I have a Mk3 K plate Golf 1.8 cl, the engine is overheating in traffic but not when driving normally.I noticed that water was bubbling out of the expansion tank and also that my cooling fan was not cutting in.I checked the thermo switch by bridging the contacts i.e 1 and 2 and 1 and 3 which...

1st test @ 91.4F ambient temp. Started car. Drove approx 3 miles to smog tester. 15/25 mph, 1891/2055 rpm HC (PPM): 191/151 FAIL CO (%): 0.29/0.36 NO (PPM): 499/309 2nd test @ 68F ambient temp. Oil had been changed to Mobil 1 'high mileage', new plugs installed, FI cleaner added to tank, 3/4...

I have a 1995 VW Golf GL, automatic. BION, it has only about 30,000 miles on it. I always warm it up and I replace the oil and filter every 6 months. Every 2-3 years I do a basic tune-up because it has always run very well and I use it so little it makes no sense to change spark plugs which...

The Tuesday, 16 November 2005, Washington Post carried a WSJ article about the withdrawal of the VW Phaeton from the US market. But what really caught my attention was the statement that VW has lost $960 million so far this year in the North American market. That seems incredible to me, but it...

Most fun to car to drive I've ever had, but alas, after 4 years and so many problems with windows, a/c, wipers, lights, engine, etc... I just can't take it anymore. And did I mention the worst dealer / customer service in the world? How the hell can you expect to survive in today's competitive...

I own a 1988 VW Rabbit Cabriolet convertible. Lately my low pressure oil warning light has been flashing after the car has been driven a few miles and the oil thins out. The oil pressure gage on the center console verifies that the oil pressure is low, because when the oil is still cold...

This problem with my GTI is driving me CRAZY!!! I'll be driving along on the highway, and the engine will suddenly and completely lose power. There is absolutely no response from the accelerator. When I coast to a stop at the side of the highway, the car returns to idle as if nothing happened....

Ok, I apoligize that I'm asking about this in the VW news group. But I know you guys are the most critical drivers :-). I own a 99 Passat FWD V6 with Hakkapeliittas Ones. And I love the way this handles in the snow. I used to have an audi 4000 quatro and it did great in the snow (with real...

I have used and abused my Jetta for many things, some I won't admit to. But never for 3000 lbs of construction materials: <http://www.martinek.us/homedepot.html>

I am seriously considering one of these, primarily for the fuel economy and the potential to run it on Biodiesel. I have never owned a VW and the reputation sort of precedes them... supposed to be fun to drive, lots of personality, but prone towards nickle-and-dime repairs. I own 2 Toyotas right...

I just bought a 1987 golf 1.8 gas, and the thing will not start anymore, it starts then if you start giving it gas it dies. I just had one of the gas lines fixed since the previous owner pinched it or something. It had the symptoms of no gas line pressure (whenever you hit inclines and such and...

Hi all. Any old time CIS nuts still hanging around here? It's been a long time since I gave up my bad rabbit habit... guess I was overdue for a slip : ) Question: Should a 1.8 CIS run (at least poorly) with 55 to 60 psi compression? STOP HERE if you like, or read on if your curious for more...

Had 40 years experience of air cooled VW,s , thinking of a getting a Golf/Jetta. Have had very negative comments though oddly enough about reliability and in particular about even simple repairs being a major issue because of densely packed under bonnet mechanicals. Any comments at all?. ...

There's a new VW dealer where I live. The old dealer sold VW/Porsche to the new owner and kept BMW. I recently took my 2003 Passat VW 1.8T in for maintenance. The shop ticket shows that the new dealer used Mobil 1 5/30 (or 0/30 -- I have the receipt at home right now) synthetic. I didn't see...

not long had my vw golf 1.8 auto. it is 16 years old has been looked after and only done 85k. how many miles should i get out of full tank of fuel? at the moment a am only gettin around 260, is there something wrong?

My 2004 Passat had a vibration when I applied the brakes. I brought it into the dealer. I was informed that the rear rotors were warped - but the rear brakes were still good. I was advised to change the brakes and the rotors as they are considered wear items. At 24,000 miles I was a bit...

I saw this story on another list and decided to pass it along here. You can see this VW camper on the link at the bottom page. Does anyone know about this vehicle? later, dave Jim wrote: > I ran across a vehicle today while in

I have a 99.5 Jetta TDI, 73K. I just purchased in June and it looks like the car was maintained well (a lot of records). Anyway, I just started seeing a blinking Glow Plug light while driving. It is continuously, and does not blink out a specific code. Does this mean a bad glow plug, or...

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Here is an odd case -- the battery on my '03 Golf was drained by the stereo. The dealer told me it was because fluid had leaked into the stereo from the cupholder above it. Now VW won't honor the warranty claiming an "outside cause." Of course, the dealer is quoting me a ridiculous price for the...