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 |  | Those who think that VW is becoming bloated by moving upscale with the
MK V Jetta and Passat, etc., may be interested to learn that Nissan has
taken...
jpmccormac
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10-05-2005 10:39 AM
DLGlos  | 26 | 30 |
 | | I have a 2000 Golf with 73k miles.
A mechanic today told me the inside clamp on the CV boots were missing. He
had no idea HOW they could be missing;...
Toller
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10-04-2005 11:16 PM
Toller | 2 | 10 |
| | | Hi,
My heater core exploded today. I took off the dashboard but
the heater core is hidden by a crossmember...
Whats the trick? I think I need to...
Eduardo K.
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10-04-2005 12:22 AM
Eduardo K. | 2 | 11 |
| | | Does anyone know where the switch that turns on the dome light when you open
the door is located?
On my 02 Jetta, the passenger door no longer...
Raynald
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10-03-2005 10:09 PM
me | 4 | 8 |
| | | Hello all and thanks for your help in the past. I have encountered a
new problem and need your help.
I picked up a 1988 Golf with an automatice...
David Craig
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10-03-2005 08:30 PM
Harry | 13 | 16 |
| | | Thanks for all the helpful input on my manual vs automatic question. Now I'd
like input on the pros and cons of upgrading to the more expensive...
Sheila Hoffman
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10-03-2005 07:04 PM
Brian Running | 7 | 12 |
| | | Hi everyone,
My cousin has a 02 Passat V6 with about 45k miles. At stops
the tachometer is going from 800 Rpm to 1200 Rpm and then drops to 800
and...
Nick
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10-03-2005 04:37 PM
Woodchuck | 1 | 13 |
| | | Today, I decided to check the differential fluid level. When I open the
plug (17mm), red transmission fluid poured out. What does that mean?
1986...
William Park
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10-03-2005 04:26 PM
William Park | 5 | 9 |
| | | I used to think manual was the ONLY way to go since it gives more control
and gets better mileage. But as I'm shopping for new cars I see that...
Sheila Hoffman
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10-03-2005 09:13 AM
Al Rudderham | 12 | 18 |
| | | Hello all and thanks for your help in the past. I have encountered a
new problem and need your help.
I picked up a 1988 Golf with an automatice...
David Craig
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10-02-2005 08:55 PM
David Craig | 0 | 10 |
| | | Wife was driving on highway and noticed that car seemed to lacking power ie
would not go over 100kph, about 5km later the engine stopped. I was...
hardi
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10-02-2005 09:32 AM
Peter Parker | 4 | 12 |
| | | Give this link a look for figuring out the cost benefit ratio for a
hybrid. Obviously, the site is somewhat biased, but the calculator
seems to be a...
DLGlos
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10-02-2005 01:31 AM
Mike Smith | 7 | 9 |
| | | hello folks, my friend has a 1989 GTI 16v in pretty decent shape, minor
dents and such. it has 170k on it. all original. He wants my 1996 Jetta...
Lee
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10-01-2005 10:26 PM
Peter Parker | 3 | 9 |
| | | Hi, I have a 98 Jetta GL with a Clarion made radio/cassette/CD changer.
I was cleaning the battery contacts (and the ground connects under...
IR
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10-01-2005 09:30 PM
IR | 5 | 11 |
| | | Just finished a rather expensive rebuild on an 81 westfalia 2 litre
aircooled engine.... Girlfriend stuffed it in 1st at 50kph.... ugh.....
Anyways...
westfaliaguy
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10-01-2005 09:10 PM
William J. Leary Jr. | 1 | 13 |
| | | Hi there seem to be a few knowledgeable people in here. Has anyone had
this problem (1996 Passat CL TDi) My fuel gauger is driving me nuts! it
reads...
Warder54
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10-01-2005 06:56 PM
Warder54 | 8 | 15 |
| | | Is it possible to replace just the brushes in
this alternator? Thanks. Ken
kwalters
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10-01-2005 05:01 PM
Kent | 2 | 8 |
| | | My oil pressure indicator comes on for about 5 seconds, then goes away.
