| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| 1998 passat turbo | 11/28/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: Getting oil in throttle body. Is this a problem with the turbo?
A: Tenisha, I could be the turbo, or also the PCV valve. Here is a post on the PCV system: ...
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| Volkswagen 2006 GTI | 11/27/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: My son owns a 2006 VW GTI-he was driving it last night and accidently ran over a big piece of wood ...
A: Pamela, It may have been one or more of the ABS sensors tripped(one at each wheel) because of the ...
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| blue smoke for my exhaust | 11/27/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: Can you tell me if the heavy blue smoke coming from the exhaust of my 1994 passat is the valve seals ...
A: Keith, It is very likely the engine is losing compression because of the problems indicated above; ...
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| how to start my 1994 jetta | 11/27/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: how to start my 1994 jetta with no ignition key bought from a drug siezed auction what wires go ...
A: Lance, Typically, the solid RED wire is supply power from the battery for all circuits. The ...
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| blue smoke for my exhaust | 11/27/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: Can you tell me if the heavy blue smoke coming from the exhaust of my 1994 passat is the valve seals ...
A: Keith, It could be either valve guides, piston rings, or possibly head gasket (including loose ...
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| no heat | 11/26/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: i have a 1999 passat that has no heat and the a/c is always running. i put a new climate control and ...
A: Lenny, If you are getting FULL heat with the compressor disconnected, I would think this is an ...
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| repair assistance | 11/25/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: my vw jetta 2.0L has difficult starting in the morningand i diagnosed it with a launch X431 tester ...
A: Elijah, Take out the throttle position switch, take it apart and clean it with electrical contact ...
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| Turn Signal Switch | 11/25/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: All my turn signal bulbs light but the left turn signal flashes at a high rate of speed. I was told ...
A: John, Since this only happens on the left side, I would guess: - You have a bad bulb (and don't ...
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| heating problem | 11/24/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: I have a WV polo 1.4 year 1997 My cabin heater is not working.Everyting seems to be in order. The ...
A: Silvio, I believe you should try having the system back-flushed. Sometimes there is sludge ...
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| 2003 VW Passat Low Oil Pressure Light | 11/24/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: I was driving my 2003 Passat when the "LOW OIL PRESSURE STOP ENGINE" came up and it started beeping. ...
A: Belinda, The sludge problem is true. There is plenty of oil but it cannot flow because of the ...
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| 99 VW Cabrio Transmition | 11/24/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: I have a 99 VW cabrio, it has problems with shifting ( automatic). It seems to go into 1 and second ...
A: Michelle, Yes, you can and should check the transmission fluid level. This should be done on a ...
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| VW Cabrio parking brake | 11/23/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: When I release the parking brake on my 2000 VW Cabrio the brake is still engaged. The brake light ...
A: Andrew, It is quite unusual for the parking brake to be stuck when the handle is retracted. You ...
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| 95 vw jetta 2.0 thermostat | 11/22/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: When replacing, does the water pump have to be removed?
A: Stephanie, The water pump does not have to be removed. But on models with power steering, you may ...
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| Cabrio door lock installation | 11/22/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: He could not get it back in the door and gave me the whole key drum/cylinder. How do I get the key ...
A: Georgia, This may be difficult to visualize, but here goes: - Remove the door handle - Insert the ...
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| Vw Passat | 11/22/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: I have a problem with trying to remove the ignition coils on a 2006 vw passat 1.6 fsi.I wanted to ...
A: Greaser, There are problems with the coils. I believe this is a VW recall item, but not sure if ...
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| brakes | 11/22/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: i have a 1994 vw golf 1.9 tdi. last night with out any signs the brake on the left hand side started ...
A: Phil, Chances are the front brake pads on this side have worn completely down to the metal. You ...
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| 1992 VW Golf won't start | 11/20/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: My 1992 golf cranks but won't start. It drove fine until it died while going down the road. I ...
A: Alex, First check the multi-pin electrical connectors at the: - Distributor - Throttle - ECU - ...
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| Replacing Battery | 11/18/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: I have a 2001 turbo bug and I need to replace the battery, it looks as if i have to remove the ...
A: Bill, The battery is removed from inside the engine compartment: - Remove the battery cover ...
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| 1991 Jetta High Fan Speed will Not Work | 11/18/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: The lower fan speeds, 1 thru 3 work, but when you switch it to 4, Hi Speed, it will NOT. Sometimes ...
A: Bill, I believe you have made progress, it seems to be down to the A/C circuit. If my diagrams ...
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| 1986 golf | 11/18/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: What are the step for replacing the water pump in a 1986 golf ?
A: Bob, You need to remove the accessory belts, timing cover, the pump pulley, the radiator/heater ...
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| 2002 Used VW Beetle with Turbo | 11/17/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: Just bought the car used. Within 1 week, less than 100 miles, the MIL came on. It was right after ...
