Is smoke at hard acceleration a dead giveaway of MAF issues? Mine is new but I am having loss of power nonetheless, again a 98 Beetle, 75k Joy ... From:...
A question for those who really know the construction of TDI engines. Are there any aluminum parts in the fuel system? I know (or think I know) that aluminum...
Yes there is AL in the fuel system - at least on the PD engines and the low pressure pump located in the vacuum pump is AL, also the fuel cooler on the PD and...
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Joy, it could be a MAF issue, it could also be a multitude of other things such as clogged intake, clogged fuel filter, injector pump out of adjustment or even...
Well I replaced my injector pump with a good used one and set timing with vag com. Starts way easier with way less smoke especially when cold. I also tuned out...
Because they have the code reader, and they will perform the service without fee. Pretty simple. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Vagcom would be fun to own but I can't justify it as long as Autozone is so willing to loan me their black box (sctually, it's orange). Of course, I take their...
I am actually seeing marginally higher mpg with the ultra low sulfur fuel. But I bet we will get a thousand different responses to this. Hayden ... " Those...
I have a vagcom plus all the tools to do my own timing belt. I changed my first belt at 60K haven't had any issues until recently. I have no codes. I also...
It can be alot of different things as mentioned by others. 75K would indicate a timing belt change recently? If that is the case did you notice the change...
Aloha all, I'm new; just bought a 98 Beetle TDI with the 5-speed. I'm digging through the list archives, trying to get familiar. I bought the car at a...
I didn't believe at first either, but the huge number of posts on the TDIClub thread about this magical fix has convinced me. ... [Non-text portions of this...
First off I'd be afraid of why they were selling the car for so little. Also you probably want to make sure which belt kit you have, 60k, 80k or 100k. ...
Yea, we changed the timing belt but timing is perfect according to my VAG sessions. It is a brand new MAF but I am willing to try most anything right now,...
SNOWBOX removal and Ventectomy! LOL, seriously, though! Congrats! I have a 98 beetle as well and I am obsessed with this car. I have an air cooled VW bus as...
The MAF is brand new, replaced about 5k ago. The intake was cleaned at the same time, as was the air filter replaced, water pump and 100k timing belt. All this...
Great find! I would seriously look at the build up in the intake manifold. Perhaps you can swing the dealer to clean that out as well. Then find someone in the...
Howdy all, 96 passat w/ 175K miles and smoking heavily upon start-up. Does it in the summer but not as bad as now----northern Wisconsin and its cold. The...
I believe the plugs are monitored on your model - the ECU should throw a check-engine-light and trouble code if one burns out. However, they are easy to check...
The easiest way to check glow plugs is too take off the cover hook a test light to your positive on the battery terminal and touch the sharp point the the very...
Hi everybody, my thermistor in the MAF is missing, I want to know if somebaby have information about it, if I can make a sustitution by transistor or something...
Greeting: Fellow Members Location Midwest miles 107,000 1996 Passat PSI 40 on Highway Trips. Problem is I bought 4 new tires. I was in a hurry and short on...
+1 Yep, bring it back to the shop and have them do a proper balance; if you want to be real anal, go find some place with a Hunter GSP 9700 and have them get...
I would start by having all 4 tires spin-balanced, and then setting your tire pressure to the VW specification listed on the door tag. You run the risk just...
Folks, Its as if someone took the antenna off the back of my car.. because the radio reception suddenly became bad. The antenna is still there, and looks...
I have attempted to replace the coolant temp sensor in my 2002 tdi, I am unable to identify how the clip holds the sensor onto the plug, do I squeeze the outer...
