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1999 Volkswagen Beetle GL 2.0L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on
Posted to European Driveability on 8/9/2005 6 Replies

This beetle has a code 1543 throttle actuator potentiometer signal low. It is very hard to start and if it does when you give it gas it will go up to about 1500 rpm and then just shut off. I found no info in the data base about 1543 code and all I have is a sn...

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Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1999 Volkswagen Beetle GL

VIN 3VWBB61C3W
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsCuts Out, MIL Lamp On
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

1543Throttle actuator potentionmeter sig low
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1999 Volkswagen Beetle GL

VIN 3VWBB61C3W
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsCuts Out, MIL Lamp On
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

1543Throttle actuator potentionmeter sig low