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| installing new car door handle | 7/1/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 1992 volkswagen passat, and I had to remove a door handle because it was broken. How do I ...
A: Ok, Duncan, sorry about the delay. My computer at home broke so I have to answer these questions ...
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| installing new car door handle | 7/1/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 1992 volkswagen passat, and I had to remove a door handle because it was broken. How do I ...
A: Sorry Duncan, I thought I was answering the question you asked, you are quite a detective. The ...
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| installing new car door handle | 7/1/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 1992 volkswagen passat, and I had to remove a door handle because it was broken. How do I ...
A: No matter which door it is, the door literally has to come apart form the inside out. Even if it is ...
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| 2006 New Beetle alarm problem. | 6/30/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: After a heavy rain, the alarm on my 2006 New Beetle convertible goes off intermittently, with no ...
A: There is one other thing that it could be then, and that is related to the window motor itself. ...
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| vw premium sound radio no sound or lights | 6/30/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 1996 jetta with a premium sound radio standard VW issue. My battery went dead. I tried to ...
A: I'm a fully certified Volkswagen technician, and have been for years. I've worked on a lot of ...
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| 1.9 vw tdi | 6/30/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I had oil leaks fixed valve cover an seal on side of engine that they had to move inj pump to fix. I ...
A: We see a lot of cars with that same problem too, but I've just not heard of breaking lifters, or cam ...
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| 2000 1.8t | 6/30/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: after driving in the freeway going about 70 75 mph with the a/c on the car stop going in gear as i ...
A: Sorry, not good news then. The transmission you have is a 4 speed overdrive automatic. The ...
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| 2006 New Beetle alarm problem. | 6/30/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: After a heavy rain, the alarm on my 2006 New Beetle convertible goes off intermittently, with no ...
A: This sounds like a door latch problem to me. Do all of the lights in the interior come on when the ...
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| 97 Volks Jetta Tran Fluid | 6/29/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Where is the grommet?
A: Connie; I don't know which grommet you mean. Do you want to know where to check the level, or fill ...
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| transmition problems with 60's bugs and super bugs | 6/28/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: im buying a superbettle from a friend who has another beetle of about the same year. both have a bad ...
A: The transmission goes into reverse by allowing the intermediate shaft to engage a "spur" gear...ie., ...
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| 1.9 vw tdi | 6/28/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I had oil leaks fixed valve cover an seal on side of engine that they had to move inj pump to fix. I ...
A: Britt; I don't know exactly what happened, but why was the injector pump moved? If the injector ...
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| A/C Problem in 2000 VW JETTA GLS | 6/28/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I recently bought 2000 VW JETTA GLS. The car condition is good but the only problem is with A/AC. ...
A: I would say that the level of refrigerant...134a, is NOT fine. The only way to know for sure is to ...
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| 1999 VW Beetle | 6/27/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My daughter just called and said that the engine in her 99 Beetle is knocking, so she pulled over ...
A: sorry for the delay, I had a computer crash, and am using the machine at work temporarily. In short, ...
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| 1999 check engine light on and flashes while shifting gear | 6/27/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have 1999 Jetta GLS with 2.0 ltr engine MY check engine light is on a flashes on shifting gear, i ...
A: The process of combustion, in a gasoline engine requires both an ignition source, ie. the spark ...
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| 2003 jetta | 6/27/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 2003 2.0 liter jetta. The EPC light as well as the check engine light has came on. The ...
A: It sounds like you like your car, and you take very good care of it. Yes the "air flow meter" is ...
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| VW electric window stuck | 6/27/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I've just had to take my VW Golf GL to the auto electrician to fix my driver side window that went ...
A: Please forgive me for not getting to you, and your question sooner. My home computer broke. I'm ...
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| Firing Order for 2000 Jetta GL | 6/27/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: The check engine light just came on and I noticed some sputtering. The code that the diagnostic ...
A: Sorry it took so long to get back to you. My computer broke, so I had to find another one to use. ...
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| 2000 1.8t | 6/26/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: after driving in the freeway going about 70 75 mph with the a/c on the car stop going in gear as i ...
A: Hey Miguel; What kind of car? Jetta, Passat, Beetle? Also, what engine code, and transmission ...
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| 2002 gti won't start | 6/26/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I was wondering if you could shed some light on a situation with my gti. It all started when my MIL ...
A: Volkswagens have a provision whereby the fuel pump starts and runs for a little while as soon as the ...
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| charging problems | 6/26/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Just replaced the Motorola alternator as bearings were noisy. New (rebuilt)alternator is putting out ...
A: sorry for the delay in my response. I had my home computer breakdown, and have to answer these ...
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| Loss of Power | 6/26/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My wife was driving her 2001 1.8T Jetta which has 155,000 klm and all of a sudden it loss power. She ...
