Comparing across model GRADES would tend to obscure the differences due to the engine option. So the premium is 163-1499 over the 2.0 engine model. So depending on how you figure BE;
TDI BE is app 60,000 miles over a 2.0 (almost a wash with the 1.8T, or app 3,000 miles)
i live in nyc. averaged 18.5 with the vr6. did a long hw trip one day, with a very light foot and never doing over 65, and averaged over 30, although usually i'd get 26 or 27 on hw.
Look for the Town Hall member quoted in the article -
Spoiled Jetta spoilers lead to class-action suit A lawsuit against Volkswagen alleging a design flaw in 1999-2002 Jettas was recently certified as a class action by a Miami-Dade Circuit judge. http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/business/8822482.htm (registration required - free)
I will be getting a new car in september and i was considering the jetta 1.8T .... but I am a little worried because of issues I have read about with older models. Does anyone know of any problems that the 2004 jetta may still have? I just don't wanna make the wrong decision. Thanks.
a redesigned jetta is coming out next year. the downside of the new model would be the higher prices. not that the MSRP would be significantly higher, but the discounts would be much smaller. quality control is said to be a big priority with the next jetta. time will tell on that.
This is my first post in the VW Jetta forum. I have a mid year 94-95 5 speed Jetta. Recently it has been jerking/shaking frequently. I had 5W 30 oil in it but was told that 20W 50 was preferable for Jettas and that would make the shaking go away as summers make the engine run hotter. I dont know what oil was there last summer but winter went off just fine. The car has 115K Miles on it now and the clutch was replaced at 93K miles..I am lead footed in my driving but do respect the clutch. Did any other people face the same problems and if they did..what was the solution? Please help me out as I dont want the dealers to rip me off. Have had some bad experiences with VW dealerships. Thanks for all your help:)
I had the grand opportunity of my first buy of a used Jetta from a car lot. Thought I was getting a deal, or maybe a lemon. I can't really say it now that I have spent an arm and a leg to fix everything (and still working the kinks out of her), she seems to be holding her own. She is a good VW as I was born with a VW in my hand. I enjoy the car now and the only thing I am a little disappointed with is the way it rides on the road. I will possibly change the suspension in it soon. Has anyone else experienced that rough drive? She does cruise well and gas mileage is exceptional on the road for a 98. Usually 31 or better;21 in town. I have a great mechanic. Any other hidden mysteries on this car?
My 2003 Wolfsburg Jetta suddenly started to use up it's gas in 1 week. It used to last about 2 weeks since I only drive about 22 miles per day for commute. It's so bizarre b/c no indicator is showing that something is out of whack. Tires are fully inflated. Have you heard of anything of this nature? I have my 10k maintenance coming up so I'll see if they find something. I need to still figure out my actual mpg. Dealer thinks it's my driving... please....
Despite the bad rap that the Jetta is getting in Consumer reports and JD Power, I bought a GLS 1.8T because it is the only car which meets my need for driver satisfaction for the price. The Mazda3 came close but there's something about that turbo spooling up that gives me a broad smile on my face. Looking on the bright side, for this year's model, the JD Power IQS is very good and the CR ratings for the 2003 model look promising. But I am ready to deal with this problem child.
By popular demand, we've created a separate discussion for the Jetta TDI. Join us at VW Jetta TDI to talk about the diesel version of this sedan. You don't really have to own one to participate, an interest in the subject will gain you admission!
When I was 16, I drove around in a VW Jetta and it held up really well. In 1999, I bought a black, 4-door standard Jetta. It has served me pretty well for 95,000 miles. I do have problems with it, though. First, the front bumper was ripped off several times by parking curbs and I've had to pay to have it put back on more times than I can count. Second, both front window mechanisms broke and I had to pay to have them repaired (VW has since reimbursed me). Oh, and I can't forget the first summer I owned the car and it leaked orange foam from each door. A dealer said it was the grease used inside the doors. He said the car was too hot and the grease melted - maybe that it why the doors creak open today and the car squeaks over every bump in the road (inside, it sounds as if I am driving around in a tin can). Two of the MOST ANNOYING features of the car are the drink holders and the glove box. Both are now broken beyond repair. I just had a friend trade in her Jetta because she could not stand how just about every little thing inside the car was breaking. One might not think these things are important, but wait until you arrive to your morning meeting an embarrassed mess because you had to hold your coffee between your knees and it spilled during the drive. Such joy that was! What else? The $200 key! I can press the button to lock my doors and the alarm light comes on and all the doors lock, EXCEPT for the driver's side door. That one I can open and close until the cows come home and the alarm never goes off - the light still blinks as if it is on. Also, let's say I want to load something in my trunk. If I walk up to the car and just press the button to open the trunk and begin loading things into it, I better watch out! The alarm goes off when the trunk is open (and has been opened by me with the key)!?!? This is pretty annoying and kind of embarrassing, especially since I have to open one of the car doors (along with the trunk being open) so that the alarm does not go off and I can't open the driver's side door because it doesn't seem to act as if it is a part of the alarm system. Those are most of my problems with the car and I wouldn’t have written this if the annoyances weren’t so expensive to fix! The Jetta is a quirky car and drivers will pay dearly for each and every quirk.
