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Error Stabilization Control (ESC)/ ABS warning shown on my car dashboard
My Volkswagen Jetta shows Error Stabilization Control (ESC)/ABS warning message on the dashboard. The problem first appeared a few weeks ago. At first it only appeared randomly, but for these few days ...
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What exactly is an outer CV joint and how can I replace one?
I recently got my 2004 VW Passat B5 a new MOT, but they said that an advisory item that would get worse over time were worn outer CV joints. The car creeks when turning on full left lock, though I ...
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2004 VW Passat B5.5 - Is one of my heated wing mirrors actually broken?
I have been having an issue recently which may or may not be related to this other problem that I have been having regarding the heating element in the left wing mirror on my car.
I have that with ...
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Buzzing noise or whining noise from center of car while driving, not related to engine speed
My 2003 Passat B5 TDI with 6-speed gearbox is making a buzzing/whining(?) noise while driving and it appears as if it comes from under the gear shifter.
The noise is:
Dependent on road speed (more ...
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VW Golf mk4 stereo no longer has power
I recently swapped my Kenwood stereo for a new one, also Kenwood. As the adapter was the same it was relatively easy to swap them over.
Everything was fine for a day. However, the unit always asks ...
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Hard shifting on 2003 VW Jetta 1,8 with manual transmission
After unrelated repair in the shop, my car began to have difficulties going into 5th gear. Gradually over the next couple of days, it was noticeable that the car refused to engage into 3rd, and now ...
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1968 Beetle How to adjust adjustable beam
I had the shop install an Airkewld adjustable beam on my 1968 Beetle. How do I now adjust the height of my car? Airkewld seems to have a few how-tos but they're not well written and apply to a ...
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Brake pads sliding (?) between reverse and forward?
I just had my rear discs and pads replaced (2015 Golf). Everything seems fine, but if I'm backing up and press the brakes, there will be a "clunk" on one or both sides; when I then drive ...
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2002 VW GTI 1.8T - O2 sensor fault code only when exceeding 70mph
During my last roadtrip when I was driving at about 80mph on the highway (75 speed limit) a pressed the brakes abruptly after being cutoff by another vehicle, then my MIL came on. When I checked the ...
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Wax between wheel centring and rim – is it necessary, and what wax to use?
Volkswagen Group tyre technical manuals (e.g. this for the Seat Leon, this for the VW Golf) say that the "wheel centring seat should be waxed using wax spray to prevent corrosion between wheel ...
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2004 VW Passat B5 Cigarette Lighter Broken - Common Problem
The problem I have been having with my VW Passat was that my cigarette lighter was not working in the car. It is the only one in the main part of the car (there is another one in the boot) and it ...
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What does it mean when soot is coming out of my exhaust?
I have a 2001 Jetta Wagon (Golf Variant is caller in my country).
Petrol engine.
Usually rides school and back (15 miles) with engine between 2000 and 3000 rpm.
Just did a 300 mile trip at 3500-...
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Is it harmful to keep 12V accessory on ignition start?
I have an Ecoflow battery to be used in a Volkswagen Caddy and which I'd like to keep connected to the Caddy's 12V accessory port (unless the car is OFF for more 1 or 2 hours). The Caddy has the 12V ...
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Golf mk3 TDI has pressure in the cooling system
I have an interesting problem on my VW Golf MK3 TDI.
Basically, sometimes the pressure cap on the coolant reservoir lets out some coolant.
Here's what I know:
It happens when the car is under ...
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Golf 7 key stolen, which fuse to remove to disable car key reprogramming?
My Golf 7 key was stolen.
I have reprogrammed my keys to disable the stolen one.
The thief could still reprogram the stolen key as he can open the door using the hidden emergency door lock.
Which fuse ...
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VW Jetta 2003 GLI 6 Speed manual stuck in gear.
My 2003 VW Jetta GLI VR6 6 speed manual is "stuck" in gear. ATM stuck in 2nd gear as i was about to back into my driveway and as i went to shift into reverse it wouldn't shift and basically is stuck ...
