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#448 of 527 Watch those Mouldings! by anearly99 May 01, 2000 (4:08 am)
I have an early 99 Passat -- Barbie Corvette-sized outside right rearview mirror, 3 BIG rear seat headrests, amber front fender lights (on later 99s, the mirror size was increased and the headrest size decreased). The other day, I opened the left rear door and found that the apparently loose rear door moulding got caught in the front door and was nearly severed off. What's that worth for a 20 month old, 27,000 mile, out of warranty car? Another $150. Should VW absorb this cost? I think so. But I also think they owe me a right side mirror that's big enough to see out of. One of these days I'm going to hit someone! Maybe I should just pay the $300 asking price. Has anyone else experienced loose door mouldings?
#449 of 527 rattling front passenger seat by pat455 May 05, 2000 (5:35 pm)
I am copying and reposting the following from a similar topic: #0 of 0: rattling front passanger seat-please help (opus4) Thu 04 May '00 (06:43 PM) My 99 Passat GLX has developed a rattle coming from the passenger side seat. It rattles unless the road is glass smooth. Overwise, everything else worked well. I took it to the dealership, but they can't seem to figure the problem. Any ideas? Does anyone have this problem and how was it solved? Thanks. Anybody have any thoughts for opus4? Pat Community Leader/Maintenance & Repair Conference
#450 of 527 acceleration problem of passat GLS by ma68 May 08, 2000 (5:01 am)
just bought a new 2000 passat GLS( 1.8T 4 cylinder) sdn with automatic trans couple of days ago. when test driving, i felt the acceleration is great. but i didnt want the leather pkg of that partucular car, the dealer showed me another one with cloth interior, i did not pull it on freeway, just made couple of turn on the drive way and found it's ok, and then made the deal after long time bargaining. after drving it for three days, i now feel the acceleration is not what i expected this car should give me if use the auto drive "D". pushing the gas paddle too much can feel a little bit shaking of engine. when using the "tiptronic" (12345), accelerates better. it becomes very powerful at high speed, say >40mph, goes realy smooth and fast. i used to drive V6 car, and i dont know much about the mechnics of car, and dont understand too much about the relation between acceleration and engine rotation speed, etc. is it because of the rotation speed is too low? or something elsel? or the 1.8T passat naturely has such problem. please contact me: ma.68osu.edu. thank you. another question: do you think i should talk to the dealer to change for another one? i already paid the downpay, and sign the contract. but it's just three days so far.
#451 of 527 ma68 by myvwlemon May 11, 2000 (5:07 am)
Post problems at www.myvwlemon.com!
#452 of 527 Creaking Front End by ckemp1 May 15, 2000 (1:52 pm)
I have a 99 V6 passat; the front end creaks when going over speed bumps etc. The dealer tightened my controlarm and the problem still persists. A friend of mine also has a V6 Passat making a similar noise and the dealer discovered that the shipping blocks on the front end had never been removed from his car prior to delivery. If anyone is having this same problem mention this to the dealer.
#453 of 527 Breakin Period by romac May 16, 2000 (8:19 pm)
I've heard second hand that there is some form of HP limiting on the 1.8L that is removed during the first(5K) service. Is there any truth to this?
#454 of 527 romac by Sporin May 16, 2000 (10:59 pm)
Completely false. Every Passat is equipped with a speed govener at, I believe, 129 mph. This is due to the tire's physical limitations. Many of the aftermarket chips (Garrett, TAP, Wett, etc) remove the top speed govenor. Maybe this is what you are thinking of.
#455 of 527 Out of touch by pjyhz May 17, 2000 (2:52 pm)
99 gls V6 purchased in june, very happy but have some minor problems. I have just moved so I am lookin for some answers to the following: - recall tracking, do I rely on the dealer or can I track it myself. -My roudo mags are peeling, dealer told me I hit curbs but three of four are doig this, I would think that they should be able to stand up to a Halifax winter, mostly rain and slush. Have seen Audi's with same mags drive this winter with no problems. Would this be coverd by the warrenty. -What is the deal with the brakes,lots of rust and staining on the same mags. Thanks for the help looking forward to the summer,only hope gas prices go down. cheers!
#456 of 527 Moldings by sues May 22, 2000 (2:51 pm)
I have the exact same problems with the molding as the April 30 post. It started peeling off the rear passenger door. Of course my car is no longer under warranty. I have also noticed that under all the moldings the glue appears to have dripped down attracting lots of dirt. I haven't gotten if fixed yet. Not looking forward to $100+ bill for something stupid like that.
#457 of 527 creakin doors by toughtiff May 24, 2000 (9:23 pm)
i own a '00 Passat wagon that developed the same squeaking door problem--YIKES! i put WD-40 on the hinges and latch on the side and it worked like a dream--no more squeaks.

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