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#337 of 352 Re: VW window motors/regulators [mgossett] by marconiusrex24 Oct 29, 2008 (3:33 pm)
Replying to: mgossett (Sep 06, 2007 5:55 am) Hi I have an even bigger problem with my 2004 convertible ...my top broke for no reason. - just 4 months out of warranty. They are telling me it will cost $8,000 to replace the entire top!!!!! I followed up with VW America and they came back with a very stingy $4,000 to replace it....can you believe that crap?   Anyway...what it the website you have outlined in your message above...the link does not work. I am interested in getting my own class action suit started for this problem.   Thanks Mark Replies to this message: dcm5150 (Oct 29, 2008 7:29 pm)
#338 of 352 Re: VW window motors/regulators [marconiusrex24] by dcm5150 Oct 29, 2008 (7:29 pm)
Replying to: marconiusrex24 (Oct 29, 2008 3:33 pm) Uh oh, this frightens me a bit as by wife just said that she is having problems with her top! I'm certainly not paying $8k to have it fixed. I think the car is going for trade in for a car that will actually not break every other day and one that doesn't cost a minimum of $1000 to get fixed no matter what it is.
#339 of 352 Top by winklebug Nov 16, 2008 (5:03 pm)
I, too have a VW Convertible and the top broke as well. It started that it was very difficult to lock the handle--almost impossible. I fotunately had a warrant on my NEWLY purchased 2004 VW Beetle. I have had many problems with this vehicle --the first two weeks--the thermostat failed...the windows wouldn't align..that is when I realized that the top may be out of alignment..they replaced the top--the receipt said 3200.00.   Now the little arm that lift the flaps up and down broke...which finally got the flap caught in the way of the top and broke off--ugh. How frustrating--eventhough I have warranty coverage ..it is so inconvenient to find time to take it to the dealership--to get repairs done.   Ever since the top was replaced the windows act strange..the guy at VW Serivce said ,"Oh , I jsut have to reset the windows.." He rolled the windows down..held the button down and then rolled them back up. I was waiting for him to say,m "There ya go little lady!" I drove away becasue there was a Category 3 Hurricane coming that day--so I crossed my fingers.   That was a month ago and now the windows have a mind of their own---jsut when the driver's side gets up to the top--it rolls back down--argh! I get so angry...   This car is cute and I have been wanting one since their release in 1996...but..ummm..my 1987 Honda Accord is more reliable! With it 's 217, 000 mileage. Replies to this message: marconiusrex24 (Nov 16, 2008 5:59 pm)
#340 of 352 Re: Top [winklebug] by marconiusrex24 Nov 16, 2008 (5:59 pm)
Replying to: winklebug (Nov 16, 2008 5:03 pm) I actually have not had too many problems with this car over the 4 1/2 years I owned it. But with this now it seems like I am waiting for the next thing to fail. I still have not had the top fixed. I am contacting the better business bureau to file a complaint and am going to write to VW America to escalate the issue.
#341 of 352 CD problem with my 2006 VW Bettle by hoggins Feb 21, 2009 (7:42 am)
Hi   Since having my 06 beetle April of 06, I've had to have VW replace my radio three times because my CD players is constantly giving me CD error messages, kicking the CD out when I shut the car off but still listening the the CD ( i.e. pumping gas) , not reading CD's or having a CD get jammed inside the CD player.   Is anyone else having these same or similar issues?
#342 of 352 Bleeding the 2003 New Beetle Convertible Motor/Pump by rope1 Feb 26, 2009 (1:53 pm)
Anyone know how to bleed the New Beetle Convertible Motor/Pump? Is there a place/valve to bleed the air? Is it in the trunk? Any help is appreciated!   Thanks!
#344 of 352 2005 new beetle convertable roof by bobm16 May 29, 2009 (1:38 pm)
My warranty ended in September 08. The car has 28.8k miles on it. I just found out the side cables inside the roof need to be repaired. Ouch! Also, the rear window is SEPARATING from the interior. The total repair is $650 with dealer "discount". There is also a small defect in the fabric on the exterior, which I have a bad feeling about. Although this was discussed while under warranty, it never was resolved. Any similar experience or advice?
#345 of 352 2001 NB can't open trunk by donalds71 Jul 30, 2009 (3:27 pm)
I have a 2001 New Beetle. It has been performing just fine...except, the air-bag light on the dash won't go out and...the trunk will not open.   As far as the air-bag light is concerned, I'm just not going to worry about it right now, it's the trunks failure to open that has to be fixed. When I use the trunk open switch on driver side door, it "clicks" okay, and the trunk opens about 1/2 inch, but I cannot raise it up. Something is holding it in place. Using the key remote does nothing at all.   Very frustrating.   Thanks,   Don Schaaf Replies to this message: seaamigo (Aug 05, 2009 1:55 am) mihaic (Oct 17, 2009 5:02 am)
#346 of 352 Re: 2001 NB can't open trunk [donalds71] by seaamigo Aug 05, 2009 (1:55 am)
Replying to: donalds71 (Jul 30, 2009 3:27 pm) Don,   I have a low-mileage 2001 1.8 gas Turbo Beetle and I can offer this on the airbag light:   My airbag light came on and after researching it found that there is a wiring harness under the seat that controls the side airbags, which are in the sides of the seats. The wires plug in under the seats, and also plug in to the base of the seat belt connectors. The harnesses are micro-thin and also too short, so when you move the seats to gain access to the rear, the wires get pulled loose or break. You'll notice that the bucket seats also pop up when accessing the rear seat, which may be the source of the stress. These wires have very specific electrical resistance, so can't be spliced - or so I am told. I didn't risk it, because I didn't want a deployed airbag. The dealer charged me almost $400 to repair one side. After 8 months of no airbag light, I moved the seats for the first time to gain access to the rear seat, and immediately got an airbag light again. Look under the seat, and if you're lucky, the plug may just be pulled out. If it's on the seatbelt clip, there is a rubber boot on the harness where it plugs into the base of the seatbelt female end. Gently pull that back, and you may see the broken wires. Again, if you're lucky, check the wiring harness under the seats to see if the connectors on either end have slipped out of the sockets. I believe these wires are green and yellow. If you're a rational person, you will probably now start sputtering the following: "This is a safety issue and the government should force a recall!" They didn't.   If nothing else, if you have to take it to the dealer, mention that you're aware of this defect and they may be too embarrased to tell you you need an $800 airbag module or some similar nonsense.   On the trunk issue: Mine did that too. I found that if I clicked it and raced to the rear, it would open. If I walked back at a leisurely pace, it would stick when I pulled the handle. When I reprogrammed the remote after changing the battery, it stopped.   I don't exactly recall the details on how I did that, but it involved putting one key in the door while a second key was in the ignition. It may be in the manual or you can search the procedure on-line.   Good luck,   Mike

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