Hey, just thought I'd give you guys first dibs on my 1984 Scirocco. I absolutely loved this car when I drove it. This one only has 130,000. It...

Tim Elverston

03-18-2005 06:25 PM
Tim Elverston

I have a 01 beatle and what piece of work! The press release button has broken off and now the headlight release lever wont push up any one with...

farmerjohn

03-18-2005 04:50 PM
farmerjohn

VW Enthusiasts... Have this weird electrical problem... Any help suggestions Welcome! I am sure this is not an isolated issue... I am the originl...

Stephen

03-18-2005 03:34 PM
David Sykes

I Have a tranny for you.trans code CEU. I am in Grandville,NY. Where are you?

bowlman

03-18-2005 10:21 AM
bowlman

does anyone know the part number or if its used on other models i need one BostonBill83 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

BostonBill83@hotmail.com

03-18-2005 06:55 AM
Papa

Hi all, A couple of questions for you from a newbie. My big green 1984 Type 25 1.9L petrol wasserboxen is at the garage at the moment having...

Caie

03-18-2005 12:19 AM
Matt B.

I have a 01 Beatle diesel. Love the car but ...Changing out the headlight on the driver side. Why it got to be so hard. Anyone change this one out.

farmerjohn

03-17-2005 11:47 PM
farmerjohn

Check the archives of the mailing lists at vanagon.com. This issue comes up repeatedly (one of the joys of owning a water-cooled...

HooHa

03-17-2005 02:44 PM
BrianW

I'm looking at a used 2001 Jetta TDI auto with about 69k miles on it and was wondering about the timing belt eminence on it (owner said it has never...

Rob

03-17-2005 02:42 PM
BrianW

Does oil viscosity affect fuel consumption? My feeling is that viscosity is important for starting the motor, but once at running temperature it's...

William Park

03-16-2005 11:12 PM
William Park

96 Jetta 125k miles Manual Transmission. My Jetta started to 'slip' today while cruising the highway in 5th gear. It happened a couple times but...

Leo

03-16-2005 09:26 PM
Woodchuck

I am looking at buying a 96 Jetta 5speed. It is a gas model. The care is in great shape and has a little over 80,000 miles on it. I drive over 100...

Zane Warren

03-16-2005 08:27 PM
Leo

Very Low Mileage (44K) 2001 Jetta TDI for sale! Wife has said she "must have" a bigger car. 36-38mpg city, 45-48mpg highway! See...

Ray

03-16-2005 07:44 PM
Ray

Hi... Posting for a friend with a 1991 Jetta TD 310K Kms on it... and what he thinks may be the original brake fluid after doing his rear drums on...

Rob Guenther

03-16-2005 06:19 PM
Rob Guenther

Tempt you? I couldn't offer you $100 on the very brief description you provided. Try putting it up for auction on Ebay, starting out with what...

Papa

03-16-2005 02:00 PM
Papa

Hi, I have a Passat 2001.5 1.8T and I am having a few problems with it. 1) I left the car on a trip and came back to find the car battery dead. I am...

waspfish@gmail.com

03-16-2005 11:16 AM
CSS

Stevo wrote: Just two comments. I would not leave a bad mount stay. I have replaced a couple as part of another job and it was not a big problem,...

Joseph Meehan

03-16-2005 08:41 AM
Nate Nagel

How do you replace brake light switch on 2000 beetle. Is it hard to do?

lolajoker@webtv.net

03-15-2005 11:44 PM
jimbehning@doesthisblockporkmindspring.com

Looking for a good mechanic in NYC. My Jetta is past 60K and I want to have a general check-up and tune up done. Car runs good, no big problems, just...

andres.munoz@gmail.com

03-15-2005 08:33 PM
fpringgo

Here's a heads-up for anyone who's had or is having a problem with turn signals in late model VW's: There was a recall issued in mid-December in...

Thomas Koschate

03-15-2005 07:06 PM
Thomas Koschate

Daniel J Meyer wrote: I checked it per Bentley and it checked out. however... the I thought it continued as long as the thermo time switch was...

Rex Burkheimer

03-15-2005 06:38 PM
Rex Burkheimer

Dan Wow, lots of good info, and much appreciated. Let me pick through it: No, I looked for that. Might be a trace, but it's not obvious. That's...

Rex Burkheimer

03-15-2005 06:37 PM
Rex Burkheimer

My GTi seems to produce a "clinking" sound when I drive over things such as speed bumps, curbs, etc. I have a lowered the suspension using the...

1.8 Turbo

03-15-2005 02:11 PM
Peter Parker

I just had my 64,000 km check-up. They changed many things and parts but they did not mention anything about replacing the brake pads. It all came...

Cato

03-15-2005 01:30 PM
Peter Parker

Hi, 2001 Jetta, GLS, automatic, 2.0l. 87,000 miles. When coming to a moderate braking, there is a noise similar to the "wheel of fortune" wheel. It...

