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| 'tie rod end' | 4/17/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: I have a vw passat 1.8T 1999. I have just replaced the o/s front tie rod end. The problem is when I ...
A: If the noise or vibration is very repetitious then it is un likely the tie rod end is the cause. If ...
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| VW Beetle turbo not working | 4/17/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: I have a 2001 VW 1.8 turbo Beetle. The turbo was surging and has now quit altogether, I can't even ...
A: Well a loss of power does not mean the turbo is not working. It may just mean that the vehicle is in ...
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| 99 New Beetle | 4/16/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: I have a 99 New Beetle 2.0. It has started to overheat. The cooling fan does not come on. It has 86k ...
A: If the system is actually is overheating then the broken water pump impeller is most likely the ...
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| 2000 jetta, over heated once | 4/16/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: When stuck in downtown traffic the thermostat light came on and the needle was all the way buried to ...
A: There are a couple of heat sensors on your car. The fan switch sensor on the driver side bottom of ...
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| 'tie rod end' | 4/16/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: I have a vw passat 1.8T 1999. I have just replaced the o/s front tie rod end. The problem is when I ...
A: The rear rotors on these vehicles are very thin. They should be replaced every brake pad ...
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| beeping noise | 4/16/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: i have a 2001 jetta 2.0 and this beeping noise comes on. It sounds like when u leave your door open ...
A: Like I said the door lock assembly is probably bad. The timing belt is recommended to be replaced at ...
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| beeping noise | 4/16/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: i have a 2001 jetta 2.0 and this beeping noise comes on. It sounds like when u leave your door open ...
A: The engine light on is 99% not the same problem. The problem with the door and the beeping noise is ...
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| A/C | 4/15/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: My name is George from Chicago.I have a 99 Jetta GL and need to repair the A/C. How Much does it ...
A: A dealership diag will normally be $100 diag and depending the problem will be $100 dollars an hour ...
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| VW keyless remote | 4/15/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: How do you change the battery in the 2003 VW keyless remote?
A: All VWs but Toureg. Take a very small flat head screwdriver and stick it in the little indention on ...
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| 2002 VW Jetta 1.8T - 3 problems | 4/15/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: Your threads look excellent! I have 3 questions, any advice is greatly appreciated. 1) My ...
A: Sounds like the motor is bad and I would replace it. The repair procedure is in my already answered ...
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| Oxygen sensor/fuel pump | 4/14/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: I own an '01 jetta 2.0L. When I press on the gas the engine accelerates but then immediately ...
A: If the temp drops to zero after the warmed up then the engine sending unit ECT is bad. Its in the ...
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| air filter replacement | 4/13/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: 2004 1.8 turbo passat; I bought an air filter to replace the factory one, but I can't locate it. ...
A: The filter is on the passenger side of the engine compartment. Take off the trim on the filter ...
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| motor mounts | 4/12/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: .(1999 gti 4 cyl man vin wvwdc31jxxw444138) I had been told by the guy at the muffler shop ...
A: Campaign/Action Information 04-12-2007 15:34:35 EST Vehicle Data Make: V VIN: ...
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| 2002Jetta EPC light | 4/12/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: My 2002 Jetta won't go into gear. It has 63000 miles on it. It starts with no problem, had a new ...
A: The epc is the electronic pedal control. The problem your having is a bad brake switch. To release ...
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| 2003 jetta | 4/12/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: I have a 2003 Jetta 1.8t that I have had for about 6 months. Recently the check engine light came ...
A: There are a couple of heat sensors on your car. The fan switch sensor on the driver side bottom of ...
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| How do i disconnect a car alarm on a 1999 volkswagon jetta! | 4/12/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: My girlfriend was recently in an accident and she got hit in the rear bumper of her 1999 volkswagon ...
A: If you just want to have the alarm not activate then unplug the switch on the hood or the trunk at ...
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| windshield wiper arm | 4/11/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: I have a 2001 vw jetta. The dealer told me that the motor is working properly, but the arm that ...
A: Windshield wiper assembly, removing Notes: Wiper arms and cowl panel must be removed prior to ...
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| Fuse? | 4/11/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: Ok well the other day a couple of people and i were installing a cd player in my 1998 Jetta stick ...
A: The system which the fuse was blown may have a another fuse on another current path not in line but ...
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| 2000 Jetta Cylinder & Sensor Errors | 4/11/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: My 2000 Jetta has been losing power and the engine also began smoking. The error codes are PO 300, ...
A: The best way to check the sensor is with the oscilloscope. Most people don't have a scope. The next ...
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| 2001 VW Golf 1.8T Check engine light not allowing to pass smog (haven't even had car for 2 yrs yet) | 4/11/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: Basically on my car the check engine light has been on since forever now. Initially i was told by ...
A: Well I'm sorry for the inconvenience. I and many others have seen cars with gremlins in them. The ...
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| 2004 Golf Headlight | 4/10/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: I'm trying to change the headlight on my 2004 Golf, and am feeling a little cramped for space in ...
