VW IGNITION COIL VOLKSWAGEN IGNITION COIL PROBLEMS
Volkswagen ignition coil, defect, Audi ignition coil, Volkswagen class action, defect problem, lemon law.
Volkswagen has been problems with the ignition coil on selected vehicles. The vehicles have been subject to extended repair periods, and sometimes parts have been in limited supply. Sometimes VW has replaced individual coils other times all four. Our office handles claims for ignition coil problems, and we provide a free consultation.
1. Volkswagen Ignition Coil Press Release
Here, is the first Volkswagen press release:
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 4 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc.
and Audi of America, Inc. today announced a customer service action in which
the companies will ultimately replace the ignition coils in all 2001 and 2002
model year cars equipped with certain engines that have been experiencing a
higher-than-normal failure rate. Also affected are very early production 2003
models.
The companies are currently notifying all customers potentially affected
and are initially replacing those ignition coils that fail at no cost. The
updated customer service action, replacing all ignition coils whether they
fail or not, will be implemented in the coming months.
"We know that some ignition coils installed in our cars are not up to our
high quality standards, and we are determined to do the right thing for our
customers. The right thing to do is to fix every single car with these coils
by replacing them whether they are broken yet or not. That is exactly what we
will do as soon as we have the parts," said Gerd Klauss, president and CEO,
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
The vehicles affected in this action include cars equipped with 1.8 liter
engines, which includes the Audi TT and A4; and the VW Golf/GTI, Jetta, New
Beetle and Passat. The companies also included the Passat W8 engine, all VW's
equipped with the 2.8 liter VR6; as well as the Audi 3.0 liter V6 engine. In
total, approximately 530,000 cars are affected by this action.
The ignition coils provide electricity to the engine's spark plugs during
operation. Volkswagen and Audi have recognized through service reports that
the ignition coils used in the products listed above have a higher-than-normal
failure rate. If an ignition coil fails, the check engine light/malfunction
indicator lamp will blink. The car's performance may, in some cases, become
rough and/or the engine will lose some power and the car should be taken to an
authorized dealer for repair. The engine and its electronic controls are
designed to keep the vehicle running. Some deterioration in performance,
however, can be expected.
Volkswagen and Audi are announcing the following customer service action:
-- The supplier is working triple shifts and seven days a week to make as
many new parts as possible. Additionally, a second supplier has been
activated.
-- Soon customers will be notified by mail that Volkswagen and Audi will
proactively begin replacing all ignition coils in cars potentially affected,
whether a failure has occurred or not. This action will begin in the coming
months as soon as replacement ignition coil supply volumes will allow.
-- In order to minimize inconvenience to customers during repair,
Volkswagen and Audi dealers will offer alternative transportation at no cost.
Customers with questions should call VW Customer Relations toll-free at
(800) 822-8987 or Audi Customer Relations toll-free at (800) 822-2834.
Here are some reviews from customers:
2. Sample Complaints about Volkswagen and Audi Engine Coil Failure Filed with the NHTSA
Manufacturer : VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0 ODI ID Number : 765921 Number of Deaths: 0 Date of Failure: August 18, 2002 VIN : WAULT58E02A... Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Summary: ACCORDING TO REPORTS ON AUDI FORUMS, COIL PACKS HAVE BEEN FAILING AT AN ALARMING RATE. THERE IS ONE PER CYLINDER, AND PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED SUCCESSIVE FAILURES. AUDI OF AMERICA WILL ONLY REPLACE THE FAILED ITEM. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL, AND ALL THE DEFECTIVE ITEMS REPLACED AT THE SAME TIME.*AK Check to Request Research. Submit below. Make : AUDI Model : A4 Year : 2002 Manufacturer : VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0 ODI ID Number : 765922 Number of Deaths: 0 Date of Failure: July 26, 2002 VIN : WAULC68E82A... Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Summary: COIL PACKS ARE FAILING ON MANY OF THESE CARS. I HAD TO HAVE 2 FAIL BEFORE THEY WOULD REPLACE ALL 4. THESE SHOULD BE RECALLED IF THIS IS HAPPENING SO OFTEN TO SO MANY. *AK
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3. What happens when the ignition coil malfunctions.
Volkswagen explains the consequences this way.
"If an ignition coil fails, the check engine light/malfunction indicator lamp will illuminate. The car's performance may, in some cases, become rough and/or the engine will lose some power and the car should be taken to an authorized dealer for repair. The engine and its electronic controls are designed to keep the vehicle running. Some deterioration in performance, however, can be expected."
4. Consumer Descriptions
Many consumers have been unsatissfied with Volkswagen's position.
Weaknesses:
Those damned ignition coils...and VW's dismal response to the concerns of the
customer. I've had 3 out of 4 replaced so far, and the only way to get some
decent turnaround in the repair shop is to call VW-USA and threaten them with
the lemon law or litigation....
Forget this car. Excellent, fun to drive, but the ignition coils are defective. 2 have already failed, but VW will only replace them one by one. Can't trust it, can't drive it anywhere but around town.
For more descriptions go to carreview.com and edmunds.com
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