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| 1991 Passat | 1/2/2008 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I have a 1991, 16V, automatic Passat with 201,000 km. For the past few months it had been appearing ...
A: A timing belt inspection will only tell you if the belt is in poor condition and needs to be changed ...
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| 2001 passt 1.8 turbo | 1/2/2008 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: can i replace the battery myself or does the dealer have to do it someone told me if i disconnect ...
A: The radio will reset itself to "safe" mode. If you don't have the 4 number code, it will return to ...
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| brakes have no pressure | 1/1/2008 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: i just changed the bake brakes on a 2003 VW Passat and now i don't have any pressure on the pedal ...
A: If you opened a line, it needs to be bled. It's better to use a pressure bleeder, but it can be ...
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| Broken Dipstick | 12/31/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I have a 2001 VW Passat, of the older body style. While checking my oil, the dipstick funnel ...
A: First, make sure you get the right one as there are three versions of this part depending on engine. ...
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| seat warmer | 12/30/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: have a 2002 passat, used seat warmer last night, this morning the seat was still warm. What ...
A: There is a pair of roller switches on the dash in the center console. I haven't checked the ...
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| HELP | 12/30/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: My 79 VW with 15,000 original miles just won't start anymore. This is my 5th VW, but first fuel ...
A: No problem, you will get it working. The fuel injection is very hearty. 1) Take off the air filter ...
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| 71 Super Beetle | 12/30/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Ron: I have a 71 Super Beetle. It has been setting in my driveway for about 3 years. I use to drive ...
A: Excellent question. Most people ruin some nice Vdubs, by starting it up after letting it sit for ...
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| Jetta clutch | 12/29/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I have a 1995 Jetta and I just went out to start it up and found that I have absolutely no clutch. ...
A: Jason, There is a clutch slave cylinder that operates the pressure plate. Either: 1) There is no ...
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| window seals in a 67 vw bug | 12/29/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: hey there im srry to bother you but i am restoring a 67 vw bug, and i need to replace the window ...
A: Not a bother at all, I am glad that you are taking an interest in the restoration process. This ...
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| 1999 VW Eurovan | 12/28/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I have the error code P0411 (secondary air injection system is incorrect.) I have the VR6 motor. ...
A: Hey Mark, The secondary air injection system is an air pump that injects air into the exhaust when ...
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| radio | 12/26/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: How do you take the radio out of a mk 5 golf, to able me to fit a hands free kit???
A: Matthew, Check out this website: http://www.siocommunications.co.uk/VW-Golf-MK5-CK-7W.html This ...
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| 71 westy | 12/25/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I am sort of shopping for a 71 westy and found one with a "rebuilt" engine, the owner says it ...
A: Mike, My opinion is that is looks pretty good for it's age, and the price is fair. The rebuilt ...
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| STOP indiacter | 12/23/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I have 2001 VW Passat Wagon 1.8T Automatic. In big bold letters its says STOP! stop motor, oil ...
A: It means the engine isn't seeing enough oil pressure to safely lubricate the engine. The 1.8T has ...
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| 75 bay window | 12/23/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: My name is Brad. I've recently bought my 75 bay, which i love. Since I got a very good deal on the ...
A: The most common cause in this situation is that the intake manifold was not sealed correctly on cyls ...
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| VW Beetle | 12/23/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Does VW make a convertible Beetle with a diesel engine? If not, why?
A: The new beetles can be purchased with a diesel engine. However, the old ones were never produced ...
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| VW Passat Radio REmoval and Fuse replacement | 12/22/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: A year ago my radio died without warning. The VW Dealer replaced the fuse in the back of the radio ...
A: You can get the tool at either Best Buy or Circuit City in their stereo department, or on ebay. You ...
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| starter removal & replacement | 12/19/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Ron I have a 1972 VW Campervan. I am using the service manual from bentley. The book says the nut ...
A: Yes, it's on the passenger side, on the rear firewall. It also serves as the engine mounting bolt. ...
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| 95 Passat | 12/17/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I am having some trouble getting my doors to stay shut in the cold weather. I pull on the car door ...
A: It could be one of three things. It could be that the latch has fallen out of adjustment or come ...
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| Turn signal clicking sound in '03 Passat | 12/16/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I have a 2003 VW Passat 1.8T. Since past week it has started make random clicking sounds while ...
A: The turn signal relay and the hazard relay are one in the same. It's located in the hazard switch ...
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| VW Passat 1998 Oil indicator light malfunction? | 12/14/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I have a 4-cyl 1.8T Passat 1998. A couple of days back, the wife was driving it to work when the oil ...
