SotheDel19
New member
I’ve run into a pretty major issue with my 2014 e-Golf and could really use some advice or feedback. Out of nowhere, I got a red error message saying "12v battery not charging," and at the same time, I had a main battery charging fault. As a result, I couldn’t charge the main battery at all.
Thankfully, I had enough power left in the main battery to make it to the VW garage. After they checked it out, they told me that the DC-DC converter had failed, and the cost to replace it is estimated at a whopping $4,800! Needless to say, this has just about wiped out any fuel savings I’ve made from driving the e-Golf over the years.
Has anyone else experienced this issue with the DC-DC converter? I was talking to a vehicle engineer (not VW), and they mentioned that this might be a fairly common problem with some of the earlier e-Golf models due to overheating components.
I’m seriously considering contacting VW to express my frustration, especially since this feels like a major flaw. I’d love to hear if anyone else has had this issue or has any advice on how to handle it. Also, for those thinking about buying a second-hand original e-Golf, this might be something to keep an eye on!
Thankfully, I had enough power left in the main battery to make it to the VW garage. After they checked it out, they told me that the DC-DC converter had failed, and the cost to replace it is estimated at a whopping $4,800! Needless to say, this has just about wiped out any fuel savings I’ve made from driving the e-Golf over the years.
Has anyone else experienced this issue with the DC-DC converter? I was talking to a vehicle engineer (not VW), and they mentioned that this might be a fairly common problem with some of the earlier e-Golf models due to overheating components.
I’m seriously considering contacting VW to express my frustration, especially since this feels like a major flaw. I’d love to hear if anyone else has had this issue or has any advice on how to handle it. Also, for those thinking about buying a second-hand original e-Golf, this might be something to keep an eye on!