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| Oil In water | 10/15/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My 2003 VW Passat 1.8T has Oil in the water but no water in the Oil. The vehicle got hot in traffic ...
A: Yep. Don't mean to be terse, but I think you're right. Happens, some. New cooler, and flush the ...
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| p0441 - 2001.5 Passat V6, sedan, 2WD, 96K miles | 10/15/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Every time i fill up my gas tank, when the gas level drops to about 3/4 - 2/3 of the tank I get CEL ...
A: Might be the "leak detection pump" itself. If it's getting weak, it won't be able to fill the tank ...
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| Car no start....oh man | 10/15/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: So I have been having clutch/electrical issues with my 97 vw golf gl manual tranny 2.0 L with a new ...
A: The biggest tip off is the "burning rubber" thing. It's definitely the ignition switch...the ...
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| Cigarette lighter fuse replacement | 10/15/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I purchased a used 1999 cabrio. It does not have the fuse box cover, which I assume has the fuse ...
A: Yeah, I agree, everything is hard on a Volkswagen. They make it that way, so you have to take it to ...
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| gears | 10/14/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: what could be the situation on my Jetta 2003 gls manual transmission (6) I did park in my garage and ...
A: Is this car a 5 speed, or a six speed? All GLS Jetta's came with a 5-speed from the factory. Did ...
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| 1991 Passat "pops out" of reverse | 10/14/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I am considering buying a 91 Passat. Runs fine, has had some work done, just one small problem. ...
A: Yes the transmission is shot, at least reverse is. There is a "spur" gear that engages the gear ...
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| 2002 1.8T Acceleration | 10/14/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: About 3 weeks the check engine light on my 2002 has come on,bu thte car was running fine. I checked ...
A: 99% of all Passats run into this problem. The oil needs to be changed more often, and with ...
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| Failing central lock/gas latch on 96 Golf | 10/14/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: ..The battery on my 96 Golf died and I had to replace it ( I had to drive the car with a temp ...
A: Open the trunk, and remove the cover inside, but only on the passenger side of the car. The ...
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| 2001 VW Jetta VR6 CEL Flashing | 10/13/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I was having a problem with my check CELT coming on and once in a while flashing. I took it to a VW ...
A: The catalytic converter is no longer capable of burning hydrocarbons after they escape the ...
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| 98 VW beetle | 10/13/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: at the beginning of the summer i was having problems with my car over heating when I'd get stuck in ...
A: The coolant reservoir bottle has a problem. That's the first thing. The coolant level sensor is in ...
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| 99 Passat Wont Smog w Aftermarket radio | 10/13/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: During CA smog test,OBD ll sensor can't communicate because of an after market radio being ...
A: I know this is true, too. I haven't actually done it myself, so I can't tell you how. I can get ...
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| 1999 beetle | 10/12/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: i'm new to VW. Three things the dealer tells me my n80 valve is bad. is this difficult to replace? ...
A: The "N80" valve is the "purge valve" for the EVAP system. It's right by the coolant reservoir ...
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| 2000 VW Jetta GL 2.0 Fuel Air Metering Code | 10/12/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My wife 2000 Jetta has a problem of being very sluggish and even cutting out when put into a forward ...
A: This 2.0 litre engine has an engine code of "AEG." That means this car has an actual throttle cable ...
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| 2000 Jetta Check Engine Light on | 10/12/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 2000 jetta with 65000 miles. The check engine light is on and the code is P1424 which says ...
A: Don't go back there. The oxygen sensor has nothing to do with the secondary air system. Oxygen ...
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| 1999 VW Beetle Electrical Problems | 10/12/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Just got this car, has 67000 miles on it. It wouldn't start unless you towed it (manual ...
A: OK Frank; The radio is a separate issue. It is it's own computer, or ECM, and it has a serial ...
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| car alarm | 10/11/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: my key hole is not disarming my alarm and its not locking or unlocking my car.the alarm is staying ...
A: To get the alarm off, unlock the trunk. Then, replace the drivers door, door latch. There are ...
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| 1973 super beetle brakes | 10/11/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: When I push on the brakes they go right to the floor I replaced the front brake hose right side, ...
A: It almost sounds like there is a loose fitting, or union. I'm sure you made them as tight as you ...
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| 99 new beetle taillight access | 10/11/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I noticed that the stop light on my wife's 99 new beetle was out. Popped the access disk in the ...
A: You are doing nothing wrong. The light is still "locked" in place by plastic tabs on the housing, ...
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| 96 passat | 10/11/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 96 passat VR6 170000 miles. When I am driving the engine seems to surge. No matter what ...
A: What about your plugs and wires? Have they been changed? Use the factory recommended plug. Don't ...
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| my voltage regulator | 10/10/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I am on the hunt as to why the generator light stays on in my '66 Ghia - and in doing so have ...
A: I can't tell you for sure which wire goes where, because I, too would need the information from a ...
