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| 2003 Jetta | 8/6/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Subject 2003 Jetta Question My jetta was shifting fine when suddenly when driving down the road ...
A: Have you been able to check the fluid level in the transmission? If there is no fluid, or very low ...
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| AC not blowing cold air | 8/6/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I recently bought a 1998 Jetta GLS with the AC unit not working correctly. The fan works, the ...
A: I think you've got the problem nailed. There are doors that are vacuum operated that allow the cool ...
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| 71 Convertible VW bug | 8/6/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Just had a new carb installed because the car was starting and then wouldn't stay running. Drove it ...
A: To maintain operation the engine needs both fuel, and ignition. If you've thoroughly checked the ...
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| 97 cabrio | 8/6/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: The doors will not open? I have tried unlocking and locking but on the drivers door you feel a ...
A: Door release mechanism on the inside of the door is a cable that probably had a small "tab" on the ...
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| A/C Air Flow Problems | 8/6/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 2001 Passat GLX AWD wagon with 2.8 engine; problem is with the Climatronic system - when in ...
A: There is a "manifold" of vacuum hoses that opens, and closes the "doors" to redirect air flow. When ...
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| Replacing Glove Box 2000 Jetta GL - CONTINUED | 8/5/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Finally got a chance to try and replace the glove box door per your answer of 7/12. I am not able ...
A: There is probably a bent retainer clip that will either pull off of the tab, or the metal piece that ...
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| Transmission will not shift out of park | 8/5/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 2000 Volkswagon Jetta with an automatic transmission. When I start out it will shift ok , ...
A: There is a brake light switch that needs to be replaced. Call your local Volkswagen dealer with ...
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| 95 cabrio | 8/5/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: 0 stalled yesterday and after checking for fuel(which we have) and spark (which we don't). do you ...
A: It sounds like you are already familiar with some of the idiosyncrasies of Volkswagens. Without ...
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| accessory power | 8/5/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: where is the hood release on a 2003 Jetta? I cannot seem to locate it ANSWER: Hi Rich; The hood ...
A: again, Rich; There are several circuits in Volkswagen that remain energized even when the key is ...
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| how to fix starter switch on vw cabrio 1998 | 8/4/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: yes i was wondering how to fix the starter switch on a vw cabrio 1998
A: This is a big job. A real nasty one sometimes too. The steering wheel, and the airbag have to come ...
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| Oil Light | 8/4/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Where is the sensor connection on the head where the wire connects on Volkswagon Golf? Thanks
A: I didn't think it was on the cylinder head. I think it's right on the cylinder block, immediately ...
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| front end noise on a passat | 8/4/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: hi i have a 1998 passat and every time i turn the wheel i here a noise it sounds like its grinding ...
A: You actually might have 2 things happening at the same time. The 1998 Passat had "wear sensors" ...
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| 2000 VW Beetle interior | 8/4/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have noticed most of the Beetles we have looked at have the appearance of the plastic/rubber ...
A: Eddie; Unfortunately, no there is no permanent solution for repairing the interior surfaces. It's ...
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| 2004 passat wagon brake lights won't turn off | 7/25/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: The brake light and rear lights will not turn off when the car is off. This is what is making the ...
A: Sure do! I've got an idea! It's the brake light switch. Just replace that, and that will take care ...
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| Jetta overheating | 7/25/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I just test drove a used 2000 Jetta with the 2.0 engine. The temperature guage was running at 195 ...
A: Yes this is normal. The operating temperature of these cars is just about 90-95 degrees Celsius. ...
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| ATF change | 7/24/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 2002 VW Jetta 1.8T with 5sp tiptronic transmission. I have been reading lately about ...
A: I would highly recommend a fluid, and filter change, but as I just explained to another forum user, ...
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| 2002 vw jetta tdi 1.9 litre | 7/24/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I was driving to work and the egine symbol came on simentaniosly with a symbol that looks like two ...
A: It sounds like the glow plug circuit to me. The glow plugs can corrode...even just a little ...
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| 2001 Jetta 1.8T Low-side Service Port | 7/24/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I am trying to find the low-side service port on my 2001 Jetta. I don't know if I am blind or just ...
A: The high side is usually on the passenger side of the car up close to the bulkhead, and next to the ...
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| Drain plug on the torque converter | 7/24/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: 1995 VW Jetta III, GLX VR6, 2.8L, Auto. Hi there, Could you please let me know if their is a drain ...
A: No there is not. Let me ask you a question. Are you planning to change the transmission fluid, and ...
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| 2001 NEW PASSAT HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT | 7/23/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: HOW DO I REMOVE THE HEADLIGHT HOUSINGS ON MY 2001 GLS 4DR/SEDAN NEW PASSAT? I AM TRYING TO REPLACE ...
A: DON'T!!!!!!!!!!!! The bulbs are replaced by removing the little rubber covers over the headlight ...
