On 26 Feb 2007 22:55:31 -0800, wrote: >http://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/02/26/vw_recall/index.html > >Volkswagen recalls nearly 800,000 cars >Defective brake lights on Golf, GTI, Jetta, New Beetle and R32 are a >potential safety hazard and should be replaced. >POSTED:...

You might know that I drive a 82 Rabbit pickup gasser. It shakes when I drive it. It is directly proportional to road speed. At low speed, I can see the wheel turn slightly back and forth on its own. At high speed the whole truck shakes. At illegal speeds, the truck shakes violently. It has...

Hey All, I'm a relatively new owner of a 2000 Jetta, Manual, 2.0. I've been cruising this group every now and then just to check and see if there are any problems I know about and can help with, OR problems that I should know about and (hopefully) prevent in my own car. I've noticed that several...

Hi, rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled used to be quite an active group. Where has the discussion moved to? When I search for alternative groups for watercooled VWs, I find mostly very narrow groups that, for instance discuss modifications, or discuss just one model of VW, rather than the more...

1. Why is it that individuals come here describing conditions that very clearly stem from poor/no maintenance? The Owner's Manual intervals are not suggestions, nor are they optional. Not if one wishes to keep a safe, reliable vehicle past the say.... 50,000 mile mark. Written as one who has taken...

Hi Just had a 200 V6 Passat at the dealer, and this is the report (see below). I understand the bad plug and Thermostat and leaky gaskets but what is DTC's P0306? Thanks

I have a 1984 VW Rabbit. I will be changing all 4 struts. I do have access to a spring compressor. Is one needed to change the struts on this car or can the strut assembly be changed without compressing the springs? Any tips for success? Thank you, ted

I am looking to register a Canadian 1995 VW Golf in the US, specifically New Jersey. Could I do this successfully, or would there be emissions problems?

I know I'm getting a spark but how do I know it's a good enough one? I do have a problem with getting my Passat to run smoothly and I have already found a problem with the Rotor arm which has been replaced. The Ignition coil tests Ok using an ammeter but how can I test the leads apart from...

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to post a problem I had experienced with my 1992 VW Jetta TDI, and what I finally figured the solution to be. I read an awful lot of posts regarding engine overheat w/diesels, and almost every one was pointing to cracked head gasket... I also read in a few posts that...

My daughter has a 1999 New Beetle. It is time for an oil change. What is recommended for this vehicle in temperatures from 70-104 degrees F? San Angelo, Texas

I've been a VW guy for many, many years; since the 1960's when I was in grade school. I thought I would point out some very disturbing trends I have noticed. They bother me so much that I have considered leaving VW for a different brand of car. The trends I speak of are admittedly of my...

This, Mechanic’s Tale: VW, Heal Thyself? This sort-of reflects my feelings right now with my beloved W8 having undiagosed problems starting last fall. Before this all occurred, I thought I would be a loyal VW customer for life, but my car's now hideous mpg (and the basic uncertainty about its...

Hi I have a 91 Jetta coupe 8v,it has a problem I can't seem to figure out,i just woke up one morning and it was like this, its gutless as hell until the high rpm's and even then doesnt seem right, car seems to be running ok otherwise but when i kick it down it seems to spiratically lurch forward in...

wrote: > Hi. I'm having a problem with my 2001 GLS Turbo Passat. A few months > ago, the check engine light and Emissions Workshop message came on. > The first VW dealer we took it to said it needed a oxygen sensor, mass > air flow sensor, and something else I can't remember. ...

"Lambert Moonen" > wrote in message news:... > have been on this site before with my problems 88 Fox for over a year I > had trouble to start it .some mechanic screwed it up and could not fix > it.finally > an old friend of mine looked at it and found a crack > in the...

Anybody have a rough estimate of labor/materials cost for replacing the CVs on my 89 Jetta. Ballpark figure I can keep in my head when I take it to the mechanic. Thanks, Chris

Hi Folks, Daughter has a 2001 NB, and seem to have the common problem of headlights burning out. Just wondering if anyone has found a brand that may last longer. I've tried the standard Sylvania H1-55W,and even the Sylvania Silverstar High Output / High Dollar replacements and see no difference...

Hi everybody, I have a 97 Golf with a power lock system - the driver's side lock stopped working when I turn the key in the driver's door, but otherwise the lock system is working normally - i.e. when I push the button inside the car, the lock knob still moves up and down the way it's supposed to....

Hello, All! My 81 rabbit diesel won't start and this has me perplexed. It was running beautiful when I parked it. Then, I didn't use it for a week. Now, it turns over but won't start. The glow plug light is working, I assume they are as well. The battery is fully charged. Fuel full. What...