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#5865 of 6629 Re: Rear cupholders [bpeebles] by autoboy16

Nov 19, 2008 (5:03 pm)

Replying to: bpeebles (Nov 18, 2008 8:02 pm)
I know. I went to a dealership that had 7 MKiV available! Some 99s had it, The 2000 GLX had it, but his 1999 GLS VR6 did not. The 2001 GLS 2.0 I was very interested in did not, but the 2002 Wolfsburg did...
 
Unfortunately, the armrest in that GLS I looked at needed to be fixed/replaced and the dealership pledged to fix it, among other minor things, before the car is purchased. Maybe he'll get the one with the rear cupholder.
 
The minor issues that car has/had is bubbling tinted windows (replaced), sunroof sunshade appeared to have ketchup on it that was tried to get cleaned but used some cleaning agent that also didn't work. He was replacing it on my last visit. Yes the Dealer does his own repairs on the cars he sells which is favorable and unfavorable. My aunt bought an Altima from them and has had ZERO problems, but this is a VW we're dealing with here... He is selling the 2001 Jetta GLS 2.0 w/ Leather package, heated seats, sunroof, &~113k miles for a negotiable $6,000. Ok with me.
 
My biggest drawbacks with the Jetta is ALL THOSE DARNED CHANGES!! I just know I want the 6airbags(2 Front, 2 Seat Side, 2 Side Curtains) the 2001 model brought. I'd like the 1.8T but don't want to deal with sludge problems. I like the VR6, but only 2002 and newer when the MPG changed from 17/23 to 19/28 but those are too $$$. I'd like the 5MT but I live in an area with high traffic so its discouraging...
 
Do your daughters still have the Beetle and Golf (I was reading some posts from 2002) and whats your opinion on them?
 
-Cj

#5866 of 6629 Re: Flooded Driver Side floor [myfirstvw] by harvk

Nov 19, 2008 (9:04 pm)

Replying to: myfirstvw (Nov 13, 2008 12:23 am)
make sure the air conditioner hose from the condenser is draining thru the floorboard or firewall. also, if you have a sun roof make sure the drain holes are clear.
 
good luck

#5867 of 6629 2001 VW Jetta wont start by foxro

Nov 20, 2008 (12:50 pm)

I have a 2001 VW Jetta GL, standard 2.0. Car began to be hard to start, then died. Repair shop told me it was fuel system rerelated. I replaced fuel filter, car started, ran fine for a few days then died again. Replaced fuel pump, and fuel pump relay, and fuel pressure regulator, still will not start. Engine cranks, there is spark, fuel is reaching fuel rail, but will not start. I am at wits end, this car has been such a constant problem, any help would be great, thanks.

#5868 of 6629 Re: 2001 VW Jetta wont start [foxro] by revmarket

Nov 20, 2008 (8:34 pm)

Replying to: foxro (Nov 20, 2008 12:50 pm)
Again try to see if the Ignition Coil is bad. Well known item to fail.
Better to use a part from VW parts dept. Since after market ones like from Autozone (where I work) seem to not be up to specs to handle the load a VW puts on the part.

#5869 of 6629 Re: Alarm problem [yoshomey] by revmarket

Nov 20, 2008 (8:41 pm)

Replying to: yoshomey (Nov 11, 2008 8:18 pm)
have a '94 just got it (comuter car) very clean - the dang alarm is sounding when the batt is connected
prior owner lost the master key and I had one made (not by VW) the barrel on the drivers door is broken but still cant silence the alarm even when actuating the door lock with a screwdriver!!
and the key will not actuate the passenger side door! it DOES operate the ignition but with the alarm engaged, the ignition is locked out -- any clues?? or will a new master key being made fix this? thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Joe
 
Did you get the new master key?
This is the first thing you should do so you have the right part.
After that you should make sure you have the code for the radio to reset the alarm.
Get it from the dealer and pay a hefty price.
Otherwise put an after market radio in, but watch the extra wire that may be there to tell when oil changes need to be made. It might interfere with the OBDII getting codes at a later time. It may ned to be cut and covered.

#5870 of 6629 long term VW ownership. by bpeebles

Nov 21, 2008 (6:14 pm)

Replying to: autoboy16 (Nov 19, 2008 5:03 pm)
Yes - my daughters each still have their 2001 Golf / NewBeetle. Both vehicles have needed brakes/rotors... but that is not unexpected.
 