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2002 golf dead battery - Was able to jump - Bad alternator or Battery
I have a 2002 Golf. I put the car on the drive on Friday night and tried to use it on Wednesday and it was dead. No lights, no display nothing.
I came home and jump started and it ran fine. No stalls ...
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What kind of spark plug should I choose for LPG conversion?
I recently had an LPG system installed in my Golf MK4 and now the car has some
hesitation when accelerating. The mechanic who installed the LPG System told me that I need to change my current (cheap, ...
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1986 VW Westfalia van A/C
I had my AC refrigerant professionally changed to Red Tek in my van. It worked well for 2 or 3 years but then stopped cooling. I successfully refilled with difficulty and it was fine for a further ...
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Golf MK4 Window Motor Click and Window wont open
First of all sorry for my english.
I have a Golf mk4 1.4 16v 2 doors
There are about two weeks that it started to make this click when i try to open the window and it just wont open.
I tryed to ...
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Has wrong glow plug damaged piston?
I recently had the engine on my VW Golf TDI replaced with a reconditioned engine.
After having start up problems for a while, I asked an independent mechanic to have a look. He found that one of the ...
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Unknown actuator on golf mk3 tdi 110hp
I own a 1997 golf 3 TDI, motor code AFN.
At the back of the engine, there is a vacuum actuator which looks like a N75 but isn't. It isn't connected to anything on the actuator side, but is connected ...
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Decoding VW Airbag DTC from elm327
I am using PuTTY (similar to HyperTerminal) and elm 327 (OBD Link LX) on my VW Polo 2015 model to read Airbag DTCs.
Command sent: AT SH 715
Received: OK
Command sent: AT CRA 77F
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Hot air only flows to vents, not to defrost?
I have a 1995 VW Jetta GL, 2.0 engine, 5 speed, a/c.
My heater won't switch between defrost, floor heat or vents. It's stuck on the vents and I can't seem to find out why.
I have torn apart the ...
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AC blower won't turn on after replacing battery
I have a U.S. 2011 Volkswagen GTI. After the car wouldn't start (starter would crank but engine would not turn on) I decided it's probably time to replace the battery, and did.
Car starts fine, but ...
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What are the brake specs on a 2008 VW GTI?
I have a fairly new to me 2008 VW GTI (US model, aka "Golf GTI" in other parts of the planet) and am trying to figure out the specs for the brakes. Specifically, I'm trying to determine the exact size ...
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2002 VW Passat Wagon 2.8 V6 Vibration (Drivetrain?) Certain Speeds/Situations
Customer has 2002 VW Passat Wagon 2.8 V6, 97k miles, great shape. Rides really nice, well maintatined. Still, Brooklyn car with some heavy use lately.
Customer complaint of vibration, especially ...
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Jetta Part Identification
I just bought a 2013 VW Jetta SE with a 5-speed manual trans. I'm new to Volkswagen, and I found this part in my glovebox. Does anyone know what it could be?
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2010 TDI Jetta Strange A/C Pressure Readings
I recently replaced the compressor and dryer at the suggestion of a nearby shop. I've charged the system and the high side reads a solid 100psi the low side cycles between 70 - 110. Cycle time is ...
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Can you replace only the rubber in 2008 Jetta (Mk5) wipers?
Is it possible to replace only the rubber part of the windscreen wipers on a 2008 Jetta SE 2.5L?
I know that the original wipers are always made in Belgium (those sold in Ontario and in Northern ...
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VW Jetta GLI making intermittent grinding noise on launch
I just saw a 2007 GLI with 120,000 kms that I was interested in purchasing today. There were 3 issues that I need help with:
Upon launching the car (gas pedal floored) I could hear some kind of ...
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Can you identify this part? [closed]
I have just had the cam belt and water pump changed at my local VW dealership on my 2004 VW Passat B5 and on the technical report they were kind enough to point out everything else they wanted to ...
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Is it mandatory to change oil once a year?
I drove only 4000 km in a year. Volkswagen advises that I change the oil in 15,000 km kilometers or 1 year. In this case, what do I need to do, because I have driven only 5000 km.
