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| 1998 VW golf | 11/7/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I first notice my non stock cd player was blinking when my car was off. I haven't driven since ...
A: You've got a lot going on that may or may not be related. The radio should have power inputs for ...
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| passat 1.8t | 11/7/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: 8t engine, do we really need to use premium gas? if we dont is it going to hurt the engine? i just ...
A: The engine has knock sensors that are used by the engine computer to bump up the mixture for lower ...
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| 2001 VW BEETLE | 11/6/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: ... how do you replace the battery? much thanks, david
A: There is a bolt at the front edge of the battery that holds it down. I'd suggest getting a magnetic ...
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| 2001 VW Passat Turn Signal | 11/5/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: When I use my left & right turn signal, it will blink for 2 or 3 times and then stop even though the ...
A: The blink action for the turn signals is controlled by the hazard switch. It is very common for ...
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| 2001 Volkswagon Jetta | 11/4/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: How does the "Daytime Running Lights" on a 2001 Volkswagon Jetta operate? Can the "Daytime Running ...
A: You need to replace your light switch with a "euroswitch". Here is a link to a site explaining it: ...
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| VW Passat Wagon | 11/3/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I recently had my brakes replaced. When I picked up the car from my mechanic the stereo didn't work. ...
A: About the stereo, were you getting the SAFE message on the display? That will happen any time that ...
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| 2002 Jetta Radio problems | 11/2/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: My radio turns on, but has no sound (the volume indicator does display minimum to maximum levels), ...
A: If it is a Monsoon, it may, and that might be the problem. If not, it doesn't sound good for the ...
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| 2003 Audi A4 | 11/1/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I want to put in my own transmission fluid. Where is the fill hole located? What brand of fluid ...
A: Barbara Believe it or not, it must be put in from underneath while it's running, in gear and up to ...
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| flooded drivers side | 10/31/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I have a 1999 VW Jetta with a sunroof. After a rain that lasted about 3 days in which we didn't ...
A: You may be right about the sunroof drains. I'm not entirely sure on a Jetta, but there should be 4 ...
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| 94 VW Jetta - Electrical Trouble | 10/31/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I think a fuse may have blown in my Jetta today when I turned the key in the door lock. The doors ...
A: Owen I'm not that good on this era VW, but on late models, it's the same component that controls ...
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| rabbit dies at low idle | 10/30/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: i just bought an 83 rabbit convertible . had a tune up done , replaced both fuel filters , various ...
A: Chris Start with a bottle of high quality injector cleaner like Techron. If that does not do it, ...
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| Unhooking the battery | 10/30/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I lost my keys for my 99 passat (they might be inside, but I doubt it). I want to have a locksmith ...
A: Veronica How skinny and long are your arms? JK Unfortunately, I don't see a way around this. ...
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| V.W. Beetle Airbag and Check Engine Ligts | 10/29/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I have a V.W. beetle 2001 and the check engine light is on and off. When I took it in the reset it ...
A: Larry There are hundreds of reasons why the CEL can come on. Most of the time it's a minor (but ...
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| Cabriolet Fluctuating Idle when warm | 10/26/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: mine is an 86 cabriolet in very nice condition. It happens only at the time when engine is first ...
A: Start with a bottle of high quality injector cleaner like Techron. If that does not do it, clean ...
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| 2000 Passat 1.8 Codes | 10/25/2007 | Robert Greenfield |
Q: I am getting a P0106 error code. I replaced the Mass Airflow Sensor had the code reset and it has ...
A: P0106 is not for the MAF. It's for the charge air sensor which is located on the intercooler near ...
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| 1979 Beetle Conv Oil Leak & Splattering | 9/24/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Ron, As you suggested I finally cleaned by engine and compartment of all oil residue in an attempt ...
A: It is probably coming from the plastic oil filler neck. Make sure that it is tightened securely to ...
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| 79 bug | 9/21/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: My daughter is homecoming queen and wants to ride in my 79 conv bug for the parade. What do you ...
A: Congratulations to your daughter. We used my 78 convertible in a parade many a time, and it would ...
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| 73 Super Beetle | 9/21/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Im trying to rebuild a 73 super beetle and ive decided to finish the fuel part completely but i have ...
A: The fuel filter is best left after the pump, as they are designed to go there, and can be checked ...
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| Injection v. carburation | 9/19/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: We have a 1979 VW convertible that we brought with us to France. The flowmeter is malfunctioning. A ...
A: I would suggest never converting the 1979 VW to carburetor for the following reasons: 1) The 1979 ...
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| 1971 VW Auto Trans | 9/17/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: are they a way to park this VW so I can leave it in gear? I don't trust the parking brake. 3 speed ...
A: The "Park" feature for the automatic stick shift was not introduced until mid-1974. So, you are ...
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| 1979 VW Cabrio | 9/15/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: My son and I pulled the engine and transaxle of our 79 cabrio. However, I forgot to tell my son to ...
