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Replying to: hey_grlfrnd (Mar 02, 2006 6:28 am)  what it must be....hmmm. Good luck to you!
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I have three problems if anyone cares to chime in. My engine coolant temperature light (blue) sometimes stays on for long periods and then disappears then reapears all during the same driving period. Sometimes it will blink then go solid. No ryme or reason when it will go on or off. My engine oil pressure light will beep and flash six times at any given time. I could be idle, taking a left turn or just cruising. My last issue is that my wind shield washer fluid will not squirt when I pull the lever. I replaced the fuse. It worked for one day and then nothing. All these problems have been happening the last 6 days. I bought my 2002 2.0L GLS standard trans new. It has 51,500 mi. Please help. |
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Maybe you guys can help me understand this... I have an '06 Jetta, and I have driven an '06 New Beetle, and i want to know why is it that the acceleration of the New Beetle is so much faster then my Jetta? They both have the same 5cyl engine, and the New Beetle weighs less then 200lbs less then my car, yet it makes my car feel sluggish compared to how fast it feels to drive the New Beetle. If anyone has answers, it would be very much appreciated. thanks. 
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| I heard some rattling in the front of my 2004 New Beetle a week or so ago - nothing bad, just thought it was wind in the grill which had been cracked. Then yesterday, a white, hard plastic thing worked its way out from under the hood and got caught in my windshield wiper. I pulled it out, and it has a VW logo. It is about half an inch wide, about 8 inches long, and maybe 3/8 of an inch thick in the middle but tapers to very thin on both ends. Does anyone have any idea what this could be? I think the service people left a tool inside when they did the last service on my car, but I am worried that it might be a part that has come loose. I'd take it to the dealer, but the service department and I are not on good terms - they keep the car more than I do. Any ideas about this would be appreciated. | |
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Replying to: vwbugged (Mar 30, 2006 10:31 am) 
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Replying to: bpeebles (Oct 25, 2005 4:21 pm)
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Replying to: manray (Apr 04, 2006 5:05 pm) Technically, it is almost impossible to design an oil LEVEL indicator that is more accurate than the dipstick. The oil-level constantly changes while the engine is running and besides... it is the PRESSURE that is important. The oil LEVEL can only be accurately checked with engine turned off and allowed to sit for several minutes so it can drain back into the pan. The DIPSTICK is for checking the oil LEVEL. Do you do all your maintenance based on the owners-manual? I have the factory shop manual and over 30 years experinece with engines. The owners-manuals are not very technical and are intended for quick-refernce. They are also often INCORRECT. Are you aware that the oil-reccomendations for many VWs has changed since your manual was printed?
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Replying to: vwbugged (Mar 30, 2006 10:31 am) I think I can help with one of your problems, but it sounds like you've got a pissy car (no offense). I have a 2002 Jetta 1.8T and my coolant light used to come on sometimes. After taking it to the dealership I was told to simply add more collant. The light hasn't come on since. Go out and buy some pre-mixed collant (Like Prestone 50/50 and fill your collant level a bit (MAKE SURE YOUR ENGINE IS COLD WHEN YOU DO THIS!). Sorry, but no advice for your other probs! --Daniel
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Replying to: 2002jetta (Apr 27, 2006 12:54 pm) If you just need to top off the cooling system... it is acceptable to use distilled water. (use no more than a cup or so) If you need to add more than that, you have a leak and should be adding G12 antifreeze. (after fixing the leak)
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Replying to: bpeebles (Apr 28, 2006 7:30 pm) |
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