I checked the oil and it is fine, right up to the line.
Why would the oil...
Rich
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10-01-2005 02:51 PM
Rich | 3 | 9 |
| | | My son is about to buy a '90 Corrado with a bad power steering rack.
I happen to have a partially parted out '87 Scirocco, which still has...
William J. Leary Jr.
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10-01-2005 05:08 AM
SFC | 1 | 8 |
| | | Help my '97 GTI VR6 GOLF...the problem is: when idling or being driven at
random times...the engine stops. After it stops, I have to wait 30...
Cedric Mason
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09-30-2005 10:44 PM
dave AKA vwdoc1 | 1 | 11 |
| | | I have a 91 Golf GL 1.8, and it's been acting a bit funky.
Usually, for me, it has little power. But every now and then, i'll
start it up and BAM!...
mini chifa
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09-30-2005 10:41 PM
dave AKA vwdoc1 | 1 | 13 |
| | | I don't know if it's true or not, but the flaw in your reasoning is
equating "dollar value of gasoline used" with "energy used." It takes
vast...
Sheila Hoffman
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09-30-2005 04:47 PM
SteveH | 15 | 18 |
| | | Any suggestions on what's causing a front-end 'howling' noise on a 96
cabrio? It's not the tires as rotating them did not change the sound. ...
wkearney99
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09-30-2005 04:08 PM
mach5er | 12 | 24 |
| | | Both of Amsoil's 75W-90 gear oils are GL-5. No dealer around here
carries a Pennzoil 75W-90 with the GL-4 rating, it's all GL-5. There
are no Royal...
Brian Running
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09-30-2005 03:04 PM
N8N | 16 | 31 |
| | | My Passat has started leaking Power Sterring Fluid really bad. I've
been looking at the prices for a rebuilt rack (ouch!).
I haven't done a rack...
Michael_Smith@FarmFamily.com
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09-30-2005 09:02 AM
Michael_Smith@FarmFamily.com | 1 | 12 |
| | | Ain't *this* interesting:
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_1547.shtml
--
Mike Smith
Mike Smith
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09-30-2005 04:45 AM
Chicago Paddling-Fishing | 1 | 13 |
| | | Woman without $2000 wrote:
This is highly unusual. Are you confident, that your mechanic knows
what he is talking about? You know, it could be just...
draugaz@iname.com
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09-30-2005 03:25 AM
draugaz@iname.com | 0 | 12 |
| | | Where are they? When will they appear? Will VW build any hybrids?
Papa
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09-30-2005 03:09 AM
draugaz@iname.com | 46 | 50 |
| | | Hi,
I am selling my 2001 Jetta GLS. I live in Massachusetts and I have
placed it on craigslist and cars.com, but it doesn't seem like there
are too...
Carsten
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09-29-2005 10:03 PM
otep12 | 1 | 12 |
| | | I have a 2001 beetle. The cable spun off and the drivers side window doesn't
move. How do I get the inside panel off to replace (or repair) the...
Guardenman
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09-29-2005 12:40 AM
Papa | 4 | 11 |
| | | Said car has 80k miles and yesterday started misfiring bad upon startup (ran
fine two hours earlier). Check engine light is flashing and emitting...
Don at The Travel Store
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09-28-2005 09:59 PM
Don at The Travel Store | 6 | 24 |
| | | On my 02 GTI where is the temperature sensor for the digital thermometer
located. In other words where is the temperature reading taken from?
thanx
Get Involved
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09-28-2005 08:53 PM
Iain Miller | 1 | 11 |
| | | "Kathy" <UseLinkToEmail (AT) AutoForumz (DOT) com> wrote
I've seen those but never knew what they were for but I'll guess it's maybe
a place to put...
Matt B.
