G-Ram wrote:
>I have had an issue with my 95 Jetta that is quite honestly driving me
> crazy. I will give you as much history as possible and god bless
> anyone that can really help me.


I agree with Harry, but I am interested in "I have been told it is the
catalytic converter." Who told you and what did they form that opinion on?


>
> I bought the car a few years ago. It ran fine when I bought it. When
> it is started, about 20 or so minutes in I will see the engine light
> come on. It has done this since day one. Gradually over time I have
> noticed that the car runs fine when the light is off but as soon as
> that light comes in the performance goes down the tubes. It bogs down
> heavily and sort of sputters. However once that light goes back off
> the performance returns right back to fine.
>
> So I take the car into the dealer and they tell me that it is a timing
> issue and they will look into it. THey call me up and say the timing
> belt needs to be replaced. I did argue with the guy for a bit as the
> fix didnt match the issues in my opinion....either way I went ahead
> and got the belt replaced. I get my car back...same thing. 4 visits
> and $600 later the car is still not working.
>
> The car is in a state now that the light is on 80% of the time and it
> dies now. From time to time it will snuff out completely when I go to
> push on the pedal. However as soon as I stop the car it will run fine
> again.
>
> SO I have been told it is the catalytic converter....and from any
> posts I have looked at that address issues with catalytic converter
> on this car on this year the issue match almost to the T.
>
> What does anyone who knows more than me about this car (which will be
> almost all of you) have any insight on this?
>
> Things to note: It has a brand new rotor, cap, plugs, plug wires, and
> fuel pump. The timing is correct and as far as I know, the distributor
> does not need to be replaced...even though the dealership mentioned
> that as a fix...but after the assistance I have got from them I am
> going to take my chances on the net.

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Joseph Meehan

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