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Volkswagen Jetta Maintenance and Repair

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Re: 2001 Jetta not starting [autoboy16] by jodar96
Dec 01, 2008 (9:15 am)
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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
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Re: I might of killed it [JettaStu] by autoboy16
Dec 03, 2008 (4:02 am)
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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
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gears not shifting. by robin52228
Dec 08, 2008 (7:22 am)
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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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Re: gears not shifting. [robin52228] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Dec 08, 2008 (8:53 am)
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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?
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Re: gears not shifting. [Mr_Shiftright] by robin52228
Dec 08, 2008 (10:12 am)
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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.
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Re: gears not shifting. [robin52228] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Dec 09, 2008 (8:58 am)
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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.
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2004 Jetta - Door open alarm turns on when turning by jcase16
Dec 09, 2008 (7:55 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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Re: 2004 Jetta - Door open alarm turns on when turning [jcase16] by bpeebles
Dec 09, 2008 (6:10 pm)
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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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VW timing belts suck!!! Class Action suit may be pending by wtknght1
Dec 19, 2008 (9:52 am)
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I'm new to this forum, but wanted input from anyone/everyone on the timing belts. My wife's 2003 Jetta 1.8T and her friend at work and one of my friends at work have all experienced timing belt breaks...and subsequent severe engine damage. VW corporate has refused to help because it's out of the 60K warranty. The service guide says to replace them at 105K.
 
I'd like to know if anyone else had issues with these belts on cars that had between 60-105K. If so, please let me know. I've contacted a lawyer and am planning a class action lawsuit against VW - because this should not happen. When the belt breaks, it trashes the engine. Timing belts should never break, much less at 100K miles or earlier.
 
Please let me know so we can get this fixed and wake the folks at VW up. I for one will never purchase a VW and am going to tell everyone I know to stay away from these junk cars!!!!!
 
Chris Ingle
wtknght1aol.com
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Re: VW timing belts suck!!! Class Action suit may be pending [wtknght1] by jodar96
Dec 19, 2008 (10:25 am)
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Replying to: wtknght1 (Dec 19, 2008 9:52 am)

I agree with you. A timing belt should not break under 100K. If VW is not sure of the belt life, it should stick to 60K replacement and not 100K. It is not the belt as much as the engine design and how much load goes on the belt.
 
Audi engines and some Hondas are the same way. It is always wise to know this when buying a car.
 
Joe

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