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#704 of 743 beetle 2006 bounch of problems!!!! by samascl Sep 11, 2006 (12:31 pm)
Replying to: samascl (Sep 09, 2006 11:35 pm) I am so happy because today I sent the car back to the dealer, i did no pay no money for miles or nothing and I even argue about all the problems wuth the engine or nothing, i did what you told me and their reaccion was bad in the beginnig bur the sales guy was nice....    I never wanted to say what car it was or the brand...But it was not a civic, it was a beetle, i post my SOS but nobody of that forum give me a hand, in spite that they had even more issues with the car than me..    Thank you my friends...for alll the help...    now i need to get a new car but I will try to get a Mazda 3 or honda civic,,,,,    thank u thank u    by bye car......
#705 of 743 2001 NEW BEETLE by joaquinbellom Sep 11, 2006 (1:25 pm)
Hi there, any suggestions how to fix my bug?, no signs of life, just cranks. thanks
#706 of 743 Extra Bud Vase?? by dariaday Oct 12, 2006 (11:54 am)
I recently bought a '00 new beetle that does not have a bud vase. I was wondering if there was anyone out there that has one that they don't use. Thanks a bunch.
#707 of 743 brake light question by texasmade Nov 07, 2006 (9:39 pm)
Hey guys Im new to the forum, my girlfriend just purchased a 2003 GL VW Beetle, but her passenger brake light is out. I called the place where she bought it from and they said to take it back and they would fix it. Thing is they're not exactly down the street, they're about 30-40 minutes away. Can someone tell me how to get to the the bulb? I think it be cheaper and save time and gas if I fixed it myself. Can someone walk me through on how to fix it? Replies to this message: bpeebles (Nov 08, 2006 6:51 pm)
#708 of 743 Re: brake light question [texasmade] by bpeebles Nov 08, 2006 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: texasmade (Nov 07, 2006 9:39 pm) the brake bulbs are accessed from INSIDE the hatch. No tools are required (but a screwdriver may be handy to help release some of the catches)   Basically; 1) Open "Access panel" to the bulbs 2) Relase and pull out bulb holder 3) remove bulb from holder.   I beleive the bulb is the VERY SAME ONE used in the original 1960s beetle. Just take the bulb into auto-supply place and they can match it up.
#709 of 743 Major problem! 02 New Beetle. by thx11385757 Dec 24, 2006 (2:23 am)
I have an 02 New Beetle. When I start my car, this HORRIBLE noise comes from the engine right after car starting. I thought it was the belts, but they look fine. Also, the blue coolant light comes on and off and blinks. Sometimes the car wont start at all. I'd have to wait like a half hour then try again.   Also sometimes, it seems like the car is not getting gas.   Anyone have any thoughts? Replies to this message: bpeebles (Dec 24, 2006 3:06 pm)
#710 of 743 Re: Major problem! 02 New Beetle. [thx11385757] by bpeebles Dec 24, 2006 (3:06 pm)
Replying to: thx11385757 (Dec 24, 2006 2:23 am) You have described at least 3 different things   1) Horrible noise 2) Coolant lamp flashing 3) difficult to start   #1 - You will have to provide more detail about the noise. Is it metallic or screeching or grinding or hammering or other? How long is this noise occouring after starting engine? Does it happen EVERY time you start engine?   #2 - The easiest to fix. The antifreeze may be a bit low in the resiviour. When engine is cold, add less than 1/2 cup of DISTILLED water. If you need to add more than 1/2 cup liquid, use only G12 antifreeze. (mixing in other antifreeze can desroy the engine)   #3 - We need more details; Which engine do you have? Does this happen only with cold engine? How long has this been happening?   BTW: I think I know why #3 is happenining... but I will wait for your answers before saying anything.
#711 of 743 Re: 2001 New Beetle Oil and Temp light problem [manray] by chamel555 Feb 15, 2007 (1:45 pm)
Replying to: manray (Apr 04, 2006 5:05 pm) I had the same problem. My oil light and temperature light would blink. I had 3 bad sensors. My check engine light also came on. It cost me about $650 to replace the sensors and do the tests and for labor. Replies to this message: bpeebles (Feb 15, 2007 7:06 pm)
#712 of 743 Re: 2001 New Beetle Oil and Temp light problem [chamel555] by bpeebles Feb 15, 2007 (7:06 pm)
Replying to: chamel555 (Feb 15, 2007 1:45 pm) OWCHIE! $650 is a lot of bling for 3 sensors. I am SOOOOO glad that I purchased a VAG-COM for about $230.   I have diagnosed and repaired at least 4 problems on the 3 VWs in the family. I would say that my VAG-COM has paid for itself and then some.
#713 of 743 Cold air heater problem by ebruns Feb 27, 2007 (4:56 pm)
VW 2006 NB new body style with 2.5l/5cyl engine, auto. The heater blows cold air when I come to a stop light, rapidly cooling from hot air. It again warms when I rev the engine. Dealer-fortunately had a VW engineer present when I inquired about the problem. It seems that VW is aware that the heater core air locks. The dealer can bleed, but at a cost. After driving 100 miles at highway speed, and topping off the coolant reserve (with Audi approved antifreeze) up to the bottom of the internal ring, it fixed the problem. VW has no TSB on this yet and apparently no fix. Moral: Keep the coolant topped up with approved coolant. I will keep my ear to the ground on this. Replies to this message: bpeebles (Feb 27, 2007 7:13 pm) ebruns (Mar 07, 2007 5:24 pm)

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