My 99.5 TDI has 240,000 kms (150,000 miles). I replaced the MAF at about 160,000 kms. When starting to climb a hill at about 110 kms./hr it will often go flat...
Sounds like a MAF to me. Try popping off the connector and reseating it a couple of times--perhaps it's just a bad contact. I think a few others have had to...
Hi Guys, Just got my TDI, 2000 Beetle w/32000 miles on it. My question is how often should I drain any water from the system and is it easy thing to do. Also,...
Drain the water every 10,000 miles. Change the filter every 20,000 miles. While I'll make no personal warranty on this ;-0 going an extra 2,000 miles shouldn't...
As in the previous reply, test the MAF first. Second choice would be clogged intake. A Vag-Com would work wonders in giving stats on air requested versus air...
About 2 years and 40,000 miles...... Seriously, from what I understand, the tensioner is different. Now there is actually a 100,000 mile tensioner on the late...
I'm sorry guys, I know we have all had it up to our ears with MAF issues. Why can't they build a better MAF? Anyway if anyone wants to see a partial chart of...
Drain the water when you change the filter every 20k miles. Your belt is 5 years old. If I were you, I'd change it very soon. No later than 40k. You can...
The "80k mile" belt is thicker (beefier) than the "40k/60k mile" belt. ============================================================ From: Ryan Weathers...
I have been asked to determine the meaning of a CEL code and just now realized that Shalyn has my New Beetle Bentley that has my list of codes in the back (are...
FWIW, I just changed my timing belt on my 97 Passat TDI. It had 50,000mi, but it looked almost brand new! No cracks or any another deformities. It still had a...
I've heard very mixed things about Chaplins. Some VERY scary stories. They 'lost' the keys when I took my wifes Subi in for service, couldnt pick up till the...
Hi gang, Just found the group - thanks for being here! I just bought an 01' Jetta TDI, 54000 miles on it a couple months ago. Seemed to have no power when I...
First check the EGR for clogging. Take the engine cover off. Remove the intercooler hose from the EGR and shine a flashlight inside the EGR. The IC hose is...
It might be a MAF. Try to find someone near you with the VAG-COM. Also there is an issue of intake clogging which might be even more likely given your...
Yeah, there service dept. isn't top notch, but their part department is. I figure as long as someone with any skill with a screwdrver can fix my car and my...
I find this dead MAF talk very discouraging. I had one replaced under warranty around 50k. Should I expect to foot the bill for another one as I try to get...
Even if you aren't a gear head these components are a breeze compared to the gassers. If I had the freakin part it would be < 10 minute job and that is if I...
The original MAF is covered under a 7 yr / 70k mile warranty. Replacement MAF's are covered by a 12 month / 12k mile warranty. You can get MAF's for about...
Yeah, I know, but I've only got 35K on it and I figure one of these days a socket will get sucked into the intake.... :-) Daddy ... Replacement MAF's are...
Does anyone know why the MAF sensor dies? Oil contamination? Not enough resistance across the heating element??? I finally got the vagcom software and...
Good Morning All, I was wondering if anybody out there have had any dealing with St. Charles VW in St. Charles, Missouri or any VW dealerships in the St. Louis...
Sounds like a MAF problem. Does it fall on it's face about 3000 RPM? That's typical MAF symptoms. You're right to be afraid of the dealership's diagnostic...
This looks like what the MAF is supposed to look like at idle with the EGR modded(actual is greater than requested). Does it continue to read that same actual...
Added note - a graph of the same data during a short drive which needs to include at least one sharp acceleration through 3,000 RPM, is needed to be sure....
I have a '04 TDI Jetta coming up on its first birthday and first 15k. The manual says to change the oil at 5k, 10k, then every 10k after that. The dealer...
Dealer just wants to see you more so they can make more. Follow the manual. Just make sure that they use the correct VW505.01 rated oil. It is synthetic. Paul...