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What is that sound?
I have a 2004 VW Golf Variant. There's no problem, I'm just curious.
Just after I have opened the driver's side door, a small motor runs for about one second, then stops. This also happens if I stay ...
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How severe is a bad oil seal on a used car?
Okay, go easy on me. I'm a bit of a vehicle lightweight. I can do basic maintenance, but in terms of "how bad is this," I'm usually lost.
My boyfriend bought a 2010 VW CC a few days ago. Two days ...
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VW Golf fuel filler cap will not unlock
The fuel filler flap on my 09 VW Golf estate (diesel) will not unlock. I have tried locking and unlocking the car which should relase the filler flap but it remains locked. The owner's manual says ...
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Cannot Access ABS-control-unit with ODB2-adapter
I have an ODB2-Bluetooth-Adapter(link) to access the ODB-Protocol with my android-smartphone.
It is basically working. The app that I use ("Torque") can connect to the ECU, shows me different values ...
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2004 VW Passat B5 Peculiar Engine Noise
Recently I have noticed that whilst driving there is a very high pitched whining coming from the front of the car. On closer visual inspection with the engine running I opened the bonnet to try to ...
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Can a heavy key-chain damage your ignition?
I just bought a 2012 VW Jetta TDI. The dealer asked me to do a 2,000 mile check-up to make sure everything is within tolerances. At the check-up the service representative said my key-chain was too ...
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Reverse difficult to engage with manual transmission
I have a 2000 VW Jetta TDI with a manual transmission. In the past few days, I have not been able to push the gear shifter into reverse without letting up on the clutch. I get about halfway from ...
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Mixing Coolants
I have a Volkswagen Jetta 2008 S, and I recently noticed that the coolant level is near minimum. My user guide told me to get the purple G12 coolant and that was what the auto parts store made me buy.
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Seized brake caliper following brake pad & disc replacement - what could be wrong?
Took my 2006 VW Touareg in for servicing and had the dealership replace the rear brake pads and discs. In a post-replacement test drive the dealership discovered that one of the sides has a stuck ...
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Reading OBD2 too fast
I'm writing a software to make a telemetry application for my 2001 VW Golf mk4 reading parameters from OBD2 using an ELM327 compatible cable.
I succeeded so far. The problem that I have now, is that ...
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Clutch pedal on 1995 VW Golf is sticking
The clutch pedal on my 1995 VW Golf 'sticks' in the half-way-depressed position after I release my foot from the pedal. I believe that the clutch is fully engaged (unclutched) at this point, but a ...
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Volkswagen driverside outer C/V boot leaking can it cause other issues?
Took a recently purchased used vehicle to a VW dealership for a checkup/ oil change
One of the things they found is a leaking outer C/V boot (driver side front tire)
They didn't seem to think repair ...
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Back passenger rim heating up after tire change
Could a bad rim be the reason the back passenger rim on my 2000 VW Golf is heating up? I just put on my new winter tires which were put on OLD spare rims my mechanic had laying around. After the ...
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Turbo Failure Modes (VW TDI VNT15)
The turbo output in our 2002 VW Jetta TDI has dropped way off. Pulling the turbo out seems like a serious piece of work, so I'd like to be pretty confident that it has failed before I pull it. So I'm ...
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Electrical problem 2001 VW Golf: intermittent battery failure?
(This is my first question here so let me know if it is off-topic or not enough info provided, or otherwise inappropriate for the forum and I will delete it)
I have a 2001 VW Golf which has started ...
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Jetta mk2 petrol, reasons for loss of power other than fueling & ignition
I'm planning on buying a 1989 VW Jetta A2 with a 1.6 carb engine and automatic transmission. The particular car I'm interested in is generally in very good condition, except for being low on power and ...
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Engine cuts out VW Golf Mk1 1989
I have a 1989 VW Golf Mark 1. I have replaced the mechanical fuel pump in engine compartment, the petrol filter, spark plugs, coil, HT Leads.
This is a 1300 carburetor model.
I can start the car no ...
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