I had some trouble with voltage fluctuations and had to clean the terminals on the electrical box - note the damage from overheating from corroded terminals.
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- Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:08 am
- Forum: New Beetle first generation, 1998-2010
- Topic: 2003 New Beetle Main Electrical Box
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6966
- Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:52 am
- Forum: New Beetle first generation, 1998-2010
- Topic: 2002 1.8 turbo stalls without warning in curves
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8577
Re: 2002 1.8 turbo stalls without warning in curves
Thats usually something electrical - like a loose ground or bad connector. Ive had minor trouble with electrical connectors on my 2003, had to clean and de-oxidise a few things.
Are any codes coming up or the 'check engine light -(small motor ICON)
Are any codes coming up or the 'check engine light -(small motor ICON)
- Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:21 am
- Forum: Eurovan, all years
- Topic: 2002 Eurovan Resonant Vibration Problem
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7380
2002 Eurovan Resonant Vibration Problem
I solved a funny resonance problem on my 2003, occurring at 2000-2500 rpm, by inspecting my exhaust system and finding the mid-body damper (small square of rubber) was missing from my last OEM warranty muffler install. Its a small piece of rubber, but important to stop exhaust shake in the cabin. On...
- Mon Jan 25, 2016 7:58 am
- Forum: New Beetle first generation, 1998-2010
- Topic: 2003 New Beetle 1.8T Convertible - oil sludge experience
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17890
Re: 2003 New Beetle 1.8T Convertible - oil sludge experience
My 1.8T has a after-run coolant pump that circulates coolant on shutdown, but my last mile home is a nice 30 mph non-boost road that takes care of the that issue nicely. I do change the oil annually on this car., though. VW changed the oil recommendation to synthetic according to my dealer - I moved...
- Mon Jan 25, 2016 5:56 am
- Forum: Air Cooled: Beetle to 1979
- Topic: 1600i
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9275
Re: 1600i
Beetle FIJ was 1975-1979...really good system - there are still a lot of them on the road (for 70s cars of course)
- Mon Jan 25, 2016 5:54 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Where to post question about my Up! ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 13624
Re: Where to post question about my Up! ?
Now you have to tell us in the States what an Up! is....
- Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:29 pm
- Forum: Air Cooled: Squarebacks, Notchbacks, Fastbacks, & Ghias
- Topic: My First Car -- Trip Down Memory Lane
- Replies: 1
- Views: 33482
Re: My First Car -- Trip Down Memory Lane
Classic VW story ...and indeed the air pressure driven w/s washer was very clever
- Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:27 pm
- Forum: Air Cooled: Squarebacks, Notchbacks, Fastbacks, & Ghias
- Topic: 1972 Karmann Ghia Hardtop
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9973
Re: 1972 Karmann Ghia Hardtop
There's plenty of them still on the road and parts are available incredibly.
- Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:25 pm
- Forum: Air Cooled: Squarebacks, Notchbacks, Fastbacks, & Ghias
- Topic: VW's I miss...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8004
Re: VW's I miss...
First one in my life was a 1966 family car, followed by a long line of Beetles Busses. Rabbits,
My first was a 72 Ghia convertible
Most important was my 1971 Bus that I met SWMBO in.
My first was a 72 Ghia convertible
Most important was my 1971 Bus that I met SWMBO in.
- Sat Jan 23, 2016 5:20 pm
- Forum: Jetta Sportwagen, 2009-2014
- Topic: Jetta Sports Wagon AC
- Replies: 3
- Views: 36224
Re: Jetta Sports Wagon AC
Pressure water gun works well for clogged grill, too. Both my 2002 and 2003 ACs pump out cold on their factory charge...great systems. Check charge at AC shop...I run so many cars now it was cost effective for me to buy the manifold and vacuum gauges. I've now done 3 of my own and 7 neighbors cars.....