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I'm starting to lean toward not taking this car, based on what I'm reading. My friend says the "engine lamp" is indicating: P1128 Lean P0172 Rich P0116 engine coolant Temperature circuit range performance he says the car isn't getting optimum MPG too.
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Sounds like your temp sensor is making GBS threads itself. Replace, and that should cure your problems. If that doesn't fix it, clean the MAF and replace the O2 sensor.
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Jun 30, 2011 16:18
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the walkin dude posted:Hi VW goons! I was referred here from the general questions thread. My dad had an early '99 New Beetle and drove it for over 100000 miles. The only problem that I remember him having with it for that whole time was the water pump and timing belt dying (at the same time). Granted that's one car and I've heard some horror storied from other people. For $1000 the price might be right, just don't be surprised if it commits suicide pretty quickly.
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Jul 1, 2011 01:23
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I just bought a 2010 Audi A3 for my fiancee to replace her aging 2000 Civic coupe. I spent some time looking at everything and couldn't pass up the deal on a car that had never been titled and had almost no miles. It is a 2.0t with the s-tronic gearbox. I want to pick up some factory parts for it, primarily; the rear cargo weather mat, mudflaps, and maybe a few other things. I really want to find a definitive reference forum for Audi's online. It was easy with my S2K, C280, Prelude, but a search yields less than desire results. Where are the goons populating/finding wisdom on the Audi forums?
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Jul 1, 2011 02:41
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quattroworld.com has a good TT and RS 4 forum, and some of the regional forums are busy. Dunno about the A3 specifically, though.
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Jul 1, 2011 03:05
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Maybe not entirely the right place to ask, but what's a recommended product for taking care of VW leather seats like the kind in Jettas and GTIs?
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Jul 1, 2011 07:32
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Autism Monday posted:Maybe not entirely the right place to ask, but what's a recommended product for taking care of VW leather seats like the kind in Jettas and GTIs? For good shape seats, Lexol is a perennial favorite, I use Zymol's leather conditioner just because I get it for free, but they are all simple hide foods. If you're looking to repair / cover damaged areas, Leatherique.com has some fantastic, custom-colored products. Aflicted posted:Audi forums? audiworld.com It's too bad that the quattro mailing list didn't make the jump to web forums. It was one of, if not the, first automotive online community... sadly it died. meatpimp fucked around with this message at 12:35 on Jul 1, 2011 |
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Jul 1, 2011 12:33
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meatpimp posted:It's too bad that the quattro mailing list didn't make the jump to web forums. It was one of, if not the, first automotive online community... sadly it died. Wow...I always though Rennlist one one of the first (96). I just did a quick search and the quatro list started back in 91. Impressive.
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Jul 1, 2011 13:07
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Motronic posted:Wow...I always though Rennlist one one of the first (96). I just did a quick search and the quatro list started back in 91. Impressive. The quattro list was the only thing available in the early/mid-'90s that could keep an Audi owner sane. It was mostly filled with resistor mods for turbo cars, window/headlight switch repairs and forum drama before there were forums.
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Jul 1, 2011 13:38
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resident posted:I have a 2004 GTI VR6 with ~80k miles and noticed a ticking coming from the left side of the engine today, seemingly around the serpentine belt area. The tick increases frequency with RPM. I didn't keep the engine running any longer than a couple minutes so I cannot confirm whether or not the tick goes away when the engine warms. So far, no warning lights have come on. From a google search of GTI noises I do not think this is the direct injection ticking that most people freak out about the first time they hear it. The timing chain guides are known to make some racket when they start to go but you'll need to get a look at them to determine that. Low oil pressure is possible but if it was low I would expect to see an oil light warning on in your gauge cluster to warn you. I'm sure it's safe to drive to your local mechanic for some diagnosis.
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Jul 1, 2011 13:48
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timb posted:The Airbag MIL came on yesterday and I got an airbag malfunction warning on the MFD. After checking it with VAG-COM, it appears to be the an intermittent short to ground on the driver's side seatbelt switch. It's usually in the seatbelt latch wiring either in the latch's microswitch or in the pigtail. I believe you'll need a triple-square socket or a 13 mm wrench to remove it and it's much easier if you unbolt the seat to access it.
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Jul 1, 2011 13:52
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the walkin dude posted:Hi VW goons! I was referred here from the general questions thread. The 2.0 engine is pretty much bulletproof besides the odd coil pack going bad. The 5 speed tranny is also pretty tough so no real worries there. Basically the Beetle is a Golf so you can take it anywhere for service but I suggest that you call your local VW dealer and ask what their shop rate is - people are always surprised when they find out our rate is lower than Canadian Tire's and other local shops. Oxygen sensors in the 2.0 Beetle aren't usually too bad to replace at all. The only problems that ever crop up are due to corrosion of the sensor where it threads into the exhaust piping but any shop can beat that with a little patience so it shouldn't be a big deal. Basically, any of the trouble spots that you've heard about for the A4-style Golf/Jetta apply to the Beetle. The only thing I will say about it is that on higher-mileage Beetles, replacing the headlight bulbs can turn into a real pain in the rear end - they have an over-complicated mechanism for removing the assembly to replace the bulbs.
