Wondering how much to fix an electrical with my VW will cost?

I have a 2002 VW TDI that is showing some serious electrical issues. The first little thing was the directional would click-ity click after I would turn and the turn signal would click off. The lights did not blink while it clicked, just made the noise on the inside. But now I have found that the whole car has shut off on the freeway for a split second while it was running when I tried to change lanes and used my blinker. It has done this twice now and just wondering if anyone has any clue as to what this may be and what cost I might be looking at.

I know VW's are notorious for electrical issues...I can live with the blinker noise, but shutting down while driving I cannot.

Let me know what you think.

ThanksWondering how much to fix an electrical with my VW will cost?
More than it's worth.Wondering how much to fix an electrical with my VW will cost?
Unfortunately electrical problems are sometimes very hard to find. Quite a few garages will charge you by the hour until they find the problem.... that's if they ever do find it.



It may be a problem that is covered by a recall, check with your local VW dealer to see if this problem is on a recall. This may be something that you need to report to the NHTSA: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov because if this happens on the freeway you could get in a serious accident.



Here's a list of recalls: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/res
I agree with Briano. Check grounds and also fuses. Check for corrosion around battery housing and cables too. Check all covers of fuse boxes; water or moisture may be getting in.

We have owned VWs for years and have experienced Zero electrical issues.

Hope yours is resolved soon.
have your battery tested for weak cells, then replace your battery cables from the Negative post to the Frame and then from the frame to the Transmission.



VW's are not any more prone to Electrical issues than any other car.



Have you cleaned the rain drains under the hood?
check the mass airflow sensor



clicking is from a bad t/s relay