A: Dan, please forgive the delay in getting back to you regarding your Passat. I don't mean to be ...
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| My VW Jetta will not shift in to 1st 2nd and reverse gears | 6/26/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: well, today my car would not shift into 1st, 2nd, gear,and also in to reverse...Does anyone ...
A: sorry it took me so long to get back to anyone. My computer, my own, got a virus, and locked up ...
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| Screeching vw golf | 6/25/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I own a VW Golf GTI and for a few months now the car has been making a screeching noise when you ...
A: Vicky; Sorry it took so long to get to your question, my computer broke, at home, so I've got to ...
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| TURBO | 6/25/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I recently bought an '03 VW GTI a year ago, and within the last month I've noticed that there has ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting to your question. My home computer broke. Sorry. It almost sounds ...
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| Replacing a headlamp for VW Passat GLX 2003 | 6/25/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Would it be hard for a non-mechanic to replace a headlamp for a VW Passat GLX 2003 or should I take ...
A: If the bulb has just burned out, it may still be covered under warranty, believe it or not. I think ...
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| Ongoing Problem | 6/25/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Several months ago, I began getting a smoke smell in the passenger compartment of my 2002 Passat ...
A: Sorry it took so long to get back to you. My home computer broke. I fix cars, not computers. My ...
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| 2002vw jetta wagon | 6/25/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: hi - seemes to be a rumbling -like or scraPING SOUND when i turn rt only-WHEEL IS SHAKY SOME ...
A: sorry it took so long to respond, my computer at home broke. Anyhow, the wheel problem could be a ...
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| Loss of Power | 6/24/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My wife was driving her 2001 1.8T Jetta (automatic) which has 155,000 klm and all of a sudden it ...
A: Hey there Dan. The wastegate bypass being too high could be related to a clogged suction jet pump, ...
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| Loss of Power | 6/24/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My wife was driving her 2001 1.8T Jetta which has 155,000 klm and all of a sudden it loss power. She ...
A: Very Helpful. Read measuring block-display group 32 is fuel trim. The first number is the ...
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| 2000 1.8 t | 6/24/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: my engine light has been on for about 5 months now but i never had any no problems with the way the ...
A: Sounds like the shifting problem is with an automatic transmission, right? If so, the brake light ...
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| 2000 Jetta overheating | 6/23/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 2000 vw jetta gl 4cyl and it is overheating. We replaced the thermostat, temp. sender, ...
A: Two things. First, you say you checked the water pump...How did you do that? You also, changed the ...
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| VW Jetta Oil Light | 6/23/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Rocky, We own a 2003 Wolfsburg Jetta. We live just outside Boston. At 63,000 miles the oil light ...
A: Oh boy, Frank! While I can sympathize with you, and your plight, I can only say that most car ...
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| Airbag, ABS traction light on = won't start ! | 6/23/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My daughter's 2001 Beetle GLS 2.0 turbo. The airbag light came on and about a day later the ...
A: First of all, is this car a 2.0 liter GLS, or is it a 1.8 liter Turbo? The 2.0 turbo did not come ...
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| vw jetta glx 1997 | 6/23/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: ... i replace the instrument panel cluster in 2005...because the speedometer and tach would not ...
A: This has not happened to me before. However, it may be possible that there is a surge of ...
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| 1999 VW Golf GL Intermittent Coil | 6/11/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 1999 golf gl 2.0. I recently replaced what I thought to be a defective coil with a brand ...
A: What kind of shape is the ignition switch in? The coil may be getting an intermittent on signal ...
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| Replacing VW Beetle Hood emblem | 6/11/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: We purchased a new hood emblem for our daughter's '98 VW beetle and it did not come with ...
A: Good idea, Tami; If you use a hair dryer, it makes a lot less heat than the typical heat gun, and ...
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| Replacing VW Beetle Hood emblem | 6/11/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: We purchased a new hood emblem for our daughter's '98 VW beetle and it did not come with ...
A: None of the emblems come with instructions anymore, so we are left to guess, or just do the best we ...
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| Electrical - Tail Lights not working | 6/10/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My tail lights are not working, checked the fuses and replaced burnt out bulbs, still no joy. The ...
A: Without knowing what model, or year of car, I'll go with the most popular...an A4 Jetta...1999, to ...
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| VW rabbit gas tank removal | 6/10/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 1982 WV rabbit conv. and when I jack it up from the pass. side gas drips on the driver ...
A: I'm pretty certain already that there are "pin-holes," at least on the top of the tank, where dirt, ...
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| 2005 VW Gold 1.9 tdi horsepower question | 6/10/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I recently chipped my car up from the standard (stock)100 hp and 177 lbs/torque to 145hp and 250 ...
A: I know your 177 lb/ft number is correct, but isn't the stock horsepower 105? No matter though. My ...
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