Could you please help me? It is really worrying and even dangerous. Thank you.
Liley68 from United States 11 years ago  
LI
Rank 2
3 reports 
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Liley68 from United States 11 years ago
In case someone has my same problem, this was the solution to my problem: acceleration body cleanse, coils harness replacement and engine relay change (N° 428), which is located behind the MAF sensor, right next to the fire wall. Hope it helps someone.
Andrea from other 7 years ago
I have slightly the same problem. At 200km/h the vehicle engine light start flashing then the EPC light appears from there the car looses power unless I stop nd switch it off then start again.
Rennie from United States a year ago
My 2017 VW Jetta had EPC and engine light on, and I took it to the dealer service in Summit, NJ. After the mechanic performed the diagnostics and found wiring damaged caused by Rodents. The wiring was repaired and rechecked and fault lights were cleared. The cost of the repair came to $564, not including sales tax. $555 (labor), $9.36 (2 connectors). I believe that I was overcharged with Labor cost while replacing $9.36 parts. I don't know what to do. Should I contact VW headquarter?
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Many failures SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Jetta 1999  135000 miles
The first failure in my car appeared from one day to the other. It was working perfectly one night, but the following morning it wouldn't start. There was some engine work but I could not start driving it. It seemed as though there was a fuel deficit, but it had been refuelled the day before. I checked the fuel pump, and surprisingly found out there was no sparking, so I logically thought the problem was with the coil. I changed it but it kept doing the same thing. I then checked relays, fuses and that there was electrical current reaching the coil and everything was ok. The crankshaft's senso… Read complete
josey from United States 11 years ago  
JO
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hortense from United States 11 years ago
The same happened to me and the problem is in the distributor.
josey from United States 11 years ago
I've changed the distributor and it seems as though the problem has been solved. At least for the past two days it has been working perfectly. Thank you very much!
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No crank ,no start SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Jetta 2010 1.6 tdi 121000 miles
Went out to start the car and no crank and no start ,no lights on the dash or nothing ,had a look at the relays your ridden the starter relay and sprayed easy start in the air box and it started straight away so now not sure if electrical problem or it’s immobiliser any help is a massive help
John from Great Britain a year ago  
JO
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John from Great Britain a year ago
So up to now,have changed the gateway module just noticed that their is no glow plug light at all on the dash and today put new battery in it,am beginning to think the ecu isn’t getting power of someone could help would be appreciated
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ANDRE VIEIRA from other 10 months ago
I believe it is the comfort module, it is located below the driver's panel. I am having the same problem and need to replace it.
Cisco from United States 10 months ago
Ok my 2010 jetty started with the driver side back brake light being on bright. Changed everything in the light assembly. We'll my battery gets drained if I do t unplug it. When I start my car nothing works. O electrical like radio windows, turn signals, brake lights nothing but my parking lights work. I need some help here bad. I tore my motor apart like 3 times, the inside of my car is taken apart. Ne ideas or if ne one has had the same problem n got it fixed can u explain this for me. Ne help will be appreciated very much. Its been like a year now. .
John from Great Britain 10 months ago
Turns out was a bad ecu had it opened up no sign of damage but was white crystals on the metal cover so water damage had the ecu changed and replaced with second hand one first turn of the key it started now misfires with a leaking injectors seal cylinder 2 the joys
Cisco from United States 10 months ago
I took apart n mine has the same
John from Great Britain 10 months ago
When a had a look at the car a think the problem is the ecu in the uk spec sits underneath the windscreen wil the plastic panel on top that the wipers attach to and mines had a crack directly above the ecu area so just over time water must have got in what about your car is your ecu in the same place USA spec ?
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Temperature icon SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Jetta 2004  170000 miles
Hi everyone, this is what happened to me: on Tuesday, the engine was cleaned. On Wednesday, it worked properly. On Thursday, the temperature's icon on the dashboard turned on and, when I opened the hood, I noticed that the antifreeze compartment was not closed correctly and the liquid was coming out of it. That same day I filled the compartment with its corresponding antifreeze, left the car on for a while and the icon turned off. On Friday, the temperature's icon turned on again but, when I checked the antifreeze level, it was between the accepted limits. The car has not overheated lately, the water pump is a year old and the fans are working properly. How can I remove the icon? Or what is it that is failing?
freddie from United States 11 years ago  
FR
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Lucas from United States 11 years ago
Usually the icon turns on when there is a liquid deficit. In other cases it has to do with the engine still being cold because you have just started the car. The normal thing is that the needle which measures the temperature is right in the middle. If it is above that, it is a problem. Hope this helps.
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heather33 from United States 11 years ago
I had the same problem with my Jeta and the cause was that the terminals that go behind the fuse panel were sulphated, so I cleaned them and it is now working properly. There are two connectors, a yellow and a white one. Hope my comment helps you.
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Stalls when driving, EPC and oil indicators

