Hi, I had a rear brake bulb blow out on my 2003 GTI and proceeded to change it myself. After changing the bulb, I've noticed everything related to the...
Robert Stegeman
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Jan 1, 2003 11:03 pm
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RS- Had a somewhat similar event with my 96 Jetta when replacing the brakelight bulb. Have someone stand behind you to make sure that light works just like it...
Thanks for the replies to my question I posted last week. It was a blown fuse which I found later in the night that I sent out my cry for help. #14 to be...
Robert Stegeman
steg@...
Jan 3, 2003 7:07 pm
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New to the board wanted to say hello! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
I just finished my 2 year full coverage warrantee, is VW replacing blown coilpacks outside of warrantee yet? I have 44,000 km on my Golf and haven't had a...
Recently, my 2k Golf 1.8T had been acting super shitty. First off, It hasn't been starting. I have to turn it on and let it die 3 times before it will idle. So...
I have heard there is an issue w/ the coils, and the problems sound similiar to what you have described. Check the web for an issue with the coils on the...
It sounds like you've got some strange stuff going on with your beast. It takes a while for the catalyzing elements in your catalytic converter to heat up and...
Actually ,that sounds like a very reasonable answer, your email has been printed and will be handed to all techs that work on it. (They hate that, I know, but...
I don't know what would cause that. I'm completely guessing, but it could be related to some type of fuel flow problem due to a faulty sensor (air|fuel),...
They won't even touch it till the 22nd. What kind of fule additive works best for VW's? I can't get the one at the dealer cause it's 2 hours away. Thanks, ......
I had a similar problem in my 2000 GTI 1.8T. Only in below-freezing temps, the coolant light would flash and beep when the car was started. The light would...
I believe I've been using Chevron fuel additives recommended for higher octane vehicles, but that has only been for preventative maintenance at every oil...
Sounds to me like a problem in the fuel delivery system somewhere. Perhaps you got "bad gas" somewhere (and I don't mean from eating a Kielbasa). Seriously,...
Chevron Techron fuel system cleaner...approximately every 3000 miles Ray Gardner 2001 Jetta 1.8T Wolfsburg-modified If you're not gonna' run with the big...
There has been a lot of talk about issues with Coil Packs failing on the 1.8t engine. You may want to investigate that, as the symptoms sound similar to what...
Greetings to all: As a first-time VW owner, I picked up my new '03 Jetta 1.8T 5-speed (sweet!) in October 2002 and have since put about 8,000km (5,000mi) on...
My 02 still does that it has 22k miles on it. Paul [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
v8hunting@...
Jan 9, 2003 10:19 pm
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<PRE>It's not piston slap...it's the hydraulic valve lifters....totally normal in cold weather until the engine warms up....
CharlieGTI@...
Jan 9, 2003 10:47 pm
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A couple of months ago I had my stock clutch replaced by dealer because it was occasionally slipping (unchipped). New stock clutch also slipped occasionally...
Hi all. I wrote here a few months ago re: gas mileage rarely exceeding 20 mpg (city or highway!). When I purchased my car - last Feb - the salesman told me...
Hey all, I've been watching this group for a while and finally got my Jetta last month (1.8t, Alaska Green exterior, black cloth interior). A couple questions...
I hope it's not bad etiquette to post two questions in a row, but I've been wanting to ask for comments/advice re: lowering the suspension on my gti for...
87 screwed up my car BAD. I've posted here recently about problems I was having and after I switched back to premium and put in some 44k additive, the car is...
My dealer said that he felt the middle would be ok, but also said to pay attention, which I always do. My '02 4-runner runs great on 87-93, no differences,...
Hi Howard, Interesting question. As luck may have it, a mechanic at the Audi dealer up the street is a local APR installer (Audi Performance Racing in...
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