Anyone have an idea why my 94 Jetta will not shut off. It starts and runs fine but will not shut off when I turn the key to the off position. I have to disconect the battery, The ACC lights on the dash stay on anytime the battery is connected. I purshased a new key cylender but am reluctent to put...

I have a 2001 Jetta 1.8T. The power doors mirrors only work intermittently. Since I am basically the only driver they don't get adjusted much, but some days they work fine and some days they don't work at all (either no mirrors work, or both mirrors work). I am guessing a loose connection and plan...

I'm thinking about getting one but the price tag is way too high. They've made the economical Jetta basically into the Passat and made the Passat a luxury car. I don't think most people see VW's as luxury cars. Plus their TV ad campaign completely sucks. No one buys a car for the air bags. Drove to...

Hi All, I have a 5 speed 98 Jetta GT (2.0) that wont start. There is power but the engine is not turning over. When I push in the clutch to start it there isn't even a clicking noise from the starter. I'm thinking it might be the safety switch not working when the clutch is pushed in. Can...

My 96 jetta doesn't lock all the doors anymore. The pump/control module just whines for about 30 seconds then quits. This may be have an obvious answer (like: Yes, fool!) but is this simply a matter of replacing the control module? What's the likelihood of a leak elsewhere in the tubing? How...

These steps are not some cheap tricks you might find surfing on the internet. The 4 steps and 4 drills that make up "The Dave Way" are designed to be so simple to learn that they will be incorporated into your swing within ONE visit to the range. Yet the steps are so Powerful that you will see an...

I have a 95 Golf MK3 4dr, and my oil pressure light comes on after the car has reached operating temp, and has been driven a distance. But if I press the clutch in, speed up, or downshift it stops. I am confused, I dont want to rip it apart to check the pump, if it is something simple like a...

Car has 94K miles. It can be very slow to shift, the rpm can get to be over 4000, and when it does shift the car sometimes has a slight jolt. Other times it will drive fine with no trouble. Took it to Cottman's for a fluid change. The mechanic dd a test drive and refused to change the fluid...

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I have a 1992 Jetta GL that has a blown engine, and a 1987 Jetta GLI 16V that has an awesome engine but a terribly rusty body. I'd like to merge the two and put the '87 16V in the '92 chassis. I'm in MD, and I'm not clear on the laws about emissions equipment and such. Would anybody even notice?

Hi. I just bought a 1992 VW Cabriolet 120K miles. Car has not been started in 18 months. So far I have put in a new battery and changed the oil. What other steps should I take before I try to start it? Should I drain gas? Should I pull plugs and squirt some oil into the cylinders?. Thanks for your...

Hi, my VW passat 2001 engine ATW / 123000miles / Auto-Tranny has the following problem: check engine light came on, scan tool (ross-tech) shows P0411 secondary air pump incorrect flow. I changed the vacuum hoses with the result of having this error code been gone for 1 month (approx.). now the...

Anyone know how to change the spark plugs on a 02 Golf 1.6 8valve they are hid behind the inlet manifold and look impossible without removing it? Help.

Getting a P1136 (Long term fuel trim add. Fuel, bank 1 system too lean) MIL code. This is a 2000 Jetta VR6, everything stock. So far i have changed oil, air filter, checked vacuum hoses and put in a new MAFS (Bosch). The MIL comes comes on after i get off the freeway when the car is idling. Also...

I'm having a very annoying problem with my tail lights, for some reason they seem to stay on almost like i,m constantly braking. The funny thing is they get a little brighter when i do actually brake. I have checked the brake switch located near the brake pedal and it seems to work fine. My fuses...

2000 passat trying to run wires through the back of the in-dash cubby hole or through the slots that are already on the top that help keep the radio cool? (i guess thats what they're for) In an attempt to mount a satellite radio at the very front of the cubby. Above the cubby is the stereo and...

Ok I drove the car the other day to the parts store to get a new liner for the sun roof, the car drove into the parking lot fine, but there was that light flashing the one that says something about water, I checked it and the water was up so I filled it too the top, anyways when I came out and...

Anyone have tips or instructions on how to properly adjust the power window regulator in a 96 Cabrio? I'm having a tough time getting things aligned such that it's tight enough up to the roof without binding on the way up. Thanks, -Bill Kearney

For the Passat; perfect followup for the ricer-basher... And along the lines of the double-meaning, "Drivers Wanted" which always made me chuckle.. "Lowest Ego Emissions" {of any German car.} Gotta love 'em ..long as you dont have to drive 'em. --

I'm looking to be a new or used TDI in the DFW area. Are any of the dealers discounting these within a reasonable range? I'd also consider a good used one - Passat, Jetta, gold, maybe a Beetle if anyone has one for sale. Email above is good if you wish to copy me directly -- - - Rex Burkheimer