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Re: "HAUNTED" 2002 JETTA?--WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS OPERATE RANDOMLY? [BUZZ71]
by skinimini
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Feb 05, 2009 (10:45 am)
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Replying to: BUZZ71 (Jan 31, 2009 3:30 pm)
I have a 98 Jetta that had some similar issues a couple of years ago. I like that you refer to it as a haunting because that is exactly how it seems! One night after leaving a second job I went to unlock my car and put the key in however it would not turn either direction. Since it was winter I thought maybe the lock had frozen although it seemed like a stretch since the key went in fine. So I tried to automatic button on the keyless entry (I tried not to use it much) and that didn't work either! I had to get a ride home and was worried I'd have to get a locksmith. Well the next day I went back and was able to get in the car just fine!?? Within a week the keyless entry was no longer working at all. I called the Jetta dealer here and was told it could be up to $200 to get the keyless entry reprogrammed so I said forget it and I'll just unlock the car with the keys. I continue to have issues with the doors locking on their own though. Sometimes I have had to get in the back seat and crawl over to the front because when I try to open the door it just won't open. I have also had to crawl out the back even when getting in the front because the door will mess up and have no resistance when I pull the handle to get out of the car and it has happened with the back doors as well. I have no idea what the issue could be but I don't even lock my car anymore because of it. I just don't have the extra money to take it in because it costs an arm and a leg to do anything to this car. I am now having other issues with it starting. I just spent $630 on a tune up and new AC Delco battery and it is still having issues starting. This morning it took a few times to get it started but once I did it wouldn't idle unless I had my foot on the gas so I don't know what is wrong now. I already had to take it back once because the battery cable was messed up or at least that is what the shop told me.
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2002 Jetta GLS front console cigarette lighter / outlet not working
by brooklyntech
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Feb 05, 2009 (11:07 am)
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Could someone PLEASE tell me how to fix? I cannot connect my radar detector because the outlet/lighter does not work. The funny thing is that the one in the trunk works fine. ANY IDEAS??
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Re: 2002 Jetta GLS front console cigarette lighter / outlet not working [brooklyntech]
by bpeebles
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Feb 06, 2009 (6:23 pm)
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Replying to: brooklyntech (Feb 05, 2009 11:07 am)
Just a wild guess.... FUSE?
HINT: Read owners manual!
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Re: 2002 Jetta GLS front console cigarette lighter / outlet not working [brooklyntech]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Feb 06, 2009 (6:29 pm)
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Replying to: brooklyntech (Feb 05, 2009 11:07 am)
Many times if it's not the fuse, what has happened is that people buy accessory devices with a plug in that is not quite the right fit---so they tug on it to get it out, and they end up pulling off the wire behind the socket, behind the dash.
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2001 2.8L Jetta
by allnfun
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Feb 06, 2009 (9:16 pm)
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Hello! What is the process for adjusting the headlights on my 2001 Jetta? |
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Re: 2001 2.8L Jetta [allnfun]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Feb 07, 2009 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: allnfun (Feb 06, 2009 9:16 pm)
You're probably going to need the Bentley manual for this as it requires diagrams and explanations that are rather complicated to jam into this little box. Or let a shop do it as they have the special equipment for alignment. Sometimes the public library will have a manual and once you can see where the adjusting screws are, perhaps you can find a blank wall at night and at least get a "rough" alignment going.
I don't have a clear diagram to post but maybe someone else can fish one up for you. Each lamp has two adjusters.
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- #5977 of 6281
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Synthetic Oil
by paulanthonydfw
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Feb 07, 2009 (5:59 pm)
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I was told that Jetta's only take synthetic oil. I have a 2008 2.5, is that true or can I get a regular oil change. I bought the car used so I don't know what kind of oil was previously used. 
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Re: Synthetic Oil [paulanthonydfw]
by bpeebles
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Feb 07, 2009 (6:26 pm)
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Replying to: paulanthonydfw (Feb 07, 2009 5:59 pm)
Since you did not mention which engine you have... we cannot really answer the question. In general... if you have a turbocharged engine. you MUST use synthetic oil and premium fuel.
Why dont you just read the owners manual?
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Re: Synthetic Oil [paulanthonydfw]
by backy
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Feb 07, 2009 (8:41 pm)
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Replying to: paulanthonydfw (Feb 07, 2009 5:59 pm)
Hopefully the car did come with an owner's manual, but if not you might check out some of the VW-focused discussions on the Web. A quick google search found several notes re synthetic being required by VW on the 2.5, which means if you don't use factory-spec synthetic and there's an engine problem that can be traced to non-spec oil, VW can deny coverage under the warranty.
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Re: Synthetic Oil [backy]
by ndmike88
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Feb 08, 2009 (5:52 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Feb 07, 2009 8:41 pm)
I'd go with the synthetic just for the added protection. Might cost a few dollars more but your engine will thank you for it in the long run.
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