Well this is just a hypothetical question brought on by a friend of mine telling me he made it 20 minutes after his alternator died on his...

Rob Guenther

01-31-2005 09:25 PM
Woodchuck

My lisance plate bulbs are out on my 81 rabbit pickup truck... where do i get new ones from?????? Tried the dealer but they said they were out of...

Graphicrepro4you

01-31-2005 06:39 PM
Archangel

Help! I've got 2 premium radios for my 96 passat lying around here, and mixed them up when I installed one of them. I entered the wrong code twice...

starburst

01-31-2005 05:47 PM
jeffhambone@comcastdotnet.dotnet

Hi. I love my 98 Jetta TDI. Now that winter's here in central PA, I would like to ask the group about fuel additives...to prevent...

rbclmt

01-31-2005 04:20 PM
Brian Running

Does anyone know the difference between the computer on a Automatic Vs the Manuel transmission? 1996 Jetta GL ( 2.0 ABA Engine ) ( goal is...

Lee

01-31-2005 03:22 PM
Lee

the lease on my Jetta is running out (too) soon - and I'm thinking of getting the 2005 Jetta but therefore I would need to extend my lease for about...

Sam

01-31-2005 07:32 AM
Sam

I have a 97 VW Passat and am in a mess. There is transmission fluid in my cooling system. The transmission is slipping and the car wont run. I took...

Danielc1234

01-31-2005 06:55 AM
dave

Last week, I was being lazy and thought I could shift a huge pile of snow by activating the rear wiper. What I was left with was a wiper arm, spring...

Mike NG

01-31-2005 12:58 AM
Matt B.

I recently got my bumper painted a few months ago because it was scratced. Cost me a few hundred but it was worth it. Now last weekend, someone hit...

The Devil's Advocate©

01-30-2005 11:02 PM
Gill2003

My sisters 4 cylinder 1992 Passat dies and then will start right up, sometimes run for a few minutes and sometimes will go for a couple of days. We...

milktoast@gmail.com

01-30-2005 09:26 PM
Ron Reyes

When I start my car the engine guns to 3000 RPM+, and it will only come to normal if I go into gear and drive away. I am thinking that my throttle...

Michael

01-30-2005 11:36 AM
Michael

I'd appreciate a few ideas here. I'm 95% certain I'm getting a Delphi SkyFi2 receiver unit in my trusty 94 Jetta sometime in the next few days. I...

DriveSpy

01-29-2005 05:06 PM
AlanH70

Hello I would like to put a chip on my ecu to gain some turbo boost/HP. Can anyone recommensd one ane the pro's and con's to doing...

Ted Manto

01-29-2005 04:14 PM
Iain Miller

Folken The car: 2002 New Beetle TDI (1.9L), ~45,000 miles (still under warranty) The issue: 4 headlamp bulbs (all low beam) since March 04 Has...

J.S.User

01-29-2005 11:25 AM
J.S.User

Gotta do the front brakes on above car. Was going to order OEM replacement pads and rotors from germanautoparts.com. Is there anything else one...

HerkyJerky

01-28-2005 07:15 PM
Randolph

I just finally got to read about the upcoming B6 Passat. It looks like the replacement for the 30-valve 2.8 will be a 3.6 litre V6 making 280...

Steve Grauman

01-28-2005 12:27 PM
Kokomo Kid

Does anyone know the easiest way to remove the glove box from a 92 Jetta GL? There are 3 screws that are inaccessable...just curious if anyone...

Katie11

01-28-2005 11:28 AM
dalerbaker

My VW Passat coolant light (the one that looks like a thermometer with a wave under it) came on during the cold snap the other day and came on again...

bluejudy

01-28-2005 08:01 AM
judyh@ns.sympatico.ca

Hi I have a 1999 Passat 1.8T and I need to change the rear brake pads, as the hand brake also works the rear pads do I need any special tools to...

Didge

01-28-2005 03:02 AM
Didge

The cigarette lighter in my 97 Jetta GT doesn't work. The light around it works (as does the radio and the trunk release, which the Haynes manual...

Chad Leigh

01-27-2005 04:55 PM
Chad Leigh

I too have a similar problem with my 82 vw pu. I get a slight mis at all rpm I think. Matt Bushore wrote:

thateb@yahoo.com

01-27-2005 04:02 PM
thateb@yahoo.com

Hello NG! I bought a steering wheel from a New Beetle on Ebay. The airbag-horn cushion is in place. How do i remove the cushion? There are no bolts...

MIC

01-27-2005 03:46 PM
MIC

My 2002 Golf has a factory radio (non-Monsoon system). It works fine, except some nearby stations really fade quickly as I leave town. I drive 45...

swangdb@auburn.edu

01-27-2005 10:38 AM
Tom's VR6

Hello all, We have new line up of LED gauges for MK2, MK3 and coming for MK4 cars. New gauges are now tinted and they have better visibility during...

armin@next-illusion.com

01-27-2005 08:47 AM
Chicago Paddling-Fishing

Can I take my water-cooled VW? Seriously, if you are sincere in wanting to help others, do something specific like painting an elderly couples home...