Volkswagen Jetta 2002  168000 miles
I have a Jetta A 4 2002 and, when driving, it suddenly jerks, EPC and oil indicators turn on and it loses power until it stalls. I try to speed it up but it won't answer properly. Only after 20-30 minutes the engine will start again. The car has been tuned, the battery, oil pump and air sensor changed but it keeps doing the same thing. Can anyone help me? It really worries me when I'm driving and it suddenly stalls.
sophronia from United States 11 years ago  
SO
5 reports 
patience from United States 11 years ago
Check the electronic acceleration body, that is what the indicators mean.
sophronia from United States 11 years ago
Thank you patience, I will tell this to the mechanic.
Andrea from other 7 years ago
Is the problem solved?
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EPC and Engine light

Volkswagen Jetta 2012 Sedan 125000 miles
When driving at more than 180km/h the engine light start flashing and the the EPC light appears from there the vehicle looses power... What might be the problem?
Andrea from other 7 years ago  
AN
17 reports 
Sukhdeep from Canada 2 years ago
I got same problem in my case my mechanic has change the spark plugs and coils or some time throttle body have carbon build up
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Android touch screen radio with backup camera not working properly.

Volkswagen Jetta 2008 Sedan, 2.0T BPY, dsg, Wolfsburg edition  165000 miles
Replaced the factory multiple disc unit that died with an aftermarket android CarPlay unit. Wired it into the taillights along with another one for a dash cam (it’s working perfectly). Everything except the backup camera works fine.
The trunk doesn’t work now either.
There’s no real instruction manual whatsoever. China. Came with a wiring harness and cambus decoder that plugs right in.
Got any ideas on this?
JohnW from United States 2 years ago  
JO
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JohnW from United States 2 years ago
The camera works perfectly with the power on and the engine off. Switching into reverse mode and shows a good image from the backup camera.
However, with the engine running it doesn’t work. It briefly shows a multiple image, then goes black, and gives a no signal message.
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JohnW from United States a year ago
Update:
I’ve seen a gadget on AliExpress that claims to fix this problem. A transducer or something. The device filters out the hidden data transmitted in the wiring somehow. Apparently, this computer data is only present when the engine is running.
It looks like a typical canbus adapter for led headlights that wires in like a ballast resistor.
Could it be that simple?
Why is this not common knowledge if so?
I’m going to try it. Costs less than $5.
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Computer thinking sound

Volkswagen Jetta 2015 automatic 115000 miles
My car makes a click-click sound when accelerating around 12mph, and when stopping around 8mph (stopping with brakes or by just letting car coast to a stop on its own. The sound seems to be coming from under the dashboard, towards the odb plug.

My car has been making this sound for some time, but it seems to be more often after replacing my battery after it died.
Kii - VW from United States 2 years ago  
KI
4 reports 
Kpkp from Canada 2 years ago
Door actuator? Lock;unlock;lock etc ?
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The Check engine light

Volkswagen Jetta 2014 Sedan  94448 miles
The check engine light of my Jetta sometimes comes and goes away when I clean the engine room. Do anyone know what is the problem
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Adv Halvi K S from India a year ago  
AD
2 reports 
nybs from other 10 months ago
P2188 Check engine light goes off after clear codes but comes back after a while.
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No faster than 4k rpm

