We have had some problems with our 2001 VR6 VW Jetta. The car died at a stoplight and it took three tries and some gas to get it started again. and...

aolson@phoeintl.com

08-17-2005 10:31 AM
DLGlos

The engine management light has recently come on in my 2002 year 1.8T passat. Can anybody recommend any Software or OBD scanner which works with the...

Sukhi

08-17-2005 08:59 AM
Sukhi

But can I convert a mk2 to utilise something like...

REMUS

08-16-2005 11:16 PM
REMUS

Hey guys, It's been awhile since i posted on the group. I've been busy. I just recently bought a 2005 GTI 1.8T (Tornado Red! Fully loaded) I'm very...

aperture01@mail.com

08-16-2005 09:44 PM
Brian Running

Thanks again to all who posted in response to my scanner question. The $79 scanner I bought, an Actron Pocket Scan (regularly $99 -- on sale now at...

Brian Running

08-16-2005 04:17 PM
Brian Running

hi called today to order my cat the parts guy told me to put in a mass air flow sensor or the cat will go bad with in a week he said this is...

tonysjeeps

08-16-2005 11:39 AM
Just Me

Hi I have damaged two of my Mille Miglia Action 15" rims. Does anyone out there know where I can find some replacements? I have them on my...

Wendy

08-15-2005 08:55 PM
N8N

is it better to buy one that will just do dtc for $260. or one that that will do live data and o2 sensor test wich goes for about $550. from...

tonysjeeps

08-15-2005 03:02 PM
Lee

Was at a local Cincinnati dealer over the weekend, and they had a new 200HP GLI. It was pretty sweet in screaming red and looked liked it was ready...

DLGlos

08-15-2005 12:47 PM
DLGlos

I've had intermittent problems with the power locks on my 2000 Jetta for a while now. For a long time, the driver's door lock would usually not go...

CheetoDust

08-15-2005 12:28 PM
CheetoDust

Anyone have the new one? I got a chance to see them at the dealer, but I haven't got to set in or test drive one. Looks really good, I like the new...

Jack Dotson

08-15-2005 11:01 AM
pco

Since Golf TDI's are not permitted to be sold new in CA where I live, what options does one have to obtain one? My VW dealer says I can buy a...

Roger Taylor

08-15-2005 09:11 AM
Joseph Meehan

I know this is OT, but IMO a remote control for a car radio (as seen in many recent ads) seems to be the most ridiculous device mankind has come up...

Papa

08-15-2005 12:50 AM
Matt B.

is-it a way to disabling the alarm?

Andre

08-14-2005 11:03 AM
Andre

Our first VW - a 1984 Westfalia - and it has a few problems. I am not familiar enough with other VW models to know what 'common components' there...

Ben Fullerton

08-14-2005 02:22 AM
Matt B.

I bought a 1991 vw jetta few months ago and have had very little trouble with it until the other day when I left my lights on and the battery died. I...

EvilElvis

08-14-2005 02:17 AM
Matt B.

In article <a4fsf19ekvdcmqhoulk5cbnenv3njnj29a (AT) 4ax (DOT) com>, Eric Rupert <erupert (AT) san (DOT) rr.com> wrote: I have never had success in...

Dave

08-14-2005 01:47 AM
racertod@racertodd.com

I just bought an '82 Volksie diesel rabbit that sat in a field for nearly 10 years. The car is in astonishing condition given that fact. However,...

vtuck@tucklings.com

08-13-2005 11:29 PM
Papa

is it a way to disable the alrm? at any times it starts and drain the battery, there is certainly a way to bypass of desactivate that thing thank a...

Andre

08-13-2005 07:23 PM
Andre

My 91 Golf was cutting out at acceleration. Suspecting possible ignition spark bleeding I started my car at night and saw arcing around the spark...

you are nuts

08-13-2005 04:20 PM
Ben Fullerton

im my jetta 99 i hvae a dtc 16806(Main Catalyst,Bank1 Below Threshold) can u help me wear should i start what sensor monitors this code thanks

tonysjeeps

08-13-2005 02:14 PM
tonysjeeps

Caveat - I have only done this on my car; a 1992 diesel jetta CDN spec. But the intermittent relay may well be a common part. Mine is marked...

jtaylor

08-13-2005 11:44 AM
Matt B.

I followed the Bentley manual procedure to drain my cooling system. This consisted of disconnecting two hoses in the area of the water pump at...

Raymond Cruz

08-13-2005 09:12 AM
Raymond Cruz

My 95 VW Cabrio (2.0l ABA engine, 90k miles) died a few blocks after starting it, yesterday. Since then, engine will crank but won't start. When it...

Walter Harley

08-13-2005 02:04 AM
Walter Harley

OK, for the 2nd time in a year, my damn glow plug is flashing again. No brake lights when It is flashing too. Last time I replaced the Brake switch...

