Volkswagen Sharan Common Problems and Solutions
Gears not engaging
Problem:
If you're experiencing difficulty with the gears not engaging, it's likely an issue with the gear linkage.
Solution:
Depending on which gear or gears are not engaging properly, you will need to replace the gear linkage to resolve the problem.
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Gear Linkage
Spare wheel mechanism seized
Problem:
This issue is common on the Sharan. It happens if the spare wheel mechanism is not serviced regularly. If the cable is not lubricated often and the wheel not lowered, they can seize.
Solution:
If this has happened to you, you'll need to replace the spare wheel mechanism to resolve it.
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Speaker covers braking
Problem:
The covers on the doors of the Sharan are known for breaking easily.
Solution:
You will need to replace the cover if it becomes broken.
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Power/acceleration problem
Problem:
When you are accelerating and notice that the vehicle isn't gaining power as it should, or you are driving at over 70mph and it's losing power, you have a problem with the air mass meter.
Solution:
You will need to replace the air mass meter to resolve the issue.
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ABS warning light
Problem:
A common issue with the Volkswagen Sharan is the ABS warning light appearing on the dashboard. This generally indicates a problem with one of the ABS sensors.
Solution:
Have a diagnostic check carried out on your vehicle to determine which sensor is causing the problem. On the Sharan, it is usually due to a leak from the CV boot, which means the sensor will only need to be cleaned. If this doesn't resolve the issue, you will need to replace the sensor itself.
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Rear light failure
Problem:
If you notice that the rear lights on your Sharan are not functioning, this is usually due to faulty wiring between the vehicle and the lights.
Solution:
The wiring connecting the vehicle and the lights is usually enclosed in trunking, which is a plastic cover. You will need to remove this cover and replace the wiring to resolve the issue.
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