Hi, Our 2001 Jetta GLS has two key fobs. One works properly, the other only works if you stand in front of the drivers door and hold it in front of the window. The red transmitter light on the fob comes on anywhere you are, you don't have to be near the car. Batteries are new. This just started...

I'm stumped, and my mechanic is stumped. My '96 Passat VR6 will stall at idle, then will not restart for at least an hour. After that time it cranks right up like nothing was ever wrong. We do know that when it will not start there is no spark from the coil pack to the plugs. We repaced the...

OBD2 ISO9141/ KWP2000 INTERFACE http://www.nkaay.com/readyunits.htm This diagnostic cable is usable for ISO9141 and KWP2000 transmission protocol like used for example by: - Volkswagen , - Audi , - Skoda , - Seat AND modification for Renault,Peugeut,Citreon,Opel Astra,corsaC,etc. Terminal K =...

I read in past threads about the P1582 error code referring to "Idle out of range". The car has been running fine. No noticeable changes. No stalling in idle with or without the AC on. The dealer of course wants a lot of money to investigate and likely fix the error source. Not being "car saavy"...

Hi Everyone, What does the car, an 03 Passat, V6 engine, 5spm, forget if you take out the battery? I usually do not drive the car during the winter, and would like to take out the battery next year. I understand that the following need to be reprogrammed: - the radio, I understand it picks up the...

Hi again, So kidlet #2 is on the way. Currently, our daughter sits in a forward facing 'all in one' seat (still in the ff facing mode, not booster mode yet) in the center position. This works out fine, since she can stretch her feet into the empty space between the two front seats while we...

Hi, For a while now my polo has been making an annoying rattle sound when the engine is running at around 2000rpm. I have found the noise to becoming from the exhaust rattling against the sump. I've checked the exhaust mounts and they seem fine? Is it possible the engine needs tuning? Thanks in...

Hi I own a Golf MK2 Cl (1.3l) 1992 with 275,000km on the clock. I now have a 2nd car, so I'd like to start rebuilding the Golf. I'm planning on replacing/fixing the engine. The first decision I need to get out of the way is: carburetors or fuel injection? The car currently has carburetors. I have...

Hi, We have 2001 Jetta GLS, 2.0l with almost 90k miles on it. One of the two key fobs no longer works properly. You have to stand in front of the drivers door and move it near the window and then it works. The other key fob still works properly. This started to happen so I replaced batteries...

I just replaced the transmission in this car and also put in a new starter. I replaced the old starter that was also new, as it would not turn over or even make a clicking noise. I now have the same problem again. Here's what I have: Good grounding, good battery, lot's of voltage at the battery...

hello folks, i am the previous owner of 1975 and 1978 westys...i am in the market for a really nice late 80s, early 90s syncro westy. can anyone point me in the right direction for: value...estimated price, things to look out for, retailers to avoid, model problems, etc. my knowledge base...

I’ve got a weird problem with my van. It’s happened twice so far. It just refuses to start (no spark). I had this happen two weeks ago. I let it sit overnight ’cause I didn’t have time to have it towed. The next day, it started on the first crank. Same thing happened yesterday, except I haven’t...

Is it possible to satisfactorily dye a VW Cabriolet convertible top to a different color?

I buy a spare ECM for my Jetta, I wanted to test it and see if it works, anything speical I should know? a mechnic told my friend on his honda if he changed the computer he would need to have it resync to an immolizer? not sure if this is the case on a honda or that guy was blowing smoke up...

Hi all- THe heater/AC in my 96 passat wagon isn't what it ought to be. It gently blows warm air on us when in the off position, and the AC never gets really cold in the summer, though the refrigerant pressure is fine. It's been spitting pieces of foam at me for a year, so I'm figuring I need...

I have a 97 Golf CL 1.8 manual and I need a new computer. The VW mechanic tracked the problem I am having down to a faulty computer. I found one on ebay for a 98 golf, 1.8, manual and was wondering if this would do, and could i just plug and play with it?

I have a 2003 Jetta TDI with 40000 miles, the manual says to change the brake fluid every two years regardless of mileage. Is this really necessary or is there mileage amount it should be changed at? thanks

OK, call me a cheapskate, but $190 for crossbars (from VW) for the factory side rails seems high. A quick look shows Yakima and Thule to be only marginally cheaper. Any other alternatives? thanks, Craig

I'm at it again. I'm changing the rear bearings on my '87 VW GTI. Any tips on the best way to press the inner bearing race into the rotors in the absence of a hydraulic press and the right size press tool? I usually use a socket with a bolt/washer/nut in these situations, but I'm having...

On this heater box job in my B4 Passat, do I need to worry about the airbags going off on me while I'm taking the dash out? Do I need to disable them somehow first, like with vag-com? Thanks again - Chris