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Golf running, stalls occasionally by Ears
Finally got back the 90 Golf 8V back from the shop. It stopped running one day when around a corner I stepped on it and it died with a whirring sound. The shop replaced the timing belt, water pump, battery, and starter. $750 and a week later, it's running again. Yes! When I got it home I...
March 23rd 09 05:30 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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1997 Jetta - Alarm? Power To Starter Solenoid? by Avestruz
Hello - Hoping you can help... After jumping a friends car last week, a colleagues 1997 Jetta won't start. The problem is unusal... The electrical system sees to be OK - power to the lights, radio, signals, wipers, etc. However, turn the key to start and nothing! I checked all fuses - they're...
March 23rd 09 03:24 AM
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2001 1.8t engines by [email protected][_1_]
I know there are alot of people looking for these engines, are the a problem child? I ask because now there seems to be a problem with the cam chain on the jetta and the customer ask if it would be better to replace the engine with a 97 jetta 2.0 lt. engine or fix the one he has?
March 19th 09 01:38 PM
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MIL is on by Dakkel Lateg
The car is a 2003 VW Golf GTI 1.8T. Recently the MIL light came on and it was diagnosed with a defective secondary air pump and thermostat. I had them replace the secondary air pump only. The thermostat was not replaced because the engine is not overheating and the temperature gauge reads normally...
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March 16th 09 02:35 PM
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rear vent window? by Ears
Thanks to a prowler I get to replace the rear vent (quarter) window on my MK2 Golf. I looked it up and it seems pretty simple. Any advice/ warnings?
March 15th 09 04:07 AM
by Ears Go to last post
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Touareg Tele button by [email protected]
My 2004 Touareg has a Navi display system, and among the buttons at the bottom of the display is a 'Tele' button. If you push it, the display says 'No call detected'. How do I sync my cell phone to his unit?
March 11th 09 07:45 PM
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82 Cabrio charging problem by [email protected][_1_]
The new alternator is putting out 14 volts while wires disconected from battery ,and the battery is new but something is preventing the alternators from charging the battery. If it sets awhile on start up the center console meter will read 13.5 volts but as soon as the RPMs are kicked up then...
March 9th 09 09:59 PM
by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_] Go to last post
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Jetta Safety Rating by jc[_6_]
First a little background: My wife and I owned a 02 Jetta TDI (180k + miles) which we both liked a great deal and were quite happy with. I fully expected to get 400k+ miles out it. However, 3 weeks ago a driver in a '98 Jeep Wrangler lost control on some 'black ice' and crossed into her lane,...
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March 7th 09 08:45 AM
by jc[_6_] Go to last post
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Emergency Help Needed by Detailing Dude[_2_]
My employers daughter attends Virginia Tech and drives a NB. Not sure about the year. She just called and it broke down. Is there anyone near that area that can recommend a good mechanic? Cecil Please call 7574821122 ext 2
March 4th 09 02:36 AM
by Jim Behning[_1_] Go to last post
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2000 Passat what is DTC's P0306? by Tube Audio[_2_]
Hi Just had a 200 V6 Passat at the dealer, and this is the report (see below). I understand the bad plug and Thermostat and leaky gaskets but what is DTC's P0306? Thanks
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February 24th 09 02:12 AM
by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_] Go to last post
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Wiper inserts for 2001 Jetta by [email protected]
I'm trying to find wiper blade inserts for a 2001 Jetta. Being new to VW I am not sure which of the various inserts on offer will fit. The wiper blade is branded "Valeo". Is this an OEM blade? Since I can't find Valeo branded inserts, can I substitute Bosch inserts? Thanks, T
February 22nd 09 01:52 AM
by CP Miller Go to last post
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removing turbocharger from 1984 diesel rabbit ? by Reid Fleming[_2_]
I'm in the process of pulling the header from my 1984 turbo diesel rabbit to see if it's warped. To do so, according to Bentley, it's necessary to remove the turbocharger. Great, but HOW THE HECK do you get those %$&$*%&$% spring clips off ??? Is it possible to do it without "special tool 3049"?...
February 17th 09 03:30 AM
by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_] Go to last post
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The Cartier Story by Luxury
The Cartier Story The name Cartier is synonymous with luxury, quality, and style. Founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier, the company became renowned worldwide for its design and production of beautiful jewelry and opulent objets d'art. A royal commission in 1904 made Cartier a...
February 11th 09 02:22 AM
by Luxury Go to last post
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WTB: Jetta/Golf parts by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_]
Anyone stripping out a 1985-1992 Jetta or Golf? Need both accelerator cables for an automatic. Still looking for them! thanks, One out of many daves
February 10th 09 12:16 PM
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timing problems by [email protected]
My 1.8 fox engine gave in. So I bought a 2.0 polo engine that had been change from feulinjection to carburetor. Know I have problems with my timing. hope anyone can help me.
February 9th 09 11:32 PM
by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_] Go to last post
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Building a car from scratch using only parts from your local dealersparts department by [email protected]
Just as the subject suggests... Me and a friend were talking a little while back. We came to the subject of dealer parts prices. I mentioned, what do you think the markup would be to buy every single part(down to the individual nuts and bolts) to build a car from the ground up using only...
February 6th 09 02:23 AM
by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_] Go to last post
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Building a car from scratch using only parts from your local dealers parts department by SFC
multiply by ten, maybe more... SFC > schreef in bericht ... > Just as the subject suggests... > > Me and a friend were talking a little while back. We came to the > subject of dealer parts prices. I...
February 4th 09 09:34 AM
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91 Golf GL Various problems by [email protected]
Hi everyone. My 91 Golf has the following problems: 1) The passenger floorboard has slowly been taking on water. It's not flooding, but after heavy rain the floorboard is rather damp. Is this the windshield leaking, or could it be coming through the engine compartment? 2) My rear wiper doesn't...
February 3rd 09 10:15 AM
by Neil[_8_] Go to last post
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battery/mileage puzzle by Aawara Chowdhury
Here's a puzzler. I have a 2000 Beetle TDi. Until about 2 months ago, I averaged 40 mpg in the city. Two months ago, my mileage dropped progressively to 38 mpg, then 35 mpg. A month ago the battery died. I put the new battery in, and for the first 2 tankfuls, I am back at between 40 and 41...
February 3rd 09 04:33 AM
by Ears Go to last post
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sluggish on start up by [email protected][_1_]
2001 jetta 2.0 turbo after initial start up the car runns real rough for a few minutes then runs great. as normal it had codes indicating everythin under the hood bad, I replaced plugs and air cleaner and it ran great for a week then same problem. checked codes again and all it indicated was...
February 3rd 09 01:56 AM
by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_] Go to last post
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