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Replying to: manybrews (Mar 20, 2007 5:04 pm) Also, if your coolant is a tad low in the resivour, it will not satisfy the level-sensor. (which is plugged into the side of the resivour) It is OK to add up to a 1/2 cup of DISTILLED water to bring the level up. When you mention "unplugging" the sensor above... I hope you are NOT thinking that the LEVEL sensor on the side of the resivour is the same as the TEMPARTURE sensor which is elsewhere. |
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Replying to: jasmith52 (Mar 21, 2007 1:34 pm) fortunately, I was correct with the failed OPS and coolant temp sensor, and the total cost was 35 bucks. The last problem (multiple codes for an issue with the throttle actuator (P1171, P1542)) seems to be quite simple. Upon inspection of the throttle, its BENT. Someone was in a wreck, and the repair wasn't caught or ignored previously. The voltage readings are all right on the money, but the problem is intermittent, and a smashed throttle body is a good place to start. |
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My trunk will close, it just won't latch. It's an electronic latching mechanism, and I hear that there is a manual switch somewhere in the trunk that will fix this problem, but for the life of me I can not find it. Is this just a myth? Or is there an easy way for me to fix this problem without having to take it to the dealership, where they'll charge me out of the ass for simple repair work? Thank you.
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Replying to: lwinter81 (Mar 22, 2007 5:50 am) However if the latching mechanism is truly broken then you are due for a repair.
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Replying to: jasmith52 (Mar 22, 2007 7:48 am) |
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the chime for the keys in the ignition does not work. does anyone know which fuse it might be? does the beetle have a warning tone if you leave the lights on? if so which fuse is it? 
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Replying to: aarnold (Apr 04, 2007 9:07 am) The reason I ask is because the chime (and many other options) are programmable and the chime may simply be turned off.
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Replying to: bpeebles (Apr 04, 2007 2:51 pm)
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Replying to: aarnold (Apr 04, 2007 2:56 pm) Personally, I use a my VAGCOM software to do it. You have several options; *)Purchase a VAGCOM (if you have a laptop computer) *) Search internet for list of VAGCOM owhers in your area. (most are HAPPY to help out fellow VW owners) *) Pay dealer to do it *) Forget the whole thing -- LOL BTW: This link explains some of the items which are programmable.
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Replying to: bpeebles (Apr 04, 2007 5:54 pm) For another car that I have owned (a base Pontiac), these chimes only work if the original OEM radio is still in the car. If the radio has been replaced with an aftermarket radio it will be unlikely that the chimes will work. Somehow they run the chime elctronics through the radio. The chimes will work whether or not the radio (or the car) is turned on. Because of the chime issue I stuck with a pretty crappy (but original equipment) AM/FM radio that I would have liked to upgrade to a CD player.
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