Volkswagen Questions Maintenance & Repair
2003 VW Passat 1.8 T Valve Cover Gasket Replacement Problem
I replaced my valve over gasket and then noticed that the two plastic covers over the camshaft were not installed!! What do these things do. The engine actually runs OK, but the idle is a little rou...
Why Does My 1972 Beetle Keep Cutting Out?
I've recently bought a VW Beetle. Unfortunately I can't get the thing to go! She will drive for about 2km to 5km max, then it feels like the accelerator has no power behind it. Shortly afterwards, t...
What Causes A Fuel Smell In My Super Convertible
74 Super Bettle convertible. Somebody changed to a carbureted engine and the fuel vent system has been partially removed. There is a strong fuel smell over 1/2 tank & when turning sharp corners. Wh...
How Do I Get An Alternator To Charge ?
hiya . the problem is on my vw trike .. alternator wont show any more charge than 12-20 volts .. so ive taken an alternator off another running trike ... and put that on ... still getting the same 1...
72 Super Beetle Blowing Fuse When Using Flasher Or Turn Signals.
I just purchased a 72 Super Beetle and a fuse blows every time you use the turn signal or flasher. There is a spare flasher in the glove box so I think the previous owner already tried replacing it. H...
What Are The Long Term Concerns If My Brand New Jetta Needs To Have The Tra...
I just found out that my new Jetta (2014, fewer than 1500 miles) has to have the transmission pulled and repaired. The dealer said it was an " assembly line" problem. What should I be worried about in...
My Radiator Fan On My 1990 Vanagon Just Stopped Working Also Sometimes A R...
the coolant fan on my 1990 vanagon just stopped working although it doesn't seem to be overheating maybe a little also occasionally a red light over speedo and a buzzer come on after freeway usually o...
Have A 1973 Super Beetle Convert Able. Hood Won't Open, Like The Latch Is S...
Cannot get hood to open. It is acting like the latch won't unhook all the way. Any suggestions?
1982 Vanagan : Keep Burning Out Half-shafts; Preceded By Thumping Noise, T...
Have installed 3 sets of half-shafts, less than 10K on each ; thumping noise on light load precedes shafts burning out ; manual trans, 30K on new engine. What's going wrong?
Why Does My VW Jetta Horn Go Off Randomly And How Do I Fix It.
Periodically the horn on my 2010 Jetta Sportwagon TDI just goes off by itself. To stop it you have to stop, turn off the ignition and start again. Sometimes this fixes it and sometimes it still beep...
What Could Be Causing My 2001 V.w. Jetta To Overheat
I have replaced the themastat, rad.cap, and the gooseneck. Still over heating and is also making a loud whistleing sound. The temp got up to 230 with it just ideling
I Have A 2010 VW GTI . How Do I Reset TPMS Light On Dash ?
TPMS light blinks for about a minute then stays solid . No reset button in glove box .
Starter Problems
I Just got a 1971 volkswagen, and it will start up but it won't keep running. I think it's something with the starter but I'm not sure
My Clutch Pedal Sticks To The Floor After Pressing It Down.
I have a 2002 Passat 2.8L. Where should I start looking? There is absolutely no pressure to the pedal and it was not engaging at all.
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