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Volkswagen Beetle Body Work Problems
436 messages, Last post on Feb 14, 2013 at 8:33 PM
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#433 of 436 2004 Beetle Convertible by barb63
Oct 15, 2012 (7:39 am)
My 2004 Beetle has 54,337 miles and the dealer has made all repairs to date. Now I am informed the value body needs replacing at a cost of $1900. We've already spent close to $3,000 on repairs on this car, window rotors, brakes, transmission plug, etc..I could go on and on. This was an emotional buy and I loved the car but all the money spent in repairs on a car with this low mileage is crazy. Talked to a mechanic today about the value body and he was only going to be $200 less so taking it back to the dealer. I had extended warranty; however, it expired year and half ago and VW won't do anything to help now but offer a $1,000 voucher on new car which now after owning two other VW's, I will never buy another one. this was my dream car, my therapy car, but it's about done with low miles, it's breaking my heart. Anyone know of a class action suit against VW for this as I am told they know of the problem and refuse to fix it.
#434 of 436 Re: Convertible Top Will not completely close [vwdriver62] by sch2004
Dec 25, 2012 (10:15 pm)
Replying to: vwdriver62 (Nov 06, 2010 8:33 am)
Sorry to hurt any feelings, but it's not the car. You have to change fluids constantly. Windows break, etc. but good solid car. As for the back window on convertable top, the only material that will stay together in heat or cold is just plain black gasket maker. make sure the window has enough wiggle room and use plenty between the canvas and glass. it is good at filling gaps and tears also.
- sch2004 (Dec 25, 2012 10:17 pm)
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#435 of 436 Re: Convertible Top Will not completely close [sch2004] by sch2004
Dec 25, 2012 (10:17 pm)
Replying to: sch2004 (Dec 25, 2012 10:15 pm)
get 3 or 4 tubes of the gasket maker it's the same brand at walmart autozone etc. just be neat. once it dries it's a done deal
#436 of 436 2004 beetle electrical problems by notgivingupyet
Feb 14, 2013 (8:33 pm)
Am seeking a solution to random, weird electrical problems:(in order of appearance over 9 months)-stall on starting, then won't start at all: new fuel pump and fuel pump relay, helps but still happens
-new rear oxygen sensor but still codes this problem
-new ignition because code called for it (gratis from the mechanic, as he can't figure this out!)
-new main computer (ECM) because it blew out in a fantastic dash lite show
-unsolved, random problems:
--left blinkers freeze on, sometimes while driving but not using blinker, sometimes while locking car with key fob, sometimes in an abandoned parking lot with no one near!! Must toggle key fob repeatedly to cancel.
--car alarm arms itself while holding the fob loosely in your hand and not pressing any button
--cruise control quit suddenly and entirely never to be seen again
--alarm for "you left on the headlights" is intermittent
--new problem: car doesn't shut off when ignition is turned off. But shift into reverse and it shuts off nicely. This is random, has happened twice yesterday.
--time/temperature gauge--temp is mostly blank, tho a couple times has read -126 degrees. Yes, minus!! Then it slowly warms up to -40 before going off completely. In sunny California, no less.
--airbag warning light is on all the time, probably passenger side.
Much searching by mechanic has been done. They feel so bad they can't find it, they aren't charging me for anything since the computer install 3 months ago. They are mystified! Dealership has been abominable, will NEVER work with them again! Can anyone suggest a fix? Please! I love my car and my husband now hates it!
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