I have my first Scirocco, an unmolested but slightly raggy 85 8v. Long time VW driver, but this is becoming my favorite fast. Anyway, it's slow, it's a 90hp motor, eh. And it has a ton of oil leaks, and I have a feeling what might well be a burnt valve or worn cam lobe. So, being I am a salesman...

Hi, I posted here a few days ago with a question about how to remove the starter from my 98 Beetle. That post was here but now seems to have gone into cyberspace. Didn't get a reply anyway. :-) Well, I finally got the friggin thing out and had it checked at my local starter/alternator shop and...

I have a 99 jetta 2.0 AEG. Car was doing great. Went on vacation, returned to find dead battery. Thought must have left a light on, etc. Charged the battery and tried to start. Car will start initially, but in seconds runs very rough, misfires, and then dies. Got code 1543: Throttle Actuation...

Hello all, Every few years I throw this question out to the group and fish for ideas, but the problem persists. Often (whenever I'm about to say it correlates with dampness or cold or time between startups, it happens or doesn't happen when it shouldn't) the engine will fire, then die immediately....

I was wondering if this ever happened to anyone else. This weekend I noticed something hanging underneath the engine. I figured I must have picked up some trash when traveling on the freeway. As it turns out, what has happened, is the screws holding the radiator splash guard had fallen out. ...

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Hi, I have recently had a few stray oil pressure warning buzzers go off on my 95 passat VR6. The dealership checked the pressure and everything is up to spec... they said to change to a heavier oil and it would go away. I still get these warnings occasionally after a long drive. Next, I checked...

Have a '92 Passat GL - the engine and trans are fine and so is the body (in spite of Minnesota winters...), except for the front doors. My daughter had the car down in Chicago for about 2 years and when she brought it back there was rust in the lower edges of the doors from scraping on curbs. ...

I recently purchased a USED 2001 VW Beetle. There are no warning bells, ding dongs when I leave the lights on, seat belts not warn or keys in ignition. Did someone disconnect them or is it an eletrical problem?

I recently changed my head gasket on my 1991 jetta gli and i believe the timing may be off just wondering why it will start but wont idle and wanted to know about i would go about fixing that

I have read here about "sealed" auto transmissions on VWs. Is that the case for my 2002 1.8T 5 speed stick ? Also, can anyone tell me where the fuel filter is for that car ? Much appreciated Charles

I'm currently restoring my '87 VW Scirocco 16v and just recently acquired an OE exhaust downpipe ($1200.00 + at a VW dealer), I've cleaned it up and ready to install however since I still have it off I was considering either ceramic coating or heat wrapping it prior to install. My question is...

I have a 1999 jetta and the windows stop working the dome light dont work. and the sunroof dont work either if anyone have any ideas please let me know will apreciate the help. Thanks

A number of folks here own older VW's. Some of us have paid over book value for hard to find ones in very good condition, and then spent even more to restore them mechanically and cosmetically. But, when one of these is in an accident the insurance company goes by book value or, if they're...

Tdc not correct I was following the timing belt instructions on my laptop and musthave jumped a few pages ahead. It dawned on me that the belt should stay attached ubtill I saw the TDC mark. I loosened the tensioner removing the timing belt and locked the cam in place with the tool. To get the...

Hi all, recently, I've bought a second hand GOLF IV 1900 TDI 90hp. I've no problems with this car, but I've decided to do a dignostic test (with an obd equipment). The result has been the error code DTC 17931 "Crash Signal from Airbag Control Unit range/performance". The Airbag has no error in...

'87 Vanagon Camper The passenger side power window won't go down more that 2-3 inches. It doesn't seem to be the switch as it's the same using with the drivers or passengers switches (actually it's a button for up and down). I have taken off the inside cover off the door and greased the guide...

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I hate to take my car (2001 VR6) to the dealer for service - I think it's a huge waste of money. Can anyone recommend an independent shop in the San Jose Bay Area that is good? Thanks Scott

I experienced some problem with my vw auto transmission. All a sudden the engine was free reving and not engaging. But after few minutes of idling, it was doing fine again. I suspected that the auto transmission fluid was too low, but I cannot find any dip stick...or simply no way of checking the...