I have a 2003 VW Beetle. I purchased it on Dec. 31, 2008. As of this date Jan. 21, 2009, I have had to replace the Coolant Temp. Sensor. Code P0118
I replaced the Number 1 Coil Pack. Code P0301.
Now I get to figure out how to get the airbag light to go off after I get the problem read at the Dealership at the cost of $99.00. The Code readers at the part store will not read the airbag/seatbelt codes.
I would advise that if you have this type of problem with airbag on your VW, you might want to consider filing a complaint with the NHTSA. I did and it was very easy. The Web address is:
www.nhtsa.gov
My concern with the airbag issue is that while the airbag light is on, the airbag system on the car is disabled.
As far as the Coil Pack and the Coolant Temp. Sensor are concerned, I feel that those two issue were just regular maintenance issues. I guess you could said three issue in the first three weeks isn't what I was hoping for. I am just glad that I can do alot of these repairs myself.