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2002 Jetta TDI fuses - which is which????

jettajane — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:12:59 GMT

My radio wouldn't turn on this morning. The first thing I wanted to check was the fuse. I looked at the "fuse card", but can't tell from that which fuse is for the sound system. Any idea where I might be able to get that information?? Thanks.

Restoring a 67 VW Baja. Brakes, doorsm windows

wbunch — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:36:52 GMT

been long time sence i builted a vw baja need help no all matters of things breaks want to go to disk brakes dual master cylinder retow in rear wheels thx wb

2002 VW Cabrio power lock malfunction.

2003acura32cl — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:33:22 GMT

not to sound like an idiot, but is that a fuse i can change by changing a fuse in the fuse box on the driver's side underneath the steering wheel? or do i actually go to the battery and look for it there?

New VW GTI. Is it okay to use non-premium fuel? Should I wax it right away? (Declined Teflon from dealer).

gayle6 — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:48:17 GMT

I'm getting a new VW GTI this week. I declined the dealer's offer to teflon coat it. I assume I should wax it right away.
I've also heard that it's okay to use less than premium fuel in them knowing it will likely decrease gas mileage.
I'm also declining the dealer's wheel warranty. Has anyone had bad experience with the 18" alloy wheels?

I have a 99 VW Jetta 2.0 and the brake pedal keeps turning on the rear lights.

j209 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:08:03 GMT

The brake light turn on after I have parked the car. It leaves the light on as if the brake pedal was being pressed. How do you fix this?

How do I get an extra key for my Volkswagen New Beetle?

tipolston — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:24:03 GMT

How Do I get an extra key for my Volkswagen New Beetle?

What's my Passat brake sensor trying to tell me?

aggies1 — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:21:12 GMT

The sensor on my '03 V-Dub Passat is telling me that my front pads need replacing. I'm wondering where the sensor is - on the pads or caliper or ? Mostly I'm wondering if I need to get special Passat brake pads or will any good pad do?

Transmission dragging

deelite — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:53:05 GMT

2002 jetta 1.8 T auto suddenly has some problem shifting gears. When it's shifting from 1-2-3 gears it lags and the rpm revs to above 2. I dont know what the problem is.

How do I clear Jetta emission light?

deelite — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:03:23 GMT

2000 VW Jetta VR6 emission light keeps coming on and staying on and there isn't an emissions problem. I've had my service company repair the computer to only have it do it again. Is there a code I can use to trip the computer and clear it myself without a diagnostics computer?

Brake pads on Passat

nitpicky — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:18:55 GMT

My sister has a Passat 2003 1.8 and the sensor says that the pads need to be replaced. Is the sensor on the pads or the callipers? Do we need special pads or will any decent pads do?

renewing and flushing old coolant,bought G 05 red says for volkswagen,its ok to use?

mariesrle — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:55:35 GMT

having flush of old coolant,says G5 is for volkswagen,is this correct? Have 1995 golf 111

My 97 Passat's headlamp lenses went cloudy and I got a new set. I need advice on R&R process. Thanks. Ralph.

bearpair — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:09:32 GMT

I'm looking for info on how to access the lower mounting screws to change out the headlamp assemblies. It appears the grille would need to be partially or completely removed and I am not sure how involved that would be.

How do I replace the center armrest cover on a 2001 Passat?

spielmanfm — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:56:13 GMT

My center armrest cover broke off and I glued it back together. How do I put it back on the armrest?

What is the correct oil to use in a 2004 VW Passat?

buffaloguy2 — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:36:46 GMT

I just purchased a 2004 Passat with 39,000 miles on it. When reading about it on the WEB i find there is problems with oil sludge. Seams to be a lot of questions on what is the correct oil to use. Some of the post I read lead me to believe even the dealers are not used the right stuff. Can anyone tell me?

1999 VW Eurovan.

wailannn — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:39:24 GMT

Won't start. I drive a 1999 VW Eurovan. If I run errands about town.....usually by my 3rd stop; my vehicle won't start. But, if I wait 30-40 mins. it starts right up. No worries! Does any one else out there have similar experiences with VWs and what is the fix? Note; this happens when it is +25 degrees or warmer.

How do I know if my car have an oil pan sensor in the pan w/o removing the oil pan? Car is a 2000 VW Jetta VR6.

chipvan238 — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:08:29 GMT

My car need another oil pan. The present one have a big hole in it. When checking on purchasing an oil pan, they need to know if the oil pan have an oil pan sensor. I guess they are talking about a temp sensor.

Can I use my Monsoon radio (2005 VW Jetta) in Senegal? Specifically RFI FM 92.0

hehilliard — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:39:20 GMT

I am moving to Senegal and plan to ship my 2005 VW Jetta. I need to know if the radio will tune in FM stations in Senegal. If not, what radio should I buy that will operate in Senegal.