I have a 2004 Jetta TDI, GL trim. Is the dashboard headunit for its stereo the same as the one in the GLS "Monsoon" systems? A VW sales rep told me it is the same, it just does not have an amplifier connected to it.
The sound is a little tinny. I would like to upgrade it, but preferably leave the dashboard unit in. Can anyone suggest the most cost-effective way to do this? Just add an amplifier? New speakers? I'm not an "audiophile" nor do I play music very loud, I just want it to sound a little better.
Ok...I need someone to explain this, the car is notorious for it's poor reliability and it's not really inexpensive (no value) tight passenger leg room for a family sedan, not(politely put) a world class VW customer service. They are everywhere here in my city, if I stand on any street corner for 15 mints I bet more Jettas drive by than any other brand. To be fair, in my opinion The Jetta is very attractive and that 1.8T is sweet, but does that outweight the negatives? in short, what is it that makes people buy these cars like hot cakes?!
Joe, I really wanted an Audi A4 but had to buy my wife a car too. I test-drove similar models from Toyota and Honda and missed the lively roadfeel. The Ford Contour was a contender but just felt cheesy where the Jetta felt classy.
The Jetta combined driving fun with remarkable value. When I bought mine in 1999, there were competing cars that were more solid, or had a more reliable reputation, but they just didn't communicate with the driver at gut level the way the Jetta did. So I bought one.
My wife didn't like the car at first, but after half an hour driving it at 100 mph on a deserted freeway in Arkansas, she came back home and bought an identical Jetta.
We've had a few of the problems that people mention on this board, but the company has covered the costs, even when the problems were not covered by the warranty.
I haven't had as much trouble with mine as some of the folks who post on this board, and the fun factor has really made me forget about mechanical problems.
Now, you may read this post and decide that the virtues of the Jetta could not outweigh the negatives. For you, that could be true. Some people can't see the utility in owning a dog -- how could it be worth the fleas, the mess, the barking etc.
But dog owners, like Jetta drivers, are responding to something that's hard to describe and impossible to ignore. If you don't get it, nobody can explain it to you.
Yes, Jetta is the most popular European import into the United States. I can only speak for my own purchasing decision, but these are some of the factors that influenced me: 1) fuel economy in the TDI version (the Jetta wagon, which I bought, is the most fuel-efficient small wagon on the road, probably by far; all models are among the 3 or 4 cheapest cars to fuel on the road.) 2) safety features (good crash test results; air bags all over the place, including head curtain; 4 wheel ABS; available Electronic Stability Program for just $280; correspondingly low insurance rates) 3) the "fahrvernugen" factor ( they are fun to drive ) 4) durability of the diesel engine 5) European, un-Japanese styling, and (slightly embarrassing to admit) a hip marketing image
In addition, they are available in a wide variety of configurations, over a wide price range that approximately straddles the popular $20,000 mark.
On the leg room thing, you're right. But usually we'll have only one or 2 people in it. It's a very nice 2nd car.
As for cost, run the Jetta TDI wagon through Edmund's TCO calculator. $.36/mi, pretty good!
As for reliability, if you dig a little deeper than the "glitches per 100 vehicles" surveys, you find that reliability is not necessarily a big problem. First, cars in general are much more reliable than in the past. The spread between best and worst is something like .5 problems per 100 vs. 1.75 problems per hundred. Second, many of the reported Jetta problems over the past few years apparently were due to just a couple issues (window roll-ups and ignition coils) which reportedly have been addressed. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I have not had any vehicle (Ford, Subaru, Volvos, Honda) that kept me running to the shop very often, so I hope this won't be our first.
1. How do you remove the "Jetta" letters from the rear of the vehicle without damaging the paint?
2. Thinking of replacing the two yellow side decals at the front of the car, on both sides, from yellow (stock) to white. Any problems - saftey or otherwise? I see them sold everywhere on the net.
