Questions tagged [vw]
VW, or Volkswagen, is a German automaker with worldwide presence, producing vehicles such as the Golf/Rabbit, Jetta, Passat and Eos.
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golf mk4 1.6 sr engine swarp to 2.0 AZJ
good day. iam trying to change my AKL 1.6 motor to a AZJ 2.0 motor.is it a possible thing? and what else would i have to change
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2016 VW Golf won't turn on
I have a 2016 VW Golf that I can't quite turn on. This morning, I stuck my key in the ignition, and the lights on the dash popped up like normal. As soon as I turned the key, everything went off, I ...
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Help diagnosing broken windscreen wiper on MK5 GOLF with loud noise
Upon starting the engine and activating the wipers, they move approximately 20 degrees before halting abruptly. Simultaneously, what I believe to be the wiper motor emits a loud droning noise for ...
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2017 VWPassat RLINE 1.8T
I basically put some acidic and corrosive fluids inside of my windshield wiper reservoir tank didn’t notice it until a few weeks later and plenty of trips, using my fluid and cleaning my windows that ...
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New tires, front brakes and rotors on 2010 VW CC Sport
Clunking noise became worse over next few days. Was told caliper bracket bolt was lost. Also parking brake light stayed on. My question is, what all damage could have occurred to my car? Could it ...
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Where does this socket supposed to go?
I have recently bought a used 2022 Tiguan, SE. the check engine light was on (p0491 - insufficient air flow bank 1) so when trying to check the air pump I found this socket dangling alone near the air ...
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Mysterious cable in old Jetta 2006
While I was dissasembling interiors of my old VW Jetta to paint the body, I stumbled across quite an interesting cable, close to the left upper corner of a front glass that just ends.
Here are a few ...
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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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VW Polo battery question
My (VW Polo SE TSI Mk5, 2015, 1.2, bought secondhand) car just had a new battery fitted (EFB for start-stop cars) and on checking the battery voltage with a multimeter at idle (engine on, car ...
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Engine swap & ecu
So I was thinking about putting a vw 2.0t into my 1999 eclipse gs. Would I have to get a standalone ecu or can I wire in the engines ecu in place of the eclipses oem. I'd be able to figure everything ...
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Cannot view some data with VW OBD2
i have a vw golf mk6 2009 2.0 tdi 110cv, i have had this small problem with ABS turning on and off intermittently and got me down this rabbit hole of trying to get data from car and understanding it.
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Steering wheel off center after tight turns
Car is a Mk1 Golf/Rabbit Cabriolet.
When I do a tight turn, eg a U turn, upon centering the car again the steering wheel is about 45 degrees off center even though the car tracks correctly. I can &...
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What could cause a knocking noise front drivers side?
I have a VW Polo. The knocking noise can be heard from the front drivers side when going at slow speeds. The noise can mainly only be heard when going over any sort of bumps. The knocking can be felt ...
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2004 Volkswagen New Beetle oil pan replacement: stuck bolt
I’m trying to replace the oil pan on my 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S. (My best guess is I hit a speed bump too fast or too hard. It’s cracked.) I’ve gotten every bolt out after draining the oil, ...
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What's the normal operating temperature for VW New Beetle fuse box wires?
We have a 2002 VW New Beetle. They made a very interesting design decision that involved sticking several wires and a fuse box on top of the battery.
Previously, ours was very corroded. I spent some ...
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Threadsealant on radiator fan switch to stop leak?
I've developed a leak from the radiator fan switch and it seems to only be leaking around it and not through it, otherwise it works fine. I've bought a new washer to replace the old one and I'm ...
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2002 VW New Beetle battery discharges only while driving?
My 2002 VW New Beetle has a sketchy (dis)charging issue. Specifically it appears that while the AC is running (though I'm not positive that's always the case) after about 15-20 minutes of driving the ...
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2002 Volkswagen VW Beetle Turbo S Monsoon dash radio not ejecting CD
I have a 2002 Volkswagen VW Beetle Turbo S (2-door hatchback, 5-speed) with a Monsoon radio in the dashboard. When I bought it there was a CD stuck in the player on the radio, and I've been unable to ...
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VW Golf 6: Strange humming noise at increased speed
I have the following problem:
For some time now, my VW Golf 6 has been experiencing a strange humming sound while driving.
This hum only occurs at increased speeds. From about 50 kph (31 mph) quietly ...
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Is it safe to change DSG transmission fluid in an old car?
Facts about the car:
16 years old VW with 280kkm/170k miles on the odometer
I plan on driving it until it dies
2.0 TDI motor and a DQ 250 02E, wet-clutch, six-speed original DSG transmission
no ...
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VW Touran MK2 2023 rear camera guide lines
During parking I don't see yellow guide lines in the rear camera view. I'm not sure if it should be visible or not. Could somebody confirm that behavior please?
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Vw Passat B8 inner taillight replacement
I'm trying to replace the inner tail light bulb on the boot of my B8 Passat estate. Is it just a case of removing the 2 screws under the plastic cap in the boot lid? I believe I have the correct bulb ...
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7 8 Volkswagen vanagon , battery issue
Howdy folks I have a 78 Volkswagen vanagon, I'm having battery issues due to the fact my disrespectful son-in-law ripped out my battery when he did this there is a positive cable and a negative cable, ...
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Will penetrating fluid contaminate engine oil?
Update: I went ahead and changed them without penetrating fluid in the end as suggested in the answer, and they came out quite easily, I'd estimate I needed to use 5-6 Nm to loosen them. Engine was ...
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Polo Classic: Idle Issues
There's a while that I'm trying to repair a Brazilian Polo Classic 1999 (based on the European VW Polo MK3) with idling running at low RPM. Long story short:
When the engine is cold, the idle stays ...