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Jul 1, 2011 14:01
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14 INCH DICK TURBO posted:Looking at doing a heater core on an '02 Jetta for a friend, what would be a reasonable 'driveway' rate to charge them? More importantly, what would shop rate be? I'm seeing book time estimates of 8 hours, watched the how to on Youtube and looking at other guides online and it seems like something I'm willing to tackle for the right price. Depends on how good a friend this person is. The heater core on an A4-style Jetta isn't really too bad to do - it just takes time because of the amount of crap to remove to get the core out. I'd say you'll beat the 8 hour estimate easily and if you're on the ball it's more like 5 hours. You won't need any special tools or anything but make double-sure you've got the correct replacement heater core before you start.
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Jul 1, 2011 14:05
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the walkin dude posted:I'm starting to lean toward not taking this car, based on what I'm reading. My friend says the "engine lamp" is indicating: Both the 1128 and 0172 faults are cat or o2 sensor related - any shop should be able to diagnose that in an hour or less. The 0116 fault is very likely to be a bad coolant temp sensor. On very rare occasions we've found corrosion in the wiring for the sensor which set the same fault but it's far from common.
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Jul 1, 2011 14:17
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Neon Machete posted:Where is the ignition/starter fuse located on the 2002 A6 (2.7T)? I went digging into the wiring diagrams for thee starting system on your A6 but it's a boondoggle. There's no fuse directly related to starting but the J207 relay is for the starter interlock so that might be a good place to start. Did you do a volt-drop test on your starter wires to make sure you're getting full battery power on cranking?
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Jul 1, 2011 14:39
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Have you guys ever heard of a corroded fuse box causing warm start problems on a CIS-E car? I'm thinking it must be some mechanical component of the fuel system that has finally gone up the ghost, but the mechanic the 5000S is at is convinced it's electrical in nature. The O2 sensor seems to be working fine from multimetering it, but maybe the ground I've established when I'm working with the multimeter doesn't reflect the actual ground of the sensor when the car is running otherwise. It's an NA 10v, so no hall effect sensor either. meatpimp posted:The quattro list was the only thing available in the early/mid-'90s that could keep an Audi owner sane. It was mostly filled with resistor mods for turbo cars, window/headlight switch repairs and forum drama before there were forums.
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Jul 3, 2011 06:01
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I just came into a 1997 Jetta with 50k miles on it, the only catch is I have to get it running, it's been sitting in my friends driveway for the last 2 1/2 years since he got a company car. It was running fine when he parked it but will not start now (I'm assuming/hoping a new battery will do the trick). The only other known issue is that the lock cylinder has fallen out on the driver's side door. I'm heading down to his house to take a look at it this weekend, are there any particular things I should look for or check on it other than the battery. Further, are there any particular hoses/fluids/etc. I should change ASAP, assuming I do get it running or any diagnostic things I should do to check for any other issues? Also, I'm assuming that a standard set of metric wrenches/sockets will be fine, any particular tools or book(s) I should bring along. The only real car work I have done is replace the spark plugs and alternator on my climbing partner's '89 Vanagon but I'm pretty mechanically inclined.
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Jul 7, 2011 01:37
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Timmy Cruise posted:So I'm at a bit of an impasse on this. I'm getting what feels like a misfire at lower RPMS (say 2000-3500 rpm) while at higher throttle and building boost. The car is stock except for an APR chip. Note that I am getting no misfire codes at all, but there is definitely hesitating... Not sure if it's relevant but a coilpack on my 05 MkV GTI died a week ago (I'm overseas, friend was driving) and he took it to VW who said there's a recall on the coilpacks for my model and a bunch of other models. Which is nice atleast in the sense they replaced all 4 for free.
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Jul 7, 2011 16:05
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A couple of questions for MK6 owners: I'd like to enable gauge sweep (staging?) and turn my steering wheel voice control button into a mute button. Can Vag-com do this for a 2011 GTI? Where would I find someone with one - should I just ask some local VW shops if they'd do it for me? I don't mind paying for someone to change settings but I'm not really willing to buy a vag-com :/
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Jul 8, 2011 01:05
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Autism Monday posted:A couple of questions for MK6 owners: I'd like to enable gauge sweep (staging?) and turn my steering wheel voice control button into a mute button. Can Vag-com do this for a 2011 GTI? Where would I find someone with one - should I just ask some local VW shops if they'd do it for me? I don't mind paying for someone to change settings but I'm not really willing to buy a vag-com :/ I believe the answer to #1 is yes, don't know about #2. I really want to get a cable for myself to play with a bunch of that stuff.
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Jul 8, 2011 01:29
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I'd get it but can't really justify $350+ for changing two settings and then never using the cable again.
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Jul 8, 2011 01:56
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Autism Monday posted:I'd get it but can't really justify $350+ for changing two settings and then never using the cable again. Go to tdiclub and check out the trusted mechanics list for wherever you live. They will have vag-com because you need it to properly do a timing belt. Or just try posting in the regional section asking if anyone has it and could help you out.
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Jul 8, 2011 12:33
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Autism Monday posted:I'd get it but can't really justify $350+ for changing two settings and then never using the cable again. What's wrong with the $50 (and under) cables on eBay?