I have an 87 jetta GL and once it gets warm there is a really loud whining sound coming from the fuel pump and it jerks and sputters and goes on and eventually quits but I can start it back up right away and run it for a minute or two in neutral but when I go to take off in first it starts doing it again
I heard that there are small bearing type things in the fuel pump and when they start to go they start seizes up?! possibly true cause when my car cools down it works alright again until it gets warmed up again! ANY IDEAS
The good news is that you can access the fuel pump from INSIDE the vehicle. Just remove the rear seat cushin and you should find an access panel held on with screws. After pulling this cover off, the fuel-pump assembly on top of the fuel tank should be seen. It has an electrical conneciton and some hoses that need to be disconnected. (DO NOT MIX UP THE HOSES they must be re-connected in the proper locations.)
This is FARR easier than with most American-named vehicles wheras you would have to remove the fuel tank.
Do people like the speed-sensitive door locks? I thought at first that it was an electrical glitch in my new car. Then I saw it in a list of features on VW's site.
What is the reasoning for having this? As I recall, an owner's manual for one of my old cars (Volvo maybe) recommended always leaving doors unlocked while driving, for easier rescue access in an emergency.
Since I was a kid, my dad ALWAYS insisted that all doors are locked while the vehilce is in motion. Now my kids are grown and out of the house and we all lock the doors while driving. Obviously, I really LIKE the autolocking feature. It just makes sense to be secure while driving.
Many car-jackings take place because a door is unlocked and anyone can jump in while you are stopped at a red light. Also, kids may have a tendancy to pull at the door handle causing the door to open. (did you ever notice the rear doors require 2 pulls to open them when they are locked?)
I would not worry about rescue access, all EMTs carry a tool that will instantly shatter a window to gain access if they need it.
If you dont like the autolocking, just disable it. There are all kinds of "options" that can be enabled/disabled to meet your preferences.
Hey Everyone! I am writing to get some of your opinions on a 2004 VW Jetta GLI 1.8T (Black Magic Exterior). Some of my friends argue the GLI is a chick (girl) car, what do you think?? I personally feel it is a guys car.
Why even think about a vehicle being a "chick car" or not?
Drive what pleases you... not what other people think you should (or should not) drive. If you let others dictate your choices in life, you are not being yourself and may end up not being very happy about it.
jetta's always had the image of being a chick's car.. after my gf bought one, and me being in it all the time, i wouldnt mind driving it myself everyday... the 1.8T def has alot of power.. especially with the standard transmission
Last year, we bought a car for my 19-year old daughter. Our only criterion is price: not more than 20K. She researched the choices out there and went to the NY Auto Show to check them out, in terms of creature comfort and features. She picked the Jetta GLS because she liked how it looked compared to the others in the price range, and the auto trans because she was just starting to learn how to drive. I drive the Jetta myself when my daughter is not around, and like driving it, but hate the auto trans (I'm a shifter). Next year, she wants to get the new '05 GLI so she could drive the 6-speed stick, which I look forward to driving myself. The moral of this tale is people can like things for different reasons. There really is not a hard-and-fast rule when it comes to cars. I have a niece who also drives a Jetta, but she got the GLI with the 6-spd. How many girls do you know who drive a manual? BPEEBLES was right. Drive what you want. BTW, I see lots of Jettas in my neighborhood but only 1 out of 5 drivers is a girl. Chick car? Who cares? Enjoy what you like.
anyone have their wolvesburg bbs rims peel? the silver on the edges of my gf's wheels seem to be peeling.. just wondering if anyone has this happen to their wheels.. i heard somewhere that there's a defect on the wheels?
I just got a 2000 VW Jetta GLS. I want to know what octane I should be feeding this thing. Stay with the regular or dish out for the premium stuff?
Also, I want to get a AM/FM/CD stereo to put in the car to replace the standard cassette deck. The dealer told me not to do it through Best Buy, Circuit City, or the like because installation might mess up the car's sensitive electrical system. However, he said through VW it would run $350 - $600 depending on a single disc or 6 disc changer. Is this true or is the dealer trying to make some more cash?
Well, there are many out there that prefer a specific brand, but I use any premium in my '04 Passat. Whichever gas is cheapest I will use. I will use a high quality (BP/Amaco) gas once in a while just for my own piece of mind. Some say higher quality gas has more detergents.
