Bank 1 Sensor 1 has been replaced twice in the last year....Both times the check engine light has come back on after the error code was errased. The...

gak@kallin.com

08-10-2006 11:13 PM
gak@kallin.com

The idle screw on my '83 Rabbit GTI 1.8 8v has fallen out. Does anyone know the size of the idle screw so I can pick up a replacement one.

cander85@gmail.com

08-10-2006 12:10 AM
One out of many Daves

Hi. I've searched for answers to this but have come up empty handed. So, if anyone can point me to some information, I'd really appreciate it. I...

Theorbo

08-09-2006 12:57 PM
bkw

Hey folks, I have a 98 Golf, automatic transmission, 80 000km. At first, while accelerating from a stop, the car would go into neutral after 1st...

Serge Dupuis

08-09-2006 08:35 AM
One out of many Daves

I got a quick story about my 82 VW 1.7 gasser pickup. I was on my way back from vacation on a 7 hour drive. I stop to use the restroom at a gas...

thateb@yahoo.com

08-08-2006 07:46 PM
thateb@yahoo.com

My trim is still is relatively good shape. The problem is after removing trim panels to do interior work a number of time on the 88 Fox,...

Jonny

08-08-2006 05:25 PM
tylernt@gmail.com

I let the oil change interval go by too long. About a year, 6K miles. Normally speaking the oil never gets black as can be, just dirty looking. And,...

Jonny

08-07-2006 11:54 PM
Lambert Moonen

We're looking at Buying a 1993 Volkswagen Passat. 1.9L Turbo Diesel, 5Spd Manual, Loaded, 280000Km's. The lady who has it, drove it into the...

72Capri

08-07-2006 08:48 PM
72Capri

I went to fill up today, and my fuel door release is not opening the fuel door. Is there another way of getting the door open with out going to...

bluegolf

08-07-2006 10:23 AM
bluegolf via CarKB.com

The problem was old and brittle wires. All 3 wires that connect to the plug that plugs into the distributor had cracked insulation where the...

nutso fasst

08-07-2006 10:23 AM
nutso fasst

How should I replace the distributor rotor of my 2.0 ABA Golf? Just pulling it? It is screwed, glued? T.-

Gustavo Arriagada

08-07-2006 10:09 AM
Gustavo Arriagada

I'm selling a '99 Passat wagon with a 1.8T and 5 speed. It's got 211K miles on it and I'm just wondering what the useful life of the 1.8T engine is...

Jack Lowry

08-07-2006 09:13 AM
Jack Lowry

My Passat 1.8T's engine finally terminated yesterday. I am now loooking round for a replacement engine and was wondering if rather than replacing it...

davidwestwater@hotmail.com

08-07-2006 07:53 AM
davidwestwater@hotmail.com

Got a letter today from VWoA about replacing the Crankcase Breather Hose on my 02 Passat 1.8T. It says I have up to 100,000 miles or ten years before...

Stan Dupp

08-06-2006 10:36 PM
seawolfeusn@gmail.com

My Passat 1.8T's engine finally terminated yesterday. I am now loooking round for a replacement engine and was wondering if rather than replacing it...

davidwestwater@hotmail.com

08-06-2006 12:26 PM
davidwestwater@hotmail.com

my airbag light is on all the time the ignition is on. Took it to vw and they said the fault was the slip ring in the driver side airbag. they want...

Bodhran

08-06-2006 07:24 AM
Bodhran

passat salloon 2.0 auto M reg the front left passenger window won't go down. If I take the inner panel off the door and press the window switch...

Bodhran

08-06-2006 05:17 AM
Bodhran

Here I ame again with my jalopy had a slight leak on valvecover gasket. I figured let's change it bought new one and replaced it I tightened with a...

Lambert Moonen

08-06-2006 01:29 AM
Lambert Moonen

I purchased a 2000 Passat Wagen froma non VW dealer. The door locks engage at 10mph. The local VW dealer states they cannot turn this function off...

rvwenger@netscape.net

08-05-2006 10:32 PM
Mark

Ok, this is the same car I posted about a few weeks back. 1993 Volkswagen Passat TDI 5spd 280285km we've bought new Glow plugs, Installed them, and...

72Capri

08-05-2006 09:42 PM
72Capri

Looking to travel around mexico for a few months in a camper, could anyone recommend anywhere in mexico city to find out prices, documentation for...

cremeeggreturns@hotmail.com

08-05-2006 09:07 AM
cremeeggreturns@hotmail.com

have a 1988 fox wagen. When started it runs at high idle or 3000rpm's plus and stays there. Has a 1781cc injected gasoline engine. Any thoughts??

waveone

08-05-2006 04:45 AM
SFC

What are all of the possible engines for a 1986 vw westfalia? Will a Jetta engine work? What year and type? Will a golf engine work? What year and...

tswan71@yahoo.com

08-05-2006 03:40 AM
Chicago Paddling-Fishing

I installed a rebuilt cylinder head, cylinder head gasket, timing belt, and tensioner on my 78 VW Diesel Rabbit. The car now idles, but does not...

JH

08-04-2006 09:57 PM
none2u

Hi everybody, Since an old man in an '87 Caddy rear-ended and destroyed my beloved '92 Jetta, I'm in the market for another car. There are a couple...