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Jul 8, 2011 12:40
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Motronic posted:What's wrong with the $50 (and under) cables on eBay? That's what I was wondering, I use an old serial piece of garbage that isn't even enclosed. Still works fine, but I haven't tried it on anything after 2008.
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Jul 8, 2011 13:07
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Motronic posted:What's wrong with the $50 (and under) cables on eBay? I didn't even know they were available there. Thanks, I'll check them out.. what's the type I should get though?
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Jul 8, 2011 15:19
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Autism Monday posted:I didn't even know they were available there. Thanks, I'll check them out.. what's the type I should get though? I got one that shipped out of Hong Kong for $30 including shipping. It works just fine on things I've hooked it up to, including a 2010 A8. Just search for vagcom and you'll see a bunch of them. I got a USB to OBD-II one to avoid any possible stupidity/compatibility issues with bluetooth, but I may just be over cautious.
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Jul 8, 2011 15:35
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If you get that cable and it works let me know by posting about it here. I have an old hex-usb and it doesn't work on can-bus. It'd be worth for 50 bucks to have one around that does.
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Jul 8, 2011 15:45
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From what I understand it isn't the cable that is the expensive part it it's the software. To get the software without paying the license for it is getting into :files: territory.
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Jul 8, 2011 15:54
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Thumposaurus posted:From what I understand it isn't the cable that is the expensive part it it's the software. Oh yea, if the ebay cable uses the ross-tech software that has to be :files: territory.
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Jul 8, 2011 16:07
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Isn't their software free to download?
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Jul 8, 2011 16:18
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Autism Monday posted:Isn't their software free to download? If you buy the cable. When I got mine I had to plug it into a car first or something like that and then I was able to download the software. That was a few years ago though.
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Jul 8, 2011 16:42
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http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/download/current.html Seems to be a free download now, unless there's something I'm missing.
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Jul 8, 2011 17:14
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Just bought a 2011 GTI, first VW and I absolutely love this car. I am thinking APR stage 1 will be in the near future.
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98 New Beetle 2.0L 5-speed, 220000 miles. It seems to be running hot, but the temp light doesn't come on. I think only one of the fans is working. I'm going to check into it this weekend but what's the likelihood it's the fan controller vs fan motor failure? Seems like if the controller dies, the A/C won't come on, but my A/C is working. edit: I guess I should check the temp sensor, too?
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Jul 8, 2011 21:17
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Bolkovr posted:98 New Beetle 2.0L 5-speed, 220000 miles. It seems to be running hot, but the temp light doesn't come on. I think only one of the fans is working. I'm going to check into it this weekend but what's the likelihood it's the fan controller vs fan motor failure? Seems like if the controller dies, the A/C won't come on, but my A/C is working. Definitely check the fuse on top of the battery first and if its blown then the motor probably needs to be replaced because it is drawing too much current.
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MadMax posted:I just came into a 1997 Jetta with 50k miles on it, the only catch is I have to get it running, it's been sitting in my friends driveway for the last 2 1/2 years since he got a company car. It was running fine when he parked it but will not start now (I'm assuming/hoping a new battery will do the trick). The only other known issue is that the lock cylinder has fallen out on the driver's side door. I'm heading down to his house to take a look at it this weekend, are there any particular things I should look for or check on it other than the battery. Further, are there any particular hoses/fluids/etc. I should change ASAP, assuming I do get it running or any diagnostic things I should do to check for any other issues? I had a 95 jetta that had the same lock issue. It's a pretty cheap fix, usually the pin itself breaks off not the actual cylinder. Make sure you change the oil, flush the rad and brakes if it has been sitting for almost 3 years. Odds are you'll need new tires. Depending on if he has ever done the radiator hoses or not those could probably use being replaced also. Which engine does it have in it?
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Bolkovr posted:98 New Beetle 2.0L 5-speed, 220000 miles. It seems to be running hot, but the temp light doesn't come on. I think only one of the fans is working. I'm going to check into it this weekend but what's the likelihood it's the fan controller vs fan motor failure? Seems like if the controller dies, the A/C won't come on, but my A/C is working. Check the fuse first, and if it's okay, try disconnecting the wiring harness to the fan and jump it straight from the battery. If you can get both fans to turn with a direct circuit, then it's not the fan motor, it's something electrical.
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veedubfreak posted:Which engine does it have in it? It has the 2.0L I4/manual trans and is the GL trim line. Thanks for the other info, definitely gives me a good start.
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dissss posted:North America didn't get the DSG either right? America did get the DSG, but the CVT is very common. It's also not that bad.
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I found out I'm expecting a child. So we need to replace our 2 door Civic with a "family car." My wife wants something with good gas mileage and a 4 cyl, sedan. My budget is 15,000. I'm bored of looking at Camrys, Accords, etc..., and the wife only wants the 4 cyl versions. I think I want a 2008 Passat Turbo with manual trans. Is this a good idea? How should I convince the wife? Tell me the pros and cons of this thing please. What should I be looking for when shopping?
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Have you seen my apex seals? I seem to have lost them.
