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86 gti speedo problem
I have a uk spec 86 gti 16 valve with a speedo problem. When I bought the car the guy I purchased it from said that the speedo was bad and that he'd pulled a cable from a junk yard. it was installed...
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1997 Jetta odometer issue
I'm hoping someone might be able to help me. A friend of mine recently purchased a 1997 Jetta. The odometer stated that the car had 256,000 kms on it at the time he purchased it. Shortly after buying...
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Scirocco Dead. Alternator test?
My 88 16v Scirocco is dying after I start it drive it and park it starting today. After getting my emissions done and going to the DMV my rocco died. A guy gave me a jump and it fired right up. My...
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VW says burning oil is acceptable
I've had oil consumption since I bought my Passat 2.8L V6 new in 1999. It burns about 1.25 qt every 2000 miles and for the longest time, I just accepted it as fact, but then I got to thinking that...
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Diesel Stumbling
I have a 92 Golf Diesel 1.6L that likes to stumble, or miss, at high rpms. I also think that the power is lessened too but this is hard to conclusively prove. But when the cold start is pulled out the...
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CD Changer
Looks like I need to replace the factory unit in the trunk of the 2000 Jetta. Has anyone used the USA Spec #SCD-VW44 brand? If so, did it work like the factory unit? I found on at Crutchfields for...
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'96 VW Golf & backrest latch rattle
Hello, The rear backrest lacth area is making an annoying rattling/knocking noise while driving over bumps or on uneven surfaces. Only the right side behaves like this, the left side is quiet. If the...
 
smog fail - obd fault code
My 2000 Jetta passed all the emission tests, but failed due to MIL/Check Engine Light. The error code is listed as P1128. The Bentley manual describes it as Long Term Fuel Trim mult.,Bank1 System too...
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98 jetta headlight switch removal
I want to replace the keyless remote module in my 98 jetta gl and need to pull out the headlight switch. I took out the little plastic panel to the left of the switch and three screws. It still feels...
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Eurovan Hubcap Source?
I have the factory alloy wheels on my Eurovan and am in need of one of the hubcaps that fits the center of the wheel. It's about 8" in diameter. Is there an aftermarket source for one of these? All of...
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Sticking Rear Brakes on 1986 Jetta GLI
My wife has a 1986 Jetta GLI with rear disc brakes. I replaced the rear calipers a couple of years ago, the parking brake cables last winter, and I just installed new brake pads. Everything works fine...
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87 Jetta Nitemare
Apparently some idiot used a jumperwire to connect the anti knock fuse to the fuel pump fuse for proper ignition...which apparently worked for the short time i have owned the car...now it is cranking...
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Tires for sale....
Anyone interested in some Toyo Proxies in size 205/40/17, for track use, let me know. Bought some rims on eBay and these were mounted on them and used a few times. Two of them are in good condition...
 
A1 G60 Swap speedo cable
Hi I have recently removed A G60 from a syncro. I am looking for tips on a few things. First I am going to Be installing the complete harness out of the syncro in to my Rabbit. Head light to tail...
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