10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Jan 042002

Golf Diesel

  • miles
Relay quit working and left me stranded on a 10 degree morning.

- Oberlin, OH, USA

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problem #2

Sep 182001

Golf Diesel

  • miles
Engine suddenly stopped running while on freeway, only good luck allowed me to get out of traffic. Engine restarted 5 minutes, I continue driving, now only in the right hand lane. Almost made it home, engine dies suddenly again, same 5 minute wait, engine starts and runs just fine. I am an engineer so I took off the kick panel to have access to the relay panel: The next time it suddenly stopped, I felt all relays on the panel, relay marked 109 was hot to my touch; I would estimate 130 degrees F or more. I replaced the relay and I find it has been redesigned. This is why I contact you.

- St. Cloud, MN, USA

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problem #1

May 012000

Golf Diesel

  • miles
See www.tdiclub.com and search for 'relay 109' for reports. Definitely recall material, hazard to drivers when engine dies in traffic.

- Corona, CA, USA

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