Volkswagen Fox problems and issues
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Ar condicionado
Volkswagen Fox 2010 Ea111 177 miles
O ar condicionado do gol G5 2009/10 liga sozinho seu eu acionalo. Qual será o problema?
Not starting. Petrol leak in front of rear tyre while ingion on.
Volkswagen Fox 2010 1.2 petrol 3dr. Urban Fox 55 54 bhp 80255 miles
Not starting turns. Makes popping noise. Can't see fuel getting to engine bay.
Abs and steering wheel always pops up
Volkswagen Fox 2007 127000 miles
Hi I have a problem with my VW Fox 2007. Every time I drive ABS always pops up and then it’s gone. Sometimes it stays but I don’t know what the problem. Also when I turn to do parking it pops up with the steering wheel. I don’t know if the fuses are the problem. I’ve already look on YouTube and search about the fuses but there’s nothing I can find regarding on my problem. Thank you so much hopefully I can find some answers.
3 reports
Left Indicator
Volkswagen Fox 2008 1.2 86000 miles
Hello, so when I have my hazards on my left indicator works grand yet when I put the stick down to indicate it comes on for 2 flashes then goes off again and won’t turn bac
1 reply
The issue you're encountering with the left indicator on your Volkswagen Fox may be due to a problem with the turn signal switch or a fault in the wiring. However, there could be several other possible causes as well, such as a blown fuse, a damaged relay, or a problem with the light itself. To troubleshoot the issue, you may want to start by checking the turn signal fuse and relay, and make sure they are functioning properly. If they are, you can move on to testing the wiring between the turn signal switch and the left indicator light.
CommentCar won't start
Volkswagen Fox 1998 Engine 218467 miles
My vw fox cranks but does not start. I bought new Willard batery new plugs but doesn't start
9 reports
Milage Not working
Volkswagen Fox 2007 1200cc 100 miles
Problem being cannot see milage I have blue square in the middle of Speedo but no readings fuel gauge red light comes on when empty but gauge shows half full main problem don’t know how many miles it’s done
5 reports
EPC and OBD/LIM indicators 
Solved
Volkswagen Fox 2010 32000 miles
When placing the key in the ignition, the EPC light indicator on the dashboard remains turned on, as well as another that is a little engine drawing. When starting the engine, they turn off and do not appear again. Is it normal or should I worry? Can anyone check if this happens in your own car please? I would appreciate your help.
2 reports
Best answer (according to Alfy52)
Hello, I searched what you asked and it is normal that the indicators turn on when the key is in the ignition. They are indicating that they work in case the car fails. If it happened to you that they do not turn on, you have to know that the light is damaged and needs to be replaced, or else you won't know when the engine is failing.
Hi, Alfy52, it is normal that the indicators turn on when the engine is not yet working, because the computer and the dashboard are not receiving the information from the unit working. That is why they remain turned on until you start the engine, when they disappear. Hope it helps.
CommentWater leakage
Volkswagen Fox 2005 140000 miles
My car has got an important water leakage and the mechanic does not what else to check or change. The water inlet tube, water pump and radiator have already been checked and they are alright. However, water with cooler is being lost.
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Could be a coolant leak check all water hoses around the engine look for signs of crystallised coolant. Do a leak down test on the cylinder head and listen for compressed air entering the exhaust system make
Sure engine is at top dead centre and all valves are closed when doing this test. Check for bubbles in the radiator and coolant bottle. Also check the coolant bottle could have cracked and be leaking it’s olastic after all. Check water pump also if no leaks are determined anywhere pressurise the cooling system and again check
For leaks. Check the heater matrix as water could be leaking behind your dashboard and be hidden by your carpets. You would smell coolant in your car if it was leaking there. Hope this helps :)
Sure engine is at top dead centre and all valves are closed when doing this test. Check for bubbles in the radiator and coolant bottle. Also check the coolant bottle could have cracked and be leaking it’s olastic after all. Check water pump also if no leaks are determined anywhere pressurise the cooling system and again check
For leaks. Check the heater matrix as water could be leaking behind your dashboard and be hidden by your carpets. You would smell coolant in your car if it was leaking there. Hope this helps :)
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Já viu se o cavalete não está com algum tipo de rachadura?? Tive um problema parecido a agua ia diminuindo mas não tinha nada aparente vazando e meu mecânico constatou ser uma pequena rachadura no cavalete.
CommentNoise when clutching
Volkswagen Fox 2007 89000 miles
Hello, I own a Fox 2007 1.6 and, when touching or pressing the clutch and the engine is working, a constant noise is heard. It seems to be a squeal that only stops when releasing the clutch. Does anyone know what might be the problem?
