I picked up a 1990 VW Cabriolet that a friend's BF had driven into the back of a semi during snowy conditions. pics...

As an earlier post might have suggested, my CD player has stopped accepting CDs. Very strange. CD player will only select "changer" (there isn't one) and ejects the CDs. This is on my 2000 Passat with the Monsoon sound system. Double DIN, if I have the terminology right: I've got one unit that...

Just installed new calipers, pads, rotors on my 90 Jetta GL. The pads came with "anti-rattle" springs (little strips of brass with bent tabs on them). I'm fairly new to VW's, and I've never seen this things before. Seems simple enough, but where the heck to they go?!? I'd like to intall them,...

I have read a few articles about the TDI and I test drove it yesterday. I am interested in it but the lag below 1900 RPMs was very concerning. Are there any "simple" modifications that can be made to the car to improve that 0-20mph lag? By simple I mean adding or modifying the chip or a minor...

Can anybody tell me the correct tire pressure for this vehicle? I know it varies depending on load. The car has 205/50R15 tires and the placard is missing from the inside of the gas tank door where it used to be because the car was in an accident and the body shop replaced the door. This tire size...

Anyone know where one can get a set of Corrado G60 euro lights these days? I heard that "niko" was easing out of the light business. Also would need a relay harness for same. Please don't suggest posting to the Corrado mailing list; there's reasons I don't want to post there (like the person...

Hey All... I have been serachig the site for a little while and not really found what I am looking for. Earlier today, I was driving on the highway when the oil light flashed and sounded the alarm and the car lost power. I pulled over within seconds and turned off the motor. Yes, the car is...

Hi I have a 2004 Passat equipped with the new "Aerotwin" windshield wipers from Bosch. After few months of use they wend bad and dont work well at all - instead of cleaning the windshield they actually make it worse, leaving smeared traces all over. I heard lots of other "Aerotwin" users have...

The date has been selected for the 20th Annual Woodburn Bug Run in Woodburn, Oregon USA. June 4th, 2005. Details will be posted at www.rosecityvolksters.com as they are available.

Brought my 2000 1.8t Beetle into dealer with check the engine light on and the trouble code is P0411 which is "Secondary air injection system incorrect detected". The dealer diagnosed it as a failed "Turbo bypass cutoff valve" and "cracked vacuum lines to the cutoff valve", which carries a $440...

You may remember me from such posts as "Intermittent Spark in 1979 Rabbit", from earlier this week ... Well now my "working" Rabbit - an 83 GTI - is also out of commission. Interestingly, the problem appears to be the same. No spark, as measured by my timing gun on the high voltage wire from coil...

after 136,000 miles, my '95 Passat decided to croak it's water pump...The belt and tensioner were replaced at 100,000 miles (tensioner died and ruined the belt), so with only 36 K on them I'd like to re-use them, unless I am being too cheap... I'll replace the AC compressor, finally, while I am...

Sorry about the long intro describing the problem but this new noise developed after 4 visits to the dealer due to having to order parts in to fix initial noise problem. Recently purchased a 01 Cabrio with 37000 miles, was able to get it as a VW certified used vehicle with factory warranty for 2...

The issue has been going on for a while (smelly air, moisture blowing into the cabin, etc...) for a few days. This morning, the AC started to make a clicking sound that went away when I turned it off. I turned it back on and heard a belt squeal for a few seconds, then the car stalled. Now, the car...

Now that I've had my VW a few months, 1995 Cabrio, I can affirm I'm still in love with it, and it's the best suited to me car I've ever owned--new or used. Anyhow, now that the weather's dictated I travel more with the top up than down, something got me curious: The top of the rollbar has a thin...

I just saw a California 1991 8V gas model for the first time here in Chicago. Totally odd stuff on the engine, at least to me: Different fuel injector wiring, with maybe individual wiring for each injector. Different throttle body switches and two stop screws for the levers. Engine check light. I...

Strange, but the brake light on our '03 Passat has been sticking also, we only notice it after we have parked it for the evening. And the ESP light has been coming on while driving, usually after we've been driving for a 1/2 hour and doesn't go out until we turn off the ignition. It goes to the...

I am getting ready to convert my 84' Jetta 1.7l(CIS) to diesel. I live in the middle of Chevy/Ford country where there are no pre-2000 VW's at all(even less-so of diesels). I am going to have to do the conversion in about a week. So I would like to have everything on hand cause I would probabally...

This could possibly be the most obscure question pertaining to this group to-date. Does anyone know what the angle (measured in degrees) of the rear seat- backs is? A ridiculous diagram of the question might go something like this: /

My 1997 Jetta GL (automatic) has a touchy trunk lock. Most likely you're familiar with the way this lock works, but I'll recap for those of you who might need a refresher course. If the lock itself is aligned vertically then a key should be required to open the trunk (insert key, turn right ,...