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| EPC light | 10/29/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I just got my 2003 Jetta (2.0 engine) back from the dealer for an overheating problem. They replaced ...
A: This sounds like a "brake light switch" failure in a 5 speed manual transmission car. Please tell ...
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| EPC light on dashboard | 10/28/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: 6 16v Hatchback Manual. only done 26k miles. it runs beautifully but on the dashboard prior to ...
A: The letters "EPC," stand for "electronic powertrain control." My understanding of this system is ...
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| 1994 VW Vento 2.0L BROKEN TIMING BELT | 10/28/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: While driving at 20 MPH, then waiting at a stop light at approx 900RPM (IDLE)THE MOTOR QUIT: WAS ...
A: Take the cylinder head off, and look for little "smiley faces" on the tops of the pistons. If there ...
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| 2001 Cabrio door lock problem using the remote | 10/28/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Vehicle: 2001 Cabrio, 72k mi, good condition In terms of the power door locks and security system, ...
A: again, Joe; Thanks for the update, and the additional information, after your inspection. Yes, the ...
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| Idle | 10/27/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have an 87 Fox wagon. It runs Very rough and never even.. I have to adjust it constantly. and ...
A: I can't say for certain, but the symptoms sound like a fuel problem, and the "bucking" is a cylinder ...
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| 2001 Cabrio door lock problem using the remote | 10/27/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Vehicle: 2001 Cabrio, 72k mi, good condition In terms of the power door locks and security system, ...
A: Even though it's a 2001, it's still an A3, so the locks are operated using a separate vacuum pump, ...
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| 96 vw jetta | 10/27/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: location of all components for the evaporator emission control system I have a code of p0440 not ...
A: The leak detection pump, and canister, and the N80 valve are all in the same general location. ...
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| 1998 VW Golf GLi Intermittent starting fault | 10/26/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Hey, My mum's golf (as above) has an intermittent fault upon startup where all the electronics are ...
A: Not so sure about this one Chris; However, 2 things come to mind to check first. This sounds like ...
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| 1995 jetta transmission | 10/26/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: The reverse gear makes a loud grinding noise when put into reverse. All the other gears work fine. ...
A: Unless you, or your mechanic/technician are VERY proficient at Volkswagen manuals in particular, ...
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| volkswagen jetta hood won't raise | 10/26/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 2001 volkswagen jetta that the hood won't release when the handle is pulled. Is there a way ...
A: Yes, Mark, There is; If you use a slender screwdriver, and a flashlight you should be able to see a ...
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| 2001 VW Jetta 57000 miles | 10/25/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have 3 issues. 1) My EPC light has been coming on and I cant shift out of park. If I play around ...
A: (1) N4...brake light switch campaign...free at the dealer.(2) Your mechanic is a PUTZ!!! There are ...
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| 1999 beetle | 10/24/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Mr.Racoon you are the Volkswagen GOD. I had the dealership tell me the n80 valve was bad, the check ...
A: The hoses should be tight, and unable to allow any vapor to escape from them. If the leak detection ...
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| 01 VW Golf, ABS and Brake lights come on | 10/24/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My ABS and Brake lights flash intermittently when running the A/C. Originally diagnosed as bad ABS ...
A: Did anyone ever suggest the brake wear sensor on the drivers brake pad? How about the instrument ...
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| Changing right engine mount in 93 cabriolet | 10/24/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 93 VW Cabriolet with automatic transmission, what would be the best way to go about ...
A: Is this the unit on the frame rail, or the transmission. If it's the frame rail, a block of wood to ...
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| Jetta overheating | 10/24/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 2003 Jetta with a 2.0 engine. One day it overheated and it does it everytime I run it now. ...
A: There is an air bubble inside the cooling system, and it seems to located in the heater core. You ...
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| 2000 vw beetle | 10/23/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: The inner cv joint boot is split and I bought a new one on line. I am going to replace it but am not ...
A: You can replace the boot in the car, but it's far easier to remove the shaft to get at the boots, ...
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| 2003 jetta Stereo Problem | 10/23/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I installed my Ipod dock on my car, after a while I disconnected and I realice that I have no FM ...
A: Sounds like there is a portion of the iPod installation that is feeding into the wrong wire. I ...
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| rattling noise in 30 valve V6 | 10/23/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: greetings. i have a 2001 passat with the 30 valve 2.8 V6. engine has 124,000 miles, had timing ...
A: Yes, Oscar; The 2 cam tensioners are not getting enough oil pressure. Change them both, change the ...
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| Rough Idle on 1999 VW POLO 1.6 | 10/22/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I've just bought a 1999 Volkswagen Polo saloon, 1.6Litre GL. It's a manual transmission petrol. ...
A: My expectations are that you have an ignition coil misfire. Does the check engine light ever come ...
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| Polo Airconditioning gas leaks | 10/22/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 2005 Polo 1.9tdi, its been leaking A/C gas for over 2 years now. Its been in and out the ...
A: I hope I'm not suggesting something too mundane...but, what about the "Schrader" valves. I've had ...