Lamprey

08-04-2006 09:09 PM
Lamprey

Howdy, For maybe the last 20k miles, my Jetta ('97 TDI 5 sp manual, 180k miles) has made a little more jiggling noise when the left tire hits a bump...

Keith Loyd

08-04-2006 06:33 PM
Nate Nagel

I've got an '84 diesel Rabbit. The radiator doesn't have a cap on it. The expansion tank is where you fill/top off the coolant. Now, I've got a...

Bryan K. Walton

08-04-2006 11:02 AM
One out of many daves

I recently replaced the cylinder head, head gasket, timing belt, injector heat shields, timing belt, and tensioner on my 78 VW Rabbit Diesel. The...

JH

08-04-2006 12:26 AM
JH

My daughter has a 1999 New Beetle. It is time for an oil change. What is recommended for this vehicle in temperatures from 70-104 degrees F? San...

Bob

08-03-2006 09:44 PM
N8N

Looking for automatic special edition with Recaro seats and 1.8 turbo. I'm located in upstate NY.

grifty

08-03-2006 02:21 PM
grifty

I'm in upstate NY. Looking for an automatic with low miles and reasonable price.

grifty

08-03-2006 01:23 PM
grifty

E-85 is cheaper here in Minnesota. How much do I ricchen my 82 rabbit PU without EGR or O2 stuff to run it? BTW, I think that ethanol is a terrible...

thateb@yahoo.com

08-03-2006 12:34 PM
Tom's VR6

Everybody, Ehanks for the great ideas. I'll look into those and let you know how it goes. Keep 'em coming. Cheers! TREE wrote:

Mad Maxine

08-03-2006 12:02 AM
tonyw

hello everyone could use some advice on this one... I have a VW cabrio 2000, manual, with 37000 miles in great condition, ....except that...

laure.andrieux@gmail.com

08-02-2006 08:40 PM
none2u

Hi, I hope someone can help me. I lost my wedding ring while sitting on the front passenger seat of Jetta 2004. It happened very quickly , but I...

ml4179 via CarKB.com

08-02-2006 04:56 PM
tonyw

Here again, I have seen hints of this problem in the forums, but not a definitive answer... On our 1999 Beetle, the keyless entry is not working...

wesupport@gmail.com

08-02-2006 04:45 PM
Sean

My wife has a 2001 2 liter Jetta, and the EPC light just came on. Two weeks ago, I took the car to my local brake shop and had front and rear pads...

Darren

08-02-2006 07:43 AM
Lost In Space/Woodchuck

I just purchased a 90 Golf GL with nearly 240.000 miles. It has been well maintained, has a brand new distributor even. The plug wires have also been...

Ldray

08-02-2006 03:06 AM
Chicago Paddling-Fishing

Hello, Please forgive me to disturb you. I know that you are fond of playing golf. I would like to share with you the joy of playing golf...

Sam

08-02-2006 01:07 AM
Sam

Hi all, my girlfriend has a '90 Corrado G60 to which she is ludicrously attached... for the last while (not sure how long, but this is an ongoing...

N8N

08-01-2006 11:24 PM
Corrado Daddy

The temp light came on in my 2001 Beetle 1.8T after only driving for about 10 minutes. I had the air on and it stopped blowing cold when...

Mike Wolf

08-01-2006 04:34 PM
none2u

Recently, I purchased a 1980 VW diesel rabbit to burn biodiesel. Although, I'm having problems with the left rear turn signal. For the first few...

sadle1dc

08-01-2006 03:53 PM
Matt B.

I have replaced the head gasket on my 1987 Mk2 GTi and I am in a bit of a mess. After putting it all back together it runs but its really not right....

8vjon

08-01-2006 08:45 AM
One out of many Daves

My problem. the engine and FI system I have in my 1986 jetta was not the same as the one I swaped out for it. I have the CIS-Lambda, the last engine...

amurdoch@gmail.com

08-01-2006 08:35 AM
One out of many Daves

Hi... I recently moved to the States from Ontario, Canada and am trying to import my Jetta in to the country. VW is asking to supply them with the...

julio

08-01-2006 08:35 AM
julio

The VW North America web site lists the 2.5 as the only available engine in the new Golf, again called Rabbit in the US like the A1 Golf. Does...

Kit

07-31-2006 09:17 PM
Matt B.

Hi everyone, I have a well-worn 92 Jetta with a 1.8L RV engine. The car starts fine and for the first ten minutes or so works flawlessly. Once...

DarylS

07-31-2006 10:53 AM
DarylS

I like the 92 jetta sedan I have; would like a wagon more. Want a diesel - were they made in those years with that engine, and if so, when...

jtaylor

07-31-2006 03:53 AM
Matt B.

What's the capacity of the '87 16V Scirocco gas tank? It was originally sold in Massachusetts, if that makes a difference. I remember looking it up...

William J. Leary Jr.

07-31-2006 03:47 AM
Matt B.

I just swapped in some new low beams (superwhite 5000k.) Now, my '01 GTI VR6 seems to have forgotten it has DRL. Not that it's a big deal or...

McNerd

07-31-2006 03:44 AM
Matt B.