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#5943 of 6242 Re: 2003 jetta gls 2.0 - automatic. 55k maintenance? [niteflite888] by jeffyscott Jan 10, 2009 (7:00 am)
Replying to: niteflite888 (Jan 09, 2009 7:37 pm) I believe spark plugs were supposed to be replaced at 40K mi, brake fluid is supposed to be flushed every 2 years. I think transmission fluid and coolant are theoretically lifetime...so should certainly be fine for 2 more years.   Find out more here: http://www.vw.com/myvw/yourcar/maintenance/findschedules/en/us/
#5944 of 6242 Re: 2001 Jetta 2.0L manual fails to crank [jodar96] by revmarket Jan 10, 2009 (7:37 am)
Replying to: jodar96 (Jan 10, 2009 6:46 am) Just a stab in the dark, (No pun intended.) 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. Replies to this message: jodar96 (Jan 13, 2009 3:46 pm)
#5945 of 6242 Re: Constant Problems... [bpeebles] by smitteyb11 Jan 10, 2009 (8:19 am)
Replying to: bpeebles (Jan 05, 2009 4:28 pm) Hey thanks for the replies guys-   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. Replies to this message: bpeebles (Jan 10, 2009 7:47 pm)
#5946 of 6242 Re: 2003 jetta gls 2.0 - automatic. 55k maintenance? [niteflite888] by bpeebles Jan 10, 2009 (7:42 pm)
Replying to: niteflite888 (Jan 09, 2009 7:37 pm) Clean the snowscreen!! (at least once a year for best econemy and performance) It takes only about 10-20 minutes to do it and the benifet is manyfold.
#5947 of 6242 Re: Constant Problems... [smitteyb11] by bpeebles Jan 10, 2009 (7:47 pm)
Replying to: smitteyb11 (Jan 10, 2009 8:19 am) CEL "ON" = OK TO DRIVE   CEL "BLINKING" = pull over and shut off engine... continued driving will cause damage. (like Catalyst getting fried)
#5948 of 6242 Wax off the paint on My new Jetta by rosweet Jan 13, 2009 (7:17 am)
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! Replies to this message: backy (Jan 13, 2009 8:05 am)
#5949 of 6242 Re: Wax off the paint on My new Jetta [rosweet] by backy Jan 13, 2009 (8:05 am)
Replying to: rosweet (Jan 13, 2009 7:17 am) As long as there is no dent or scratch, only the white paint, you should be able to buff it out with a polishing compound. Be sure not to rub too hard. You could try using a wax/polish first to see if it takes the paint off--use the most gentle compound possible to avoid scratching the red paint.
#5950 of 6242 Re: 2001 Jetta 2.0L manual fails to crank [revmarket] by jodar96 Jan 13, 2009 (3:46 pm)
Replying to: revmarket (Jan 10, 2009 7:37 am) Thanks for the info. The click click click sound comes from behind the dash from some relays when the key is in ON position, it does not come from the starter. No noise comes from the starter at all. then in crank position, the lights are dim, the dash light fade out,   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
#5951 of 6242 2002 TDI diseal by shaghil Jan 17, 2009 (2:41 pm)
I am buying a Jetta TDI automatic with 167000 km, from exterior to interior the car seems excellent and I just wanna know any one suggest me what to look more in it or share his or her experience in this regard, i would greatly appreciate, thank you Replies to this message: bpeebles (Jan 17, 2009 8:07 pm) shaghil (Jan 18, 2009 10:00 am)
#5952 of 6242 Re: 2002 TDI diesel [shaghil] by bpeebles Jan 17, 2009 (8:07 pm)
Replying to: shaghil (Jan 17, 2009 2:41 pm) The most important things to look for: *)Has the proper Synthetic 505.00 oil been used at all times? *)Has the TimingBelt been replaced at the proper intervals? (Including Watepump,pullies,idlers,tensioners and related compoents)   It should be pretty obvious what the reslult of using the wrong oil does to the engine.   Some people have purchased TDIs only to find out that a cheep "quickie" TimingBelt change had been done.... the waterpump and/or pullies which were NOT changed may not make it till the next TimingBelt change interval. The result may be SERIOUS damage to engine when the pistons crash into the valves. Replies to this message: shaghil (Jan 18, 2009 10:00 am)

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