no spark
I have replaced the distributor, timing belt, coil, ICM new battery, ignition switch. I only get one spark at the distributer when I turn the key on and one spark when I tern the key off. Help !
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1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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No significant changes to the Cabriolet in 1986. Two trims were available this year, the base and Wolfsburg convertibles.
A 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder, 90-hp engine and 5-speed manual transmission were standard on the front-wheel drive Cabriolet, and a 3-speed auto tran was available. The fun little convertible sat four and really only came with standard features. Purely for pleasure driving, it had only 6 cubic feet of trunk space.
Owners love the way this car drives and handles, but find repairs bothersome and find it difficult to locate a competent German car mechanic. Still, the fun of having a convertible seems to make drivers forget everything else.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet
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by Rebecca H
Nov 03, 2010
performance- great for an "86
quality- its bulid to last
Appearance- bright yellow with black trim, black roof, with crome bumpers
one of the best cars to drive, girlest and one of the easiest tops to put down and up.Nov 03, 2010
by Carlos V
Jul 16, 2010
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CABRIOLET 1.8 GL
The good engine, similar to GTI, is nice to use.
With 24 years old, is very solid and with no noises. Exception to some aerodinamic
noise over 100km/h
About the looks is it necessary to say something?... ok... IT'S SO COOL ;)
With plenty of used parts in the after market, it's not dificult to mantain this car.
If you ask me if it is fun to drive, I say YESSS... but avoid dificult parking! eheh!Jul 16, 2010
by J.J. T
Nov 03, 2009
was the best car i coulda has as my first car my family bought it in 87 when i was born. had a blown head gasket and sounded like crap and gave me a headache but i miss it! -jjNov 03, 2009
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by Rebecca H
Nov 03, 2010
performance- great for an "86
quality- its bulid to last
Appearance- bright yellow with black trim, black roof, with crome bumpers
one of the best cars to drive, girlest and one of the easiest tops to put down and up.Nov 03, 2010
by Carlos V
Jul 16, 2010
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CABRIOLET 1.8 GL
The good engine, similar to GTI, is nice to use.
With 24 years old, is very solid and with no noises. Exception to some aerodinamic
noise over 100km/h
About the looks is it necessary to say something?... ok... IT'S SO COOL ;)
With plenty of used parts in the after market, it's not dificult to mantain this car.
If you ask me if it is fun to drive, I say YESSS... but avoid dificult parking! eheh!Jul 16, 2010
by J.J. T
Nov 03, 2009
was the best car i coulda has as my first car my family bought it in 87 when i was born. had a blown head gasket and sounded like crap and gave me a headache but i miss it! -jjNov 03, 2009
by Anonymous
Oct 10, 2009
it acc. well depends on your driving but even though its a four cylinder it gets up there the only repairs we have had to make on it is the ball joint twice. it is the funist car to diveOct 10, 2009
by Anonymous
Apr 10, 2009
It's so fun. We bought this convertible for my stepdaughter and after a few years she needed a more practical car for school. I bought it back, put new tires and under $500 into it and use it for around town and work transportation in the Spring Summer and Fall. It like being 23 again without hurting yourself!!Apr 10, 2009
by Anonymous
May 10, 2008
olike he car hate the billsMay 10, 2008
by Anonymous
Apr 30, 2008
We just retrieved my old cab to save money on fuel. Looks great, gets good gas mileage, just looks a little different than the rest of the ranch trucks!Apr 30, 2008
by Jim I
Mar 17, 2008
overall good carMar 17, 2008
by Anonymous
Nov 09, 2007
when my cabriolet was running, i thought it was a beautiful little number, my husband drove ours up this long up hill road with lots of bends, he thought he was colin mccrae, the way he took the bends, especially as the brake pads had not been worn in, by the time we came down the other side they were well bedded in. not good in the wet though it tends to swing out a bit. although my son says that can be remedied. brilliant little number for the summer though, it turns heads alot, my is going to be candy pick, with a white hood. suits my personality.Nov 09, 2007
by Anonymous
Oct 27, 2007
excellent car all aroundOct 27, 2007
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transmission is slipping on my 1986 volkswagen cabriolet
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1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet Pricing
Original MSRP
$12,315 to $12,315Price range
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Audio System
AM/FM radio
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Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent