Volkswagen preventive maintenance repair questions and answers
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214 Questions
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What does it mean when the ABS light comes on?JulieP - 1999 Volkswagen Beetle - Preventive Maintenance - 7/15/2011-
7/15/2011 mikeWELL COULD BE A FEW DIFFERENT THINGS.LOW BRAKE FLUID,SOME MODELS COME WITH FRICTION MATERIAL SENSORS WHEN FRICTION MATERIAL GETS TO LOW THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON.COULD BE A WHEEL SENSOR IS BAD OR A BAD WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY BEARING.CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL FIRST.IF LEVEL IS LOW THERE IS A REASON FOR THAT LOW LEVEL.
ALSO BY FRICTION MATERIAL I MEAN BRAKE PAD SENSORS.CHECK FRONT HUB BEARING ASSEMBLIES.
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The headlights don't work, how do i find the relay and fuse for the headlights and highbeams?Dan Torchio - 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet - Preventive Maintenance - 6/27/2011
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6/27/2011 Nissan Technical AdvisorThe fuse box is in the engine compartment or under the rear passenger seat and the fuse box cover has a diagram underneath.
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My 2003 WW Passat windshield wiper blades rub and make noises shortly after installation of new blades.Patrick - 2003 Volkswagen Passat - Preventive Maintenance - 6/19/2011VW Dealer says this is due to road tar on windshield. However, aggressive cleaning does not help. Could this be a design fault with the VW model? Or is there another explaination. This problem has been unresolved for 7 years. Please help! Unfortunately, Auto ...
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6/19/2011 JimmTry adjusting the angle of the wiper blades as they contact the windshield, tilt the wiper blades either toward or away from the windshield - then try the wiper cycle on a clean windshield with a wet film / washer fluid - to test the proper angle of contact.
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How many O2 sensors does the 2003 vw jetta gl 2.0 have ? & can I use the universal type ?AutoMD Member - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta - Preventive Maintenance - 6/15/2011
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6/15/2011 JimmThe O2 sensors are; two (2) total. One upstream (pre-catalytic converter) and one downstream. The replacement O2 sensors are priced from around $61.00 to around $180.00 each - per the www.RockAuto.com - as one of many on-line parts sources.
6/16/2011 AutoMD MemberIf one is bad do you always replace both ?
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I need a wiring harness for the rear side marker light as my other unit is melting. Is this a dealership only part?Chris - 2001 Volkswagen Beetle - Preventive Maintenance - 6/7/2011Looks as though whomever originally installed side marker bulb didn't push it in all the way causing the melting to occur.
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On the fuel pump is there an access door under the back seat or in the trunk or do i need to drop the gas tankCRIS - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta - Preventive Maintenance - 6/5/2011i need to know how to get to the fuel pump on this car
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6/4/2011 HouseCallAutoyes there is a removable cover under the rear seat for fuel pump access. No need to remove tank. lucky you. Now, are u sure it needs a new fuel pump? What is the problem before you needlessly replace a good pump?
6/5/2011 CRISowner of the car called the dealer and was told that it was the relay 409 replaced it and still no start -
6/5/2011 HouseCallAutoIf you want me to help diagnose this I need details. Are you saying that the fuel pump is not turning on ever? And are you sure that it has ignition spark? Are there any fault codes?
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WHY WHEN DRIVING MY CAR SOMETIMES MAKES A HUMMING NOISE LOUDER AT TIMES THAN OTHERS ,ALMOST SOUNDS LIKE IT'S RUBBINGwandajean1964 - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta - Preventive Maintenance - 6/4/201197,850 MILEAGE,when driving it happens,it's happening more and more,sounds like it's in the front somewhere,within the last 2 weeks,no no lights are on,
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The check engine light came on and when i took it for diagnosis it came out as "check colling system"Ayo - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta - Preventive Maintenance - 6/3/2011The milage when i got it was 112,243 and the check engine light came on about a week after i got it and after diagnosis i was charged $900 which i find unbeleivable.
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6/3/2011 yboy82Do you have the stored trouble code (example P0XXX)? If you have can you please post the extracted trouble code?
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What wrong with the windshield wiper that does not eject a spurt of liquid?exposures2008 - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta - Preventive Maintenance - 5/31/2011120,525 m. evrytime i turn on the wiper moves ok . only it does not squirting.-
5/31/2011 BillPlugged orifice on spray head, no fluid, dirty/clogged or bad pump motor.
6/1/2011 exposures2008There's a washer fluid, maybe pump motor. Thanx for reply.
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If its ok to put fuel cleaner? It has 120,500 milesexposures2008 - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta - Preventive Maintenance - 5/29/2011
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5/29/2011 CVOUse the Chevron Fuel Cleaner 16 oz. ( from Costco ) per full fuel tank and follow their instruction labels. It will help to clean the injector nozzles and it will give a clean jet pattern in order to produce a complete air-mixture.
5/30/2011 exposures2008thanx...for reply..
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When i locked the doors the horn beeps very low. and windows go down by themselveskab905 - 1998 Volkswagen Passat - Preventive Maintenance - 5/16/2011how do i disconnect the alarm i think that will solve the problem . does anyone have any idea whats making this happen
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Transaxle oil fill cap?Rabbit81 - 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit - Preventive Maintenance - 4/29/2011I just bought my rabbit and was doing a tune up on it and found that it was missing its transaxle grease fill cap. Do you know a good place to find a replacement my experience with VW's is good parts dealears are few and far between who actually know what they're ...
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4/29/2011 Spoon SportsTry these links
http://www.worldimpex.com/.../...gasket_75109.html
http://www.europartsdirect.com/vw-parts.asp
Last Resort:
EBAY
Happy Hunting
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How do i use the AUTOMD NEGOTIATOR?Arnaldo - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta - Preventive Maintenance - 4/28/2011i'm trying to use the NEGOTIATOR to get a quote on my repair? i need to replace my dual fan cooling fans. -
Why doesn't the a/c blow cold airWdeleon - 2001 Volkswagen Beetle - Preventive Maintenance - 4/26/2011A/c doesn't blow cold air, the freon checks out fine. A/c doesnt seem to cycle Air blows well, just not cool
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4/26/2011 yboy82Try to check the condition of your magnetic clutch relay it might be faulty causing your a/c compressor not to function.
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The read-out for diagnosic is PO172, Bank 1 system too rich, I belive this has something to do with the mix of air/gasPearl - 2001 Volkswagen Beetle - Preventive Maintenance - 4/15/2011what is the fix. I am thinking it is an air sensor, if so how difficult is this to install? thank you
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4/15/2011 HouseCallAutoReplace the Mass Air Flow sensor. This is a walk in the park to replace. Other things can cause a P0172 but the MAF sensor is common and has a very high probability.
4/15/2011 Pearlok, thanks, but what do you mean by walk in the park and you be more spacific? thanks
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4/15/2011 HouseCallAutoVery easy repair. when you get the new part it will be very clear what you have to do.
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