2002 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T ASR lights and runs as if brake is engaging 4th time 3mos ago restarting engine switches it off but lately check engine light also comes on together with asr?

Answer 1

In your case, it is most likely a failing Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. Scan for DTCs and check if you have a code that indicates a low input signal to the MAF. If so, that is the problem. Otherwise, you can also investigate replacing the brake switch, as described below.

Make : Volkswagen Model : JETTA Year : 2002 Build Dates : 20001001 - 20041130 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V063000 Date Owner's Notified: 20070427 Date Received by ODI: 20070220 Date Added to Databse:20070221 Manufacturer's Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Manufacturer Campaign Number: N4 Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1002000 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. 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 BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987. Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: Notes:

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).