A replacement for the Rabbit-based cabriolet, the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio was based on the same platform as the Golf hatchback and the Jetta sedan. It was powered by a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder, 115-hp engine that was linked to a five-speed manual overdrive transmission. A four-speed automatic overdrive transmission was available as an option.
For 1995, dual airbags and anti-lock brakes were standard, as were power windows, power door locks, a cassette player, and airbags for the driver and passenger. Leather seats and air conditioning were available as options. Other features of the Cabrio included a soft top that was operated manually, a fixed roll bar, and a glass rear window with a defogger.
Overall, drivers were very pleased with the VW Cabrio, and were particularly impressed with its handling, roominess, and safety features. The roll bar, for instance, was considered an essential piece of equipment with regards to safety. The car's gas economy and relatively inexpensive cost to maintain were also appreciated by drivers. However, some noted that space was limited in the back seat, and that the Cabio should essentially be considered a two-seater coupe.
I have read over all the other fuel issues and no start issues. Its on the side of the road in the dark, I cannot be digging around looking for fuel pump issues. I was hoping maybe there was an easy trick. It has been running fine up until this.
I bought a 1995 Cabrio 3 months ago. After driving the car for 1500 miles I noticed that it was running 3000 r.p.m at 65 mph. This seemed like a bit on the high r.p.m range for me. The transmission is a 4 speed automatic. I took the car to a transmission shop. The mechanic said that the tranny was ok, however, he said that the torque converter was not locking out. He said that the tranny was ok, however, the torque converter not working properly would cause the transmission to be no good. His diagnosis...replace the transmission. Took the car to a 2nd transmission shop. Same diagnosis, transmission shifting properly through all 4 gears, however, torque converter not locking out. Once again, diagnosis...replace transmission. Took the car to my mechanic, replaced the tranny with a salvage yard transmission, reprogrammed the computer and boom...same problem. The transmission was working properly, shifting through all 4 gears but still high r.p.ms at highway speeds, 3000 r.p.m at 65 mph. Once again, the mechanic pulled the tranny and replaced it with another. Once again, same problem, all 4 gears working but high r.p.m. Now my mechanic says that the problem is in my head after replacing the tranny two times and it still runs the same. My mechanic is saying that the 4 gears in the transmissions are changing and working properly. He says that the 4 speed automatic with overdrive means that 4th gear is the overdrive, and the torque converter locking out is not the overdrive. I only drove this car for 1500 miles before I noticed this but do not think that it was running 3000 r.p.m at 65 mph. I think that it was running about 2400 r.p.m at 65 mph. My mechanic said that the Vw Cabrio runs around 3000 r.p.m at 65 mph. When driving the car, it feels a bit high. My question is: Does anyone know if I may have a transmission problem or torque converter problem? Is the 4th gear in the transmission considered the overdrive or is the locking torque converter considered the overdrive? Is 3000 r.p.m at 65 mph normal is that high? After countless hours of research and phone calls to numerous mechanics I still cannot get any answers! I have put approxiamately $ 2500.00 into this problem and still have the same problem but now do not know if I even have a problem! Any help with this would be greatly appreciated...
need to know where is the reset button on a 1995 vw cabrio?
my headlights wipers horn ac dont work
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent