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my car is a 2000 beetle... gas engine.... 69000 miles on it... and we replaced the spark plugs and nothing as changed.... we plugged it into that computer thign adn said that it has 2 coils out.... do you know if tht is normally covered by the warranty?
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Replying to: tipolston (Aug 11, 2006 8:23 pm)
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Replying to: bpeebles (Aug 12, 2006 5:12 pm) There's the preamble... A couple months ago, the check-engine light came on. The dealership didn't know what to do with it (since it wasn't a VW dealer). The VW dealership I went to charged $115 to diagnose (apparently, NOT covered under my optional 3-year warranty... go figure), and informed me the secondary air-pump had a crack in it. The guy was none-too-clear about the how or why this was a problem except that "you'll have little or no power until you get it replaced. $690". I decided to hold off, since I'm not made of money. My questions are: How serious is this? How serious is this likely to get? Can these parts be gotten from a salvage yard? And if so, is it worth it to do so? Can the part be installed by a person with little-to-no engine experience (namely, me)? Can the original part be repaired or jury-rigged in any way? I think that covers most of my questions. Thanks for reading! GreenKnight |
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Replying to: greenknight (Aug 18, 2006 10:29 am) Given that you have a 2001 and that model year is KNOWN to have bad MAF (Mass AirFlow) sensor. I would suggest that was considerd. The MAF was such a problem during 2001, there was a factory extended warantee on the MAF. (I realize that your milage is beyond that now) To more specifically answer your question: YES, the "secondary air pump" may be a good item to source from a scrapyard since it usually does not fail and they may available for cheep. Also. World Impex has your "secondary air pump" for under $300. If you cannot replace it yourself, some shops will install a part for you. Of course, they will not waranty anything...but that is what you get for going the cheep way out 8-) |
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Replying to: bpeebles (Aug 18, 2006 4:38 pm) Question, if the secondary air pump is bad, would that cause the catalytic converter to deteriorate? My mechanic, who replaced the cat last November, said he's getting a code that the cat is not functioning but would be covered under his warranty. |
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Replying to: bbudney (Aug 25, 2006 5:09 am) I have a '02 1.8 VW Bug, and the check engine light came on. I notice that the RPM guage is zooming up, then down - like, the car is shaking while it is turned on. Could this be the carbeurator - is there something I can do or add to the fuel, etc. before I get taken at the dealer tomorrow morning? Thank you for any input - I can look the car over extensively with any advice offered! 
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Replying to: jskyy (Aug 29, 2006 8:00 am) Does this happen when you're accelerating or holding a steady speed? My Jetta was exhibited a similar problem recently which was diagnosed as a bad mass airflow sensor (MAF). A fuel additive will not help.
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Replying to: bbudney (Aug 29, 2006 8:20 am) 
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Replying to: bpeebles (Aug 18, 2006 4:38 pm) I live in GA, the lemon law does not help to return my car...beacuse it have not even been in the shop yet (i SUPPOSED TO HAVE AN APPOINMENT WITH THEM TO FIX IT NEXT TUESDAY, BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP TO DAY) Together with that they sold me the car with a contract that is subject to aproval, and they just ask me after a week that they need that my co signer have to go like primary...because my credit is not enough so I have to do paper work again..will that be my way to finish with this nightmare? So if i refuse to make a new contract they just have to keep the car, and thay don't suppose to charge nothing to me? I need help as soon as possible, if someone know about this, or had the same situation I will apreciate advises...I do not wanna keep a "new problem car" please help
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Replying to: greenknight (Aug 18, 2006 10:29 am) Bless my lady-love, she convinced me to get a second opinion. Took it to a garage across the road, with NO official VW backing or certifications (to the best of my knowledge)... They hooked it up to THEIR computer (free of charge), looked at the pump, and said that the problem was a broken vacuum line. There was no evidence of ANY damage to the pump itself. He replaced the hose and the engine light went off. Of course, by then, all the solenoids in my transmission were toast... but that's another story. The lesson? Trust you instincts. And your fiance. GreenKnight |
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