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1064 messages, Last post on Nov 03, 2009 at 5:45 PM
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Me again, now my bug doesn't want to start - about 1 month ago, had headlights on for about 5 mins, went to start car, didn't turn over, then started, 2 weeks later, daughter had radio on, car off, didn't want to turn over, waited for tow truck, then it started. in the last 2 weeks, this problem has occurred more often, all the panel lights turn on, but nothing happens, then if I do it again it will start, until today. when this happens, it resets the clock, and radio. Have asked my mechanics for input, nobody knows, until they get it in the shop and try to figure it out. Today, when trying to start, lights go on, but nothing happens except for clicking noise like starter? Is this typical behavior when the starter is going out? I had the mass airflow sensor replaced right before this started as the car didn't want to stay running and the code showed mass afs., right after that, rt headlight, bumper light and left brake light went out at the same time. Have also replaced the plugs and wires 2 months ago, oil changes monthly due to miles driven. Every time something gets fixed electrical, within 2 months, something else goes out. I am ready to drive it into the river. I have never in all my years had problems like this with any car I have ever owned - My best car was a 1989 Cougar -all electric windows, etc - drove that car for 10 years and only problem was blew a head gasket (I didn't know about changing oil then) and blew the trans in its 9th year (didn't know about that stuff either). Always had fords - I guarantee I will NEVER, EVER    , buy a volkswagen again unless it is an old beetle for fun.
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I have a 2002 VW Beetle 1.8 Turbo. I just bought the car and it has run perfectly the last 3 weeks. It recently sat for a week without being driven and now it is having problems starting. Does anyone have any ideas what might be wrong?
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Replying to: blythe2 (Sep 09, 2008 5:03 pm) |
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My wife has a beetle and recently I got her a car cover for it from carscover.com. It's a really nice cover. But she's not putting it on!!!! I asked her why and she said that it might damage the paint job of her beetle. Now that I think of it, it could damage the paint. However I am not too sure. So anyone can give me some advise?
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Replying to: mumble88 (Sep 11, 2008 11:02 am) With that said, perhaps you should define what you mean by "damage the paint". What is the purpose of having a cover? Is somone painting the cealing above the car? I would expect that if a properly clayed, washed and waxed automobile would receive no lasting alteration to the paint finish from a well-designed car cover. HOWEVER: A properly clayed, washed and waxed automobile looks great and I would not want to cover it. |
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Replying to: becksbug (Sep 07, 2008 7:49 am) |
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I recently purchased my first car, a 70 bug and im having some idling problems. After about 15 minutes of running, the car doesnt want to idle anymore, and also the fuse from the coil to the reverse light switch blows at about the same time it stops idling.. anyone have any idea what could be the problem? its a 1600cc engine with the 30pict -3 carb. any help would be much appreciated. Confused and i just noticed that the fuel filter is only 1/4 the way full of fuel when running. not sure if that's relevant or not... |
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I have a 2000 beetle turbo.the red oil light comes on flashing while driving,if I let off the gas pedal and slow down or come to a stop the light turns off.when I accelerate it comes back on,but not steady.all it does is flash like a turn signal light. it's not leaking or using any more oil than it has over the last 140,000 miles(1 quart every 500-1000 miles) What does a flashing oil light mean.I know steady on at an idle means the engines worn out,and turning on steady or intermittently while up to speed means the engine is starving for oil.but what is steady flashing while driving?
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Replying to: tin_indian (Feb 06, 2009 7:56 pm) Given that low oil PRESSURE can quickly destroy your engine, you should give this problem due focus and get it resolved ASAP. One common cause of this would be using the WRONG OIL in the 1.8T engine. You MUST use synthetic oil at all times. At this juscture, I will assume that you have been running the proper grade and type of oil at all times. The only real way to approach this problem is to have the oil PRESSURE checked. (Again, the oil level is irrelevent) 1)If the pressure is within tolerance, then change the oil-pressure sending units to fix the problem. 2)If the pressure is too low, then you need do have the problem diagnosed further. This could be a weak oil-pump or spun bearing. 3) Otherwise expect the engine to self-destruct.
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Replying to: bpeebles (Feb 07, 2009 4:57 pm) when the engine is off/ignition on,or after an oil change for a few seconds the light is on to indicate no/low oil pressure until it pumps up.So is this steady flashing the same thing,or does it indicate something different.
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