A: Dan, Fuel infection..lol You shouldn't have any problems with the wiring. Here it is in a nut ...
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| Oil drip from oil drain plug? | 9/14/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Ron, thanks for your insight! I have a leak from the drain plug in my 79 Westy. I know most busses ...
A: A drippy oil plug is easy to fix: go to: www.gowesty.com and get yourself an oil change kit. They ...
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| Stored '79 Beetle has no spark to carb | 9/13/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I stored my '79 Super Beetle in 2001, which I had bought new. It ran great when I drove it into ...
A: Reidy, I would suspect that you replace the points and condenser. You should have 1 black wire on ...
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| 71 volkswagen squareback | 9/13/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I've found a 71 squareback and my daughter fell in love with it. I was wondering what questions I ...
A: My gut reaction would say that 5,000 is a fair price for this car. It has a complicated fuel ...
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| '73 Thing gas heater | 9/12/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: You have any manuals for repairing/using the gasheater that came with the Thing? Mine has one, but ...
A: Try this site: www.westfalia.org This is a user's group you need to register for. (it is free). ...
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| 79 VW Convertible Fuel Tank | 9/11/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: The fuel line from my fuel tank keeps plugging up and has low flow, which causes the engine to ...
A: It sounds like you do need to remove your fuel tank. The best way to do this is to empty it from ...
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| 1979 VW Beetle smoking issue | 9/11/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Hey Ron, I just purchased a 1979 VW Conv. Beetle, it was sitting idle for 7 years or so. I got a new ...
A: Armando, The car is may be smoking because the gaskets for the valve covers to the engine are ...
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| Coil/wiring Problems! | 9/11/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I have a question on the wiring of my vw's coil. The black power wire to the + on the coil is ...
A: It sounds like that wire has a fault in it to the fuse box. The best action would be to look at the ...
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| VW Golf TDI | 9/10/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I've got a 2005 golf TDI, and found that when driving on a highway, the clutch becomes very loose, ...
A: This is simply a clutch slave cylinder issue. It either needs to be bled or replaced. Fear not, ...
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| '78 Riviera Camper | 9/8/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: We recently purchased a '78 Volkswagen Riviera Camper Van. Among other problems that we've ...
A: Yes, there are two common areas that leak: 1) If you reach up above the drivers side rear of the ...
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| Gas light on for no reason | 9/7/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: So I have a VW 1999 beetle, i bought it second hand and the electrical problems are a nightmare! I ...
A: There is a fault in the fuel sending unit circuit. This is not a common problem. There are only ...
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| 1979 VW Beetle smoking issue | 9/7/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Hey Ron, I just purchased a 1979 VW Conv. Beetle, it was sitting idle for 7 years or so. I got a new ...
A: Armando: The pushrod most likely came off the rocker because the valves were in poor adjustment, or ...
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| rubber cam plug in vw magnisium engine | 9/6/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I recently had my 2022 cc engine (73 Thing)serviced for a oil leak problem and the mechanic stated ...
A: Johnny, An aftermarket engine that size should not have a rubber plug separating the end of the ...
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| Follow on to Question about Starting | 9/5/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I had originally asked shad and did what he reccomended changing the ignitor which I did. It still ...
A: Does the VW crank over and not start? Or is it just dead? If, after 20 minutes, it is turning ...
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| Broken dipstick on 2002 Passat. | 9/5/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Since the VW expert in the "repairs" section is on vacation, I'm asking this question here. ...
A: Orlando, Don't worry about it. Bring your car to an oil change facility that does oil system ...
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| 1977 bus | 9/3/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: it runs great but recently it has been hesitating all the sudden it will lose power then get it back ...
A: Troy, The fuel injection system works on a signal from the ignition distributor. A degrading type ...
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| 6-volt or 12-volt | 9/3/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: We recently purchased a 1971 Super Beetle. We are trying to replace the generator brushes. How can ...
A: Congratulations on your purchase. All VW's from 1968 on are 12-volt systems. So, order away! ...
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| 1977 vw bug convertible | 9/2/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I purchased this bug about 2 months ago. All has been fine,The car seams to run well, but after a ...
A: Paul, It sounds like you have brakes which are out of adjustment. Most likely, the burning rubber ...
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| 1979 VW Beetle smoking issue | 9/2/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Hey Ron, I just purchased a 1979 VW Conv. Beetle, it was sitting idle for 7 years or so. I got a new ...
A: Hey Armando, Congratulations on your purchase. I would suggest a couple things: 1) Drain the fuel ...
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| DpD AIR COND SYSTEM | 9/2/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO TRY AND REPAIR ORIGINAL AC UNIT OR PUT IN NEW SYSTEM. MINE HAS THE ...
A: If the system was working ok, aside from the condenser under the front, it may be worth replacing ...
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