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| 1977 Bus Problems | 10/22/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Last year my parents bought me a 1977 Bus for my birthday/graduation. My father drove it the 130 ...
A: Is this a carburetor? If so, it's probably the throttle plate bushings through the side of the ...
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| 99 Golf GL horn - short? | 10/22/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My horn randomly honks when I make turns at slow speeds. I assume there is some short. Can you ...
A: There is a fuse, but it will disable your alarm on the car too. The fuse is located in one of the ...
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| No heat on my soles... | 10/21/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: About a year or so ago my 96 Jetta stopped blowing heat from the floor vents. It comes out of the ...
A: After starting the car, stay parked, and turn the vent control to the floor. Listen for any vacuum ...
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| gas smell inside recently acquired '96 Jetta | 10/21/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Re:'96 Jetta GL 2.0L gas/automatic/sedan/128,000km First of all I want to thank the expert on this ...
A: The vapor recirculation system is right by the outside air vent for the heater...etc. My guess is ...
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| 2005 VW jetta TDI 30, 000 miles | 10/21/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I go out to crank my Jetta and it does not turn over just makes that "my battery works but I cannot ...
A: This sounds like a fuel problem. Has the fuel filter been changed recently? If so, there is ...
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| 1983 VW Jetta | 10/20/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 1983 Jetta that lost power on highway, I shifted down to 4th (manual) and drove at 80 km/h ...
A: This definitely sounds like a fuel issue. And, unfortunately, for you, and your mechanically ...
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| VW Polo 2000 (W Reg) heater control lights | 10/20/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I bought a Polo (2000 model) about a month ago now and one thing I didnt notice at the time of ...
A: You can get the bulb at the dealer. They aren't too much money. Use a small piece of vacuum hose ...
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| 1990 Jetta Sedan; 4cyl, Gas; Standard Transmission | 10/20/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Rocky, do you need to pull the motor to pull a standard transmission in a 1990 Jetta? My Nephew ...
A: Not necessarily. You will need a "motor holder," or "engine hanger." It is a bar that is used to ...
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| 1988 vw fox cis-e control module | 10/19/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: where is it located. i cannot find it 1988 VW Fox GL 1.8L CIS-E Fuel injection All repairs done ...
A: Remember that engines are only air pumps, and fuel, and spark, are the only 2 ingredients for ...
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| 98 GTI cold start problems | 10/19/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My 1998 VW GTI VR6 will not start in the morning unless I give it some gas for a few seconds first. ...
A: My first guess is a "pinhole leak" in the fuel line. I would replace the "o" rings at the fuel ...
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| 97 jetta GL 2.0 a/t - door lock vacuum | 10/19/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Rocky, the auto door locks quit working but the vacuum pump (@ rt rear inner qtr panel) runs on for ...
A: Sorry for the delay. I've had to work too. No real shortcut. Normally, with all the wear the ...
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| 99 golf gears hitting hard? | 10/18/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I am looking to purchase a 1999 golf from a private seller,great inside and out,only issues that ...
A: Sounds like an automatic transmission. Am I right? There are crossleaks in the valvebody of the ...
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| 1999 volks bug. | 10/18/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Where is the fuel filter located on a 1999 volks bug. 2.0 liter non turbo. Also, how and where do ...
A: The fuel filter is located in front of the right rear tire. It's got a protective cover over it, ...
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| Electronic immobilizer on 2000 Jetta | 10/18/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a problem with mine, too. A couple of weeks ago, when it was very hot inside the car, it ...
A: I don't know that it has been proven necessary to replace the cluster yet...that is where the ...
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| 2001 VW CABRIO CIGARETTE LIGHTER | 10/18/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I just bought a 2001 VW Cabrio 2.0 5speed the 12 volt power source (cigarette lighter outlet) does ...
A: It sounds like someone may have installed an aftermarket stereo, and went for the easiest power ...
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| 1998 Jetta wiper issue | 10/17/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have 1998 Jetta (Wolfsburg) 4CYL 2.0L and seem to have an annoying issue with the wipers that will ...
A: This is difficult to diagnose correctly without looking at the actual car, but I will go with the ...
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| loosing coolant | 10/17/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: i have a 94 jetta 2.0 over the last month my car has been loosing coolant and it seemed every 10 ...
A: Sorry to hear about your trouble. There is a coolant "flange" that is on the drivers side of the ...
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| Car no start....oh man | 10/17/2007 | 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: again, Christopher; Yes there is a clutch switch, but it is not depressed, it is released, at the ...
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| 2002 Golf GLS No A/C + Overheating | 10/16/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Hey Rocky! I have a problem with my 4 door 2002 Golf GLS, automatic transmission, currently at ...
A: Sure sounds to me like your A/C compressor quit. I'll bet you still have a good charge of ...
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| Passat 1.8t 1999, air vent circulation | 10/16/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Passat 1.8T petrol, built 1999,sedan,98000Km.The air conditioning works fine (ie hot & cold ), but ...
A: No worries. There could be vacuum control hose issue. Maybe something in the dash is allowing too ...
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