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#5894 of 6290 Re: 2001 Jetta not starting [jodar96] by bpeebles Nov 30, 2008 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: jodar96 (Nov 30, 2008 6:57 am) I agree with above appender - your description sure sounds like a weak battery. It is curious that your "mechanic" did not identify all those symptoms as a weak battery.   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.
#5895 of 6290 I might of killed it by JettaStu Dec 01, 2008 (4:57 am)
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. Replies to this message: autoboy16 (Dec 03, 2008 4:02 am)
#5896 of 6290 Re: 2001 Jetta not starting [autoboy16] by jodar96 Dec 01, 2008 (9:15 am)
Replying to: autoboy16 (Nov 30, 2008 9:54 am) Against my mechanic's advise, I will get a new battery and see what happens. I have seen batteries with dead or partially dead cells prefect one minute and dead the next. The battery is one year old, but that does not mean a whole lot.   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
#5897 of 6290 Re: I might of killed it [JettaStu] by autoboy16 Dec 03, 2008 (4:02 am)
Replying to: JettaStu (Dec 01, 2008 4:57 am) I'm kinda in a rush so I'll post a link to the VwVortex MKIII Faqs Board. Just scroll down to see what you are looking for.   Good Luck!! -Cj
#5898 of 6290 gears not shifting. by robin52228 Dec 08, 2008 (7:22 am)
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. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 08, 2008 8:53 am) robin52228 (Dec 08, 2008 10:12 am) Mr_Shiftright (Dec 09, 2008 8:58 am)
#5899 of 6290 Re: gears not shifting. [robin52228] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 08, 2008 (8:53 am)
Replying to: robin52228 (Dec 08, 2008 7:22 am) Well with a diesel we always suspect a clogged fuel filter or bad fuel. Perhaps a dead fuel pump? Replies to this message: robin52228 (Dec 08, 2008 10:12 am) Mr_Shiftright (Dec 09, 2008 8:58 am)
#5900 of 6290 Re: gears not shifting. [Mr_Shiftright] by robin52228 Dec 08, 2008 (10:12 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 08, 2008 8:53 am) It's getting fuel and idles smoothly s usual. When I put in in drive it just would not go. It revs when I give it gas, just will not engage and drive. No previous symptoms just driving down the road and then no response from the transmittion. I can put it in PARK and shift through the gears. Because it did not rev up on its own I ruled out serpentine/timing chain, but not completely. Hoping it's just a sensor, maybe?!? My transmittsion has not given me any problems, no noises,etc. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 09, 2008 8:58 am)
#5901 of 6290 Re: gears not shifting. [robin52228] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 09, 2008 (8:58 am)
Replying to: robin52228 (Dec 08, 2008 10:12 am) Hard to say from this distance with such a total and sudden transmission failure. Maybe you'll be lucky and it's just a linkage issue. Anyway, there should be trouble codes to read to give the mechanic some direction here. It's a rather odd situation, as you describe it.
#5902 of 6290 2004 Jetta - Door open alarm turns on when turning by jcase16 Dec 09, 2008 (7:55 am)
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. Replies to this message: bpeebles (Dec 09, 2008 6:10 pm)
#5903 of 6290 Re: 2004 Jetta - Door open alarm turns on when turning [jcase16] by bpeebles Dec 09, 2008 (6:10 pm)
Replying to: jcase16 (Dec 09, 2008 7:55 am) Do not forget that the HOOD and the TRUNK also can trip the open-door light.

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