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#30 of 88 Re: VW Beetle, 2000 Electrical system failure [bill142] by jeffc6 Oct 22, 2007 (7:59 am)
Replying to: bill142 (Sep 04, 2007 5:07 am) Did you find out want was causing your electrical issues? I have exactly the same thing happening to my 1998 Beetle.   Thanks
#31 of 88 Re: VW Beetle, 2000 Electrical system failure [twalbrightjr] by jeffc6 Oct 22, 2007 (7:59 am)
Replying to: twalbrightjr (Oct 11, 2007 10:48 am) Did you find out want was causing your electrical issues? I have exactly the same thing happening to my 1998 Beetle.   Thanks
#32 of 88 2002 Beetle TurboS issues by odude Oct 24, 2007 (5:42 pm)
I have owned my beetle turboS for a year and half, and there have been issues ranging from electronic issues to headlight problems and the lack of quality with many of the interior features. My right daytime running light is dimmer than the left headlight, and is noticable when the headlights are on at night. I will take it in to the dealer, since they replaced the headlight cover on the right side. However i wanted to ask if anyone had similar issues. Also, the remote lock button locks the passenger door but doesn't lock the driver side consistently. In fact, it didn't work for the past 8 months but just recently began working as did the locking mechanism once the car reached 10mph. Also, I used to be able to close the windows and the sunroof by turning my key in the door lock. This no longer works. I also noticed last week that lit icons appear when I engage/disengage the spoiler and when I unlock the back hatch. That stopped the next day, but I thought it was unusual that these light indicators appeared after a year and a half of not working. My spoiler that enganges at 45mph makes a loud, abrupt noise when it closes once I slow down below 45 mph. Do other beetle owners notice this loud problem too? Finally, though this is purely aesthetic, the interior parts of my beetle show wear and tear easily. I am very careful with my car's interior and keep it very clean, However, I noticed the black finish on the radio and especially the cup holders, have begun to rub off and bubble and peel (this occurred on the plastic surrounding the cup holders.) The interior door handles also show scratches and erosion of the black finish. I am seeing more of these problems on my dash and on the rubber and plastic components around the glove compartment. Any advice on these finish problems because I am not sure what to do but know it will only get worse!
#33 of 88 Re: Headlamp replacement New Beetle [aaronr121] by manuelor Oct 26, 2007 (7:24 am)
Replying to: aaronr121 (Mar 17, 2007 4:40 am) I understand that the slider must be pulled up in order to release the assembly. However, the passenger side light refuses to pop out. I have tried everything in the instructions and it just doesn't work. As far as the Hanes manual...it isn't that useful. Do you have any suggestions? thanks. Replies to this message: jrieger (Oct 26, 2007 10:03 am) shapiro (Nov 05, 2007 12:27 pm) jrieger (Nov 05, 2007 7:54 pm)
#34 of 88 Re: Headlamp replacement New Beetle [manuelor] by jrieger Oct 26, 2007 (10:03 am)
Replying to: manuelor (Oct 26, 2007 7:24 am) Hello, I know what you are going through if you haven't seen the inside of the headlight system. If your headlight has popped out enough (it should when you move the lever)to get you finger tips under it, have someone pull and wiggle the assembly while you push from the rear. The assembly is accessable and open in the rear. I think the wiggle while pushing and pulling is the answer. Once you get it out, I advise you to lube all moving parts for future removal. After you see how it works, you will be an expert headlight mechanic. Replies to this message: shapiro (Nov 05, 2007 12:27 pm) jrieger (Nov 05, 2007 7:54 pm)
#35 of 88 Re: Headlamp replacement New Beetle [jrieger] by shapiro Nov 05, 2007 (12:27 pm)
Replying to: jrieger (Oct 26, 2007 10:03 am) I followed the instructions to replace the driver's side headlamp, found it really difficult to pull hard enough on the black plastic lever to release the headlight assembly, was careful to set the assembly on the two tracks before pushing it back in, and can not get the assembly to latch back into place. Any suggestions for this 2003 VW New Beetle Turbo? What kind of lubricant can be used on the gray plastic tracks on which the assembly slides? Replies to this message: jrieger (Nov 05, 2007 7:54 pm)
#36 of 88 Re: Headlamp replacement New Beetle [shapiro] by jrieger Nov 05, 2007 (7:54 pm)
Replying to: shapiro (Nov 05, 2007 12:27 pm) Hello, I think this system was really a good setup when it was new and clean. However, the dirt and filth that get into the mechanism is the culprit. Try to remove as much as you can. I used a dry spray but I guess about any slick product will work. The secret to getting the unit back in is about the same as removal. While your pushing up? on the lever bump the front of the light with the palm of your hand rapidly. Your trying to vibrate the track system while pushing in on the light. Hope this helps!
#37 of 88 Re: VW Beetle, 2000 Electrical system failure [bill142] by ricktrick3 Nov 19, 2007 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: bill142 (Sep 04, 2007 5:07 am) I have same trouble with 98 Beetle. Have you had any luck finding the cause? Replies to this message: shapiro (Nov 19, 2007 1:43 pm)
#38 of 88 Re: VW Beetle, 2000 Electrical system failure [ricktrick3] by shapiro Nov 19, 2007 (1:43 pm)
Replying to: ricktrick3 (Nov 19, 2007 1:22 pm) JReier was correct - it's the dirt. The seal around the headlamp is not tight, and allows a tornado of dirt to enter the internal tracks of its housing. The dirt does not blow away, and sticks to the mechanism of the locking ring, preventing the motion to unlock it. It was extremely difficult to remove the headlamp assembly, but once out, it is relatively easy to clean all three tracks inside the cavity, and possible but not easy to clean the locking ring so that is rotates freely. Once all is clean of dirt, mire, grit and gunk, and well lubricated with a compound that will not degrade the plastic, you have to line up all three protrusions from the headlight assembly with the corresponding tracks inside the cavity, push the assembly in until it rests on the tracks, remove the cover over the fuses, push down hard on the lever on the locking mechanism to align its internal opening with the locking pin on the headlight assembly, push this assembly into the car to engage the pin with the locking mechanism, then pull up HARD on the lever while pushing the headlight assembly in until you hear a click. Replace the fuse cover.
#39 of 88 99 beetle headlighs and other elec. inop. by ricktrick3 Nov 21, 2007 (4:57 am)
I have a 99 beetle that headlights, turn signal,heat/ac blower,wipers,parking brake light are not working. fuses and fuse block on top of battery are ok. I would like to repair myself if possible, please help. thanks Ricktick3

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