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#1339 of 1439 Re: 2001 VW Golf and EPC light [mrobinson] by benjaminr Jul 07, 2006 (10:18 am)
Replying to: mrobinson (Jul 26, 2005 10:31 am) I also have a 2002 VW golf and the EPC light comes on for me also, but when it does I am not able to move the gear shift. It rights itself but in its own sweet time.... I am taking it to my local repair shop Monday, but they are concerned they may need to refer me to a VW dealer as they do not have the software to diagnose the problem.
#1340 of 1439 auxilary audio imput by momentum1 Jul 07, 2006 (2:33 pm)
can it be done to my golf 01
#1341 of 1439 Re: Faulty Brake Light Switch [orchid] by bpeebles Jul 08, 2006 (9:14 pm)
Replying to: orchid (Jul 07, 2006 10:15 am) The brake-switch problem HAS been corrected by VW by superceeding the switch with one that is more reliable.   Your specific problem seems to be one of the following;   1) Your dealership does not know the "trick" to installing a new switch and adjusting it properly.   2) They are replacing the WRONG switch. (there are 2 switches on some vehicles)   The proper corrective action for both of the above cases is the same ... have somone competent do the job!    In neither case should your issue be attributed to VW. They have done their part in identifying the problem (faulty switch) and providing replacement switches free of charge.   SURPRISE! There is already a listing for your described problem in the NHTSA!! (that is why VW has responded with free replacement of the brake-light switches) Replies to this message: makoto (Aug 22, 2006 11:02 am) bpeebles (Aug 22, 2006 12:29 pm)
#1342 of 1439 Before It changes... by alfmz3 Jul 19, 2006 (10:36 pm)
I have a Golf 2004 Aut. I think 2.o l is not enough for the weight of that car; but std is different. I'll buy a std one before it changes.
#1343 of 1439 Look at 2005 GL... thoughts? by symarron Jul 21, 2006 (7:48 pm)
Hi all! I'm looking at at at 05' GL 2.0 with 55 000 km (not quite sure what that translates into miles, perhaps 27 5 -30?) Just wondering pros/cons. How are they in the snow? On the highway? Any big problems? Just would like a more reliable car with more space and somewhere for the dog to hang out. Price is around $17 000.   Thanks a bunch!
#1344 of 1439 '97 Golf stalling after a brief rest following long drives by chrisando1 Jul 21, 2006 (8:44 pm)
Hello all,   I was wondering if anyone had had a similar problem or can help.   I am finding that my 97 Golf is stalling (in any gear/speed) after it has been turned off for a short peroid of time following an extended driving time (at least half an hour). it will run for several hundred meters and then stall. this will happen several times. the radio/lights remain on but the engine stalls.   if i start the car after more than 30 minutes following driving i have no problem and can drive long distances. If i drive a short distance, stop the car for a short period of time then it restarts and then runs fine.   it sounds temperature related, but there is plenty of coolant and the temperature guage is in the mid range. it has had a recent service and oil change (+ new sparkplugs) 300 miles (500kms) before the problems began.   there are no clunking sounds and the engine when running sounds as healthy as always.   i would greatly appreciate any help on this matter,   cheers, chris Replies to this message: chrisando1 (Jul 23, 2006 4:16 pm) chrisando1 (Oct 15, 2006 10:00 pm)
#1345 of 1439 VW Mechanics Phoenix AZ? by jerad566 Jul 22, 2006 (8:37 am)
Hi:   I live in Phoenix AZ and I am looking for a good VW mechanic? Any ideas? Replies to this message: makoto (Aug 22, 2006 11:00 am)
#1346 of 1439 Re: '97 Golf stalling after a brief rest following long drives [chrisando1] by chrisando1 Jul 23, 2006 (4:16 pm)
Replying to: chrisando1 (Jul 21, 2006 8:44 pm) i have spoken to my mechanic and he thinks that this is probably the crank angle sensor or the no. 30 relay.   he is a VW specialist and usually spot on. he has fixed several 94-98 Golfs with similar problems and so it looks like this may be the money.   hope this is of use. i will post again when i get the fix if it is successful.   has anyone else had this part replaced?   cheers, chris Replies to this message: chrisando1 (Oct 15, 2006 10:00 pm)
#1347 of 1439 2005 gl: auto shifter knob comes off by leperflesh Jul 25, 2006 (3:53 pm)
My '05 GL automatic (12k miles) has been doing fine, but a few weeks ago I started it up and couldn't shift out of Park. I checked the startup routine: turn on engine, apply brake, take off parking break, shift. It just wouldn't budge. I kind of wrestled with the shifter for a while, pushing in the button repeatedly and stuff, and after a while it seems it fixed itself and I was able to shift. Things went smoothly.   It happened again a week later. This time, though, while struggling with the shifter, the whole knob came off in my hand!   Theres like, a shaft, and some kind of axial plastic thing in the middle that goes up inside the knob, and an outer chrome plastic sheath. I put the knob back on, pushed it down, and pulled the sheath up - it has bendy 'teeth' like things that grip the inside of the knob. Once I did that, it seemed OK and the car shifted fine.   Twice since then the knob has come off in my hand again. Like, it's not really attached all that well anymore?   Is this normal? e.g., should the knob come off easily if you pull upwards on it? Is there a simple easy fix (rather than waiting 2 weeks for an appointment at the dealer)? Is it dangerous?   Thanks -L
#1348 of 1439 Re: VW Mechanics Phoenix AZ? [jerad566] by makoto Aug 22, 2006 (11:00 am)
Replying to: jerad566 (Jul 22, 2006 8:37 am) the only vw mechanic in phoenix that anyone recomends is exklusiv mostor sports (www.exklusivmotorsports.com). it's on the north side of town.

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