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#5975 of 6260 2001 2.8L Jetta by allnfun Feb 06, 2009 (9:16 pm)
Hello! What is the process for adjusting the headlights on my 2001 Jetta? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 07, 2009 9:57 am) allnfun (Feb 23, 2009 8:52 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Feb 24, 2009 8:43 am) revmarket (Feb 24, 2009 2:43 pm) and 1 more... bpeebles (Feb 25, 2009 6:15 pm)
#5976 of 6260 Re: 2001 2.8L Jetta [allnfun] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 07, 2009 (9:57 am)
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. Replies to this message: allnfun (Feb 23, 2009 8:52 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Feb 24, 2009 8:43 am) revmarket (Feb 24, 2009 2:43 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Feb 24, 2009 3:34 pm) bpeebles (Feb 25, 2009 6:15 pm)
#5977 of 6260 Synthetic Oil by paulanthonydfw Feb 07, 2009 (5:59 pm)
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. Replies to this message: bpeebles (Feb 07, 2009 6:26 pm) jeffyscott (Feb 09, 2009 8:38 am) backy (Feb 07, 2009 8:41 pm) ndmike88 (Feb 08, 2009 5:52 pm)
#5978 of 6260 Re: Synthetic Oil [paulanthonydfw] by bpeebles Feb 07, 2009 (6:26 pm)
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?   Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Feb 09, 2009 8:38 am)
#5979 of 6260 Re: Synthetic Oil [paulanthonydfw] by backy Feb 07, 2009 (8:41 pm)
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. Replies to this message: ndmike88 (Feb 08, 2009 5:52 pm)
#5980 of 6260 Re: Synthetic Oil [backy] by ndmike88 Feb 08, 2009 (5:52 pm)
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.
#5981 of 6260 Re: Synthetic Oil [bpeebles] by jeffyscott Feb 09, 2009 (8:38 am)
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.
#5982 of 6260 2000 Jetta GLS 2.0 runs rough once it's warmed up... dies while driving... by paprikakitty Feb 18, 2009 (5:40 pm)
I've owned this car since 2002 and its always had the first issue (running rough after reaching driving temp), however it's become WAAAAAY more frequent in the past year. I took it back to VW SEVERAL times in the first couple years and was told 1. vacuum leak... "fixed". 2. faulty MAF "fixed"-once by VW and again by us (after purchasing an OBD II scanner and having that code come up again, and again). and 3. "there's and intermittent fault, but we can't determine what's causing it". So I gave up taking my car to VW for ANYTHING because they weren't doing me any favors. Upon doing some of our own research, we decided to change out the temp sensor and the coil and neither of those have fixed anything. We've kicked around changing out the water pump, but that seems pretty invasive and we're not convinced that's the problem. There are also some prominent electrical issues- radio/accessory lights don't work, glove box light doesn't work, headlight alarm doesn't work, the temp gauge ALWAYS reads 190, door lock (rear driver's side) doesn't work, alarm light doesn't blink, etc. We've checked the fuses and they're all fine. Are these things related to each other and/or the running issue? Can anyone tell me what's causing the rough running/dying after warmed up?? Or the electrical issues?? Replies to this message: bpeebles (Feb 19, 2009 6:48 pm)
#5983 of 6260 Re: 2000 Jetta GLS 2.0 runs rough once it's warmed up... dies while driving... [paprikakitty] by bpeebles Feb 19, 2009 (6:48 pm)
Replying to: paprikakitty (Feb 18, 2009 5:40 pm) WOW... that is one long paragraph   I will try to touch on some of your questions   *) The waterpump MUST be changed when the TimingBelt is changed so it better have been changed at least once by now.   *) The temp guage on 2000 model year is KNOWN to be a problem. If your temp-sender is not GREEN... replace it with green one. Available here for $15 On the 2.0 engine, it is very easy to replace. I have done it in the dark in about 15 minutes with my daugher holding flashlight.   *)The rough running is either caused by 1)Ignition system 2)Fuel injection system   Since the ignition-system has been looked at, I would suggest having the fuel-pressure checked. Also consider that an injector is failing when it is hot.   As for the door lock / alarm system. There are some micro-switches in the door which may be malfinctioning. If the alarm-system does not "sense" that all the doors are closed/locked, then it will not arm.
#5984 of 6260 97 Jetta headlights and heater turn off by podot Feb 19, 2009 (10:44 pm)
So, I have a 97 Jetta GLS and for some strange reason the headlights and heater turn off at the same time. Sometimes they just flicker and other times the turn off all together. The lights don't dim and normaly. I think that it is a bad ground connection but I have no idea where the ground is. Also it shocks me some times and I think that is leading to a bad ground cable. Does anyone have any thoughts or have experienced a similar problem Replies to this message: revmarket (Feb 20, 2009 9:00 am)

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