hi did anyone around here have an old early 80s audi 5000 TD? im wondering about this 83 for sale locally. any info or insight anyone might have would be...
I have a 1996 tdi passat, Went to leave work and the key will not turn. Thought it was the cold but the next day still will not turn. I went to the local...
... I'm sorry to have to suggest this possibility, but I just went through the exact same symptoms, and the key had nothing to do with it for me. It was the QA...
I've heard bad things about the longevity of the 5000s. 4000s, on the other hand, were quite bulletproof. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
... through the ... It was ... Lan: I read through your thread regarding the QA. You found yourself an awesome mechanic who was not afraid to try new...
If the problem is the Immobilizer, you should see a yellow "key" light flashing on your dashboard when the engine shuts down. I've never heard of this...
Steve, look here for mechanics: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=130044 Lan- I think I missed the resolution to your IP saga. Sounds like your ...
Never meant anyone that had any with the 5000 series. ... From: Tad To: VW-TDI@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 4:50 PM Subject: Re: [VW-TDI]...
I had an 1980 model 5000S for about 2 years. I bought the car with 12000 on the odometer and sold it with about 45000 mils. The diesel economy was great,...
I may need someone to pickup and place in storage a VW vanagon for me until I can come and get it. Anyone available in this area? Hayden " Those who are...
Tad: Success! I tried your anti-shudder disconnect bit, and the car started up, and is still idling just fine! So, you need to change your "never heard of...
I'm very happy for you ... and not surprised. It's a long shot that an IP would go suddenly if not horribly abused. ... -- Lan Barnes Tcl/Tk Enthusiast...
Does anyone have any idea what this code means?I realize the its emission related. I have checked on the OBD2 site, no such luck..and my shop manual is also a...
I believe it is the glow plug circuit. http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?p=1323427 Terry www.FrostHeater.com <http://www.frostheater.com/> _____ From:...
I have a 1 year old 20gig PhatNoise player with cable and brackets for the Passat. Works perfect. Looking for $250 shipped. Let me know if interested. Tnx, Rob...
Everyone: Once I found that the car was pulling a vacuum on the anti-shudder valve, I pulled the electrical connection off the vacuum source valve (on the...
The anti-shudder may be sticking due to a clogged intake. Terry www.FrostHeater.com <http://www.frostheater.com/> _____ From: VW-TDI@yahoogroups.com...
... No, Terry, the anti-shudder valve was/is clear. It was being *commanded* to shut by a faulty vacuum valve, which I "tapped" into submission. I did the...
Steve- glad to hear you've gotten it sorted out. I don't know what climate you're in, but it could be something as simple as a little bit of moisture causing...
Autozone tested reason for engine light, and identified Troubleshooting P0118 "PCM as determined that the input from the engine coolant temperature sensor is...
... There are two temp sensors: one an analog that feeds the dash temp gage and pretty much has three readings (pin off, 190, pin max); the other a thermostat...
LLoyd, the sensor is indeed hard to find. If you look at the drivers-side end of the head, you'll see a fitting with a number of hoses and wires attached...
Just an FYI Lloyd I just replaced my sensor also to make your job easier remove the manifold intake hose for easier access to the sensor. The the electrical...
Lloyd, I had to change mine and it is not difficult. It is located as Tad stated. You noted no threads- true- it is held in place by a U-shaped clip. You can...
I have 127K on my 2001 Jetta with original belt and water pump. It's time to change them. Since this is one of the most important jobs, I don't want to trust ...
Tad: Oh, the joys of automation! In my previous life, when I used to drive some large trucks, we had an "emergency shutdown" lever on the dash of the truck...
I have been searching for the same thing for some time with no luck. The closest "Trusted Mechanic" I can find is in Orange County. I'm sure there must be...
