My daughter called to say that her 2003 1.8T Jetta makes a squeaking or creaking sound when going over bumps. Naturally, it just went out of warranty. Any idea as to what is "most likely," on an 03 Jetta, eg, front stabilizer bushings or balljoint? Thanks, Bill

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I have a '97 Jetta GL, auto, with 122K miles, and discovered recently that the cruise control didn't seem to be working. I'm not a big user of the feature, but it was nice to have around. The thing just didn't engage when I employed the toggle on the turn signal. I was wondering if this is a...

On my Skoda Octavia (same modules as VW SEAT & AUDI) if I operate the cruise control when turn indicating (as you might when overtaking on a motorway), the cruise control fails to operate & therafeter will not work at all until engine shutdown / switch off. On restarting all is well. Skoda man is...

2000 Jetta GL 2.0 Hoping someone can point me in the right direction. When I set the cruise control it works for a short period of time 10-15 mins. Then it kicks off and will not let you set it again until a later date, like a different day. Anyone have a place for me to start? Also replacing the...

Anyone have any experience replacing a Cruise Control unit on a Cabrio? Mine is 2000 and the dealer says the cruise ctrl unit neds to be replaced and the part is $600. Can I buy this somewhere and install it myself? Perhaps it's a simple task. Thanks for any help, Steve

I think I already know what this is, but a second opinion is always nice. Within the last month or so when I turn the car to the right (usually 3/4 of a turn of the wheel) I hear a crunching sound (almost a click_crunch) from the left wheel. 1. Is this indicative of a bad CV Joint ? 2. I'll...

I'm looking for a good mechanic to service my '01 Passat. I live in Stratford and work in Stamford, so anywhere in between would work. Thanks!

Does anyone have a source for decent cup holders for my '88 Jetta? I keep spilling my f#$%*@!g coffee all over the floor under the passenger seat and losing my bottles of water. I could purchase some cheap dangly thing that hooks to the window, but I'd be willing to bet I'd knock it off within the...

Does anyone have a source for decent cup holders for my '88 Jetta? I keep spilling my f#$%*@!g coffee all over the floor under the passenger seat and losing my bottles of water. I could purchase some cheap dangly thing that hooks to the window, but I'd be willing to bet I'd knock it off within the...

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The battery goes dead if the car is not used for two or three days. I have replaced the battery and the fuse box with new units. An ammeter in series with the positive lead to the battery shows a small current draw with the ignition key turned off and removed. The draw does not go away if all...

My battery runs down after a few days idle. The battery has been replaced. The alternator and regulator checked okay. The mechanic measures a current leak that does not go away as each fuse and relay is pulled but does go away when the entire fuse panel is disconnected. Any thoughts?

Car got involved in accident and now out of body shop. Hood, Radiator and light lamp were replaced. Keyless entry stopped working after the accident. Also when I open the door using key it is kind of hard and require a lot more force to turn the key either closing or opening the door. The problem...

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Hi, I have just, driven my Golf CL J reg car, and it seems to cut out. It seems intermitent, but generally when i slow down at a roundabout, or junction,it seems to do it. it literally cuts out, and the red lights in the dashboard come on, and all u do is restart the car. Dows anybody have any...

I found two parts. One 90mm the other 100mm. Which one is correct? any ideas. John

Hi, An '85 Golf 8v, auto transmission. 262,000 kilometres. When accelerating or pulling up a hill, I can feel and hear a slight whomp whomp whomp in the front, most likely from the area of the left front tire. I can feel the thumping through the steering wheel. The whomp whomp is at the same...

i did buy a 2006 passat 3 weeks ago, yesterday morning while i was driving the check engine came on, i took the car to the dealer service, and they said that a DTC IN ECM CODE P0302 SMALL LEAK DETECTED SMALL LEAK DETECTED --CHECKED VACUUM LINES -- OK -- PERFORM OUTPUT TEST PLAN -- ALL PASSES --...

What is the cylinder numbering on VW? I got a passat 91, if I open the hood and face the engine, which one is going to be the first cylinder? Do not laugh, I am just double checking, I am replacing the timing belt/tensioner DYI, can't see and align the TDC mark on the flywheel, so I assume that I...