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#113 of 162 Re: It Just Died! [flynngirl] by 600kgolfgt Jul 26, 2007 (12:30 pm)
Replying to: flynngirl (Jul 26, 2007 4:15 am) 11th commandment:   Thou shalt not purchase a new car early in production cycle, lest one desires to become a beta tester for the automotive industry...   So let it be written... Replies to this message: eldaino (Jul 27, 2007 7:09 am)
#114 of 162 Re: It Just Died! [600kgolfgt] by eldaino Jul 27, 2007 (7:09 am)
Replying to: 600kgolfgt (Jul 26, 2007 12:30 pm) word!
#115 of 162 Re: It Just Died! [flynngirl] by extech2 Jul 27, 2007 (1:52 pm)
Replying to: flynngirl (Jul 26, 2007 4:15 am) Do you get a free rental car while waiting for parts? If you don't the least they should do is extend your warranty coverage by a month or two as a form of compensation. I replaced hundreds of fuel pumps on Hondas, but seldom on a car with less than 40 thousand miles. Fuel pumps are not serviceable items and they can go out like a light bulb, without any indication of trouble. Good luck to you. Replies to this message: flynngirl (Jul 30, 2007 5:10 am)
#116 of 162 Re: It Just Died! [extech2] by flynngirl Jul 30, 2007 (5:10 am)
Replying to: extech2 (Jul 27, 2007 1:52 pm) Actually the dealership did provide a loaner which I've put over 1000 miles on already due to some necessary small trips. They gave me a new Jetta and they were fairly easy to work with. I will ask for the extension on warranty, however-a really good idea. They said they expect the pump to be in sometime this week...thanks for the advice.
#117 of 162 GTI noise at low speeds by dlebar04 Sep 02, 2007 (12:30 am)
Hello Forum! First of all, this is a great place for info From buying to owning to selling. I love this place.    I got a question that I am not sure where I could find some help. I got a 2003 VW GTI that is making a loud whomping noise when I am going from about 25mph to 10mph. The car makes this noise whether the car is in gear or not (It's a manual). Currently the car has 40K miles.    It seems like it is coming from underneath the engine. It also shakes the car a little bit. The noise follows the speed of the car, meaning that when I am slowing down, the frequency of the noise also slows down.    I just had a 40K mile maintenance done at the dealer, but I can't take it back until tuesday, and I was planning on doing a 700mile trip with the car on monday.    Does anyone have any idea what this could be?    Thanks in advance for any help!! Replies to this message: extech2 (Sep 02, 2007 1:59 pm)
#118 of 162 Re: GTI noise at low speeds [dlebar04] by extech2 Sep 02, 2007 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: dlebar04 (Sep 02, 2007 12:30 am) My guess it's a bad tire - possible thread separation. Try this on a road with no traffic: accelerate to 40 mph, put it in neutral, and shut off the engine for a few seconds. Your power steering and brakes won't work so be careful. If you still hear it start looking at tires and driveshafts.
#119 of 162 Strange GTI symptoms by dtm6159 Sep 17, 2007 (9:55 pm)
I own a 1986 VW GTI with about 270k miles on it. Recently I killed the engine in first gear (not a very rough kill) at a stop line in a mall parking lot, and the engine refused to re-start. The starter and engine turned, but the engine would not start. after checking the spark plug I discovered that the engine was not flooded. (the plug had a light grey frost on it, indicating a lean fuel mixture) I plugged in the cold-start valve, and the engine reluctantly started up, but the temperature guage was pegged, and the light was flashing. I drove the car about 6-7 blocks home. During this 3-4 minute drive, the engine was making stressed whining noises, and seemed to be having a hard time. When I arrived at my driveway I promptly turned the engine off to allow it to cool off. I opened the engine compartment. The radiator was very warm. I returned to the cockpit, and turned the key into the 'on' position. The electrical systems in the engine went crazy, including the stereo, the dome light, the diagnostic lights, the gear lights, etc. seemingly the entire electrical system in the vehicle. I returned to the engine compartment and jiggled lights with no result. Frusterated, I allowed the engine to cool for about 25-30 minutes. The next attempt to start the vehicle was successful, and all electrical problems had vanished, except for the temperature guage, which was flashing and pegged instantly. The engine compartment however was not hot, and the engine seemed to be running fine except for a faily loud tick, which slowly got quieter, and eventually vanished. the radiator never overheated dispite the guage indication, and the fan was operating properly. After about 15 minutes the engine was running better than it had all week, leaving me totally baffled.   Anyone know how to explain all this stuff?   Thanks in advance,   Dan Replies to this message: extech2 (Sep 23, 2007 1:48 pm)
#120 of 162 correction to above by dtm6159 Sep 17, 2007 (9:56 pm)
'jiggled lights' should be 'jiggled wires' Replies to this message: eldaino (Sep 20, 2007 7:11 am)
#121 of 162 Re: correction to above [dtm6159] by eldaino Sep 20, 2007 (7:11 am)
Replying to: dtm6159 (Sep 17, 2007 9:56 pm) could it be the simple fact that it has 270k on it?
#122 of 162 Re: Strange GTI symptoms [dtm6159] by extech2 Sep 23, 2007 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: dtm6159 (Sep 17, 2007 9:55 pm) My first guess it's a bad ground wire connection in the engine bay or under the dash

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