2001 Vw Passat 18 Turbo Problems

Volkswagens passat and jetta cars have this engine.
2001 vw passat 18 turbo problems. Dont forget to subscribe today for more fact or fiction diy how to car repairspooky. The volkswagen 18 liter turbo engine is a 150 horsepower high performance double overhead camshaft four cylinder engine. 1999 volkswagen passat 4 dr gls 18t turbo sedan review. Update discovered 20amp fuse 29 in fuse box blown out.
Car complaints car. You sure its not the red coolant light that came on its looks like a sailboat kinda. Getting code p0688 ecmpcm power relay sense circuit open is this cause of problem and how to repair. Water pumps are a very common problem on 18t and 20 engines the impellar on the engine side is plastic and breaks causing overheating or the t belt to snap from a jammed water pump.
The 0w 30 or 0w 40 oil that the engine uses however develops problems. Print page 18t common troubleshooting guide 3 of 6 51406 112 pm ignition coils these are famous parts for the 18t they are very prone to failure. Used 2014 volkswagen passat wolfsburg edition 18 for sale 6995 99616 miles with bluetooth leather seats backup camera sunroof. Wastegates dont stick on 18t.
The worst complaints are engine cooling system and electrical problems. Vw has had a recall on these because they were failing rapidly on 2001 cars. 14 known 2001 volkswagen passat problems. Engine misfire due to failed ignition coil spark plug or ignition wire an ignition coil or spark plug may fail unexpectedly resulting in an engine misfire and possible illumination of the check engine light.
So your ac wants to work when it decides it wants to work and your freon is charged well check your relay. 2001 vw passat 18t engine turns over but will not start. The worst complaints are oil sludge in engine engine light is on and blown engine. Volkswagen 18 turbo engine oil problem.
Attempted to replace fuse but blows out as soon as ignition cranks over.