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#6041 of 6291 1.8T O2 sensor [sphinx1983] by bpeebles May 12, 2009 (5:43 pm)
Replying to: sphinx1983 (May 11, 2009 11:53 am) I have already told you that your 1.8T engine only has one "bank". ("bank" of cylinders) There are 2 O2 sensors in the exhaust-system of the "bank".   I have the VW factory shop manual open in front of me for your 2001 1.8T engine and it tells me the following:   Sensor1 is BEFORE the catalytic converter. Sensor2 is AFTER the catalytic converter.   I think that answers your question.
#6042 of 6291 I could use your expertise again by sphinx1983 May 25, 2009 (10:17 am)
We replaced the o2 sensor it was really bad. We reset the CEL and test drove the car it is still running rough. Now when you drive the car the CEL blinks but when it is sitting at an idle the light does not come on. I got a code 17523 and when I checked the u280 memo scanner it says there is a problem in the "ground". We used a universal o2 sensor for the 2001 Jetta 1.8 turbo. It also gave have the miss fire code again too. I also found out I got some bad gas and bad advise from Checkered Flag VW in VA. They said you did not have to burn premium gas it did not matter but it obviously does because the guy who worked on the car for me said a lot of the problems came from burning the wrong fuel. I won't make that mistake again. So if you could please help me with these other things mostly the blinking CEL I would appreciate it. Thanks Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 25, 2009 12:17 pm)
#6043 of 6291 Re: I could use your expertise again [sphinx1983] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 25, 2009 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: sphinx1983 (May 25, 2009 10:17 am) That code is for the sensor before the catalyst. Sensors from chain stores sometimes don't work correctly. Using a lower octane fuel is an unlikely cause of your troubles. Don't drive the car with a blinking CEL by the way.
#6044 of 6291 Re: The Kid [jodar96] by mospeed15 May 25, 2009 (2:33 pm)
Replying to: jodar96 (Apr 05, 2009 5:19 am) I recently bought a 2005 Jetta for my daughter for the safety features. We won't get a chance to check the maintenance record because she was T-Boned on Friday evening. The Jetta performed as advertised as she and her two passengers came out injury free. I'll look for another to replace it.
#6045 of 6291 Thanks Mr Shiftright by sphinx1983 May 26, 2009 (9:06 am)
I ended up calling Bosch and they told me the universal sensor would not work on my car. Too little too late as I can not return the other sensor because we put it on the car. But I did get the right one. The exact one Bosch told me to get and they even told me what store in my area had the one I needed so that was great help. I suspected the blinking CEL was bad news and not to drive it. I put it right back up on the ramps. I got the new sensor and as soon as the rain stops we will go put it in and hopefully it will be the answer. I am just so tapped out with all the repair money I have spent on this car. Thanks for your help. I will let you know if this answers my problem. Oh by the way you mentioned the fuel so do you think if everything goes I could just drive this fuel out? Everyone keeps telling me I should siphon it and then put fuel cleaner and premium gas. Do I need to go this route or just next time put premium or mid-grade? It has about a half tank of gas now. Thanks Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 26, 2009 9:09 am)
#6046 of 6291 Re: Thanks Mr Shiftright [sphinx1983] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 26, 2009 (9:09 am)
Replying to: sphinx1983 (May 26, 2009 9:06 am) You car's computer can adjust for lower grade fuel. The car won't run as strong but gasoline is gasoline, and I can't see it screwing anything up unless it was, of course, abominably filthy gasoline--contaminated. If you want you can add some octane boost to the tank you have, or just top off with premium. Then after all your problems are over, you can experiment with mid-range gasoline and see if you don't mind the decrease in performance (acceleration) and perhaps a drop in fuel mileage.   Personally I see no reason to stop using premium .
#6047 of 6291 jetta engine replacement by moe313 May 26, 2009 (7:26 am)
I have a 2001 Jetta TDI 1.9 auto tranny. I fried the engine and need to replace it. Con someone give me an idea of how time it takes to remove and replace the engine and what the approx cost will be labor only Replies to this message: jeffyscott (May 27, 2009 5:48 am) Mr_Shiftright (May 27, 2009 9:19 am) ndmike88 (May 27, 2009 5:01 pm) bpeebles (May 28, 2009 3:56 pm) mahntee (Jun 19, 2009 3:13 pm)
#6048 of 6291 Re: jetta engine replacement [moe313] by jeffyscott May 27, 2009 (5:48 am)
Replying to: moe313 (May 26, 2009 7:26 am) 15 hours according to something called "Auto Repair Reference Center", that my library makes availble to me online. So I'd guess probably about $1000 to $1500, depending on what labor rate you will pay.
#6049 of 6291 Re: jetta engine replacement [moe313] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 27, 2009 (9:19 am)
Replying to: moe313 (May 26, 2009 7:26 am) Is it seized or knocking horribly? If neither, you might not have to yank it to fix it.   yep about 15 hours, jeffyscott is exactly right, and around $4000 for a new long block. So here in California, if you include new radiator, hoses and belts (which you should do), given our high labor rates, this job could over $6000 bucks. Hopefully you might have access to a good used engine ?? or lower labor rates.   At the $6000 range the car is approaching a total, so you should plan this operation carefully and try to control your costs or at least shop around and see what 2001s are going for in your area---in other words just replace the car. I'm seein' prices around $8000 asking in the SF Bay Area, so figure $7500 to buy a decent one.   It depends a lot on what shape your car is in, mileage on it, etc.
#6050 of 6291 I could use your expertise again by sphinx1983 May 27, 2009 (2:20 pm)
Mr Shiftright or bpeebles I am in need of some more of your expertise. I have finally replaced the sensor with the right one and all the sensor codes have cleared except I am still getting a cylinder 1 miss-fire. I was told I probably need to replace the coil pack on the #1 plug but I am not sure if that is it or not. I had the plugs and the coil packs replaced it cost me $489.00. There is 70,000 miles on the car it has a 1.8 turbo. Can you advise me on this miss-fire code? Thanks. Also can you replace one "coil" and one plug. We checked the plugs and they look fine. The plugs I just had changed again when I did the normal maintence stuff like the filters, engine flush, plugs, oil change with filter (that I faithfully due every 3000) . Injector cleaned so on and so on. The guy who worked on the sensor for me said he thinks you can replace just one. Replies to this message: bpeebles (May 28, 2009 3:48 pm) sphinx1983 (May 29, 2009 9:18 am) bpeebles (May 31, 2009 1:51 pm) and 1 more...

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