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| vw bus | 7/23/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I recently put a new foam seal around the engine compartment. I drove it for about 25 minutes and ...
A: Do you have any idea what the before, and after temps. were? I think the Eurovan's, and the ...
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| oem alarm | 7/23/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: i recently purchased a 98 vw passat 1.8t 5 speed manual the oem alarm would only set when locked ...
A: You can shut the alarm off, and reenergize the ignition by inserting the key into the trunk, and ...
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| 99 Passat warning lights | 7/23/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 99 Passat V6. I had a mechanic buddy of mine replace my brakes and he also replaced the ...
A: 1999 Passat's have brake wear sensors. The front one is in the pad...inner pad, on the driver's ...
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| 1999 Passat Power Seat Stuck | 7/22/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Front passanger side power seat is stuck in the most forwrd position and will does not move back. ...
A: With these seats, I usually find it best to get them out of the car to take a look at the mechanism, ...
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| Seat Ibiza | 7/22/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 1.4 1999 seat ibiza and believe the engine is VW i am having a problem locating the oil ...
A: The oil light is turned on by an oil pressure switch located at, near, or just above, or below the ...
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| 96 Jetta Trek - Broken door lock vacuum line / tubing | 7/22/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 1996 Jetta Trek (MkIII or A3?) with a door lock problem. The locking mechanism fails to ...
A: Get some vacuum tubing from your local car parts store like they use under the hood on engines, and ...
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| TAPPING | 7/22/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: WAS DRIVING MY 2003 VW PASSAT GLS 4-DOOR 1.8T WHEN THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. WENT TO PULL ...
A: It sounds to me like the oil that's been used in the engine so far is a mineral refined, and/or ...
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| 97 Golf trunk lock jammed | 7/22/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: The key does not rotate in any direction when inserted into the key slot. The lock can be pushed in ...
A: The lock is either completely broken, or it's just seized up with dirt, and grease in the little ...
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| 2004 Passat wagon suddenly will not start | 7/21/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 2004 Passat wagon. I have been having trouble w ith the digital MPG display because it ...
A: Do the lights in the dash panel insert come on? This almost sounds like an ignition switch ...
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| 72 VW Bus won't start | 7/21/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My bus won't start. It was running perfect yesterday and today it is having problems. It has ...
A: When you say you hear it trying to turn over, I can't tell exactly what you mean, but I will do what ...
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| brakes wont grab | 7/21/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I've had this problem with 2 of my vws I had a 86 gti and currently have a 1991 jetta wolfsberg 1.8 ...
A: The problem is the last time the brakes were bled there was no consideration for the rear axle ...
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| Transmission Problems | 7/21/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My question is 2-part: Question 1: On a 98 Jetta 2.0 automatic, the transmission is having trouble ...
A: Volkswagen automatic transmissions are not user freindly! There is a special tool that is necessary ...
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| 1986 VW GTI Fuel pump housing replacement | 7/21/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I am looking into buying the above named vehicle. The current owner told me that it leaks fuel and ...
A: A2 GTI's are a blast. Fuel pump housing? Where do I find that? Is that next to the flubber ...
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| air lock in cabin heater | 7/20/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a WV polo 1.4GL I have just replaced a faulty thermostate, but not the cabin heater is not ...
A: Many of the questions I have answered are to do with this very problem. There is a special tool ...
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| 2000 2.0 Jetta Engine Mounts | 7/20/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: We have a 2000 2.0l Jetta and had to replace the timing belt, tbelt tensioner and water pump and ...
A: It sounds to me like this mount has been taken apart before, and the bolts were cross threaded. I ...
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| engine mounting bolts breaking | 7/20/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I've replaced my TB, but tried torquing the engine mount bolts to the block per the Hayne's manual ...
A: Are you sure the manual meant pound feet, and not newton meters.....44 Nm is about 36 lb-ft.....It ...
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| Po171 code on my 2001 Jetta | 7/20/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I bought an OBD II reader after my check engine light came on. accidentally erased it , it stayed ...
A: Your brother sounds very helpful. The P0170 code is for "system too lean" which could be caused by ...
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| 03 1.8T Jetta Stereo | 7/20/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I recently replaced my dead monsoon stereo with an aftermarket Alpine. Now my battery has died a ...
A: All 1.8T engines have an "after-run" waterpump that continues to run after the engine is shut off to ...
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| Volkswagon Jetta vr6 2001 | 7/19/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My question is regarding my dashboard lights? A couple days ago my entire dashboard lights went out, ...
A: It's the whole instrument cluster. Unfortunately all of the instrument clusters, or dash panel ...
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| TDI BEETLE DOWN ON POWER | 7/19/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I JUST BOUGHT A 01 BEETLE,IT HAS 90,000 RUNS GREAT ITS JUST WEAK.I CAN HEAR THE TURBO ALITTLE,CAR ...
A: The intake is probably clogged, and the mass air flow sensor is also, probably a contributor, as ...
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