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#150 of 1064 98 VW Speedometer & Cruise control by fgrayaz Dec 31, 2003 (11:53 pm)
My problem sounds alot like #98 on this board. THe speedometer on the interstate is bouncing between 60 and 70 but has never dropped to zero. I have found a speed sensor mention but not a gear sensor that would require replacing the transmission.. Anyway here is a description of the problem.   My daughters 98 Beetle has a problem at about 65mph the speedometer starts bouncing around between 60 and 70 (even if we continue to increase the speed to over 80. Obviously when we engage the cruise control it goes crazy in a similar fashion. The car sat at the dealer for almost a month they claim they can't see anything wrong at low speeds and aren't allow to test drive at high speeds.   From what I have read it is probably the instrument cluster, which would be easy enough to replace (although I don't know how I would set the odometer assuming I could find a new one). Or the speed sensor, which is less expensive but I havent been able to physically find on the car.   One of the problems she has with the car is that the only indications on the speedometer or in 10 MPH increments (nothing at 5 15 etc except at 55). So I am thinking I should replace the cluster first and at least get one that has better markings. I am guessing I have to buy that from a dealer as an internet search turns up only unknown status used ones on ebay.   This is a 2.0L 1998 VW beetle with about 36k miles on it. Anybody have any similar experience or recommendations. Thanks. Replies to this message: rleuschen (Oct 24, 2007 3:45 pm)
#151 of 1064 VW NB Turbo by zman Jan 01, 2004 (9:59 am)
Happy New Year!   Hey you VW NBturbo (GLS, GLX, S) folks out there. How do you like your cars? Anyone got one in a 5(6)-speed? Can you recommend these new buggies even with their less-than-stellar reliability issues?   I hear (pardon the pun) that the factory audio is no good. True?   How's the gas mileage?
#152 of 1064 bettle convertible pricing by p100 Jan 04, 2004 (12:36 pm)
For all of those who are willing to pay $ 28k to 30K for a new Beetle convertible, consider this:   You can get a new 03 Mustang Cobra convertible with a 390 HP supercharged V8 and 6 speed for $ 35 K even. There is a $ 1500 rebate on it and some dealers are discounting the left-over 03s to the invoice price minus the rebate. The 35K sale price includes the $ 1000 gas guzzler tax. So the price is actually $ 34K.   Just some food for thought. The Cobra's transmission is built in Mexico, but the engine is hand assembled by a two man team in the US, so this should be the best part of the car. I guess what I am trying to say is that the new Beetle convertible price is absolutely outrageous for a small, shoddily assembled, Mexican built subcompact. Try to find a new German car with a 390 HP engine for $ 35K! They will laugh at you.   And Cobra's resale value will definitely be far better than that of the Beetle, not to mention the fun factor.
#153 of 1064 04 Beetle Convert. Airbag Sensor Light Problem by bamakrys Jan 15, 2004 (9:29 am)
I bought my 16 year old an 04 Convert. Beetle. Brand new car, less than 1400 miles on it. Air bag sensor light comes on. Leave it at local dealership to be fixed on Dec. 29, 2003. Today is Jan. 15, 2004. They still have not fixed the car....Part is not available. Just a few minutes ago I get a call from the dealer...all that needed to be done was a code entered and clear the problem up. I have been without her car for 18 days, and all they had to do was enter a code. Please don't get yourself into a car like this one! I understand malfunctions happen, but after paying $30,000.00 for a car, Volkswagen is supposed to care about it's customers. They believe it's ok we were out of the car for that long because they rented us a CHEAP car to drive. A car that the 16 year old can not drive because of lease laws. That's alot of help to us huh! The only reason the car was fixed today is because we caught the dealer who sold us the car lying about having other convert. bugs on his lot. We forced him to take one off a car on his lot and he could sit and wait on the replacement part. ALL OF THE SUDDEN, THEY DON'T NEED TO REPLACE THE PART AT ALL, BUT INSTEAD JUST ENTER A CODE? Please protect yourself by not BUYING a problem. Replies to this message: jpuncmom (Jun 08, 2006 3:12 pm) pooksy (Jun 16, 2006 6:17 am)
#154 of 1064 04 Beetle convertible by p100 Jan 18, 2004 (9:47 pm)
Remember that when you buy a Volkswagen, you do not get Mercedes Benz customer treatment, even if the price you pay for the vehicle is the same as you would pay for a small Benz. In fact, our local MB dealership offered a new 03 C320 coupe with a 6 cyl engine and 6 speed manual for less than 29 K. (A lot better car than VW Beetle convertible in my opinion).
#155 of 1064 What year to purchase used? New beetle. by mtrialsm Jan 26, 2004 (2:17 pm)
My wife and I are thinking to purchase a good used economy car. It will mainly be that '2nd car' that sits in the garage until it's needed! Reliable, and good on gas. Standard trans. (maybe auto). Price range, year 2000 or 2001. Never owned a VW, just sold a Mercedes SLK!!!! What problem areas should I look for or are there any with this model? Do I want a diesel? I do all the work I can on my vehicles, so minor maintance is ok. I'm a Toyota/Honda fan, do I WANT a VW beetle?   Mick
#157 of 1064 Gas Mileage, engine noise and soft break pedal by mfarias Feb 02, 2004 (10:25 pm)
Hi I have 03 GLX 1.8T auto and I'm getting terrible mileage. I had 01 GLX 1.8T manual and I would average 360 miles to a tank of gas with my 03 auto I'm getting 265 or less. And I'm driving slower! When I took the car in for my 5000 mile service they told me I would have to wait until I reached 15,000 to 20,000 miles before the carburator breaks itself in. The engine noise is crazy it's almost like having a diesel. Has anyone had mushy brake pedal travel? My 01 made me feel I could stop on a dime if I needed too. But with this 03 Beetle I dare not take the chance. Is there anyone with an 03 GLX 1.8T auto experiencing simular problems?   Matt
#158 of 1064 Carburetor on a 1.8t? Heck no! by jtrujillo86 Feb 04, 2004 (6:17 pm)
I would definitely take your vehicle to a new dealer. No vehicle made today has a carburetor. Maybe he meant that after the "break-in" period you would get better MPG, but there is no carburetor on you vehicle. It's fuel injected. Also, I would have another dealer look at your brakes. There is no reason that there is excess travel in the pedal since the car is so new. Sounds like the system needs to be bled.   Jeremy
#159 of 1064 Acceleration Lags by bluboy Feb 23, 2004 (11:22 am)
My 99 2.0L has fluctuations in the acceleration. While on the freeway at around 80miles/hour, for about 1.5 - 2 secs, I feel a sudden loss of power after which the car kicks back in gear and I can feel the engine as if it chokes and comes back to normal. No warning lights, or anything.   Same thing while I upshift to the 2nd. I cannot figure it out for the life of me. How do you diagnose such a problem? What do you do, go to the dealer and be open to charges of all sorts while they figure out what is wrong?   Please guys, if any ideas, give me a hint. It doesn't sound like a coil problem neither does it sound like a spark plug issue. Fuel pump filter? Fuel itself?(tried premium, no change!) Any guess? Replies to this message: pleun (Apr 19, 2005 12:25 am)

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