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i have almost 55k miles on my car. it was driven by my wife for 80% of its life, and 20% by me. all i've had done on the car are oil changes every 4,000 miles, air filter every 20k miles or so, and tire rotations. i was planning on selling or trading in the vehicle when the MIL came on...but it wound up not being an issue (at least for now). so now i want to keep it for two more years before i get rid of it. can anyone recommend what maintenance i should get done on the car? do i need to get a transmission fluid change? flush? coolant change/flush? brake fluid change/flush? spark plugs? i just want the car to be in better shape for the next two years. thanks.
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This issue has been going on since we bought this Jetta in July of this year when it had 87K miles. It has 93K miles now. The previous owner was saying that the last time it acted up was a year ago. I have a hard time believing him. An independent garage checked all stored codes nothing showed up related to this, cleared the codes, cleaned all connections thinking it was fix. When you turn the key, the lights are dim, it appear no strong current/voltage is going where it supposed to. In crank position, you hear a click, click, click while the dash lights go out. I replaced the starter with a Napa lifetime warranty brand, it ran fine for two weeks, and then acted up again. Replaced the battery and it did it again. Where is the clutch interlock switch on these cars? When it acts up, a jump start always makes the car crank if not right away, it does in a minute or so, or pushing and releasing the clutch 7-8 times while holding the key in crank position makes the car fire up also. One sign of not starting is faint flashers when the car is unlocked with the remote botton. If the light is strong, it is certain that the car will crank and start. In one not starting day, the mechainc stopped at my house, and showed me that the ignition wire was hot, the battery was good, and thought my replaced starter was bad. I find this possible but very unlikley. Joe
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Replying to: niteflite888 (Jan 09, 2009 7:37 pm) Find out more here: http://www.vw.com/myvw/yourcar/maintenance/findschedules/en/us/ |
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Replying to: jodar96 (Jan 10, 2009 6:46 am) Try getting the ignition control module tested at Autozone. Though this seems less likely if the ignition was hot. I believe if it was the clutch interlock switch, or neutral safety switch was the culprit you would not get any click from the starter. Because the starter is not suppose to turn at all to prevent the car from moving while cranking. Usually these symptoms relate to a bad connection or bad battery. Take the car or battery to Autozone and get a free battery test. Free starter test and charging system as well. Tough it seems that the alternator is probably fine. This will also tell you what current and voltage the starter is getting. Had one fellow who had a short in the blower motor switch. Even though the igniton key was out of the car the short made the blower run all night and drained the battery. Not saying that is your problem but something else could be draining the battery. Though that does not seem likely since the battery was checked by the mechanic first thing in the morning and found good. Could the battery cable to the starter be corroded internally? I have seen this happen. This prevents strong voltage and current from getting to the starter. And when a jump is done then the double current from the batteries can make the starter operate. Next time, with having a code for the radio avaialable, disconnect the battery from the car. Or use a settings keeper. One terminal will do. Preferably the positive. Use a battery jump starter or another vehicle battery to try and start the car. Connecting the the unattached battery cable and the post of the attached cable or attached to a ground on the car. If it starts right away then the battery in your car may have internal issues. If it does not then the battery probably is not the culprit. If settings keeper was not used, then reconnect your battery. and re-code the radio if necessary. These are the things I would look at. Pray this helps.
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Replying to: bpeebles (Jan 05, 2009 4:28 pm) The O2 sensors are under warranty still, so they'll get replaced. As for the CEL blinking- IT DOES on occasion. Which is a misfire? Correct? I'll look for all of these and get back to you. Thanks so much for your time.
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Replying to: niteflite888 (Jan 09, 2009 7:37 pm) |
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Replying to: smitteyb11 (Jan 10, 2009 8:19 am) CEL "BLINKING" = pull over and shut off engine... continued driving will cause damage. (like Catalyst getting fried) |
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Hell All, I only have my new 2009 Jetta for two months, and didn't pay too much attention to where I park my car and popped my trunk too close the the cabinet in my garage. guess what, the white paint of the cainet left a mark in my red jetta's trunk door. Can anybody tell me what I should do: take back to the dealer let them fix it or go buy a wax (don't know which???) and try to wax it off, or go to a car wash let them fixed it? really appreciate your answers! 
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Replying to: rosweet (Jan 13, 2009 7:17 am) |
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Replying to: revmarket (Jan 10, 2009 7:37 am) Once the car starts and turn it off, and start it again. It acts like nothing was wrong. it starts and runs great. You can not turn the window down when it acts up. The power supply appears shot. the red battery cable looks new like the previous owner replaced it. Joe Joe |
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