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#5960 of 6288 Re: Door Problems [Wwillt] by microj Jan 26, 2009 (11:08 am)
Replying to: Wwillt (Jan 26, 2009 10:05 am) What is the climate like where you live? When I lived in Canada, sometimes the lock and door would freeze shut. The lock button would go but when the keyless entry was activated but the door would not open. if you live somewhere warm then disregard.
#5961 of 6288 Re: Door Problems [Wwillt] by bpeebles Jan 26, 2009 (6:10 pm)
Replying to: Wwillt (Jan 26, 2009 10:05 am) Sure sounds like the symptoms of a door frozen shut. If you live in freezing temps., it is a good idea to apply GummiPflege to all the door and trunk seals before winter sets in. This pretty much eliminates doors frozen shut.
#5962 of 6288 Trouble Shooting Code by cdm2883 Jan 26, 2009 (3:47 pm)
i have a 2001 jetta automatic i got the code P1296. what does that mean and how can i fix it?   Thanks! Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 26, 2009 6:24 pm) bpeebles (Jan 26, 2009 6:24 pm)
#5963 of 6288 Re: Trouble Shooting Code [cdm2883] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 26, 2009 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: cdm2883 (Jan 26, 2009 3:47 pm) That's a cooling system malfunction and needs further diagnosis. Under suspicion would be the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor. A VAG diagnostic tool can verify if this sensor is malfunctioning or if some wiring is screwed up....or if the sensor isn't too expensive you can replace it and get someone to clear the code for you.
#5964 of 6288 Re: Trouble Shooting Code [cdm2883] by bpeebles Jan 26, 2009 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: cdm2883 (Jan 26, 2009 3:47 pm) P1296 indicates a Malfunction In The Cooling System.   Your 2001 was NOTORIOUS for the Coolant Temparture Sensor (CTS) failing. If your CTS is not green in color- REPLACE IT.   It is about $30 and takes about 20 minuts to replace. (Depending on which engine you have) The 2.0L is the easiest and you will not even lose any coolant in the process.   BTW: A vag (computer) tester may not be able to diagnose a bad CTS because this is a DUAL sensor. 1/2 of the sensor feeds the Engine Computer and the other 1/2 of the sensor feeds the dashboard temp. needle. The VAG tool can only read the 1/2 feeding the computer.   Here is a diagram of CTS loccation (2.0L engine)
#5965 of 6288 how to fix hood release? by Brock_hanson23 Jan 26, 2009 (8:42 pm)
hi, i recently broke my hood release on my 99 jetta and am unable to get to my engine. i believe i snapped my cable somewhere under the hood. i was just wondering how i would be able to fix this? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 27, 2009 9:00 am)
#5966 of 6288 Re: how to fix hood release? [Brock_hanson23] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 27, 2009 (9:00 am)
Replying to: Brock_hanson23 (Jan 26, 2009 8:42 pm) Argh! Always a hassle. If it broke right at the handle under the dash, you might be able to get some vice grips on the end of the broken cable.   But if it broke at the latch in front, that could be tricky. All cars are different but I have seen the hood successfully opened by putting the car on a lift and then tripping the latch with a long screwdriver, from underneath.   What you need to do, if you can, is find another '99 Jetta and examine how best you can attack the problem. Many people/mechanics panic and end up messing up their cars in their desperation to get the hood open.
#5967 of 6288 "HAUNTED" 2002 JETTA?--WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS OPERATE RANDOMLY? by BUZZ71 Jan 31, 2009 (3:30 pm)
OK, I know you are thinking my wife has been hitting the sauce, but really she is just a little ole schoolteacher that drives back and forth to school and the stores around our house. We bought our haunted Jetta brand new, and really other than the standard problem with the window regulators and a lock problem with the trunk, we really have had few problems--to tell you the truth, I'm not sure the car's ever been driven over 55!   Anyway recently, my wife told me she had this problem with her car acting up! She told me she was driving down the street, minding her own business when her driver's window and the rear, passenger-side window start going down by themselves. The back window only goes down a few inches and stops, but the front, driver-side window starts down, stops, then continues down until completely open. At the same time this is happening, the door locks start operating randomly, locking and unlocking. This is happening regularly now, and we would like to get some explanation and some resolution. Needless-to-say, the dealership has been very nice and understanding, but they say they can't find these symptoms in their Mechanic's Handbook.   Now, I know this is a weird one. I want everyone to kinow that after hearing my wife's story, I considered checking her into the local psych hospital, but I thought I would put her story on this forum and see if we could get an explanation before I resort to such drastic measures.   Has anyone got an explanation, and more importantly, a solution?   Buzz71 Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 31, 2009 3:35 pm) bpeebles (Jan 31, 2009 7:30 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 31, 2009 8:10 pm) skinimini (Feb 05, 2009 10:45 am)
#5968 of 6288 Re: "HAUNTED" 2002 JETTA?--WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS OPERATE RANDOMLY? [BUZZ71] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 31, 2009 (3:35 pm)
Replying to: BUZZ71 (Jan 31, 2009 3:30 pm) For starters, before anyone starts unraveling miles of wire spaghetti, I would suggest that you have the alternator and battery checked to see if the voltage is sufficient. When voltages drop on a modern car, the computer controls get very unhappy.   On this car, are the window switches AND the door locks all in one "pod" in the door? Replies to this message: bpeebles (Jan 31, 2009 7:30 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 31, 2009 8:10 pm)
#5969 of 6288 Re: "HAUNTED" 2002 JETTA?--WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS OPERATE RANDOMLY? [Mr_Shiftright] by bpeebles Jan 31, 2009 (7:30 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 31, 2009 3:35 pm) You asked ==> "On this car, are the window switches AND the door locks all in one "pod" in the door? "   The answer is -- YES, the drivers door contains all those contoller-switches on the armrest. HOWEVER, the other doors do not contain switches like this. (To open a door, you just pull the handle... no need to "unlock" it.... REAR doors require 2 pulls to open.) Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 31, 2009 8:10 pm)

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