Volkswagen Jetta 2014 Sedan 1.8t 4 cyl 6 speed auto 134748 miles
My car won’t exceed 4k rpm in any given gear check engine came on I ran the code on my OBDeleven device and it’s saying no oil pressure and turbo charger bypass valve what went wrong
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Zander N from United States a year ago  
ZA
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K3U2 from United States a year ago
Same here. After window got broken when someone vandalized it my car says transmission is in emergency mode and check engine light came on when I try to accelerate the rpms jump to 5000 rpm and my car slows down it doesn't speed up. Did not have this problem prior to window getting broken and replaced. The alarm did not go off when the window got broken either.
Zander N from United States a year ago
Try checking all your fuses under the hood my fuse for my oil pump and turbo bypass valve it was blown and it fixed it just try checking your fuses that’s what I did and I felt dumb afterwords 😂
Justyouritguy from South Africa 7 months ago
Your Car is in LIMP mode, get someone to reset the ECU computer box then see if it continues.
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Start Button Issue

Volkswagen Jetta 2012 Jetta TDI 139000 miles
When you press the start button, the dash lights up, but only for a second not giving you enough time to start the Diesel Engine.

Update: issue still not resolved. I don’t really have a starter problem. When I press the Start/Stop button the dash lights up for a second and goes back dark. I have replaced the button, Starter Relay and the issue remains. I toook my 2012 Jetta TDI to VW Of South Mississippi and they cannot resolve the issue. I am fixing go get the car from the dealership for they cannot fix it.
DRW69 from United States a year ago  
DR
1 report 
DRW69 from United States a year ago
I can start the car, but I may have to press the start button about a dozen times before the dash will stay lit up and I can start the car. The car has never stranded me, but I fear getting stranded is just around the next corner.
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Intermittent starting after warming up

Volkswagen Jetta 2014 Sedan 107000 miles
Runs fine once starting, but fuel relays won't kick in if car is warm after turning off again. Glow plug and dpf lights also won't light up on dash. If cool in morning, no issue. Everything lights up and it starts. Once warm, lights and relays will come on randomly.
Replaced all relays. Same issue.
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Cleejoy from United States 3 years ago  
CL
1 report 
Cleejoy from United States 3 years ago
Definitely temperature related. Hot days worse. Cool days better, but still an isssue.
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Mi Jetta 2016 no queda arreglado del cilindro dos

Volkswagen Jetta 2016  100 miles
Tengo un problema con mi carro Jetta mk6 2016 tengo el check engine prendido y sale que es el cilindro dos, ya cambié varias veces la bobina y las bujías y no queda bien alguien sabrá o a tenido el mismo problema
Pepe.torres from Mexico 14 days ago  
PE
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La.Pris from Mexico 8 days ago
Yo, al mío le pasa igual. El detalle es que al pasar a segunda, a eso de los 40k como que "patea", ya le cambié batería, bobina, bujías y nada
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Broken turbocharger

Volkswagen Jetta 2007 sedan / 1.9 TDI / Manual 200500 miles
Check engine light, lack of power, eating oil
Bober from United States 2 months ago  
BO
1 reply 
董mis from China a month ago
老款车,漏机油,烧机油很正常,换一套火花塞尝试?
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Engine fild

Volkswagen Jetta 2007 Body 286000 miles
Under heavy acceleration, when the RPM reaches 5,000, the car loses power and goes into limp mode. The EPC and Traction Control lights turn on. When this happens, the transmission stops shifting and jerks or stutters a few times. Note: The car originally had a 1.6L engine, but it has been swapped with a 2.0L engine. However, the original 1.6L ECU (Computer) and wiring harness have not been changed. "
Muhammad from other 6 months ago  
MU
1 report 
Dibbley from Great Britain 5 months ago
I think what you thought you didn't need to do. You should have when you changed the engine. That's a tuff one to help with without taking a look and sticking it on a diagnostic machine. Keep reves at 4000 and get it to a mechanic.
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EPC Light comes on and than the car shuts down

Volkswagen Jetta 2013 Sedan  134904 miles
The EPC Light Comes on and than the Car Dies this happened when I Sprayed the Engine
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David from other a year ago  
DA
1 report 
Mack from United States a year ago
Epc light comes on and I don’t know why also oil light light comes on and it has oil and I’m missing places for a couple of sensors
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EPC light will come on.