A: No you do not need to remove the battery. Take out the two screws for the trim cover. Take a flat ...
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| !998 Jetta OBD Codes 411 and 1450 | 4/10/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: My wife has a 1998 Jetta with 120,000 mile. The check engine light came on and I went to Autozone. ...
A: A secondary air pump fault has multiple reasons. Check voltage at the pump whole running. The pump ...
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| 02 jetta 1.8 | 4/10/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: my jetta has 112000 miles on it. i bought it used and when i start the transmission was engaging ...
A: ok you have a Eyp trans code a jacto type 5 speed trans. The problems with these trans are the ...
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| volkswagen jetta | 4/9/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: Is there ia epc reset button? The car is stuck and won't shift gears.
A: The epc is the electronic pedal control. The problem your having is a bad brake switch. To release ...
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| 02 jetta 1.8 | 4/9/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: my jetta has 112000 miles on it. i bought it used and when i start the transmission was engaging ...
A: The Orange light that is rectangular is a malfunction indicator light. This is both for the Trans ...
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| Volkswagon starting problems | 4/9/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: I have a 2001 New Beetle. 1.8 l turbo. When I go to start it in the morning it will turn over, ...
A: Still the preliminary checks need to be looked at. Engine temp sensor reading the wrong temp. A ...
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| Volkswagon starting problems | 4/9/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: I have a 2001 New Beetle. 1.8 l turbo. When I go to start it in the morning it will turn over, ...
A: Sounds like a air fuel mixture problem. Is your check engine light on? Or the immoblizer light on. ...
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| 1999 Beetle | 4/9/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: I have a water leak in passenger footwell after the heater or defrost has been running. The entire ...
A: Most likely problem is the heater core. If you say it is good then on the passangerside of the dash ...
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| Where's the oil drain plus on my 03 passat? | 4/9/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: I want to change the oil on my 2003 passat (first timer here). My fiance was attempting to do it ...
A: Pull down the plastic shield. V6 passat is on the drivers side bottom of the aluminum pan next to ...
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| radio problem | 4/8/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: I just bought a used 97 jetta, The batt. was dead so I replaced it, now the (aftermarket) radio a ...
A: A capacitive discharge may fix the problem. This resets the programing in the of the radios head ...
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| 2001 Jetta Coolant | 4/8/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: The coolant light comes on when I first start my Jetta then goes off. It looks like I need coolant ...
A: Do not put in regular coolant. No green, purple, or yellow coolant. Your vehicle has a aluminum head ...
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| 1999 VW Jetta AEG timing adjustment | 4/8/2007 | John Nelson |
Q: I replaced the head gasket and now need to set/adjust the timing and timing belt tension. How do I ...
A: Installing Requirements l Pistons must not be positioned at TDC. Work sequence ¨C Place ...
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| VW Golf 1.8T (2000) Overheating | 5/3/2006 | Maxs German Car |
Q: My golf is overheating at 3000revs they've checked the coolant for oil so it's not the headgasket ...
A: The water pump on these cars are very troublsome. How do you know that the rotors on the water pump ...
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| 96 Jetta GL Trek | 5/3/2006 | Maxs German Car |
Q: I believe my clutch cable to be broken. While driving home today the clutch pedal dropped to floor ...
A: If your clutch cable is broken, this is not a complicated part to change. Just disconnect it from ...
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| Installing window regulator kit in Volkswagen 98 Beetle | 5/2/2006 | Maxs German Car |
Q: The clip on my window regulator broke and I was attempting to fix it but the kit I bought from ...
A: You have to be more specific and detailed. I don't know whether you are talking about a electrical ...
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| I have a 98 vw jetta vr6 manual... | 5/2/2006 | Maxs German Car |
Q: I have a 98 vw jetta vr6 manual transmition, my air conditioner just stop working, a took the car to ...
A: It could be many things. Check the high pressure switch. Check the Radiator Fan-A/C ECU it is ...
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| 96 jetta starting problems when raining | 5/2/2006 | Maxs German Car |
Q: my car runs and drives fine when dry, but when its raining i have a hard time starting it. it will ...
A: When your car is completely dry run a hose over it and try to see where the water is getting in. ...
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| alarm problem | 5/2/2006 | Maxs German Car |
Q: I recently bought a 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS it runs great the only problem is after I set the ...
A: Are there any other symtoms? Usually the door latch-lock is the main culprit when it comes to alarm ...
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| Loss of Power | 5/1/2006 | Maxs German Car |
Q: (MK4 1999)90BHP I own a Golf 1.9 TDi Auto Since I got the car it seems to have less and ...
A: In the USA the MK4 diesels have OBD2 DTC(diagnostic trouble codes). If you have this system then ...
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| Check Engine Light 1995 VW Jetta III | 5/1/2006 | Maxs German Car |
Q: A very dependable vehicle for sure... The light came on a week or so ago. It comes and goes daily. ...
A: Ed, I need to know what DTC(Diagnostic Trouble Code)came out when you downloaded the fault codes. If ...
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