A: Lisa, The MIL light can be caused by literally hundreds of possibilities. You need to have the ...
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| vw motor info. | 11/17/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: I recently got a vw trike from a friend. it has all its parts, though i don't know what works on it ...
A: Mike, Sounds like you might have a 1500. Regardless, looks like you're going have to tear it down ...
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| vw 2.0 aircooled loose oil pressure | 11/17/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: I have a westfalia-bus 1978 twin carb. The engine was rebuild main bearings in engine are 0.25mm new ...
A: Hans, Check the relief valve spring sizes closely. I gave you the wrong description before: make ...
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| Jetta Sensor Problems | 11/17/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: I have a 2003 jetta with a 2.8L and everytime you crank it up the overheat light comes on. The ...
A: Mike, It is more likely: - The sensor is not installed correctly. - The sensor is defective. - The ...
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| 2000 VW Jetta 2.0 Lt Error Code/Car Problems | 11/16/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: I've had a constant problem with my car: P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire. I've been resetting my codes and ...
A: Matthew, If all the plugs were fouling, I would say the Mass Airflow Sensor is bad again. But if ...
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| VW New Beetle Transmission | 11/16/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: My 2003 (99,000 miles) new beetle needs a new transmission. The shop wants to use a rebuilt one but ...
A: Ines, If the shop is offering a used one essentially for free, I don't see what you have to lose. ...
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| vw motor info. | 11/16/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: I recently got a vw trike from a friend. it has all its parts, though i don't know what works on it ...
A: Mike, The numbers you listed are not the engine codes. Check out the attached picture. Post a ...
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| 2000 VW Jetta 2.0 Lt Error Code/Car Problems | 11/15/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: I've had a constant problem with my car: P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire. I've been resetting my codes and ...
A: Matthew, Although I don't know exactly what you mean by "cleaned cylinder four", the fact that you ...
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| vw 2.0 aircooled loose oil pressure | 11/15/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: I have a westfalia-bus 1978 twin carb. The engine was rebuild main bearings in engine are 0.25mm new ...
A: Hans, Well, you obviously have a non-original setup. The engine code you have determines the ...
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| 1991 Jetta High Fan Speed will Not Work | 11/13/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: The lower fan speeds, 1 thru 3 work, but when you switch it to 4, Hi Speed, it will NOT. Sometimes ...
A: Bill, The 30amp fuse should be for the A/C circuit. I would try just pulling the relay for testing ...
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| bleeding a engine cooling system | 11/13/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: need to know how to bleed the air out of cooling systemof a 2003 vw passat gls 2.8L V6 ANSWER: ...
A: Wesley, If you mean the car ENGINE is getting hot, then either: - There is not enough coolant in ...
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| malfunction indicator lamp | 11/13/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: passat 2004 1.8t that light came on tow weeks a go and went off. to day came on again, what is the ...
A: Zoran, I am assuming you mean the "Check Engine" light. This is a non-specific indication telling ...
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| Jetta Sensor Problems | 11/13/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: I have a 2003 jetta with a 2.8L and everytime you crank it up the overheat light comes on. The ...
A: Mike, When you say you changed the thermal sensor, do you mean the thermostat or the temperature ...
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| vw 2.0 aircooled lose oil pressure | 11/12/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: I have a westfalia-bus 1978 twin carb. The engine was rebuild main bearings in engine are 0.25mm new ...
A: Hans, I believe the problem is one or both oil pressure relief valves are not working correctly. ...
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| 2000 VW Jetta | 11/12/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: Just today my car stared shutting off just after cranking up. I thought it was the battery and ...
A: Nicole, It's hard to say from just these symptoms. My guess would be a fuel delivery problem. If ...
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| 1991 Jetta High Fan Speed will Not Work | 11/11/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: The lower fan speeds, 1 thru 3 work, but when you switch it to 4, Hi Speed, it will NOT. Sometimes ...
A: Bill, I do not have diagram for that year but I believe this info may be similar. The power for ...
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| 1972 VW - Shifting into reverse | 11/7/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: Before removing the shifter to re-carpet I had to press the shifter down to place in reverse. When I ...
A: Jason, I think the stop plate (also known as the Reverse Lockout Plate) is installed in the wrong ...
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| gas | 11/6/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: where is the fuse box located on a 97 jetta trek ive looked everywhere and i cant find it please ...
A: Salvador, I believe you can get to the sending unit from the trunk. Once you find the connector, ...
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| Clutch | 11/5/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: I would just like to know, i have a vw golf, i am battling to get the gears changed especially gear ...
A: Leanda, It could be the hydraulic fluid is low. Have it checked and if it is too low, it should ...
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| 1986 cagriolet volkewagon timingbelt | 11/5/2008 | Rick O. |
Q: Replaced timing belt all timing marks are correct still will not start. getting fuel, and spark. ...
A: Kelly, Well there are several things to check (assuming GAS, not DIESEL): - Check for compression ...
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