When to change the oil on my 2008 VW Jetta?

salas254 — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:03:24 GMT

My manual says every 15 km wich is about almost 10k miles,
Is this true__

Own a 03 Jetta, GLS but does not come with a Multi Function Trip computer or outside Temp. Is it available? & $

javiere — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:48:06 GMT

I'm trying to buy, if available, a multi function trip computer and outside temp read out. Also, would like to know how much would it cost and would it be easy to install.

what size gas tank was orignally installed on a 1973 volkswagen beetle?

73bugjenkins — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:12:51 GMT

My son owns a 73 volkswagen beetle. This is his first car and he's trying to restore it back to it's original state. We have been unable to find specific information about his car so far. We are curious to know what size the original gas tank was.

I have a 1995 VW Passat VR6. Running/dashboard & headlites, wipers, defrost and heater suddenly don't work. Fuse?

dazza_l2001 — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:59:07 GMT

We have had some warmer/damp weather followed by a quick freeze over the past couple of days. I noticed that the heater controls weren't illuminated the other day and thought maybe I was imagining things. Drove to work this morning an everything was fine. Left to go home and the dashboard and running lites wouldn't come on. The rear defrost and heater wouldn't work either and even though I turned on the headlites, they wouldn't work. I tried the hi beams and that seamed to turn on the heat. Could it be something as simple as a fuse?

I need instructions and pictures on how to replace the power steering pump in a 2003 Jetta, 1.8L Turbo.

hawkk72 — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:35:58 GMT

Need 2003 Jetta Power Steering pump replacement instructions

2000 passat V6 GLS

passatvw200 — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:01:24 GMT

i have a 2000 passat , the abs flash, 3 beeps sound and break light stay lit. whats the problem

Thank you.

chachief — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:50:39 GMT

On the front of the trans, there is a "short" tube that looks like it should be a dipstick tube. Does that cap come off?

What kind of oil do i use for a 2001 VW Jetta vr6?

disarray — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:32:50 GMT

it has 70,000 miles its an automatic

2003 volkswagon jetta audio

smylynn — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:20:39 GMT

Would like to know if there is a way to connect another 2 way amp to the factory amp, to make my boombox work as added bump to the already awesome sounding stereo speaker output? If there is a way, please tell me, or what will I need to make this work, so I can bump on down the road as loud as I wish

what tool is needed to remove front pads on 2001 volkswagen jetta?

hardemlx — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:57:26 GMT

Rear brakes has a bolt. Front brakes has something I have never seen before to remove the capilier.. Sorry to sound so dumb here!!

1973 VW Beetle, runs good. Lound clanking in 1st gear at first. Now car runs but won't go??

ewells24 — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:38:21 GMT

Car runs. When I let off the clutch, I hear a spinning sound underneath, car will not go, not even in reverse? Is this a clutch problem? or transmission problem?

I have a 2002 VW Jetta. I stopped at a stop sign and it wouldn't go anywhere. Do I need a new transmission?

blaviolette — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:22:18 GMT

I stopped at a stop sign and the car wouldn't go forward or backwards. I tried restarting it but it didn't help. Do I need a transmission?

Can I switch my VW GTI to full synthetic oil after 68k miles?

scrtype1 — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:35:34 GMT

I have a 03' VW gti w/ 68k miles. Was thinking of switching to full synthetic . Are there any do's or dont's. Please help. Thx all.

How do I remove small drawers on the dash of 06 VW Passat?

urquiola — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:49:36 GMT

I had a card slip behind the small drawer that is on the front dash.

I have a VW. Lease is up. Bank says to return it to auction. Dealer says return to them instead. Who is right?

vwgrrrl — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:02:45 GMT

My VW lease is up at the end of the month. The bank is telling me I need to return the car to an Auto Auction that they specified. The dealer is telling me that I don't need to bring it the auction and that I can just leave it at the dealer when I pick up my new car. Who is right?

VW will supposedly remove the $395 disposition fee if I get another VW. True or false?

Also, if I lease, is that considered a trade-in when I return the car? Or are owned cars the only ones that can be considered a trade-in?

Need to move quick on this. Thank you for any info and advice!

Today, my 2001 VW Jetta GLS (automatic) started sputtering at the light.

jodieraye — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:44:18 GMT

Today, My 2001 VW Jetta GLS (automatic) was stopped at a stoplight. It was sputtering...the RPMs dropped to about 5 every 5 seconds or so...Once the light turned green..The check engine light came on and I pulled over to park. This sputtering/ hard idling wasn't happening in park..only when it was in drive and when i had the brake pressed....any ideas what this is? was i descriptive enough?