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How can I fix it
My 03/04 VW Jetta is running hot and having issues with turning over.
Low water, and oil doesn't hold.
Good car, just started running to red spot on the temperature gauge and won't come down.
Then ...
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I have a 2000 Jetta 1.8t. can I use a computer from a 2018 Jetta 1.8 t? And if so are the tunes different?
I have a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T can I use a computer out of a 2018 Jetta same motor if so what are the advantages or disadvantages?
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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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Mechanic detected low coolant level in car, says no leaks, could some of it have evaporated slowly over time?
I'm looking to buy a second-hand VW Polo 1.2 TSI, 2015, and with 31K miles on the clock (I'm based in the UK). Car has clean history, never written off and has passed all its MOTs without any ...
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One rear wheel hesitates to spin freely after drum brake change
I have a Vw Polo 6n2 from 2000 without ABS. A while back I replaced rear drum brake cylinders and shoes. After the change, with the wheels off, one of the drums were stuck while the other side spin ...
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Front end damage [closed]
Front damage to bumper
To avoid an accident I swerved into a ditch and my front end slammed down. My radiator is hanging and I know somthing cracked cause I smelled it. I was 5min from home, was ...
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What's the story behind VW Dubium? [closed]
What is the story behind Volkswagen Dubium merch? There is a lot of T-shirts and hoodies whit styled to periodic table element Vw with number 49 or 105 and word dubium (check out google), but I can ...
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Stabilization Warning
I have a 2018 Jetta. I replaced the battery and when the car turned on, I had a stabilization warning. A diagnostic test was ran and a ton of codes started popping up.
What does the stabilization ...
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2011 VW Golf TDI Possible Coolant Leak
I have a 2011 VW Golf TDI with around 200000 Km and recently (Nov 2022) I noticed a
burnt smell in the cabin after driving for five minutes or so. At the same time the cabin is colder than usual and ...
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2012 Volkswagen Passat se Drivers side heat actuator?
I drive a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, SE and my driver side heat does not work but my passenger side does. I scanned my car for issues and it said drivers side actuator but i can’t figure out where it is, ...
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Passat B6 FSI Light/Tail light/ Blinker Diagram
I own an 2006 Passat B6 FSI (150 hp) and I want to have a look on wiring diagram. For me is interesting to know voltage when:
Tail ligt is ON
Brake is pressed
Blinker is ON
And what happen when I ...
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2014 VW Touran 1.6TDI 1T3 UK Windscreen Washer Motor Fuse
I'm trying to find the fuse for my windscreen washer pump motor on my right-hand-drive, but the manual states that the fuse schedule is not available at time of print. The Haynes manual shows only ...
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Adding Pure Antifreeze to Coolant Tank
My car has a slow coolant leak from the radiator so I've been topping up with distilled water until I can afford to have it fixed.
Colder weather is here, so I bought an antifreeze test to make sure ...
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No voltage between ECU GND and 5V
I had a short circuit problem with my car because of a faulty fuse and some of the engine harness wires melted together. I repaired the harness the engine starts normally but I am getting Signal high ...
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Mk7 2015 golf gti
Hello i had oil in my coolant but engine lloked fine so i had to change the oil cooler then the coolant color have a white layer on top and when move i can see the water , any ideas ?
also the ...
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2011 Jetta 2.5L Timing Chain VCDS Phase Position reads 0.00?
I recently bought a 2011 mk6 2.5L Jetta
with 150k miles on it cheap.
I don't know anything about this car's history and was curious about the status of the timing chain.
My RossTech cable seems to ...
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Higher fuel usage over 3 years
I have noticed a higher fuel usage over the time I have owned my 1.6TDI vw diesel. Some of it has to do with the way I drive the car (somewhat more spirited) but some must be caused by a different ...
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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 L timing chain replacement
Where does the timing chain get it get its rotation from? I have replaced everything I could possibly think of but the camshaft isn’t turning so it has to be the timing chain does the engine have to ...
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Brakes behaving weirdly in reverse after hard stop
2017 VW Polo auto
Hi my son hit the brakes quite hard and now when you try and reverse with the hand brake off it’s acting like the hand break is still on and won’t reverse but rather tries to then ...
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What can cause powered, but not functional Wipers, 2012 VW Passat?
A few weeks ago my wipers started acting up when raining. The wipers will suddenly stop working. It happened about 3-4 times or so, and stopping the car, powering it off, opening the door, closing the ...
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My never dying didital clock
Why would my clock and Odom digital lights stay on even when car is off and when jump starting it the cables correct you still get spark
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What is the Difference Between VW 8X0951253 (650) and 8X0951253A (655) Relays?
What is the difference between the 8X0951253 (650) and 8X0951253A (655) VW Relays?
Original 2012 VW Passat, these (wiper) relays are Blue, have the part number 8X09512531 and top marking 650`. Seems ...
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How to tell what mark is my golf?
So I bought my first car a VW Golf
Model Variant GOLF
Model Description 1.6 TDI 105 S 5dr
Year Of Manufacture 2013
Registration Date 02/12/2013
I would like to know what Mark Golf it is, is it mk6 ...
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VW Polo 1.6TDI goes into limp mode turbo underboost
I have got a few issues with my POLO TDI 2012. My car starts and runs, one day when I start it in the morning, car idles roughly (rpm jumps up and down quickly). Then the car starts acting weird, like ...
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mk6 Golf - cam shaft sensor wire broken (I think)
I drove my golf for around 500 miles on Monday, 8/22, I tried to use it after that and the car wouldn't turn on. I tried a few things and googles and finally found that this wire, which I believe to ...