Happy Holidays to my fellow V-Dub owners. I just needed to vent tonight. First time my 02 GTI is going into the shop. I think if the catalytic converter. I...
Hmmm.....sounds it could possibly be the dreaded ignitor coil failure. I believe the engine goes into limp mode, you get a bad unburned gas smell and reduced...
Sounds more like the O2 Sensor has gone broke! - Get the Vag-com out and check for faults... Should see a reading such as: 165XX - P013X - O2 Sensor...
My guess is ignition coil. They should replace all 4 no questions asked. In fact, they should have replaced them at your last service call. Hope things work...
Phil you called it! I got a call the next day and it was the coil! The dealership was very cool and they are also fixing that d_ _ _ airbag sensor light that...
Now all that's left to fail are the power windows! Glad you got it fixed. Phil G. In a message dated 12/7/03 10:12:43 AM Pacific Standard Time, ... [Non-text...
Anyone else have an everlasting airbag light? The light has been on in my '00 Jetta 1.8t for around 70,000 miles (it came on at 700 miles and never went off). ...
Damion...I've experienced it twice in my 02 GTI. Once when i first bought it and just recently. Two different explanations. Air bag sensor the first...
Thinking about changing the family auto insurance carrier to Deerbrook. Anyone heard of them? All I can find are that they're a subsidiary of Allstate for...
never heard of them but check out www.deerbrook.com, I would check their ratings against the national companies if I were you If you're not gonna' run with the...
I would stay away fromt he non-standard stuff unless you are unable to get into a standard carrier due to credit or accidents. If you are looking for a good...
Hello and welcome. I'm kinda new to this list as well and hope to see a little more action from here than there has been in the last month or so. Wake up...
The list has been pretty quiet lately. Winter have something to do with it? Dunno; have not driven the car in over a week and am itching to get back in and...
I have a new 2003 VW GTI 1.8T and it has less that 3500 miles on it. There is a rattling coming from behind the rear passenger seat.... I have searched high...
it's the holiday thing...happens everywhere this time of year...people involved in things other than car oriented stuff...great time to get out and let 'er rip...
Hi, I have a 2003 VW GTI 1.8t with about 600 miles on it. I've noticed that there seems to be quite a bit of valve/lifter type of noise from the engine (you...
I've been drivin' my 1.8 for three years and I've heard the sound and I've heard this comment at least a million times. Everyone who owns this engine hears...
I'm sure it's slower than normal because of the holiday thing and all, but I just came from the gti-vr6 list and was used to getting about 20 email a day on a...
I have now had my GIAC chip in my car since Tuesday. All I can say is WOW!!! If you've been thinking about chipping your car, JUST DO IT. I have a AWD engine...
Hey Scott- I remember you from the 6 list. My brother posts occasionally as 2Blue, a 97DE. I subbed to the list for a while myself, even tho mines a 1.8T. ...
Eric Rossow
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Chuckle :)) Welcome to the dark side... Eric- ... From: Scott U [mailto:gr8scott95@...] Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 3:14 PM To:...
Eric Rossow
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Definitely - welcome, but more importantly, learn how to manage that power. Even with the bigger tires, you're going to tear up first gear, and tag second...
This brings back fond memories of getting my GIAC chip over 3 years ago. :-) http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/VW-A4-18T/message/193 Regards, Andy ... ...
I have had this same noise, but only when my clutch is in. When I release my clutch the noise stops. I find this very odd. 2003 GTI 1.8T, 18000 miles ... ...
Except for when the timing belt breaks.... then the valves make A LOT of noise. :^) -Nick ... From: Tim Sudz To: VW-A4-18T@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday,...
like Tim says...you must learn to master the force Luke...ha! ha!...otherwise you will tear out the first two gears, go through a set of tires every 4-6...
The last time I had rattling from this area it was because one rear seatback was not fully locked upright. Another problem I have heard of is the rear parcel...
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