Diarmud387@adelphia.net

03-15-2005 12:50 PM
Peter Parker

I have noticed this for over 25 years that some people have a soft spot for Volkswagens. Why is this? Because the Germans are smart and worked so...

Tom Levigne

03-15-2005 12:36 PM
Peter Parker

So the engine heats up to 200f+, the STOP warning comes on the dashboard, it says pull over and fill the coolant. So I check: the coolant if...

dogwud

03-15-2005 09:22 AM
mike@foo.net

Help! My wife just bought a 2001 Cabrio via Ebay and unfortunately it did not come with an owners manual. That didn't stop her from taking the top...

williemcd

03-15-2005 08:14 AM
Mark

I'm looking up a fuel pump for my GLI 16V CIS-E. Catalog asks if it's a C-code engine. How do I determine that? I do not have the VIN handy. -- -...

Rex B

03-14-2005 03:42 PM
Mauricio Tavares

What do you guys use to clean under the hood and the Engine? on my old honda I used Gunk and pressure wash it. How ever My VW is no Honda and...

Lee

03-14-2005 02:06 PM
Kent

Hello, All! My 96 cabrio has started to squeale when wheel is turned all the way. Any tips on what to look for. PS fluid is Ok, belts seem OK...

dukecola

03-14-2005 08:27 AM
Mark Randol

Trying to remove the fuel injector seats from the inlet manifold but I can't get them to move. I've tried unscrewing them but they won't move at...

Homer

03-13-2005 06:33 PM
Homer

Hi, My 88 Golf suddenly has started to flash it's red temp gauge light even when I start it from cold. The gauge also moves from left all the way to...

Richard Vermeesch

03-13-2005 06:08 PM
Matt B.

The dots on the info window start to din from the top down. Not completely, but about the top 10 percent of the digits start to... fade. Kind of...

Rich

03-13-2005 06:46 AM
Tim Burr

Hi everybody, I posted here a few months ago looking for advice about the lock problem on my driver's door. It turned out to be the common problem,...

J.C.

03-12-2005 09:30 PM
J.C.

This reservoir is attached to the inside surface of the hood, colored black, and looks like a bunch of tennis balls. Is it really necessary? Will the...

Papa

03-12-2005 06:14 PM
Papa

My Sun Roof need some maintenance, best way to give this a lube job? or what ever it takes to smooth him out. Its 86° F, I'm roasting and its way to...

Rob Garcia

03-12-2005 04:24 PM
Rob Garcia

Hi there, I need to remove the door cover of my Sharan's (build 1999) door on the drivers side. I have electric Windows. Can anyone tell me the steps...

Spacy

03-12-2005 09:07 AM
a.flunder

HELP my insurance requires a cat1 or thatcham approved alarm/immobiliser and i have a 998 VAG 155 unit fitted to my 92 golfgti.Is this a thatcham...

plumberpaul@blueyonder.co.uk

03-12-2005 08:37 AM
plumberpaul@blueyonder.co.uk

So I'm driving through near white-out (When everything outside of your car takes the appearance of the inside of a bottle of white-out...) And...

Don Mac Phee

03-11-2005 06:33 PM
Woodchuck

I've set-up a forum for VW and VAG related models ( http://vwmodelsuk.proboards42.com/ ), for news on new models in all scales and materials. MH

Max Henry

03-11-2005 10:07 AM
Papa

This is a monthly reminder that via the web you can easily access rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled without a newsreader...

F.Y.I.

03-11-2005 09:50 AM
F.Y.I.

You should I contact in reguards to getting a desiscion overturned on a dispute I have with Volkswagen of America? I have called 1-800-822-8987 and i...

lolajoker@webtv.net

03-11-2005 08:07 AM
Papa

Need some help. The indicators work ok on my Polo but they have stopped making the clicking noise. Is the noise generated by the relay ? Where is the...

tony444

03-11-2005 04:57 AM
tony444

I am putting a new Alt in my 02 1.8T and the belt flew off the pullys and I don't know the routing. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP SOON!!!

Corys66

03-10-2005 09:43 PM
dave AKA vwdoc1

38k and it does this intermittantly, mostly when cold. I know about the delay going into gear when car is cold BTW. When this happens it will scare...

Steve Karlson

03-10-2005 03:39 PM
Mark

any ideas anyone? i can smell petrol-like fume smells even after it has being stationary for a few days, ive no car knowlege new driver, can u help?...

nocarknowledge

03-10-2005 01:07 PM
Papa

Hey all, I need to replace my suspension. I want something that's going to keep the ride as stock as possible. Is anyone familiar with KYB? I...

kebuchan@yahoo.com

03-09-2005 06:48 PM
Rob Guenther

Years ago, the JC Whitney catalog listed a 5 gallon aux fuel tank that installed in place of the spare tire on the Rabbit. I can't find it on the JC...

Paul Stevens

03-09-2005 05:58 PM
Johann Koenig

I have a 93 Golf (A3), whose front wipers don't work on intermittent or low, only on high. The rear wiper works fine. I suspect it is either...

Ahangar

03-09-2005 12:47 PM
ilough