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About Rocky Racoon
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Expertise
Most questions that relate to interior, and exterior equipment removal, and re-installation. Also, mechanical repairs of the engine, and the axles, and the brakes.

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35 years auto repair experience. 3 years specifically Volkswagen. 10 years ago, graduated from general technical college. Deans list graduate. One of several hundred, out of several thousand to compete, and win recognition within Volkswagen for knowledge, and excellence.
   

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Oil In water10/15/2007Rocky 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 ...
p0441 - 2001.5 Passat V6, sedan, 2WD, 96K miles10/15/2007Rocky 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 ...
Car no start....oh man10/15/2007Rocky 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 ...
Cigarette lighter fuse replacement10/15/2007Rocky 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 ...
gears10/14/2007Rocky 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 ...
1991 Passat "pops out" of reverse10/14/2007Rocky 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 ...
2002 1.8T Acceleration10/14/2007Rocky 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 ...
Failing central lock/gas latch on 96 Golf10/14/2007Rocky 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 ...
2001 VW Jetta VR6 CEL Flashing10/13/2007Rocky 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 ...
98 VW beetle10/13/2007Rocky 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 ...
99 Passat Wont Smog w Aftermarket radio10/13/2007Rocky 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 ...
1999 beetle10/12/2007Rocky 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 ...
2000 VW Jetta GL 2.0 Fuel Air Metering Code10/12/2007Rocky 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 ...
2000 Jetta Check Engine Light on10/12/2007Rocky 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 ...
1999 VW Beetle Electrical Problems10/12/2007Rocky 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 ...
car alarm10/11/2007Rocky 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 ...
1973 super beetle brakes10/11/2007Rocky 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 ...
99 new beetle taillight access10/11/2007Rocky 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, ...
96 passat10/11/2007Rocky 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 ...
my voltage regulator10/10/2007Rocky 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 ...
1999.5 Jetta 2.0 Overheated and shut off won't start10/10/2007Rocky 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 ...
1999 VW Beetle Electrical Problems10/10/2007Rocky 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 ...
2003 1.8T GTI manual10/9/2007Rocky 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 ...
2006 Passat wiperblades10/9/2007Rocky 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 ...
Jetta 99 Front right turn signal light not working10/9/2007Rocky 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 ...
02Passat check engine light10/9/2007Rocky 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 ...
2004 jetta fuel pump10/8/2007Rocky 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 ...
Beetle dash vent10/8/2007Rocky 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 ...
2000 VW Golf GL Inner Tie Rod Assembly Replacement10/7/2007Rocky 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 ...
Replacing tie rod assembly on 2000 VW Golf GL10/7/2007Rocky 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 ...
2001 VW 1.8T clutch slipping10/7/2007Rocky 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 ...
car light low beam isn't work10/6/2007Rocky 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 ...
2001 Passat audio10/6/2007Rocky 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 ...
2003 GLS TDI A/C Not working10/6/2007Rocky 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 ...
95 VW Jetta10/6/2007Rocky 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 ...
86 vw cabriolet power drain10/5/2007Rocky 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 ...
1999 Passat - P1136 Lean Condition - Check Engine Light10/5/2007Rocky 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 ...
errorcodes10/5/2007Rocky 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 ...
99 Golf Radio Problems10/5/2007Rocky 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 ...
1990 VW Golf shuts off10/4/2007Rocky 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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