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It must be a damaged thrust bearing, which is the one in charge of pushing the clutch and thus setting the gear.
CommentStarting failure Solved
Volkswagen Fox 2007 145000 miles
Good night, when turning the ignition key, my Fox does not start at all. It seems as if the battery charge was depleted, but the radio and lights do turn on. It might be a fuse or a relay that is failing but I do not know where the fuse box is located. Is it something else that is causing my problem? Thanks.
2 reports
Best answer (according to corinne)
The fuse box is on the driver's side, right in front of the driver's knees. It is a rectangular box placed in an horizontal position. There are more fuses in the battery positive terminal, and I guess the problem must be there as these are the biggest fuses.
Thank you, gustavus. I will take your advice into consideration.
I wanted to share with you that I checked fuses and relays with the help you gave me, but they were alright. Finally, the problem was the commutator switch. I bought it, replaced it and the problem disappeared.
CommentDoors filled with water
Volkswagen Fox 2009
Good afternoon. When it rains, both rear doors are filled with water, even though being closed. Another problem is that the left door creaks considerably, and I have already tried greasing it with different products, without any positive result. Even more, the EPC indicator recently appeared on the dashboard. What can I do?
anonymous user from United States 9 years ago
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Your doors are filled with water because its drainage on the bottom is blocked with dust. The drainage has got some rubbers that work as valves; try stretching them softly and cleaning the little holes. Hope it helps.
CommentWindshield cleaning system's hose Solved
Volkswagen Fox 2007 90000 miles
The windshield cleaning system doesn't have any water. Even though I fill the little tank, as the hose is released, the water is lost. I do not know where to connect the hose, can anyone tell me please? My other problem is that I changed the stereo but the steering wheel's command is not working. What can I do? Thank you so much.
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Best answer (according to Veda)
CommentFailed when driving and OBD light remains on Solved
Volkswagen Fox 2012 42000 miles
Good night, everyone. It's been two months since I bought my Fox and I've had no problems until today. I went to pick up my wife, parked the car, started it back and, after two blocks, it felt as if it were about to stall, being left at 3 cylinders. At that moment, the OBD light turned on, the one that has to do with gas emissions. I turned the car off and started it again, but it kept failing until, suddenly, it recovered by itself and started working properly again. However, the light indicator was still turned on. Some hours later, I started the car without any problems, it regulated normal… Read complete
2 replies
Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery for 3 minutes, connect it again and the light will disappear.
Best answer (according to Ambrose14)
Thank you very much, Boetius. I wanted to share with everyone that I took my car to be scanned and the scanner indicated a failure in the coil and spark. The first thing the mechanic tried was changing wires and spark plugs, but it was not enough and the failure was still indicated. After replacing the coil, the problem was luckily solved. Hope it helps someone out there.
CommentAlarm desynchronisation and central locking
Volkswagen Fox 2008 95000 miles
The remote control turns on the light but doors cannot be opened nor closed, and the alarm cannot be turned off either. I do not think it is the battery because the control turns on, and I guess it is a problem of being unsynchronised with the car and that is why it does not start. Thank you for any help you can give me.
2 reports
Place the key in the ignition and press the button to close, hold it for some seconds and it will be closed. Good luck.
CommentFront end assembly noise
Volkswagen Fox 2006 75000 miles
My car has got a noise in the front end assembly. Shock absorbers and its mounts have been replaced, but the noise is still there; even the rubber bushings are the ones from the Vento. When the same noise appeared in the rear end assembly, it were the shock abosorbers that were causing it, but this time I do not know what is wrong and no one has been able to help me yet. Hope you do, and thanks in advance.
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Check the support that connects the suspension arms or crossbeams with the chassis. It might be broken, causing the noise you hear, and by welding it, your problem should be solved.
CommentStarting failure Solved
Volkswagen Fox 2006 230000 miles
Hi, I own a Fox 2006 and, from one day to the other, it did not start any more. The previous night, I had left the ground wire from the battery disconnected in order to reset errors in the ECU. The following day, I connected the wire again, put the key in the ignition and the needles did not move and the light indicators on the dashboard did not turn on either. When turning the key completely, the starter activates but the engine does not start. The front lamps, stereo, blinkers and windscreen wipers turn on. As the alarm remote control was not working, I used to activate it from the driver's lock and desactivate it by putting the key in the ignition; now, the alarm cannot be desactivated that way. I would appreciate any advice or help you could give me. Thank you in advance.
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Best answer (according to SI)
The problem was solved. The red button in the fuse box that disconnects the alarm was damaged and, when this happens, the current to the computer is cut.
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