I've been noticing a tapping (clacking) sound the last few days. I only hear it on decceleration and between shifts as the rpms decrease. The pitch...

zzeeker@optonline.net

02-17-2007 06:39 PM
zzeeker@optonline.net

While attempting to chech the oil level, the orange plastic funnel broke off where it meets the metel tube. How hard is it to replace? Tkx WVK

WVK

02-17-2007 06:08 PM
dave AKA vwdoc1

I can see coolant seeping out from around a metal pipe outlet with a sort of flange bolted to the front of the engine below the number one cylinder....

pmoore44@gmail.com

02-17-2007 04:29 AM
al

I own a 2005 Navigator and the dealership told me that I probably need a new motor because my oil was low and did some damage. Unfortunately for me,...

carole

02-16-2007 09:39 PM
Brian Running

starburst wrote: (cold engine). Cyls 1,3 and 5, O psi, 60 psi, and 0 psi. cover? And JRE responded

starburst

02-16-2007 06:40 PM
Lost In Space/Woodchuck

Hello All Have an airbag light on, and nonfunctioning horn Question on the airbag would be where to look for a disconnected wire (under the...

edjohn via CarKB.com

02-16-2007 04:42 PM
Lost In Space/Woodchuck

It is very dim. But stays on. Any one know what that means , and how to fix it? TIA

cwhiting@mchsi.com

02-16-2007 12:13 AM
none2u

Hi, I just recieved a dozen Bosch 72211 Oil Filters for our A2 and A3's from AutoPartsWarehouse. They don't apparently have check valves. When you...

IR

02-15-2007 04:35 PM
Lost In Space/Woodchuck

I know I have about a 1 in a million chance of getting an answer to this, but what the hell. Has anyone out there gone from a B5/B5.5 Passat to an...

Mike Smith

02-15-2007 11:27 AM
Mike Smith

I have a 1990 VW Corrado and i have gone 6 months w/o driving my car. There is black smoke coming from exhaust and loss of power, I...

Chiquis

02-14-2007 11:40 AM
starburst

I have a 1975 camper van and...well...it might be time to let him go. Now, I know the whole vw camper van concept seems to have died with the 1990's,...

Robinder

02-14-2007 09:59 AM
pfjw@aol.com

My Golf had an Idle problem about 6 months ago, the idle just kept dropping below the idle point and the car would try an catch it but just end up...

bobbysingh21@googlemail.com

02-14-2007 05:27 AM
al

This car was my brothers and its been sitting in the backyard while i've been waiting to get my license. The previous owner before my brother put a...

the.cheef@gmail.com

02-13-2007 10:44 PM
dave AKA vwdoc1

When should I change the timing belt on my 2003 Golf with a 2.0 engine? Car has 74,000 miles. Do these ever break on Golfs? Do you think its safe...

Tom Levigne

02-13-2007 09:48 PM
Lost In Space/Woodchuck

Does anybody here know what the exact terms are for the coverage of the timing belt under Volkswagen's 10 year,100k powertrain warranty?...

Gary D

02-13-2007 09:07 PM
samstone@aol.com

Family memeber's car. Complained of it loosing power and quiting. Sometimes would stop but could wait a few and restart it. Weather did not seem to...

confused

02-13-2007 08:49 PM
Matt B.

I am less than six months with a 99 passat and lately started smelling a slight burning smell at times. I am not sure what it is but it seems to be...

geewiz

02-13-2007 06:26 PM
geewiz

I have pretty much mastered replacing all the light on my 98 beetle, but how does one replace the parking lights that are located below the brake...

elliotseamark@yahoo.com

02-13-2007 05:53 PM
elliotseamark@yahoo.com

I would like to re-aim the xenon headlights on my GTI. On low beams, the cutoff is nearly horizontal - no drop. I'm accustomed to euro- code...

Torky

02-12-2007 10:52 PM
Torky

I have a 2000 New Beetle with the 1.8T engine. The secondary air pump has gone out. I was wondering if the air pump from the 2000 Jetta 1.8T would...

Bulldog

02-12-2007 10:37 PM
dave AKA vwdoc1

95 VW Caravelle 2.5 petrol manual. Had the clutched fixed (works great now) drove it home in the evening about 10k and it just stopped. Plenty of...

ian.wearne@db.com

02-12-2007 06:22 PM
ian.wearne@db.com

2.4 diesel AB engine.after starting misses like mad until warmed up , was wondering if it is the injectors or the fuel pump,would appreciate any help...

jakalex

02-12-2007 03:29 PM
jakalex

2604.4 miles door-to-door & back, using 121.4 gallons of regular gas in the Eurovan Camper (1999 VR6), so the average was 21.45mpg. We set the cruise...

pfjw@aol.com

02-12-2007 01:16 PM
pfjw@aol.com

My Golf had an Idle problem about 6 months ago, the idle just kept dropping below the idle point and the car would try an catch it but just end up...

bobbysingh21@googlemail.com

02-11-2007 12:35 PM
samstone@aol.com

4 days ago my check engine light came on and now last night I am having some serious gear changing issues. Whenever I try to find reverse its not...