Octane: I use either 91 or 93, depending on the octane offered at a specific brand station. For the 2.0 engine, 87 (which is offered everywhere) octane is good enough.
wow.. what ever happened to this board? did a search on vortex and found 18 pages of what happened with these rims and how VWoA has given new rims to some wolvesburg owners... lots of good info over there... if anyone needs the links.. email me...kyleknicks@toughguy.net
What makes people buy them? Stupidity (sorry, I'm including myself here). Getting caught up in the car's appearance and speed. After 4 years of trouble, I'll never get another one. The dealerships are incredibly unreliable as well (see my postings under Jetta maintenance today) Too bad I won't be able to get anyone to buy the one I have!
I recently found the following did not operate in my '02 Jetta GLS-TDi (28K miles):
1. Power windows and locks 2. Trunk latch motor (including when the the key was inserted) 3. Interior lights
Immediately, I assumed a fuse had blown and went to the manual. I was very surprised to find that there was no list of fuse function nor amperage ratings. The small 'fusecard' inside the fuse compartment door is fairly worthless as the pictures really don't seem to make much sense and again amp ratings are not there. I also noticed that the tweezers were missing as if someone had been in the box messing around (I know they were there when I was checking out my new car, and to my knowledge have never had an issue for someone to open it).
Internet searches did not reveal any fuse information for the A4 Jetta (there was a link to an A3 scheme). I did find an article posted on a repair website that descibed my symptoms. So, based on that article, I checked fuse #14 and sure enough it was blown. I replaced it which allowed me to roll up the windows and make it back to the dealer (where the fuse blew again). They found a faulty "Comfort Control Module" and replaced it under warranty.
While at the dealer, I asked for and received a fuse information sheet (Edition 9/03, USA.5102.15.21) for this car. Worried that someone had been in the box, I checked it against the fues in place and found a few inconsistenies:
1. Fuse #6 is missing, altough it is listed as controlling "cental locking system" (one of the major problems listed above) 2. Both headlights (fuse #s18 & 19) should have a 10A fuse. Right one does, but left has a 15A in place. 3. Fuse # 32 is for the Engine Control Module (ECM) on the diesel engine (injectors on the gasser). It is listed as a 15A fuse, but I have a 30A in place.
Can anyone tell me if the manufacturer sometimes uses other fuses or changes the specs for the fuse ratings? I always thought this had to be kept very consistent to avoid electrical problems. Should I go back to the dealer (the only people to ever work on or drive or otherwise be alone with my car) and point out these inconsistencies? Or am i worried about nothing?????
I wanna get a 2004 Jetta 1.8T but I have read about problems with Jettas in the past. So my question is has anyone had any problems with their 2004 Jetta??
I think, from following this board the last few yrs.. that the newer jetta's are getting more and more reliable and less and less problems associated with them.... but at the same token, you guys have to realize that you're getting a German engineered car... meaning, it wont have absoluately no problems with it.. you might run into minor issues that VW should take care of.. ie: coil packs, window reg, etc.. so if you want a fun car to drive, one that will be a smile on your face when you sit in it, a car that has alot of standard features that only cars that cost more would have.. and you understand that things will break from time to time meaning it wont as relible as a civic, then this is the car for you.. my gf loves her 2001 wolvesburg jetta, even though the VW dealership experience sucks to the n-th degree and she got stranded twice because of coil problems on the 1.8T, but she loves driving it... thats my 2cents for what its worth
No, no one has responded other then kyleknicks (thanks by the way) But I would like some input from someone who has a 04 jetta. I am, so far, under the impression that most problems have been fixed (like the coil problem and the window problems)
I pretty much have my mind made up that I will be getting an 04 jetta with in the next month, so now its really just deciding on what color and style )
Comments
40 mpg in city and 50 mpg highway in my Jetta TDI Wagon.
Edmunds.com, today when I looked did not carry the TDI pricing. So as a point of departure here are the invoice prices for the VW Jetta GL (manual):
1. TDI 17,448 epa 38/46 #2 diesel
2. 1.8T 17,285 epa 24/31 unleaded pre
3. 2.0 15,949 epa 24/31 unleaded reg
Comparing across model GRADES would tend to obscure the differences due to the engine option. So the premium is 163-1499 over the 2.0 engine model. So depending on how you figure BE;
TDI BE is app 60,000 miles over a 2.0 (almost a wash with the 1.8T, or app 3,000 miles)
Jetta owners have reported accidentally ripping their bumpers off when parking too close to parking stops or curbs. A class action suit is forming.
Please contact Jeannine Fallon - jfallon@edmunds.com today (June 2) if you want to share your story about this.