My one daughter really drives her car hard (the rough roads dont help) and her 2001 Gulf has needed some suspension work (springs and various rubber bushings) Reciently the flexpipe between engine and cat broke at 100,0010 miles. Although the warantee is really for 100,000 miles, the dealership covered all except $23.
 
The latch on the armrest cover has broken one every single VW we own.... fortunately, replacment latch is about $10 and easy to replace in the driveway.
 
This past summer with my 2003 Jetta, both front fenders started to rust. VW honored their 12Year/UnlimitedMileage corrosion warantee and replaced both front fenders.
 
Overall, I know if any of us were looking for another car we would, without question, look for another VW.

#5871 of 6629 Re: 2001 VW Jetta wont start [foxro] by harvk

Nov 21, 2008 (8:58 pm)

Replying to: foxro (Nov 20, 2008 12:50 pm)
i read what you have replaced an still no fuel to fuel rack. reverse engineer. disconnect fuel line from fuel rack getting gas? if not keep going back until you get gas and then replace one part at a time till gas gets to fuel rack. if get gas at point where fuel line goes into the fuel rack then it could be the computer or injectors
 
good luck
 
harvey

#5872 of 6629 Replacing thermostat in 2001 2.0L Jetta by jodar96

Nov 22, 2008 (2:57 pm)

My son's Jetta with 93K miles was acting up by temp gage going up and over heating. The fans were running, the coolant tank was at full level. I decided to change the thermostat and the coolant at the same time.
 
It is amazing the VW dealer wanted $30 for a gallon of coolant. I bought Mercedes coolant from MB dealer for $18/gal for my E430. I don't know how VW justifies charging $30 for coolant. I ended up buying $9/gal Prestone that you can mix and use for all car brands. I question these car manufacturers coming up with their own coolant and ripping off their customers.
 
Removing the thermostat housing was a nightmare. The lower bolt has the alternator right in front of it with no room to reach it, it took me hours with tools I had to rig somehthing up to get to it .
 
I think VW's 4 cylinders are much more complicated to ge to simple maintenance items than some V-6 or V-8 engines. I have never seen intake manifold blocking spark plug access on a four cylider engine before.
 
Joe

#5873 of 6629 Re: Replacing thermostat in 2001 2.0L Jetta [jodar96] by ruking1

Nov 22, 2008 (3:10 pm)

Replying to: jodar96 (Nov 22, 2008 2:57 pm)
To address the cars' issues, it might be better to find someone with a VAG.com who can hook it up and trouble shoot or bring it to an independent VW vendor or in the worst case, bring it to the VW dealer. It will be throwing codes.
 
Actually 30 for a gal is not bad given most of the other than dealer vendors sell a gal 25 per.
 
This might not apply to the 2.0 engine, but the oem owners manual on the TDI engine specifies and requires G12. It is truly a lifetime coolant; unless of course, you have (a source of) contamination issues( head gasket leak etc) .
 
I only replaced a portion of of my G12 (way less than a bottle of 1.5L, as you dilute 70% G12 + 30 % distilled water) when I had the 100k miles interval- TB/WP changed; as the container used for the G12 anti freeze catch proceedure was used for other peoples G12. (didn't want to contaminate mine with others and vice versa) If I had brought my own catch container, I would have reused MY old G12. So basically I made the decision to top it ( the proper dilution rate).
 
So if the 2.0 engine oem owners manual specifies G12 it is indeed a HUGE mistake to NOT use it. So if you did use other than the recommended anti freeze you probably have contaminated the existing recommended antifreeze.
 
As an after thought, the time to question these things is when you do NOT own it.

#5874 of 6629 Re: Replacing thermostat in 2001 2.0L Jetta [jodar96] by jeffyscott

Nov 23, 2008 (9:06 am)

Replying to: jodar96 (Nov 22, 2008 2:57 pm)
I don't know how VW justifies charging $30 for coolant. I ended up buying $9/gal Prestone that you can mix and use for all car brands.
 
I don't understand why you would want to risk using the wrong coolant in order to save a lousy $21. I'd don't think I would trust Prestone to know what is safe and best for a VW engine or what is safe to mix with G12.
 
In addition, if there was no actual need to change the coolant in the first place, how is VW ripping you off? Instead by installing G12 in their new cars, they eliminate the need to pay for routine coolant changes.

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