A: Hard to say. VW bearings are tight so they hold oil a long time. However, without oil flow, they ...
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| VW Passat 1998 Oil indicator light malfunction? | 12/14/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I have a 4-cyl 1.8T Passat 1998. A couple of days back, the wife was driving it to work when the oil ...
A: The light is an oil pressure light, not level. It's possible that some damage was done to the oil ...
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| what type of coolant or antifreeze do I use? | 12/13/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I have a 2000 jetta vr6 and it has been over heathing so I been putting water but still over ...
A: You should be using G12. You can only get it from the dealer, some foreign parts stores and online. ...
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| 2003 1.8T bora engine light question | 12/12/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I was being silly the other day coasting down all the downhills (in neutral engine running) on my ...
A: If it works like US emissions systems and there truly is not a problem, the light will go out by ...
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| 78 Westy Reverse Lights | 12/12/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: My Westy has had no reverse lights for over a year now. Not a daily driver.... I haven't done a ...
A: There is a fuse that goes from the + of the coil in the engine compartment to a black 'twist off' ...
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| 99 VW Jetta Alarm System | 12/11/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: My daughter's Jetta has an alarm that seems to go off randomly at times and recently, when the lock ...
A: There's a micro-switch in the lock mechanism that tells the CCM that the door was unlocked. VW has ...
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| 78 Super Beetle | 12/9/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: My car is convertible and leaks terribly during rain. My car got soaked and now won't start. It ...
A: Robiana, Most likely, the wires got wet by the computer and relay that are located behind the back ...
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| Rear Windshield Defogger | 12/9/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I own a 1998 VW Golf and recently the defogger on the rear windshield stopped working. I checked the ...
A: Take a multi-meter and check for voltage at the rear window and check continuity across the element. ...
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| VW passat 2001.5 1.8T Cold start problem | 12/7/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I took my VW passat to autozone and the code P0300 came up meaning that cylinder 1 through 4 were ...
A: P0300 is difficult to diagnose as all it means is that misfires were detected and there are many ...
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| 1995 vw golf starting problem | 12/7/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: Every time i turn the car over I get the same problem. When i turn the key in the ignition i get a ...
A: It could either be the battery or the solenoid on the starter. You may want to get your battery ...
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| 1971 vw camper transmission leak? | 12/7/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: My wife and I are have found a 1971 vw camper we are very interested in. Our only concern is that it ...
A: It is fairly normal for a VW to leak a little engine oil between the engine and transmission. I ...
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| 1977 vw conv. | 12/4/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: ron i have a 77 vw i bought 4 my son. looking it over i see it has a ac unit made by dbd. there is ...
A: DPD no longer is in business, unfortunately. The compressor for your 1977 is called a 'Tecumseh ...
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| 2000 vw beetle | 12/4/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: could you please tell me how to bleed the air out of the coolant system?
A: The first thing you need to do is elevate the coolant in the reservoir. VW has a tube that screws ...
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| vw passat | 12/4/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: heater blows cold air only.
A: It could be air trapped in the cooling system, a bad thermostat or a bad water pump. Any other ...
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| 2002 Passat with plugged pick-up tube | 12/4/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: My 2002 Passat gave a "low oil presure warning" the other day. The dealer says that the oil pick up ...
A: VW is aware of the issue and extended the warranty on all 1.8T engines to 8 years. However, you do ...
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| Checking engine light alert | 12/3/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I have an used 2000 volkswagen wagon GLX car (mileages is about 110,000. The checking engine light ...
A: Sorry for the late response. There are lot's of reasons why the check engine light an come on. It ...
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| problems with headlights | 11/28/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I own a 1998 vw jetta gls 2.0L and recently my headlights stopped working. I can get my high beams ...
A: When you pull back on the hi beam switch the power is coming from the distribution block, but when ...
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| air mass meter | 11/26/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: my 2001 Passat, just barely has a warranty left and I am being told that I need an air mass meter, ...
A: The air mass meter is used by the engine computer to control the air to fuel ratio. If it doesn't ...
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| car radio | 11/25/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: how do i remove the original radio out of a 1998 volkswagen passat. Thanks
A: There are two narrow slots in the face that release clips on the sides of the chassis. You can get ...
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| 2004 VW Beetle | 11/24/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I know this may not be your area of expertise but I have a 2004 Beetle Automatic. It has a loud ...
A: Sorry for the late response, but I was away for the holiday. This is a tough one to diagnose ...
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| 2000 passat Air bag light staying on | 11/21/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: How do you remove the front seats to check the connectors and which connectors are they
A: You don't need to remove the seats to get to the connectors. They are located under the bottom seat ...
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