Mike Smith

08-12-2005 10:40 PM
Mike Smith

Hi: I'm thinking of buying a A4 Jetta TDI. Just looking for some opinions on Manual vs. Auto based on fuel consumption, longevity, maintenance...

Amit Joneja

08-12-2005 09:35 PM
JEB

On 96 Jetta GL, Front Disc Brakes, how many pounds of torqe is require for the two 19mm bolts holding the Cabliper on.... Thanks -Lee

Lee

08-12-2005 03:42 PM
Lee

Anyone know of which hitches will fit? I found one through Draw-Tite which is a permanant mount. I am hoping to find one that is a mini version of...

me

08-12-2005 11:10 AM
not@me.com

Hello, All! Anyone have a link to how to replace a cabrio top? I just got a top and it had no instructions at all. All I have been able to fing is...

dukecola

08-12-2005 09:15 AM
Gustavo Arriagada

My 1998 Cabrio has a flashing temperature gauge light that comes on as soon as the car is started, but the temperature gauge dial never reads that...

linnie

08-11-2005 08:13 PM
TimW

Can anyone tell me, what is the normal clearance between the front of the AC condenser and the upper radiator support vertical member, where it...

TimW

08-11-2005 08:00 PM
TimW

Well, they did before. Took it to the dealer to get the broken plastic window clips upgraded to the new metal ones. The driver's window was the...

dylanstubs@gmail.com

08-11-2005 05:28 PM
Papa

Anyone had any experience with the split boots? Good or bad.

Dave

08-11-2005 05:26 PM
Tom's VR6

My ABS warning light on my 1997 Golf gti 16v stays illuminated after starting the engine. This morning it stayed lit for about 20 mins...

vw-stuff

08-11-2005 07:27 AM
Woodchuck

I've just had some maintenance done for my 95 Cabrio. The car's been solid and very dependable-- especially considering its age. I had the a/c...

S John M-M

08-11-2005 03:51 AM
draugaz@iname.com

Thanks to all for the advice regarding OBD code readers. Went into the local Auto Zone at lunch today and planned just to see what they had, and it...

Brian Running

08-10-2005 04:42 PM
Brian Running

Passat not starting when turn off than start strateway I have to Waite 15 to 20 Min than it start ok, AA say alternator is working ok and...

ajax_theone

08-10-2005 03:28 PM
ajax_theone

Somehow the door handle mechanism (both inside and out) and the locking mechanism seem to have become detached from the actual door latch in my...

Tobin Fricke

08-10-2005 10:31 AM
wkearney99

Dealer oversold the car. Claimed it had HID lights as well as 4 wheel drive. We decided to keep the car if we got a deep discount from the original...

Robert Tamlyn

08-09-2005 11:35 PM
CS

Hi, I've found a 1996 Jetta for sale locally with the asking price of 1,000.00. Sounds great, but there is a problem (isn't there always...

larrynospam.raynor@gmail.com

08-09-2005 10:08 PM
Jeff

Mine has a support broken on the left side, so it sags a bit. I notice a lot of these cars have the bumber sagging like mine. What's involved with...

jtaylor

08-09-2005 09:45 PM
Matt B.

While draining the cooling system on a 96 Golf, I disconnected the lower most hose in the vicinity of the water pump which drained my power steering...

Roger Levy

08-09-2005 09:39 PM
Matt B.

I'm seeing my coolant temperature gauge fluctuating between 0 and normal (190 deg. C). I think there's a loose connection to the coolant thermostat....

Cort S

08-09-2005 05:13 PM
ajax_theone

Seeing that my local dealer wants $90 just to read the ODB codes in my '01 Jetta, and knowing that readers are available for not too much more than...

Brian Running

08-09-2005 03:04 PM
Lee

Hi all I took my Golf IV 2.0 to have it serviced and I asked the dealer to investigate on the hesitant/ jerky ride under normal acceleration. They...

MC

08-09-2005 04:12 AM
MC

I need to replace the valve stem seals on my wife's 1986 Jetta GLI. While it sounds like a fairly straightforward job, the cost of the tools has...

HerHusband

08-08-2005 08:46 PM
HerHusband

Looking to sell 1995 VW Golf to a Golf enthusiast. Only has 146,000 KM on it, black, auto... car is in good shape for 11 years old, plus has lots of...

jasonbrowninc@rogers.com

08-08-2005 10:13 AM
HotRod

Hi all, The emmision workshop light came on in our 2000 passat v6 wagon. The dealer came back with codes 17548, 17530 and 16544 which they said was...

freeride45

08-08-2005 08:43 AM
Mark

Anyone with any suggestions for what is the best gel/colour restorer for plastic trim. Need some for my mk3 golf. Currently use Armoural but if...

vw-stuff

08-08-2005 07:18 AM
vw-stuff

My wife was driving our 2003, VR6 with automatic, 40,000 miles to work in traffic last week when it suddenly hesitated a few times and died. Plenty...

Spud

08-07-2005 09:38 PM
Woodchuck