My lightly used 96 Golf (46K miles) is slowly losing coolant. Although the system is claimed to be sealed without need for draining/refilling,...

Raymond Cruz

12-30-2004 08:33 PM
Lee

I have a 2002 VW Golf (2.00 engine) with 22000 km on the clock. It had the first service at the dealers at 12500km. Since then the car has used some...

Richard Smith

12-30-2004 01:35 PM
Peter Parker

Hi, I drive a 91' Passat Stationwagon. My previous CD Player (Kenwood) was installed by a technician. However, the CD-player was stolen and now I am...

Robert K

12-30-2004 12:09 PM
Gustavo Arriagada

hi, I ahve a irritating problem with the tiptronic gear. After shifting up to the 2nd or 3rd gear so that the rpm goes under 2000rpm and...

peppe

12-30-2004 08:01 AM
peppe

I think I already know what this is, but a second opinion is always nice. Within the last month or so when I turn the car to the right (usually 3/4...

Chris_E

12-29-2004 06:21 PM
Chris_E

I tried changing the rear disk brakes on my son's 99 Passat, and used the universal piston tool that is supposed to rotate the piston back into the...

john.watson@jsc.mil

12-29-2004 02:48 PM
john.watson@jsc.mil

Hi, Does anyone know of any good, honest, independent mechanics or shops that specializes in VWs located in the NYC area? My 2000 Passat is behind...

jli

12-29-2004 01:48 PM
Lost In Space

I have an 82 vw pickup with A/C. It has the stock 65 alternator still in it. It has been giving me fits for almost a year now. It quit and was...

thateb@yahoo.com

12-29-2004 01:02 PM
dave

Got a 86 Cabriolet, by passed the Heater core , now the car only idles at 3000 rpm.. any suggestions? did I bump anything? -Lee

Lee

12-29-2004 12:48 PM
Lee

I was driving along the engine backfired, and the radio went dead, i can't remember which occured first, but eversince the engine has has lost alot...

joncha

12-29-2004 07:53 AM
Erik Dillenkofer

I want to convert my cabby to the 4 head lights. can any one direct me to a wiring schematic to do this.

studyvwguy

12-29-2004 01:32 AM
Matt B.

Hello. I have an '81 Scirocco on which the bottom bearing in the steering column has dropped out, along with what appears to be a broken plastic...

nutso fasst

12-28-2004 09:14 PM
nutso fasst

hi all plz i need any link to download autodata i tried to use emule but didnt succssess to downlaod this soft and i need it badly so any link i will...

anyaddress

12-28-2004 04:06 PM
Woodchuck

Believe it or not, I ran a google search for VW Jetta 1992 boot for my stick shift and of all the retail and ebay sales available, none of...

Mjelley

12-27-2004 10:39 PM
Mjelley

Hello All, I just replaced the drive shafts in my 82 VW p/u and when I tighten the spindle nut, the shafts / wheels won't turn. When I loosened...

WHTDOG469

12-27-2004 10:16 PM
jimbehning@doesthisblockporkmindspring.com

Have 1990 Passat-after 200-300 miles car overheats because of water loss through expansion tank. No evidence of water in oil or oil in water....

jrg2004

12-27-2004 12:04 PM
SFC

Please help aleviate my confusion and/or ignorance. Is Rabbit = Mk I Golf ? Are Rabbit years 1975 thru 83? Do all Rabbits have sunroofs ? (I hate...

Mr. Correct

12-27-2004 11:09 AM
marc o

Hi all, I've noticed that when weather is cold , my rear suspension or shocks seem to emit a fairly loud creaking sound when going over bumps as if...

JRmtl

12-27-2004 12:35 AM
Mike Smith

Hi I have a VW Polo 1,3, 1992, with a dead transmission. I got a new one, and opened the transmission fluid hole, to get ind some oil. But now...

Kasper Holtze

12-26-2004 08:43 PM
Woodchuck

I gave up on VW's.. anyone try my gourmet recipe's yet? Looks like some elf has been hacking my name...

Woodchuck

12-26-2004 03:58 PM
northwind@lospeed.net

In article <vbmls09caicqgkr5815vis5o5rtpta2ves (AT) 4ax (DOT) com>, Jim <mwsoft (AT) cox (DOT) net> wrote: Bump for a sweet looking bug. Why are...

Peter Parker

12-26-2004 10:58 AM
northwind@lospeed.net

Does anyone know what Seats can be swap to fit a 1996 Jetta? Can I take seats from a 2000 Jetta and install them in my 1996 or are the rails...

Lee

12-26-2004 08:39 AM
Peter Parker

who heck posted that crap

Lee

12-26-2004 06:55 AM
T

Somebody is directing us to another NG in the follow up to news.admin.net-abuse.email Correct your headers accordingly. TBerk

T

12-26-2004 06:52 AM
T

We have been having a problem with our 2002 vw beetle turbo. My girlfriend drives in crazy bumper to bumper traffic for around and hour and a half...

backspread@yahoo.com

12-26-2004 06:48 AM
Joseph Meehan

Hi Folks, Daughter has a 2001 NB, and seem to have the common problem of headlights burning out. Just wondering if anyone has found a brand that...

