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12749 messages,  Last post on Oct 10, 2011 at 1:37 PM

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#12742 of 12749 Re: 1999 Jetta 2.0: ABA vs. AEG engine [bpeebles] by vwdawg

Oct 06, 2009 (2:33 pm)

Replying to: bpeebles (Oct 05, 2009 4:05 pm)
Thanks, bpeebles, for the FYI...appreciate it! vwdawg

#12743 of 12749 Battery died and now car doesnt run right by bew21

May 18, 2010 (10:21 am)

My girl left her light on in her 2001 jetta from fri-tues while at the beach. when we got back the battery was completely dead and wouldnt start with a jump. i put the battery outta my truck into it and it started fine however it is running very very ruff at idle and will not accelerate until it has ran for a while. I can stomp the gas and it will only run at 2000 RPM. anybody have a clue? any ideas will be greatly appreciated.

#12744 of 12749 Re: Battery died and now car doesnt run right [bew21] by bpeebles

May 19, 2010 (6:19 pm)

Replying to: bew21 (May 18, 2010 10:21 am)
wont go over 2000 RPM... the computer has fallen into "limp mode".
 
The onboard computer "learns" as you drive and stores the 'learned' settings in memory so the engine is always finely tuned. If the battery was COMPLETELY dead, the "rememberd" settings are lost and one needs to drive for awhile so the relearning can occour.
 
Additionaly, I would expect the radio may be in "safe" mode too.
 
You may need to perform some of the other "basic settings" to re-teach the computer so it comes out of "limp mode".

#12745 of 12749 Re: Battery died and now car doesnt run right [bpeebles] by bew21

May 22, 2010 (9:07 am)

Replying to: bpeebles (May 19, 2010 6:19 pm)
Thanks it is running better already. But i think i do need to perform some more settings bc she drove it to Atlanta yesterday which is a good 100-120 miles and then today it went into limp mode again in an intersection and after about 2 minutes she said it took off and drove right again. how do i make those setting changes?

#12746 of 12749 Re: vwguild [blueguydotcom] by lindsay1488

Oct 08, 2011 (8:26 pm)

Replying to: blueguydotcom (Mar 06, 2002 6:53 pm)
hey just wondering where I can get a cheap timing belt for a 03 jetta 1.8 gl turbo, and at low labor costs?

#12747 of 12749 Re: vwguild [lindsay1488] by bpeebles

Oct 10, 2011 (5:36 pm)

Replying to: lindsay1488 (Oct 08, 2011 8:26 pm)
I dont know about "cheap" but you can get a "kit" which includes Timing-belt, pullies, tensionors, waterpump, bolts....etc
 
As for labor, you can call around and locate someone you trust for the price.
 
I am kinda skittish that you are looking for "cheap". Are you aware that if not done properly, your engine can become an instant boat-anchor. This also means if JUST the belt is replaced... you are risking big problems.
 
You should have KNOWN the timing-belt and all related components needed replacement - it is no surprise. You have had years to save $10 a month to pay for this needed service. Pony up and get it done properly....else suffer the consequences.

#12748 of 12749 Type of fuse in engine compartment of '02 Jetta by riceball

Oct 10, 2011 (1:37 pm)

#12749 of 12749 Type of fuse in engine compartment of '02 Jetta by riceball

Oct 10, 2011 (1:37 pm)

Anybody know what type of fuse it is that's in the engine compartment of an '02 Jetta GLS 1.8T? I need to replace one but I can't seem find any info on what kind of fuse it is. I've looked online at O'Reiley's and all they seem to carry (online) are the fuses that go inside the passenger compartment; those aren't the same type are they?

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