I recently purchased a 99 Passat GLS and have a quick question. The door lock on the outside drivers door will unlock and lock only the drivers door, but it will not arm/disarm the alarm and will not lock/unlock all the other door locks. The passenger door lock and trunk lock work as described in...

Hello people, I took my 2003 VW Passat wagon in for its 20,000 mile service maintenance yesterday. The mechanic observed that the rear brake rotors were warped and replaced them. VW covered the cost f replacement as a "one time warranty action". I am perplexed as to why the rotors warped. I...

On Sun, 12 Sep 2004, Ingo Braune wrote: > Question is: Were the stereo, lights and what-not still working while he > tried to engage the starter? Yes, everything was still working. I'm pretty confident it's the well-known "heat soak" problem (consistent with being a '92 automatic). The car...

Basic Information 1981 vw rabbit fuel injected-1.7L-EN engine-with A/C --built in usa-- A westmoreland rabbit --- I am trying to fix the classic stutter/ stumble/hesitation problem only when the engine is warm, or has warmed up and sat for a short while (i.e. 1/2 to 3/4 hr) and then is started and...

Maybe this has been discussed, but if so, I missed it. I have a Jetta TDI which, between long trips, is often used for short trips, like 2-3 miles. Is this any worse for a TDI than for a gas engine? The reason that it seems like it might be is that part (or most) of what is bad about short trips...

Just had a test centre fail my Mk3 Golf, cause : "front macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly". This is reported for both front sides. He said when the car was lifted, there was 1cm (or 1in.. can't remember) of play. I have since spoken to VW and two other...

I have an '02 Passat wagon, 1.8T and AT. A few weeks ago I noticed a muted "tic-toc" sound coming from behind the dash, repeating at an interval of about 5 seconds or so. I noticed it first on driving down the alley and navigating the local streets. After a few minutes and on the freeway, I'd...

I went out to my 94 Jetta GL Auto to take it for it’s Sunday drive (it‘s my back-up vehicle) only to discover that it’s (12 month old) battery was dead. That’s when I found the parking light switch in the on position... Q: When I jump start it Monday, will the alternator be sufficient to bring it...

My GTi seems to produce a "clinking" sound when I drive over things such as speed bumps, curbs, etc. I have a lowered the suspension using the Eibach ProKit springs (1" drop or so) which I put on myself, 4 wheel alignment subsequently done at the dealer. I've wondered what might be causing...

Now that I've had my VW a few months, 1995 Cabrio, I can affirm I'm still in love with it, and it's the best suited to me car I've ever owned--new or used. Anyhow, now that the weather's dictated I travel more with the top up than down, something got me curious: The top of the rollbar has a thin...

Toyota is losing its halo Guido Reinking Automotive News Europe October 20, 2008 14:59 CET When senior Volkswagen executives said the Wolfsburg-based automaker intended to overtake Toyota in global sales, profit and quality, more than a few industry watchers thought they had lost touch with...

Hey All... I have been serachig the site for a little while and not really found what I am looking for. Earlier today, I was driving on the highway when the oil light flashed and sounded the alarm and the car lost power. I pulled over within seconds and turned off the motor. Yes, the car is...

I was trying to swap wheels from my parked 86 Jetta into my 91 Jetta, but found there is a different hub size (91 is larger). Anyone know which year A2's (or even other years) will work easily without any adapter? The plastic on my 91's wheel seems to have gotten rigid, and on cold days, the horn...

As an earlier post might have suggested, my CD player has stopped accepting CDs. Very strange. CD player will only select "changer" (there isn't one) and ejects the CDs. This is on my 2000 Passat with the Monsoon sound system. Double DIN, if I have the terminology right: I've got one unit that...

The date has been selected for the 20th Annual Woodburn Bug Run in Woodburn, Oregon USA. June 4th, 2005. Details will be posted at www.rosecityvolksters.com as they are available.

I picked up a 1990 VW Cabriolet that a friend's BF had driven into the back of a semi during snowy conditions. pics...

I just purchased a 90 Golf GL with nearly 240.000 miles. It has been well maintained, has a brand new distributor even. The plug wires have also been replaced. The previous owner told me that it stalls when it's driven in the wet occasionally. It stalls for about 5 minutes, then all is...

When the brake pedal on this car started going to the floor, I looked for signs of leaking brake fluid and leaks on any of the brake lines or wheel cylinders. I found none and the brake fluid reservoir which sits atop the master cylinder was at it's full mark. I suspected that the master...

You may remember me from such posts as "Intermittent Spark in 1979 Rabbit", from earlier this week ... Well now my "working" Rabbit - an 83 GTI - is also out of commission. Interestingly, the problem appears to be the same. No spark, as measured by my timing gun on the high voltage wire from coil...

after 136,000 miles, my '95 Passat decided to croak it's water pump...The belt and tensioner were replaced at 100,000 miles (tensioner died and ruined the belt), so with only 36 K on them I'd like to re-use them, unless I am being too cheap... I'll replace the AC compressor, finally, while I am...