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| 1999.5 Jetta 2.0 Overheated and shut off won't start | 10/10/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I just purchased a 99.5 Jetta with 122000 miles, drove it home about 5 miles and left it running in ...
A: There is a relay under the dash that I would start with. It is the "load reduction relay." Turns ...
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| 1999 VW Beetle Electrical Problems | 10/10/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Just got this car, has 67000 miles on it. It wouldn't start unless you towed it (manual ...
A: There could be 2 things happening here, but I'd direct you to begin with 1, that really should be 2 ...
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| 2003 1.8T GTI manual | 10/9/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Hey Rocky, my car makes a low rumble when I slightly turn the the steering wheel to the right. ...
A: If it is the wheel bearing, then, if the noise is louder(?) when turned right, then it is the left ...
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| 2006 Passat wiperblades | 10/9/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My windshield wipers decided to quit working this weekend. Started the car, they wouldn't turn on. ...
A: Ginger; I'm glad you are safe. I hate driving with hampered visibility. Since your car is nearly ...
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| Jetta 99 Front right turn signal light not working | 10/9/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 99 Jetta the later model. My front right turn signal isn't working/blew. I tried to ...
A: OK, Trung; Good, this is far easier than in a Mk III...in my humble opinion. There is a cover that ...
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| 02Passat check engine light | 10/9/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: 000 miles. I need to smog the car, but before I could the check engine light came on, so I went and ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your past, negative experiences. Unfortunately, there are a number of ...
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| 2004 jetta fuel pump | 10/8/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 2004 jetta tdi. It just cranks and won't start, it's not getting fuel. I changed the fuel ...
A: In 2004 Volkswagen introduced the "pumpe duece" engine. The fuel injectors are the fuel pumps, in a ...
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| Beetle dash vent | 10/8/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: The open/close wheel on one of the dash vents of my 2000 GL Beetle is not working. I believe the ...
A: These are much easier to get to in ANY other Mk IV Volkswagen. To get out each individual vent, the ...
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| 2000 VW Golf GL Inner Tie Rod Assembly Replacement | 10/7/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: How do you remove the inner tie rod from the steering rack , on my 2000 Golf GL, std transmission, ...
A: Hey Mike; That is not as easy a job as it sounds. And, if you've gotten a look under there you can ...
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| Replacing tie rod assembly on 2000 VW Golf GL | 10/7/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I need to replace the tie rod assembly (inner and outer) on my 2000 golf GL (gas, automatic, 2dr). ...
A: Sorry you had to e-mail this question twice, but there is no lock nut on the inner, it's just in ...
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| 2001 VW 1.8T clutch slipping | 10/7/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Is it possible to adjust the clutch on 2001 VW 1.8t? Are the new clutchs hydraulic? It has 55,000 ...
A: There is NO clutch ADJUSTMENT per se. How ever, if there has been a brake fluid service done on ...
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| car light low beam isn't work | 10/6/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 2001 VW Passat SDN GLS Right now, the low beam isn't working. I had the battery changed ...
A: Yes Xuenyuan; The headlight requires a very good, solid ground connection. If it does get a good ...
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| 2001 Passat audio | 10/6/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 2001 VW Passat SDN GLS Sometime last year, I needed a emergency jumpup, but the person who ...
A: There are special radio removal tools necessary. They are inserted into the corners of radio itself ...
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| 2003 GLS TDI A/C Not working | 10/6/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I turned on the A/C today and it is not working. I don't remember exactly when the last time was ...
A: The A/C system is probably just low on refrigerant. When you have it recharged, ask to have some ...
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| 95 VW Jetta | 10/6/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I'm having a problem with my car overheating. Any suggestions on what I could do to fix it?
A: Did you replace a thermostat or anything like that recently? If not, it is probably the thermostat ...
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| 86 vw cabriolet power drain | 10/5/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have an 1986 vw cabriolet. When I start the car the battery meter shows a large drain. I have ...
A: OK Rob; So let me understand completely. You did a "parasitic drain test," by placing the DVOM in ...
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| 1999 Passat - P1136 Lean Condition - Check Engine Light | 10/5/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 1999 VW Passat Sedan; 1.8L Turbo with standard transmission. My check engine light recently ...
A: Debris in the intake tube to the airbox WILL NOT restrict the intake of air enough to cause this ...
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| errorcodes | 10/5/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Hey rocky, when running a check on my car I'm coming up with the error codes 300b random misfire, ...
A: Hey Justin; Most misfire codes we deal with on 1.8T Jettas are the result of failed coils. Has ...
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| 99 Golf Radio Problems | 10/5/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I recently had work done to my car and they had to unhook the battery, now my radio is in SAFE mode. ...
A: Michelle; I hate to say this, but the radio is toast! Do you have a CD changer in the trunk. If ...
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| 1990 VW Golf shuts off | 10/4/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My 1990 VW Golf shuts off whenever it feels like it. It has 275,000+ km. I just bought it used about ...
A: I hate to be evasive, but I'm trying to diagnose a car without touching, and after some "experts" ...
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