Papa

01-27-2005 07:42 AM
Papa

I have a dealer installed hitch and a trailer with electric brakes. I have tried VW dealers, VW of America etc. and no one call tell me how to hook...

911pdq

01-27-2005 07:30 AM
911pdq

Got my Golf back from service today (1999.5 TDI) and the intake system and EGR valve were so badly clogged (the EGR valve was lacking the R part...

Rob Guenther

01-27-2005 06:34 AM
Woodchuck

Hi, A "feature" of the Monsoon sound system in my Passat is that it switches on and off at regular intervals, independent of the cars motion, though...

CasualBloke

01-27-2005 04:23 AM
fixit1

Can someone explain the difference between the traction control offered on the 2005 GL Passat and the antiskid system offered on the 2005 GLS Passat?...

botony@talk21.com

01-27-2005 12:50 AM
Mike Smith

I put in Prestone Stop Leak to fix a leaking rad. Well it also fixed my heater core. My heater core is clogged with this crap , and I have no heat....

Iamfreezing

01-26-2005 08:49 PM
Ronman

Hello drivers-- I've got a Y2K Passat wagon with the Monsoon sound system and VW branded CD player. Additionally, I bought the useful Aux-input...

Jeff McLean

01-26-2005 04:59 PM
Rob Guenther

Looking for opinions.. good, bad, or otherwise.. on PhatNoise systems i have a 02 TDI Jetta.. and am looking to upgrade the stereo in the...

Michael Erickson

01-26-2005 03:37 PM
Michael Erickson

I need to change the lights in my friends GTI. its a 89. anyhow have a how to change the lights? I don't see any screen holes. I'm sure there...

Lee

01-26-2005 01:14 PM

Does anyone know if there are other models one could pull a transmission from and put it on a 86 Quantum GL ( 2WD). it's a wierd 5 Cyl Motor. -Lee

Lee

01-26-2005 09:51 AM
Matt B.

I am thinking of buying a 1992 Golf diesel (mkII body) and would like any opinions of what you think of the car. The body is in good shape and...

Ronman

01-26-2005 12:45 AM
greghuston@aol.com

I just bought an 85 GTI on saturday. While driving home 80 miles whenever I stopped or idled the car the idle speed was at 2000 rpm. Yesterday the...

Petey

01-26-2005 12:40 AM
greghuston@aol.com

Sorry, forgot to add: Located in Ottawa "Serenity" <serenitee (AT) sympatico (DOT) ca> wrote

Serenity

01-25-2005 11:19 PM
Serenity

I woke up on the wrong side of bed this morning. When I went to back the car out of the parking spot, I didn't clutch and tried shifting...

ukhan

01-25-2005 07:15 PM
Wm Donley

how do i reset this/turn this off ?, , as I have just had my golf serviced and they didn't reset this light , but they did charge me £460 for 2 new...

dancewav

01-25-2005 09:22 AM
jmcarthy99

Hi, There is a strong gasoline smell in the cabin when I start my Passat. I assume this is related to an enriched fuel mixture for cold starting,...

CasualBloke

01-25-2005 09:21 AM
CasualBloke

Greetings all, My '91 Passat has experienced a total failure of the power window system. Fuse #14 is OK. Power window circuit breaker is in...

D'Elbow

01-24-2005 10:07 PM
D'Elbow

My wife was impatiently yanking on the passenger side door of my TDI while I activated the door locks. The door came open she got in, we did our...

Terry Solomonson

01-24-2005 09:43 PM
D. Dub

Aside from the obvious disconnecting the battery, are there any special tricks required to remove the steering wheel from an airbag equipped...

DFS

01-24-2005 07:49 PM
Woodchuck

I have been told that the rear main oil seal/gasket is leaking. I was quoted $800.00 to have the job done but then I was told since the clutch needs...

AlanH70

01-24-2005 05:07 PM
Tundra Wookie

Other than an increased clutch pedal effort, is there any problem by not having the over-center spring in place? ( '95 Passat GLX) Thanks! Ron

ron.dame@att.net

01-24-2005 01:54 PM
ron.dame@att.net

Hi There, My fiancé has got a probem with her 89 Golf Cabriolet. Most of my experience is with Nissans, so I'm wondering if anyone can suggest...

Geoff Glave

01-24-2005 12:21 PM
Geoff Glave

My sisters 4 cylinder 1992 Passat dies and then will start right up, sometimes run for a few minutes and sometimes will go for a couple of days. We...

milktoast@gmail.com

01-24-2005 11:46 AM
dave

I leased a 2004 Passat, and all the windows inside the car fogs up, I took the car in 3 times to see what the problem was and no solutions, i...

sandria14

01-24-2005 05:23 AM
tonyelkins

Something is apparently jammed in the locking mechanism for the driver side door of my 1988 VW Cabriolet convertible because I cannot get it open...

Papa

01-24-2005 04:58 AM
Papa

Will AOL still accept Newsgroup mail? Joel Osserman, proprietor SelectEurocars.com -Top 10 Buyer VW Off Lease USA '85-2001 0685 Waterloo-Geneva...

SELECT TRA

01-23-2005 11:52 PM
Tim Wohlford