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#40 of 88 Re: EPC LIGHT [kaitross] by olufsks22 Nov 24, 2007 (4:13 am)
Replying to: kaitross (Jul 31, 2007 7:59 am) I was number 10 in this string of VW Beetle light issues back in April 2007. I have still not found out what the problem is and it is still ocurring. Recently I have had my red oil can light set off a loud siren which continues on a regular basis for hours - similar to the one that goes off briefly when you need gas only - louder and more obnoxious. It always occurs when my temperature light stays on instead of going off - which is always blue. I took it in and numerous times to Bill Jacobs VW dealer on Ogden in Naperville IL. I paid for a new signals around $400.00. Still not working - they kept it for over 2 weeks while I had a loaner. No luck! They can not replicate the issue. So the day I go to pick it up they told me that I need my water pump and oil pan replaced for 1,300. I told them I want a second opinion and the second opinion told me that it those parts did not need replaced. I was treated badly at Bill Jacobs and do not recommend anyone going to them for service. The service manager Mike Jozwiak treated me horrible because even though he had my car for two weeks, he did not know the what was going on and just kept defending this position that his mechanics said that the water pump and oil pan needed replacing. He finally offered to take off 300 to have them replaced and I refused. I would drive far to a VW Dealer who could fix my car! I love my 2001 Beetle and it only has 58,000 on it! I am suprised that the Beetles have so many problems with this and VW has done nothing to correct this issue! Help!
#41 of 88 Re: Rear hatch sensor [madmax85] by beans31 Dec 09, 2007 (11:55 pm)
Replying to: madmax85 (Aug 19, 2007 12:59 pm) When I bought my 2001 used beetle similar things happened. The battery needed replaced. It was making the electricle system do strange things.
#42 of 88 1998 beetle problems by decarp3 Dec 14, 2007 (5:28 pm)
i have a 99 beetle and i have changed the mass air flow, twice and now the mpg has gone down tremendously . i have replaced the plugs and wires, fuel filter also, but the weird thing is that my buddy has a nice computer and when he hook it up, it was showing the car was doing 91 mph while in idle position.Has any one ever heard of this.Please give me some insight of this..Thank
#43 of 88 6 volt beetle by abt Dec 22, 2007 (12:36 am)
'63, 1300cc:6 volt batt. are $$$$,hard to find (none wally world),and short lived(10 Mos.).  Converting to 12V is a hassle too. Why can't I put in an 12 volt batt.(under-charged at 'say'at 6-9 volts.Will not the generator maintain the batt.at the gen. output volts of (8.2 v)?I'm tempted to try it. What's your thoughts? TIA al Replies to this message: riogreyhound (Jan 05, 2008 8:16 am)
#45 of 88 Replaced Battery now Bug has lost its mind by sbmolver Aug 12, 2007 (7:22 pm)
As usual, the wife didn't listen while i was away. She let the battery on the bug go dead. We replaced the battery but upon installing it, the idle rev'd from 900 to 2000 continuously. Talked to VW. They said to turn key to on and back to lock position 10 times. Ok.....reving fixed but car falls on face and gives various fault codes. VW then says they need to set ECU back to factory settings. I asked if this is normal when u change a battery...they said yes. Question......does this sound right to you guys? Is there a short-cut or "trick of the trade" to do this at home? I will have to tow this thing 100miles if not. As always...any and all help is greatly appreciated.....
#46 of 88 2007 beetle please help by deniseucf Dec 28, 2007 (7:20 pm)
I have a 2007 beetle with about 6000 miles and while driving home today at about 65-70 mph my battery light turned on my stearing wheel went completely stiff almost impossible to turn and then my oil light started blinking I had the oil changed about 1000 miles ago the engine was also making a whining noise. Replies to this message: wprawson (Nov 23, 2008 6:44 am)
#47 of 88 Heater/AC blower not working by sancho101 Jan 01, 2008 (12:07 pm)
I have a 2000 Beetle 2.0, blower quit working. Removed the blower resistor, replaced with new, still not working. I noticed that the a/c button next to the circulation light does not illuminate when pressed, could this be of any effect. Has anyone had this same problem, any ideas on what to check next. Have checked all the fuses on the left end of the instrument panel, and battery all seem to be okay. Replies to this message: jimmer6 (Mar 15, 2008 10:04 am)
#48 of 88 Tail light replacement in 2003 VW New Beetle Turbo by shapiro Jan 01, 2008 (3:00 pm)
The driver's side taillight is much dimmer than the one on the passenger side when the brakes are applied. Thinking that there might be two bulbs in the tail light, I took the car to AutoZone to purchase a new bulb and to ask how to get the old one out. When I opened the trunk, there was no access to the tail light assembly, even after removing some of the lining of the trunk well.   I searched this forum but found no information, so have to ask, "How do I replace the tail light bulb?" The AutoZone salesperson had an older Beetle, and said I may have to remove one of the body panels to access the tail light. Is that true?   Thanks for sharing the light replacement procedure with me.   Jerry Replies to this message: amandak2 (Jan 21, 2008 3:08 pm) dartydave (Mar 21, 2008 6:31 am)
#49 of 88 Re: VW Beetle, 2000 Electrical system failure [bill142] by ocbeachgrl16 Jan 04, 2008 (3:35 pm)
Replying to: bill142 (Sep 04, 2007 5:07 am) Did you ever find out the probelm with the VW beetle... I am having the same problem now, and we are tring to figure out what is wrong... please help!?

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