Anton382

12-26-2004 06:33 AM
Derek Wealleans

Hi, Does anyone know specifically what this TSB addresses? I have teh check engine light on and would like to know the dfetails of this TSB and see...

Diarmud387@adelphia.net

12-26-2004 12:43 AM
Matt B.

Anyone use Redline Oil in there Jettas? if so was it better then other synthic oils? 10W30 ? Also if so did you use it in your Manuel Transmission...

Lee

12-25-2004 09:01 PM
Nate Nagel

On 86 Cabriolet , friend by passed heather core by cutting the out house at the firewall and pluging into the incoming. now it idels at 3000 rpm?...

Lee

12-25-2004 08:54 PM
Lee

Hi I've just noticed today that when I am in reverse (4 speed automatic, 1999.5 Golf TDI) and my foot is on the brake the car shakes quite a bit,...

Rob Guenther

12-25-2004 08:00 PM
Rob Guenther

Well, I pulled the trigger and bought a new 2005 Passat GLS TDI. Even got one with leather. I hope this ride lasts me a long time and serves me...

Leicaman

12-25-2004 07:52 PM
Jo Bo

Does anyone know if VW still uses those rubber O-ring type exhaust hangers or if they have another type in use on a 1999.5 Golf TDI. Reason I ask is...

Rob Guenther

12-25-2004 05:27 PM
Rob Guenther

I have a 2004 Golf TDI and the Keyless entry has a problem. When I double click the unlock door button, it no longer opens all the doors. The...

Mikhael47

12-24-2004 07:08 PM
chillypenguin

I have just gone through my 3rd set of lights. Usualy one goes out then a few weeks later the next one does, Which really pissed me off. This last...

Ladlenits

12-24-2004 04:35 PM
Peter Parker

With my 99 Passat 1.8T, after draining the oil only 3 quarts is in the pan. I put in 4 quarts (takes 4.3 quarts) and the dipstick indicated way over...

harburu

12-24-2004 11:25 AM
Woodchuck

Ok, I apoligize that I'm asking about this in the VW news group. But I know you guys are the most critical drivers :-). I own a 99 Passat FWD V6...

mswlogo

12-24-2004 08:31 AM
harburu

The scirocco line was replaced by the Corrados which turned out to expencive to produce. I bought a 88 16v fully loaded scirocco in 96 and drove it...

Kafertoys

12-24-2004 03:09 AM
Bill Leary

We have been having a problem with our 2002 vw beetle turbo. My girlfriend drives in crazy bumper to bumper traffic for around and hour and a half...

backspread@yahoo.com

12-24-2004 02:26 AM
backspread@yahoo.com

I redid the plastic liners on the two rear doors on my 85 Jetta GL with 6-mil plastic and 3-M weatherstrip putty. I dried the bottoms of the...

Pat Moore

12-24-2004 12:25 AM
WHTDOG469

Was the V6 used in the Passat in 1997 a true V6 or was it Volkswagen's VR6? I know that the B5 moved to the Audi sourced 2.8 but the 6 used in 1997...

Steve Grauman

12-23-2004 09:31 PM
Woodchuck

I live in the US and we have a great club( www.scirocco.org ) that doesn't nearly cover all of the Scirocco's in the US. We all have a yearly...

My 16valve Vtec Eater

12-23-2004 07:05 PM
My 16valve Vtec Eater

A friend of mine just had three belts replaced on her 1997 TDI (300,000 km), timing belt plus two fan belts. Within 50 miles of having this done, the...

Michael Pogor

12-23-2004 05:29 PM
Peter Parker

I currently drive a 2000 Hyundai Elantra GLS, which has worked out fine for me, but I'd like something roomier and nicer, and I can afford it...

Alex Lazarevich

12-23-2004 01:03 PM
Rob Guenther

I live in the cold canadian prairies and my 99 Passat 1.8T was working fine up until yesterday. I went to start it and and it started for 5 secs then...

Tado

12-23-2004 11:38 AM
Woodchuck

My 1997 Eco diesel sort of "misses" when the rpm gets between 2500 to 3000. If I'm accelerating through this rpm range I don't notice but if I'm just...

popyseed@hotmail.com

12-23-2004 09:35 AM
Peter Parker

Has anyone put of these on there 1996 to 1999 Jetta? Neu Speed Sells this chip they call Engine Management Upgrade that's suppose to unlock some...

Lee

12-23-2004 08:24 AM
Woodchuck

Had the 60k mile check and timing belt changed last week...car sat in the garage from Wednesday night (when I picked it up at the Dealer) until...

Boris Badinoff

12-23-2004 08:08 AM
Woodchuck

Our 85 Jetta GL 1.8L Auto Trans with AC just stopped dead at a light this afternoon. It has stuttered after going around a corner a couple of...

Pat Moore

12-22-2004 11:56 PM
Pat Moore

Hi there, One of my wife's friends on a newsgroup claims that you need to take off the front bumper on a passat to change the light bulb. I find...

Leicaman

12-22-2004 07:32 PM
Woodchuck

Hi everybody, I have a 97 Golf with a power lock system - the driver's side lock stopped working when I turn the key in the driver's door, but...

J.C.

12-22-2004 06:54 PM
Mark Randol