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#759 of 1064 Re: no warning chime for headlights left on/keys left in ignition [jasmith52] by aarnold Apr 05, 2007 (1:15 pm)
Replying to: jasmith52 (Apr 05, 2007 6:11 am) it still has the OEM system in it. i called the dealer and they said it would cost 50 dollars to turn them back on. i'm not that worried about it. but thanks every body for the info!
#760 of 1064 Re: VW Beetle problems [dodson] by oldbug Apr 13, 2007 (7:29 pm)
Replying to: dodson (Oct 29, 2006 7:31 am) I see you posted #686 last October 29. Can you tell me if you ever got the rapid blinking turn signal fixed and what did you do to fix it if you did? My '03 New Beetle TDI does the same thing but mine's the right turn signal. Also, I can't seem to get the outdorr temperature sensor to display. It displays the three bars and won't reset.   Don
#761 of 1064 Re: VW Beetle problems by kathyc1 Apr 15, 2007 (5:25 pm)
To think people are paying as much for these cars as a Honda Civic or a Toyota Corolla. I had a 1969 VW Bug with auto/stick shift I drove for 12 years and my father took over for about the next 10-12. I loved that car and was really excited when these came out. No way would I buy one now. My sister bought a 2000 in 1999. If she didn't have a really good mechanic she could take it to she'd have dumped it long ago because the interior is literally falling apart. Her mechanic says don't bother replacing anything because it will just break again.
#762 of 1064 2003 Turbo Beetle, signal flasher by bmayhew1694 Apr 25, 2007 (7:27 am)
Can anyone tell me where to locate the signal flasher for a 03 Beetle? Also, how do you get to it? Thanks
#763 of 1064 Re: Emergency brake warning [bobrandolph] by shellie07 Apr 27, 2007 (7:17 am)
Replying to: bobrandolph (Jun 03, 2005 6:28 pm) I have a 1999 volkswagen beetle and every now and then the transmission shifts hard,i took it to a repair shop and he couldn't figure out whats wrong, i'm getting different opinions someone said i need a new transmission and then another person said i need to replace the circuit board does anyone know what i should do ?
#764 of 1064 Re: Emergency brake warning [bobrandolph] by shellie07 Apr 27, 2007 (7:25 am)
Replying to: bobrandolph (Jun 03, 2005 6:28 pm) i have a 1999 volkswagen beetle and every now and then the brake light comes on and beeps but the emer. brake is all the way down can someone help me ? Replies to this message: jasmith52 (May 01, 2007 4:34 pm)
#765 of 1064 Re: Emergency brake warning [shellie07] by jasmith52 May 01, 2007 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: shellie07 (Apr 27, 2007 7:25 am) Sometimes when you brake if the brake fluid is low it will illuminate the brake light. This sometimes happens more often when the brake pads are wearing low and the brake slave cylinders are more fully extended.   So check the brake fluid, and check the brake pads. If that's not the case then you have a problem with your brake system.
#766 of 1064 New Beetle - leaking red fluid by pdoft May 07, 2007 (8:46 am)
I have a 99 New Beetle w/ a 5 speed manual transmission and a 2.0 engine (not a turbo). Approx 77,000 miles. I am seeing red fluid puddle beneath the car. Any ideas as to what it is? Does this car use red coolant? What other fluid does it use that is red? The source seems to be mid engine. The consistency of the fluid is mostly watery but as the water evaporates, what's left has a slightly oily feeling.   Thanks. Replies to this message: jasmith52 (May 07, 2007 10:26 am) bpeebles (May 07, 2007 5:08 pm)
#767 of 1064 Re: New Beetle - leaking red fluid [pdoft] by jasmith52 May 07, 2007 (10:26 am)
Replying to: pdoft (May 07, 2007 8:46 am) Red puddles beneath your car - That can't be good ! Maybe your car is bleeding to death and just want to be dramatic !   It does sound like coolant to me. Power steering fluid feels more oily. The engine oil is brown or black. I don't know what color the manual transmission oil is but it will feel oily.   Does it steam or smell like coolant when the engine is hot just after you have turned off the engine? Is the coolant overflow/recovery tank full ? Whatever you do don't let the car go without coolant. That's how you get stranded or burn up an engine.   Check the hoses (radiator and heater hoses) and connections for leaks, (viually) check that the radiator doesn't have a pinhole leak.   Is there a radiator cap that is leaking ?? (check that only when the engine is cold or you'll get badly burned).   My bet would be on a hose or hose clamp or on a pinhole leak in the radiator.   If you can't do these checks yourself get some professional help right away. Coolant leaks need your attention right away ! Replies to this message: bpeebles (May 07, 2007 5:08 pm)
#768 of 1064 Re: New Beetle - leaking red fluid [jasmith52] by bpeebles May 07, 2007 (5:08 pm)
Replying to: jasmith52 (May 07, 2007 10:26 am) This is a great time for the standard reminder:   DO NOT USE ANY ANTIFREEZE EXCEPT THE VW-spec (G12) PINK STUFF! There is nothing else that is compatable with it.   You do not have to get it from a VW dealer.... There are a couple companies that make G12 antifreeze.

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