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My 2002 jetta and I have nothing in common. Our relationship is going nowhere FAST, and the lemon layers don't think i have a case. I bought the car and applied for my IDIOT license in late January, only to have the engine light come on early may. It cost $800.00 for a piece of paper stating i need $8000.00 in work done. A NEW TRANNY!!! It remained in the shop from May to June, while I continuously fought with the dealer, warranty company, and manufacturer about who is responsible for the bill. While they were having it out, I'm trying to find a ride to the bank so i can make my car payment. YES. Clearly the $14,000 loan i just signed included a transmission, but i must have missed the fine print that says..........."parts don't have to function at all." I am now on my 3rd transmission, and even though the car runs now, i'm planning for the future by watching for signs of transmission rejection. Does anyone have some info? A word? Anything? Oh yeah, and the engine light never went off. 
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Replying to: vwregretta (Jul 25, 2006 3:51 pm) |
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Ok, need a little feedback here. I'm having some issues that I can't find any information online. I have a 04 Jetta 1.8T I've replaced the stereo with an aftermarket Kenwood deck with the ipod connection. Anyhow, about a month ago I started having problems where the AC, and radio would shut off and the car would almost stall, a couple times it almost caused an accident. VW replaced the transmission control module saying it was faulty and causing an electrical overload. Was driving it last week and it happened again, its currently in the shop and they are grasping at straws here with no answer. Has anyone had anything like this happen? What was the solution if anything? Thanks |
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Replying to: hivesenated (May 06, 2005 11:57 pm) |
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I have a 03 Jetta Wagon. For the past couple of months it has "lurched" as I accelarate. It only happens a couple of times a week and usually when it's "cold." The VW dealership replaced a speed sensor and the problem still happened. I took it back and they replaced something on the harness. It happened again and they still have it saying they don't know what it is. They have been able to make it happen one time while driving it but can't replicate in the garage. It's already cost $1000. Anyone?
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Replying to: jackrabbit (Jun 23, 2005 5:31 pm) I recently bought a 2000 Jetta for my son and also am running into the same situation. Have you found a solution that could assist me? I spoke to a VW expert who thinks that the brand of gas may have something to do with the issue. Soecifically the amount of ethanol in the Mobil 87 Regular gas we used.
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Replying to: fbonet (Sep 06, 2006 8:42 am) Also... I dont belevie that VWs are "approved" to have ethanol run thru them. Ethanol may cause damage to the fuel system unless a vehicle is SPECIFICALLY designed for ethanol.
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Replying to: bpeebles (Sep 06, 2006 5:45 pm) |
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Replying to: fbonet (Sep 06, 2006 8:42 am) I have learned to live with my check engine light since 1997 when I bought it. The car runs very well for its age but I've noticed that if 87 octane gas is run through it consistently, my engine light will come on. I have stuck to 93 octane for six years now and haven't had a fouled sensor since. |
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