Volkswagen Jetta 2014 4 door sedan/ 1.8L turbo  149000 miles
For the last 5 years the EPC light on my jetta will randomly come on. At first it would happen most when it got hotter outside, but if I turned the car off the light would turn off. I have taken it to 4 different mechanics including the dealership. They run the test and tell me what codes come up and what they mean. They fix what they say is the problem, but 3-4 months later the light would come back on. So now 5 years later it's to the point that if it's really hot outside my car will jerk and will cut off if I'm stopped. If my foot is on the gas when this happens the EPC light will come on along with the traction light and tire pressure light. Can anyone tell me what needs to be fix because none of the shop have figure it out.
Niki 27 from United States a year ago  
NI
4 reports 
Bunnii from United States a year ago
What have they told you when you took it to a mechanic? I pretty much get the same thing but last time it was time for me to get a tune up but it went right back the way it was after I got an oil change
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The engine oil pressure drops and then returns to normal after a while

Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 auto 278000 miles
After driving for over 250 kilometers, a warning light (oil) appears saying 'Stop immediately. Contact your dealer. ' I checked the oil level, and it was normal. After waiting for about 15 minutes, I restarted the car and everything returned to normal.
papi from South Africa a year ago  
PA
3 reports 
soccerhuns20 from Canada 4 months ago
I have the same issue but around 40 km driving. Comes on when RPM around 1200.
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Lights problem

Volkswagen Jetta 2001 sedan 2.0l 198035 miles
My dashboard lights, inner light and back brakes lights all not working. Fuses checked but still NOT NOT
G FLY from other a year ago  
GF
2 reports 
Hernán from other a year ago
Como engraso el sunroofe de un modelo j
Etta
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Electrical issues

Volkswagen Jetta 2010 2.5 s 177243 miles
My sunroof it has been leaking since I got it I've had it for 2 years and I've tried to seal it with everything I can cuz I can't fix it or repair it right And it's been raining like no other lately and I've been having little issues I think my electrical system is messed up All my lights just sort of turning on all my morning lights and my speedometer does not work and it was just all the sudden can someone help
Ashpixi from United States a year ago  
AS
1 report 
Leee from United States a year ago
I threw a rubber door mat over the sunroof moonroof whatever I like 2006 GLI Jetta just up to water from coming inafter the weather clears up have to clean out the drainage spots under the hood possibly in the back of necessary
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Fuel pump relay

Volkswagen Jetta 2005 4dr. Sedan 2.5L 198000 miles
Where is the location of the fuel pump relay. Many diagrams show under the drivers side dash n some show engine location drivers side relay 3 but when I see the relay part number and location area they don’t match with the holes in the fuse panel. I’m so confused.
Stayseejohnson82 from Canada 2 years ago  
ST
6 reports 
Fuel issue from United States 2 years ago
Same issue with my daughters car. Replaced fuel pump still have the same problem
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Airbag light

Volkswagen Jetta 2008 Sidan 1600cc  35000 miles
Suddenly the airbag light is on , so i checked the connectors under driver seat its ok
Anybody helps !!
Hussein from other 8 years ago  
HU
20 reports 
Payjulia from United States 4 months ago
There is a recall for the air bag
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Leak passenger side

Volkswagen Jetta 1998 2.0L  180000 miles
Something is leaking under engine between head light house and engine. It's clear but when rubbed between finger appears as oil. Ugh help
SadJettagirl from United States 10 years ago  
SA
4 reports 
Sphola from South Africa 3 years ago
I've got a jetta 4 2001 model so today i experienced a problem with the oil light its coming on but i do have enough oul
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Inspection warning

Volkswagen Jetta 2014 Sedan 190000 miles
Hi,

Since my last oil change, an "Inspection" warning appears on my dashboard each time I start the car. It disappears after a few seconds, but I’d like to have it resolved permanently.
I believe the maintenance reminder may not have been reset during the service. Could you please advise on how this can be fixed?

Thanks,
9512Sam from Canada 4 days ago  
95

Does not turn on

Volkswagen Jetta 2002 trendline 4 puertas 2.0L  366721 miles
When i try to star it, it doesnt turn on and all the dashboard lights come on
Jesmar from Mexico 13 days ago  
JE
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