Since purchase in [redacted], the vehicle has intermittently illuminated the EPC warning light at startup, at which point the engine will not accelerate (reduced power/limp mode). Cycling the ignition usually clears it. Beginning in [redacted], a second symptom appeared: while stopped at idle (traffic lights, stop signs), the battery warning light illuminates and the engine stalls, requiring a restart in traffic. This has occurred approximately 8 times in [redacted], most recently on Saturday, [redacted] when it...
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happened twice. Wet or rainy conditions appear to make it worse. Stalling in traffic results in loss of power steering and brake assist and is a safety hazard. The vehicle has been to Volkswagen dealers six times for this complaint with no lasting repair: a wiring harness repair at Freehold VW ([redacted]); a boost pressure sensor diagnosis ([redacted]); an overlay harness, ECM-related repairs, and ECM software update under emissions recall 23EO ([redacted]); boost pressure sensor replacement ([redacted]); airflow meter replacement and harness repair ([redacted]); and re-pinning of loose connections at the ECM connector for the G31 boost pressure sensor ([redacted]), all at World VW in [[redacted]]. Fault code P0236 (turbocharger boost sensor circuit) has been recorded on every visit; P2261 was also recorded. The check engine light, EPC light, and stalling have all returned since the [redacted] repair. Current mileage is approximately 27,800. Repair orders are available on request. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)