Volkswagen Sharan:  Bad Sway Bar Links (Common Symptoms)

Sway bar links are responsible for connecting your Volkswagen Sharan’s sway bar to the chassis.  The job of a sway bar is to eliminate body roll by helping the tires keep better contact with the road, which improves the handling characteristics of your Sharan.  If you have a bad sway bar link, your vehicle will … Read more

Volkswagen Sharan Shuts Down While Driving (Common Causes)

If your Volkswagen Sharan is shutting down while driving, it’s a real safety hazard.  Vehicles are a lot harder to control without power brakes or steering. Below is a list of the most common reasons your Sharan would randomly die while driving.  Before looking at anything, is the check engine light on?  If it is, … Read more

Volkswagen Sharan:  Brake Lights Not Working Diagnosis

Brake lights are one of the most critical safety features that your Volkswagen Sharan has.  They let other drivers know when you are slowing down, and that they need to slow down too.  If your brake lights aren’t working, you’re way more likely to get rear ended than normal.  The good news is that troubleshooting … Read more

Volkswagen Sharan Dies After Starting Diagnosis

It can be very disconcerting if your Volkswagen Sharan is starting and then dies.  It is most likely caused by some type of issue with the electrical or fuel system.  But, there can be other causes as well. Your Sharan’s engine needs 3 things constantly and in the proper proportion to keep running. Air Fuel … Read more

Volkswagen Sharan: Shaking When Accelerating → Diagnosis

One of the more common issues that can occur is a vehicle that shakes when accelerating.  If your Volkswagen Sharan is shaking when accelerating, it’s something that should not be ignored.  While the vibration can be annoying, it is often indicative of a serious problem.   Speed Matters Vehicle speed matters when you feel a … Read more

Volkswagen Sharan:  Lifter Ticking Diagnosis

One of the most annoying things that you can coming from under the hood of your Volkswagen Sharan is a ticking lifter.  The ticking noise makes it sound like the engine is going to give up the ghost at any time.  There are a few things that can cause a lifter to tick, such as … Read more

Volkswagen Sharan: P0171 and P0174 Diagnosis

P0171 and P0174 both indicate that there is a lean condition present in your Volkswagen Sharan.  By themselves, these are some of the most common OBD2 codes.   When they appear together, it indicates that the entire engine is running lean. Definition Both of these codes are generic, which means they have the same meaning … Read more

Volkswagen Sharan:  Clutch Slipping → Diagnosis

Your Volkswagen Sharan’s clutch provides a direct connection between the engine and transmission.  Without it, it can’t move at all. This connection requires a tremendous amount of pressure.  This guide is intended to help you determine why your clutch is slipping on the flywheel. Note:  This article is for manual cars only.  Here’s the automatic … Read more