I'd second that; bad wires and bad connections are the plague. As for dielectric grease, I went to Autozone and they only had a spray-on can for like 10 bucks;...
Note that I would not expect Radio Shack to carry dielectric grease. Electric cleanser - yes, but not the grease. I'll have to admit, so far I have not been...
I got my dielectric grease at Kragan Auto Parts - it was with tune up accessories. Apparently it helps with the older gassers with connecting the condenser...
My radio stopped working in my '02 Jetta again yesterday and since it's an 17 year old girl driving it, that is a major catastrophe! Anyhow, it had done this...
Howdy; Ahhh, the discussion of Oil...gotta luv it. I, myself use AmsOil European Formula 5w40. Yuppers, it's hard to find, thats why I order it Online from...
A little secret, at least in regards to oil filters - Purolator seems to get oil filters for TDIs from these OEMs, probably whoever can give the better price...
I pay $6.50 at NAPA, which is a Wix filter. Terry www.TDIHeater.com ... From: "Jeff Donsbach" <jeff_donsbach@...> To: <VW-TDI@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
Folks, think I did something wrong today. My battery died while sitting with the "flashers" on today for a couple hours....so I rolled it down the road, and...
No reason to not jump start a car. The symptoms you describe are those of the computer resetting after losing power, all pretty much normal except that you...
... I guess this is a manual shift? Can automatics be jumped in this fashion? Troy ===== http://www.thelibertycommittee.org U.S. House of Representatives -...
Troy Heagy
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Dec 2, 2004 7:05 pm
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Modern automatics cannot be jump started, that is correct. This is because of the hydraulic pump only pressurizing in one direction. Many older automatics...
What about these new Volkswagen DSG transmissions, which have a direct gearing setup? Or CVT (belts)? Can they be pushed-jumped? Troy ===== ...
Troy Heagy
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Dec 2, 2004 7:19 pm
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I can't speak with authority on all of them but they generally only become direct drive or "locked" when in high gear. So that would be a no as well. On Thu,...
That "idiot" light was for your Imobilizer. I'm surprised you were able to "pop-start" your TDI. ============================================================ ...
The "car/key light"? Is that a safety system so that you should not be able to bypass the glo-plugs and start your car? Thanks, Bob 2000 VW TDI [5spd] ... ...
It is the immobilizer light. Paul L Fisher 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI automatic - Galactic Blue - 47,000 miles - EBC Greenstuff front pads 2000 Volkswagen...
It's the imobilizer, or theft prevention device. Since his car had lost power the system had to reinitialize which caused the indicator to come on while it...
The imobilizer prevents your car from being stolen. There's a chip in your key. When you start your car the imobilizer checks to see if that chip is there....
Hi I live in D.C and the weather doesn't get that cold here. I have a 2004 TDI and I am leaving to Germany from Dec. 22 to Jan. 9. My question to all of you is...
I have roll-started my 01 Golf on several occasions due to weak battery and faulty door-open sense switch, which allows me to leave the lights on and not get a...
As long as your battery is in good shape and your fuel is properly treated for the temperatures expected, the car should be fine sitting that long without...
That is only 2 weeks really. I think you should fill tank and leave it at the airport locked up without the lights on. I live in DC and I could drive it to...
An article with photos about the new Golf Plus has been posted by a South African News organization. Here is the link, does anyone know if it will be available...
... If the engine is stalled, why can't you just shift straight to 1st gear at 0 mph, and start pushing? Troy ===== http://www.thelibertycommittee.org U.S....
Troy Heagy
electrictroy@...
Dec 3, 2004 2:14 pm
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I just left mine outside, on the roof, at the DTW airport for 10 days, on a quarter tank, with no problems. Except for the half full Wendy's cup that I forgot...
I appologize but that makes me laugh at the thought. The reason that does not work is you need enough turn to complete at least one full cycle of the engine...