JGW

02-11-2007 07:57 AM
samstone@aol.com

I have a 1999 New Beetle. I am having issues with the fuel door not opening. I hear clicking when pushing the button, but it doesnt open. I am...

Andy

02-10-2007 01:29 PM
Lost In Space/Woodchuck

I was about to recommend that also but I don't think the '82 Jetta has that ski access hole like the '86 Jetta might have. :-( I am thinking that...

mustang67@gmail.com

02-10-2007 06:55 AM
dave AKA vwdoc1

Hello All, I have a 97 Jetta that will not start the running lights and heater/ cooler fan, rear defrost light when normal ignition turn is used....

BC

02-09-2007 08:50 PM
dave AKA vwdoc1

I've got a 1992 Passat that will sometimes chug while in any of the drive gears unless you're going over a certain speed. It makes a thrumming sound...

callmehero@gmail.com

02-08-2007 06:38 PM
dave AKA vwdoc1

What is this all about?? And who in the world is Chris??

Papa

02-08-2007 01:44 PM
Papa

Hello so you own a volkswagen touareg , or is planning to do you know what a TOUAREG is a TOUAREG is a tribe do you know where TOUAREGLAND is...

Real Volkswagen TOUAREG

02-07-2007 10:07 AM
Real Volkswagen TOUAREG

Can someone tell me, on a Corrado G60, is there any kind of filter in what I assume is the PCV valve (big square thing on the driver's side of the...

Nate Nagel

02-06-2007 01:50 PM
SFC

Back seat is for 7th grade. You on the other hand need a real one! Check out http://cars.ozfreeonline.com today and start that engine!

ade

02-06-2007 02:12 AM
ade

Looking to purchase a 2000 Golf with only 38,000 miles. The only trim/performance designation on the body is "Golf". No GL or GLS or whatever....

kwalters

02-05-2007 08:58 PM
Matt B.

I noticed a rattling noise in the engine area anytime I "give it the gas". It's worse between 40-50mph. It seems to be worse depending on how cold it...

cwhitmore@austin.rr.com

02-05-2007 08:27 PM
Lost In Space/Woodchuck

Something is wrong with my gearbox. I noticed a problem getting the gear into Reverse and then at a stoplight a few minutes later, I was unable to...

uncnicki

02-05-2007 04:09 PM
Lynn McGuire

I want to modify my rear panel behind the back seat to a fiberglass shell that can hold one 10" woofer and two 6" mids can any one give me some tips?...

uneekphoto@hotmail.com

02-05-2007 09:37 AM
Baz

Hello, I own a 2003 Passat, and the drivers seat cushion is pretty worn. The seats are leather and also heated. I am wondering if it is possible...

KJ

02-04-2007 11:26 AM
Jim Behning

I am trying to sell my 2000 Beetle GLX 1.8t automatic with 68,600 miles. Besides all the options that come standard on the GLX, it also has a clear...

Mike Wolf

02-04-2007 02:35 AM
Gary D

Thank you for the info, it is greatly appreciated. I will check out the 2 links and let you know. Thanks again.

tnkgrl7

02-04-2007 01:14 AM
tnkgrl7

Hi all. My son is helping out some friends replacing the rear brake pads and they have an issue of trying to turn the piston back in. The are pushing...

rm

02-03-2007 05:13 PM
rm

I posted here a couple days ago about my 2000 Beetle 1.8t with 70 k miles puttering like a diesel. I took it to the dealer and they were too booked...

Gary D

02-03-2007 08:48 AM
dave AKA vwdoc1

95 Passat VR6. Been religiously using the NGK BKR-5-EKU spark plugs since I bought the car used a few years ago. First set ran 34,000 km before the...

karmutzen@hotmail.com

02-02-2007 01:15 PM
Frank

VW dealer recommends that I get the timing belt replaced on my 2000 Passat 4Motion with 104K miles. Says it could go any time, although they...

KenM

02-01-2007 11:26 PM
dave AKA vwdoc1

2.0L, 140 hp, 236 ftlb, 8.3 sec to 60 mph - yes...

Lynn McGuire

02-01-2007 03:59 PM
Lynn McGuire

I've been told cuz i've changed the air flow meter the ecu needs resetting, is this true ?

vivfazer

02-01-2007 01:21 PM
news.wildblue.net

Ok I have an 82 rabbit diesel with an orginal engine. I was driving up to syracuse yesterday and noticed the oil light flickering. So I stopped and...

awronka@hotmail.com

01-31-2007 09:50 PM
dave AKA vwdoc1

ok, all of a sudden, i have a weird issue. my remote alarm and door lock and hood opener, do not work. they also do not work from internally. there...

ascssmith

01-31-2007 03:12 PM
pfjw@aol.com

I just wanted to post a good experience (if I can call it that) Last year, my jetta would start on cold days without being plugged in (-15 Celsius...

Rand-E

01-31-2007 12:46 PM
pfjw@aol.com

IVE JUST CHANGED THE AIRFLOW METER ON MY PASSAT, ITS STARTED TO SMOKE, THE CAR HAS DONE 66K ANY IDEAS ?

vivfazer

01-31-2007 11:47 AM
vivfazer