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Smooth cold engine, then rough warm engine
I eluded to this problem in my previous post. Still struggling here. Call is a 1991 Jetta, gas, stick, Wolfy. I have this issue where my car start smooth then after a minute, it progresses to a rough...
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My VW-related bookmarks
Not that anybody asked, but FWIW..... gangedVWlinks -| Home |- New Dimensions Ltd - European Tuning & Performance | Servicing | German Auto Parts Distributors VDub Addiction Oldskool Industries New...
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Jetta seat moving on its own...
Hello all, I am trying to help a friend out with her 2001 Jetta. She no longer has the owner's manual (go figure). Her problem is this: When unlocking the doors with her remote, the driver's side seat...
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Q.: '89 Jetta oil pressure buzzer...
What can I say, when it rains, it pours. My low-oil pressure buzzer is coming on. Does it come on when there's low oil pressure at only one switch or both? The buzzer only comes on when coasting at...
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VW Golf 4 (2001) idling issues
My Golf 4 (1.6L) has some strange idling problem. Sometimes as the car drops to idle (take the car out of gear/or clutch pressed in), the revs tend to drop below the idle point and then the car...
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1.8t - emissions workshop - please help
Hello folks, I have a 2000 passat wagon 1.8t. Right around 39k miles iirc, and the emissions workshop light came on this week. I read some back articles on the topic from the list and sent the car...
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1987 Golf in-dash front speakers
hello everyone? I have just been told my original 1987 front speakers that are in the dash at the front should be changed, as they are woefully inadequate (and sounding bad ) for the new stereo/cd...
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96-97 passat ignition switch warranty.
I just recieved a letter from vw about replacing the ignition switch if it goes bad for up to 100k miles. I forget the years it's extended. But if you have a ignition switch that needs jiggled to...
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Miles per gallon.
So... this marks the end of the 4th week that I've been driving the GTI for most of my travels (mixture of city/highway); Week 1 I got 30.28 mpg Week 2 I got 30.44 mpg Week 3 I got 30.68 mpg Week 4 I...
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Power steering pump
I've been told that A2 (85-92) power steering pumps are interchangeable with A3 VR6 pumps. Would an A3 2.0l pump fit on an A3 VR6 engine? Thanks. Dave M. '97 GTI VR6
 
Cabrio Window Crank Removal
Hi, I'm trying to replace the rear speakers in my 97 cabrio, I do not know how to remove the window crank though, can anybody help? Thanks in advance. Scott
 
How to clean block's coolant passages while head is off
My head is off and at the machine shop getting milled. There were about 4 block-to-head passages blocked off completely w/ a hard rust. The rust was attatched to the gasket though and once the gasket...
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Smoke coming out of steering wheel
I have a '98 GTI VR6. Today, about 4 hours into a drive (windy country roads at 40 to 80 mph, if that would make a difference), I suddenly saw a puff of smoke come out of the steering wheel, just...
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Speedometer and Tachometer not working ....
I have a 1999 Jetta Wolfsburg Edition with about 100k miles on it. I've changed my battery about a month ago and after I changed the battery, the speedometer and tachometer stopped working. Everything...
 
Jetta Wagon TDI Germany or Mexico?
Does anyone know where the 2003 Jetta Wagon is assembled? I've read it was assembled in Germany not Mexico like the regular Jetta and Beetle. Thanks Steve
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rev counter not stable
I am driving a '94 Jetta 3 CLi exec (8v). My rev counter seems to sway between 1000 and 2000 rpm while idling. I have been to numerous mechanics who cannot seem to figure out the problem. The...
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Tire rotation question
Hey Gang, I finally got around to rotating the tires on my 95 Golf and was surprised to see that the owner's manual states that the tires should be kept on the same side (ie, front back but not to the...
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UVIP
In Ontario Canada, does a UVIP expire at a specific time?
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84 vw rabbit convertible side skirt (original??)
Hello, I own a 84 rabbit convertible wolfsburg edition, triple white, w/ the body kit. I have lost the side passenger skirt. Haven't had any luck finding a replacement for it! The skirt has stamped...
 
TDI #Passat wobble ????
Hi just bought a 1999 110 bhp TDI 40K full service history. The problem is it seems to have a shake or wobble that can be felt through the clutch pedal. seem very slight around town but can get worse...