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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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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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Re: Synthetic Oil [bpeebles]
by jeffyscott
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Feb 09, 2009 (8:38 am)
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Replying to: bpeebles (Feb 07, 2009 6:26 pm)
It does not matter which engine. The 2.5 engine also requires synthetic oil, according to VW. While VW does not specifically state that synthetic is required, only some synthetic oils meet VW's specs.
There is really little or no cost to using the appropriate synthetic oil. Oil changes do cost about twice as much, but are only required about half as often.
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