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#12688 of 12742 Jetta Wagon 03 Problem by sgates Aug 30, 2006 (11:11 am)
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? Replies to this message: awbvwowner (Aug 07, 2007 12:37 pm)
#12689 of 12742 Re: Jetta 'check engine' light [jackrabbit] by fbonet Sep 06, 2006 (8:42 am)
Replying to: jackrabbit (Jun 23, 2005 5:31 pm) jackrabbit   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. Replies to this message: bpeebles (Sep 06, 2006 5:45 pm) pat (Sep 07, 2006 4:22 am) ccostable (Sep 07, 2006 12:36 pm)
#12690 of 12742 Re: Jetta 'check engine' light [fbonet] by bpeebles Sep 06, 2006 (5:45 pm)
Replying to: fbonet (Sep 06, 2006 8:42 am) A "VW expert" would have hooked up his VAGCOM and told you what was causing the CEL instead of guessing what the problem is. 8-)   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. Replies to this message: pat (Sep 07, 2006 4:22 am)
#12691 of 12742 Re: Jetta 'check engine' light [bpeebles] by pat HOST Sep 07, 2006 (4:22 am)
Replying to: bpeebles (Sep 06, 2006 5:45 pm) You might be thinking of E85. In a lot of areas, the only gas you can buy contains about ten percent ethanol.
#12692 of 12742 Re: Jetta 'check engine' light [fbonet] by ccostable Sep 07, 2006 (12:36 pm)
Replying to: fbonet (Sep 06, 2006 8:42 am) I have a 97 Jetta and live in New York where gas is formulated with 10% ethanol. This will not harm your car. 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.
#12693 of 12742 Re: follow up on drained wrong oil [nike8] by ccostable Sep 07, 2006 (12:57 pm)
Replying to: nike8 (Jun 25, 2005 7:52 pm) I apologize for replying to a post that is a few months old but I thought I could add some valuable input. I have an automatic transmission in my wife's 97 Jetta that last winter would slip in 1st gear until the car warmed up. I brought it to the VW dealer being new to the Rochester area (that's my excuse for going to the dealer) and told them I thought the fluid is low. He said no way because it is sealed and should never need to be changed or refilled. They then got back to me saying I needed a new throttle body and possibly a new computer. Translation; $$$$ for them. Having dealt with VW service in the past I said forget about it and my wife in the meantime found an AAMCO where the guy had a Jetta and was familiar with them. He hooked it up to the computer, ran it till the fluid heated to the proper temp and surprise, it was too quarts low. He filled it with VW fluid he had on hand and I walked out the door without him charging me a penny. So don't believe everything a VW service rep tells you. I learned that a long time ago. Find a local mechanic you can trust or at least get a second opinion. A lot of mechanics have scanners and you can get a good one yourself relatively cheap. Replies to this message: pat (Sep 08, 2006 4:16 am)
#12694 of 12742 Re: follow up on drained wrong oil [ccostable] by pat HOST Sep 08, 2006 (4:16 am)
Replying to: ccostable (Sep 07, 2006 12:57 pm) Don't apologize - all input is welcome! Even if that person doesn't see your reply, it could very well help someone else. It's great that you found someone who just took care of it. Thanks for the post.
#12695 of 12742 95 Jetta Stalling and Loss of Power by sewing312 Dec 26, 2006 (7:54 am)
Hey guys I've already gotten a ton of great information from this thread, but wanted to see if anyone could offer me any advice. I'm driving a 95 Jetta with 111k miles. I drive it about 100 miles to work a day, and today, it died on me. I've noticed a strange "tugging", or a refusal to go over a certain rpm, the car will just slow down. But it usually clears up after a second or two, and I just attributed it to the rain, as I know Jettas can be tempermental about that. But today, it stalled out at a stop light, and just refused to turn over. I eventually was able to get it going again, but only as far as the mechanic. I dropped it off there and am waiting word. What do you guys think? Replies to this message: bpeebles (Dec 26, 2006 2:43 pm)
#12696 of 12742 Re: 95 Jetta Stalling and Loss of Power [sewing312] by bpeebles Dec 26, 2006 (2:43 pm)
Replying to: sewing312 (Dec 26, 2006 7:54 am) You did not say which engine you have... If it is a gasoline engine - my first suggestion would be replace the sparkplug wires and inspect the ignitor coil for cracks and carbon-trails.   There should be no reason whatsoever for wet/rainy weather to cause poor running. In fact, a good "test" for an ignition system is to 'spritz' water on an idling engine at night to check for any stumbling or spark leakage. (Use an old windex bottle with water in it)   A healthy ignition system would allow you to "bathe" an idling engine with a garden hose and it will not miss a beat. (Please dont try this without proper training... There are certian items which should not be hosed down!)
#12697 of 12742 Greetings by alfmz3 Jul 26, 2007 (11:42 am)
I'll get a new Jetta in a few days in México. This one is the same sold in the rest of the world from 1999 to 2005. I'm going to review of what you all have written about it. Thanks a lot.

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