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my car was built in 9/01. in Mexico, though the engine and tiptronic unit were manufactured in Germany apparently. my car only has 13250 miles on it, so since you have 20k, i am sure you are fine
but, maybe you will have good luck
And actually, the only reason I knew it was because some cars on another board were recently recalled for that part, and had it replaced. Some of the warning signs that were listed were hard starting, bad smell, etc. So I put 2 and 2 together.
Since my car has almost 21K on it and it seems fine, then there should be no problem. Doesn't hurt to have it checked though. I wonder if they will make this a recall or not?
How is your ride running?
my car is fine. actually, not sure if it is just me, but it seems like it ran better when i first started it this morning. i used to start it, throw it in reverse and back out of the garage all within 2 seconds, and it would sometimes hesitate. didn't happen today.
who knows.....it seems fine though.
The car will hesitate if you don't let it warm a little though, it has happend to me before.
I'm guessing 3.9 is still going on...dunno though.
If you have trouble in rain, you are really hurting. I see F1 cars run just fine in the rain and they haven't switched to FWD yet.
???
I hope you don't live in the snow belt.
You should try a Jeep Wrangler with 31" tires at 70-75!
:-)
Hope they did all 4. The luck you've been having, the other 2 will go in another day. Good luck!
anonymous02 "Aftermarket headlights/ bulbs (halogen, xenon, etc.)" Sep 4, 2002 3:45pm
interesting. i will keep it until/if it happens again. i love the car, but not worth the hassle. IF i get a new car, it will be a Miata, or an IS300 SportCross. that is IF....
i really love my car, so hopefully they installed the new and improved "drivers" that work with the coil packs....
i noticed they did a 21 mile test drive after the work was done. and the diagnostic said only cylinder 2 was bad, but they replaced more than one coil pack, so maybe they could tell that another was ready to go.
wish me luck!
I got a short aluminum antenna, love the way they look. I also got a front strut bar (only $30!), and wanna see how the car will feel with it on. And third, smoked front bumper marker lights. I liked the way they looked too. They usually go for $40-50, but got them for $25. Couldn't resist.
Next, I wanna do the polished aluminum trim inside the car, maybe some tinted taillamps, and definitely the E-Code lights or the GLX lights and new headlight switch.
I popped out my light switch, and it's pretty easy. All you do is push in on it and turn it to the "on" position. Pops right out of there. I was shocked. Ordering the new one next week so I can run the parking lights separate from the headlights. Also disabling the DRLs (that's easy to do as well).
Need to post some pics of my ride, but will after all the stuff is done that I wanna do to it.
in VA it is illegal to drive with ONLY your parking lights on, anytime. rule of thumb, if it is dark enough for parking lights, it is dark enough for headlights. kind of ridiculous, but the Southern State Troopers get major kicks out of socking it to ya down here...
I too am thinking about getting the E-code headlights, because the parking light (known as the City Light in those) is located right beneath the main beam bulb, its not a weaker filiment in the blinker bulb. I think thats pretty nice, not to mention the better lighting pattern and the built in fogs. Vocus, don't bother with the GLX lights. From what I have heard, they are just as much if not more than the E-codes, and you only get the addition of the fogs.
Also, I know what you mean about GLX vs. ECodes. VWVortex.com has a group buy on Ecodes right now without bulbs for $279 (check the Classifieds). That's a pretty good deal, but I have trouble paying that much for headlights. Since the GLX lights usually go for $210 or so, it's worth the extra $70 for the Es.
I looked on Autotrader and saw a 2001 1.8T GLS with fewer features than mine and more miles. I called, curious to know if it had sold and for how much. The girl said she had it up for a month and just sold it for the asking price of $17,500.
To say I'm blown away is an understatement. I paid the mid 19s for my car (19.4 I think), so reselling it 15 months later for a $1500-2000 loss seems like a coup. My god these cars hold their value!
Anyone else sell a used jetta?
I think I will buy the wiring harness and upgrade to 100W bulbs next. I want to keep the stock look without all the addon lights and doodads.
I paid $4,800 for this car in 1993 when it had 60,000 miles on it.
Sold it in 2002. 212,000 miles. Original clutch, engine, water pump. $1,000.
And I hear the new owner just loves it!!!!
Also, is the change with the back bar dramatic? I am about to get mine for $210, just wanna make sure before I get it. Thanks.
If you are about to get it anyhow, what difference does it make. Why don't you report back to us, instead of asking?
Two adults, some substantial jacks and an ability to read horrible instructions is all one needs to make the Jetta handle the way a car should. After getting the Jetta propped up on two jacks, myself and some friends went to work on installing the Neuspeed sway bar. First thing to mention, Neuspeed's instructions are quite simply useless. With some logic and a good bit of guessing we were able to attach the bar, but not with any decent assistance from the included one-sheet "manual." Still, less than an hour after beginning the installation the 1.8T was rolling again. Not mentioned by most people or Neuspeed is the need to remove and replace a bolt that connects the Jetta's wheels to its archaic rear suspension. A tedious job unless one uses a jack to keep the wheel propped up while swapping bolts.
The pay off for this simple modification can only be called awe-inspiring. It's a different car. Simple corners are fun. The nose-dive's still present but muted. With the propper technique it's quite easy to haul the back-end of the Jetta around. Even on the car's now-slick OEM tires I can negotiate freeway on-ramps at well over 10 MPH faster than previously reached with the standard suspension. Twists in the road are cause for more fun as the car's weight doesn't get tossed from side to side but remains neutral, thus allowing more spirited driving through those curvy areas. Quite simply, the Jetta is fun again! "
I plan to get that stuff when I can afford it.
I am pretty sure that Upsolute makes a chip for the 1.8T, should bring it into the 200-215 range or so in hp, maybe more. :-D
i will wait, and if my coils don't keep going bad, and when these tires wear out, i might be getting on ebay to buy the 16" bbs wolfsburg wheels. they are still my fave. not sure about suspension components.
i wish i could afford two cars. my stock Jetta, and a Miata for fun sunny days. wish i could put my turbo engine in a Miata, with the added trunk space.
Next, I think I want a BMW 3 Series or an Audi A4. I am also anxious to see the MKV Jettas.
Just wish Mazda would offer a simple 200 HP miata with a turbo.
I think Mazda is going to introduce a hot Miata soon. It will probably be called the Mazdaspeed Miata. I wonder if they'll ever offer the Renesis rotary in the Miata? A Miata that hums......
I prefer to get it the way I got the Jetta and the other 4 cars before it though, work for it myself. That way, I appreciate it more.
I ordered some Neuspeed sport springs for my car this weekend (1-1.5" drop), $105 shipped. They are slightly used though, but they are still a heck of alot cheaper than $180+ a set.