VW Virtus Multiple System Failures Point to Clutch Switch

Had a similar situation with my 2020 VW Polo last winter. From my experience with car starting issues and electrical problems, this sounds very familiar. The symptoms you describe, particularly the gear selector display and cruise control issues, match what I encountered. After some initial troubleshooting, my workshop found it was indeed a faulty switch, but specifically a loose cable connection at the gear selector module. The repair involved reconnecting and securing the wiring properly, which cost 95€ including diagnostic time. While I have some experience with basic car maintenance, I left this to professionals since it involved electrical systems. The fix was surprisingly quick once they identified the exact issue. Before offering more specific advice, could you share: Is your check engine light on? Do you hear any clicking when trying to start? What error code is showing? Is your clutch pedal feeling normal? These details would help determine if your issue is identical to what I experienced with my VW. The car stalling and electrical issues often point to connection problems, but its best to get the complete picture.

Latest service was done at 121000km. Thanks for the detailed response. The check engine light is on, and I hear a single click when trying to start. The error code is P1902 (starter circuit plausibility), and the clutch pedal feels normal but slightly stiffer than usual. Your experience with the faulty switch issue sounds very similar. The safety switch problems in these models are known to cause multiple electrical system failures. Since the safety mechanism might be compromised, I want to address this quickly before it leads to more serious issues with the car starting system. Would you recommend going straight to the dealer, or is this something a regular workshop could handle?

Thanks for those extra details. Those symptoms do indeed match exactly what I experienced with my VW Polo before the repair. The P1902 code and the stiff clutch pedal, combined with car starting issues, strongly suggest its more than just a loose connection like in my initial case. The clicking sound is particularly telling, had the same in my car before the complete switch assembly needed replacement. When my clutch pedal started feeling stiffer, it was a clear sign the switch mechanism was failing. The electrical fault triggered multiple systems to fail as a safety measure. My car stalling issues got worse over time until I had it fixed. Based on my repair experience, I would suggest going to a regular workshop first for diagnosis. They fixed mine completely for about 180€ including parts and labor. The gear selector display and cruise control functionality returned immediately after the repair. A competent workshop should be able to: Test the clutch pedal switch circuit, Check for voltage drops, Replace the switch assembly if needed, Clear the error codes, Verify all systems are working Make sure they check the wiring harness too, in my case there was some minor damage that needed attention while they were in there.

Thanks everyone for the helpful insights. After hearing about similar experiences, I feel more confident about the repair path forward. Since my clutch pedal is showing the same symptoms and the ignition problem matches what others described, Im going to take it to a local workshop first for diagnosis. The P1902 code and safety mechanism concerns definitely need addressing soon. Given that my car stalling could get worse like others mentioned, Ill book it in this week. Good to know the repair costs seem reasonable at around 180€ for a full fix of the clutch switch assembly. Really appreciate the detailed breakdown of what to expect during the repair process. Ill make sure they check both the switch and the wiring harness while diagnosing the electrical faults. Thanks again for helping me understand the issue better before heading to the shop.