99 VW Cabrio, cannot program radio, have code. Will not show me 1000 after safe, just stays on safe. Help!

summer19 — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:42:36 GMT

I purchased this car with all good intensions from the used car dealer to get the code which he did and try and program radio, I also tried programming it. I have the code and the problem we're having is the safe will not change to 1000 like it should, which means there is no way I can program it. What needs to be done in order for the radio to work.? Please help me with this.

How much money to pay for a 2000 VW EuroVan steering rack and pump?

bburda — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:12:13 GMT

I was just quoted $2,200 to replace a steering rack and pump on my 2000 Eurovan. VW wants over $900 for the rack alone.
Is this right or excessive?

I have a 1971 VW Beetle 1500cc. Is anyone able to tell me what type of motor it is? 1, 2, 3, or 4?

dualcarb — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:25:18 GMT

It is only the motor that i have. I put the motor in a rail buggy. I would also like to know what would be the best dual carb kit to put on this motor that is not too outrageous in price.

What should it cost to replace a timing belt (part of normal maintenance)? Volkswagen Passat.

kperess — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:39:49 GMT

Car is a 2000 Passat (4 cylinder turbo) with 104,000 miles. This work is recommended by VW at this mileage point. Dealer also recommends replacing water pump at the same time.

The power steering reservoir in my 1998 VW Jetta TDI got a gash in it.What could have caused this?

swaterma — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:28:08 GMT

I started my car one morning (it had made a funny noise the day before upon starting, so I left it be) and the power steering wasn't working. I got out and found that the P.S. fluid was draining steadily from the reservoir. When it all drained, I took the reservoir out and found a gash on the bottom edge of it. I am waiting on a replacement part, but wonder if the gash may have been caused by a part that's out of wack in the car? Has this ever happened before?

The emergency brake alarm sounds when I drive my 2004 VW Jetta even though the brake is not engaged

nbarr1 — Sat, 03 May 2008 10:42:45 GMT

2004 VW jetta.

Hello, I have a 2002 VW Passat. I am looking for a recommendation on some quality brake pads. I drive a lot, 28K a year.

pmsales — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:58:55 GMT

I drive 28K miles per year.I used to drive a Honda,and bought brake pads that had a great warranty,but with all the composites out there,I don't know what is the best.I would probally go towards a high performance pad.I need some recommendations.Thanks

Are front and rear brake parts the same on a 93 VW Jetta?

cgibb — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:59:32 GMT

I'm looking for parts to replace rear brakes.

2000 VW Jetta oil cooler nut torque.

cure1 — Sat, 17 May 2008 14:10:08 GMT

2000 vw jetta oil cooler nut torque

Adding new subwoofers to 2003 VW Jetta

bitdi99 — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:15:37 GMT

I want to put (and have just purchased) 2 subwoofers to add to my Jetta's audio system. I have also bought a 1,000 watt amp that should be adequate to power these subs. However I'm not sure if I need to replace the deck (I believe i do). If I do it shouldn't be a problem, but how much should I expect to pay for installation of the subs/amp/deck?

Why does the anti-lock breaks system engage while I am driving my 2004 Passat Wagon?

bobtom1 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:10:22 GMT

Wne I am driving down the road my anti-lock break light comes on. The car starts to break and I can smell something burning.

Does anyone know wheel specifications (bolt pattern and dimensions) for a 2003 VW Passat wagon?

judiths1 — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:28:55 GMT

wheel specifications (bolt pattern and dimensions)

Can anyone provide instruction on how to repair the window regulator on a 73 VW Bug?

ddaltorio — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:34:23 GMT

window is hard to crank.

We have a problem with a VW Passat! Engine still running when ignition turned off. Suggestions please

youngblood4 — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:02:14 GMT

What do do when ignition turned off but engine still running in VW Passat

I have a 1969 VW Beetle that makes a grinding sound from the right rear wheel area. Any help please.

legotech7 — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:38:28 GMT

The sound is only when the car is in motion, I'm not sure if i'ts from the wheel, trans axle, or trans.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2006 VW Jetta TDI. Horrible loud & squeaky brakes! Nothing wrong with pads/rotors. Any suggestions to repair?

sup123 — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:51:02 GMT

The brakes make horribly loud noise when I apply the brakes. I have had it looked at at several places. I was told nothing is wrong with the brakes or the rotors and that it's something I'll just have to live with. I can't accept that! I did have the brakes replaced anyway just to see if that would fix it -- it didn't. Any suggestions???

VW 2001 Passat V6. Will it bend the valves when a timing belt breaks?

m1k31804 — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:07:37 GMT

I have VW 2001 Passat V6 100k here’s the problem the timing belt was break and I try to replace my timing belt bat it won’t start.
does a 2001 VW passat bend the valves when a timing belt breaks on a 2.8L GLX 6 cylinder?