Hi all, can someone tell me when the VW fuel pump relays began having the "priming" feature where the pump would run for a few seconds after you turned the key on? No, Dave, I haven't forgotten that you'd offered a socket, I'm *finally* getting back to that project after working my butt off...

Good Afternoon! My daughter just called me on the way from from college and said she was having a problem with her car. She said that as she is driving the temperature will sudden rise to just below the max, then just as quickly return to the normal position. Does anybody have any ideas as to...

Nate Nagel wrote: > Hi all, > > can someone tell me when the VW fuel pump relays began having the > "priming" feature where the pump would run for a few seconds after you > turned the key on? > > No, Dave, I haven't forgotten that you'd offered a socket, I'm *finally* > getting back to that...

i have a vw passat 2001 auto, have had it since oct 2008, 2 weeks after getting it, it strted making a grating noise when wheels turned have had belt replaced as was told it was a loose belt that hasn't worked any ideas as mechnic doesn't seem to know what problem is

i have a vw passat 2001 auto, have had it since oct 2008, 2 weeks after getting it, it strted making a grating noise when wheels turned have had belt replaced as was told it was a loose belt that hasn't worked any ideas as mechnic doesn't seem to know what problem is

Hi, I have a 2000 Passat GLX V6 Automatic. When accelerating fast from a full stop, I hear a "thud" from the front of the vehicle. The sound occurs once when the car starts moving. If I accelerate slowly from a full stop, then I do not hear that noise. Also, if I accelerate with my foot on...

Hi everyone, I'm off to costco to buy a new battery, however, they have my group size and everything, BUT the label indicates that the cold cranking amps are about 200 higher than the book says my care requires. Does the CCA number matter as long as it is higher than what the...

How do you replace the headlight? Manual says to take it to the dealer, yea, right. Tnx Dave

Hello, 1. The car has about 83,000 miles. It's a southern car; not sure if the exhaust is original. The exhaust gets noisy at around 2600 RPM, but not the type of noise when holes are present (I inspected the system - no holes). I'm assuming it's the muffler. That middle "muffler" is a...

I was cut off yesterday by a 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The driver felt the need to turn left across opposing traffic to enter a highway w/o looking. I hit him in his rear right tire with my 04 GLS. He spun and his rear axel came off sending the wheel flying. I fear my Passat is a total loss. ...

The original blower (squirrel cage with motor inside) lasted 20 years. Replaced new 180 bucks - bearings screaming on startup 2 years later. Any idea if the bearings in this blower/motor assy. can be lubricated? TIA rich

Anyone have some good ones for sale? thanks in advance! -- later, (One out of many daves)

Hello All, It's been a while since I've posted, I hope everyone is doing well! I've been having an intermittent issue with the power locks on my 2000 Jetta GL. Specifically, both driver side doors. The rear door is worse, but when it starts to act up the front door gets glitchy too. At first,...

Previous owner had an engine fire. I also happen to have a totaled '01 GTI VR6 laying around. Engine is fine and dandy as is all wiring, etc. My natural reaction is YEAH BABY. How different are the two ? Is this going to be as straightforward as i think ? Silly questions i know, but...

Had a slight prank in front of passat I ran into a small brick pillar. Slight damage to grill bit broken off inside but bumper sprang back out hardly a mark on it I noticed looking through the grill that the bumper reinforcement bar was pushed in slightly is it advisable to replace this?

Does anyone know when the remaining VW fleet will be available with diesel? I have an '05 Passat TDI and we really like the CC, but want it in Diesel. Cecil

Hi. Any comments on the Innova 3100 OBD II reader for working on VW's? Canadian Tire have it on sale at $89 (regular $199 CDN). I was thinking of getting one. Currently our cars are an '85 Golf and a '90 Golf, both pre-OBD. But we're looking to replace the '85 soon and an OBD II reader would...

I'm copying this from another forum, because it describes what i'm hearing exactly. "I've had this problem for a while but have hesitated to post it becuase you may think I am crazy. I often hear a clicking noise coming from where the seatbelt harness goes into the pillar just behind my left ear....

My '92 Golf (1.8L Digifant) has exactly the hesitation/stumbling problem reported below. The problem has occurred several times on long trips with high humidity and temperatures below freezing. The car runs fine from a cold start at temperatures down to -30C, and the problem only develops after...

The short rubber hose that connects between the PCV valve and the tube leading down to the crank case had collapsed and split, leaving the car stinking of oil, so I replaced it today. I was mostly focused on replacing the hose, but looked inside the PCV valve full of yellow colored goo, like what...