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09-28-2005 05:36 PM
Kathy | 5 | 9 |
| | | I need to know what other years and/or models will fit a four door 1989 VW
Jetta GL. I need the information for driver's side doors and front...
dianne gigler
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09-27-2005 11:36 PM
Bob Peters | 3 | 11 |
| | | Recently moved to Long Beach, CA AND after much searching bought an 03
EV (in pristine, as new cond. with only 11,000 miles on it) from...
netnanna
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09-27-2005 10:11 PM
Matt B. | 1 | 10 |
| | | Fiance started her Golf today. Rough idle and FLASHING check engine
light. Strong burning smells, like burning oil.
Checked the oil - about a half...
bryanska
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09-26-2005 04:43 PM
Woodchuck | 2 | 12 |
| | | Hi,
Need some guidance, VW Sharan 1.9TDi Auto (MPV) made 1999, the cam belt
suddenly snapped while driving on the motorway - obviously all power...
David
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09-26-2005 03:19 PM
Warren Abrey | 3 | 15 |
| | | I very recently got a 2005 Jetta 2.5. Overall I'm happy with the car.
Problem is rattling sounds coming from the passenger door (sounds like...
cnuheymikey
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09-26-2005 03:13 AM
draugaz@iname.com | 8 | 14 |
| | | im looking for a body kit for my passat and also some other things for my
suspensioncan any one help
tootalltexas
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09-25-2005 09:14 PM
Iain Miller | 1 | 11 |
| | | I have a VW Jetta 1999 model. AC/blower blower fan no longer works.
Fuses OK. Any ideas?
Rick
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09-25-2005 08:32 PM
William J. Leary Jr. | 5 | 12 |
| | | Is the bolt pattern different on a 89 (GOLF_GT GTI Golf_GL) and the standard
Golf? The first (Golf_GT) has a 14inch rim and the 2nd (Golf)a 13inch...
Henderson
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09-25-2005 03:36 PM
Matt B. | 1 | 9 |
| | | I am looking for a good used VW Golf Diesel. Must be in good mechanical
condition including working A/C.
Thanks in advance,
Brian
ph: 919-368-1753
BLH
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09-25-2005 02:36 PM
jpmccormac | 2 | 9 |
| | | hello all
After an exciting time in a ditch and after I was pulled out by the
trailer hitch and a tractor I found I had lost my exhaust, to...
mkl1
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09-25-2005 06:48 AM
Henderson | 1 | 10 |
| | | Have had the stearing wheel off to change the wiper control arm, now the
Airbag light stays on (to the right of the driver)
it goes off temporarily,...
Robin Lumley
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09-24-2005 01:59 PM
Woodchuck | 1 | 14 |
| | | Can anyone help.
I drive a Mk IV VW Golf GTI (UK reg 2001)
Today for the first time whilst accelerating hard I saw my temperature gauge
rise from...
Steve
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09-24-2005 09:02 AM
Peter Parker | 11 | 18 |
| | | a friend runs a 1.4S year 2000 Polo.
He bought it listed as 75HP yet a mechanic has told him its a 100HP
what are the most obvious differentiating...
Jeffro Toll
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09-23-2005 09:10 PM
Alec | 6 | 11 |
| | | remember, you heard it here first.......don't look for any '06 tdi
volkswagens after jan 1, 2006.
regards
euro930@comcast.net
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09-23-2005 02:49 PM
aircoolit | 1 | 8 |
| | | Thanks to those that offered suggestions as to how to fix my radio problem
(treble and bass settings unchangeable). I checked with the dealer...
Mark Currie
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09-22-2005 04:43 PM
greenfoot | 5 | 11 |
| | | This year there will be no Octobug Show at the Puyalup Fair so the VW
community will be putting on another show at Titlow Park in Tacoma. The show
is...
DC
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09-22-2005 02:03 PM
DC | 1 | 12 |
| | | Hi - we have a "new" 1998 beetle. It has the 6 cd changer in the
trunk....How do I get the player to change cds? I have tried most the
controls, and...
cleoboat@yahoo.com
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09-22-2005 12:51 PM
Warren Abrey | 1 | 10 |
