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Replying to: jodar96 (Nov 30, 2008 6:57 am) I was cleaning my neighbors Beetle's interior. I needed to vaccum the car so I pluged it up and turned the key to the on position. Little did I know, the DRLs(Daytime Running Lights) were on the entire time! Ok anywho, the radio dimmed out, the lights inside faded away, and the power windows reminded me of my 95 accord's (SUPER SLOW). Then I tried to start the car and it was just loud clicking almost sounding like the Wheel of (mis)fortune and the car wouldn't start. I loooked that up online and saw that that is VW's way of having a dead/dying battery. Next we just jump started the car and all was fine. We just let it run for about 10mins before turning it off. If this is constantly happening to you, I think that your altenator may need replacing because it will not hold a charge. hope this helps! BTW, the next day her beetle's key snapped in half... It was a make shift key, not the switchblade or old style key. Anyone know how to get the switchblade key for a reasonable price that doesn't include paying $350 to the dealership for ONE key? This would be good for her because she really needs a key and me because all the Jetta i've been shopping around for only have one switchblade key  . -Cj
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Replying to: jodar96 (Nov 30, 2008 6:57 am) NOW: The big question is "Is the battery bad or is it not charging?" You can easilly test for either of these conditions. Most autoparts stores (AutoZone...etc) will charge and test your battery for free. WallyMart sells a tester which plugs into your ciggerette-lighter socket for about $12. It can monitor your charging system while you drive. It is a great addition to any toolbox. |
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A little over a year ago I bought a used 97 Jetta VR6. Honestly I didnt really look at the "only use special coolant" Till after i filled it up. There was always some odd gurgling noise after I turned the car off. I wasnt sure if this was from the wrong coolant or something wrong with the non working A/C. I tried starting her up a couple of months ago and didnt seem like it had enough juice tried to get a friend to jump start it and or charge battery but now its not doing anything. I was just wondering how detrimental it is not to use the right coolant and how hard changing alternators is on jetta.
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Replying to: autoboy16 (Nov 30, 2008 9:54 am) The big sign of acting up, is the remote key, when I unlock/lock the car, flashers/horn are very weak. Last night when it did not start in the driveway, I took off /plugged back in the ignition switch to starter wire, and that did not help. Then I started pushing and releasing the clutch pedal 6-7 times, while trying to crank, then all of a sudden it started right up. I will buy that gadget from Walmart that someone suggested and will monitor the charging system. I will also stop at Autozone and have them check both the battery and the alternator. Thanks for everyone's input. Joe |
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Replying to: JettaStu (Dec 01, 2008 4:57 am) Good Luck!!  -Cj |
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While driving to work today my car stoppedaccelerating when I gave it gas. I rolled to the sidee of the road and was able to put it in park. It will start up and idle as usual. The ehaust system lit up solid yellow and all the gear settings (P N....) flashed red. I had it towed to the dealership which was ironically 2 blocks away!! Any heads up as to what to expect? I have a 2006 Jetta TDI. 
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Replying to: robin52228 (Dec 08, 2008 7:22 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 08, 2008 8:53 am)
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Replying to: robin52228 (Dec 08, 2008 10:12 am) |
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Our 2004 Jetta is having major issues with the door open alarm. It used to only turn on whenever we made a right turn. We figured out that it is the driver's door that causes the alarm. It will usually go off if you turn right or if you put pressure down on the doors "arm rest". Has anyone else seen this issue? Any ideas on how to fix it? I drive a 2004 Jetta 2.0L and I believe it is a GLS.
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