Spoiled Jetta spoilers lead to class-action suit
A lawsuit against Volkswagen alleging a design flaw in 1999-2002 Jettas was recently certified as a class action by a Miami-Dade Circuit judge.
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/business/8822482.htm (registration required - free)
This is my first post in the VW Jetta forum. I have a mid year 94-95 5 speed Jetta. Recently it has been jerking/shaking frequently. I had 5W 30 oil in it but was told that 20W 50 was preferable for Jettas and that would make the shaking go away as summers make the engine run hotter. I dont know what oil was there last summer but winter went off just fine. The car has 115K Miles on it now and the clutch was replaced at 93K miles..I am lead footed in my driving but do respect the clutch. Did any other people face the same problems and if they did..what was the solution? Please help me out as I dont want the dealers to rip me off. Have had some bad experiences with VW dealerships. Thanks for all your help:)
Is the dashboard headunit for its stereo the same as the one in the GLS "Monsoon" systems? A VW sales rep told me it is the same, it just does not have an amplifier connected to it.
The sound is a little tinny. I would like to upgrade it, but preferably leave the dashboard unit in. Can anyone suggest the most cost-effective way to do this? Just add an amplifier?
New speakers? I'm not an "audiophile" nor do I play music very loud, I just want it to sound a little better.
They are everywhere here in my city, if I stand on any street corner for 15 mints I bet more Jettas drive by than any other brand.
To be fair, in my opinion The Jetta is very attractive and that 1.8T is sweet, but does that outweight the negatives?
in short, what is it that makes people buy these cars like hot cakes?!
The Jetta combined driving fun with remarkable value. When I bought mine in 1999, there were competing cars that were more solid, or had a more reliable reputation, but they just didn't communicate with the driver at gut level the way the Jetta did. So I bought one.
My wife didn't like the car at first, but after half an hour driving it at 100 mph on a deserted freeway in Arkansas, she came back home and bought an identical Jetta.
We've had a few of the problems that people mention on this board, but the company has covered the costs, even when the problems were not covered by the warranty.
I haven't had as much trouble with mine as some of the folks who post on this board, and the fun factor has really made me forget about mechanical problems.
Now, you may read this post and decide that the virtues of the Jetta could not outweigh the negatives. For you, that could be true. Some people can't see the utility in owning a dog -- how could it be worth the fleas, the mess, the barking etc.
But dog owners, like Jetta drivers, are responding to something that's hard to describe and impossible to ignore. If you don't get it, nobody can explain it to you.
I can only speak for my own purchasing decision, but these are some of the factors that influenced me:
1) fuel economy in the TDI version (the Jetta wagon, which I bought, is the most fuel-efficient small wagon on the road, probably by far; all models are among the 3 or 4 cheapest cars to fuel on the road.)
2) safety features (good crash test results; air bags all over the place, including head curtain; 4 wheel ABS; available Electronic Stability Program for just $280; correspondingly low insurance rates)
3) the "fahrvernugen" factor ( they are fun to drive )
4) durability of the diesel engine
5) European, un-Japanese styling, and (slightly embarrassing to admit) a hip marketing image
In addition, they are available in a wide variety of configurations, over a wide price range that approximately straddles the popular $20,000 mark.
On the leg room thing, you're right. But usually we'll have only one or 2 people in it. It's a very nice 2nd car.
As for cost, run the Jetta TDI wagon through Edmund's TCO calculator. $.36/mi, pretty good!
As for reliability, if you dig a little deeper than the "glitches per 100 vehicles" surveys, you find that reliability is not necessarily a big problem. First, cars in general are much more reliable than in the past. The spread between best and worst is something like .5 problems per 100 vs. 1.75 problems per hundred. Second, many of the reported Jetta problems over the past few years apparently were due to just a couple issues (window roll-ups and ignition coils) which reportedly have been addressed. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I have not had any vehicle (Ford, Subaru, Volvos, Honda) that kept me running to the shop very often, so I hope this won't be our first.
2. Thinking of replacing the two yellow side decals at the front of the car, on both sides, from yellow (stock) to white. Any problems - saftey or otherwise? I see them sold everywhere on the net.
Thanks!
I heard that there are small bearing type things in the fuel pump and when they start to go they start seizes up?! possibly true cause when my car cools down it works alright again until it gets warmed up again! ANY IDEAS
Annoying and frustrating on the patience
This is FARR easier than with most American-named vehicles wheras you would have to remove the fuel tank.
You can check out the cost of fuel pump here ( http://www.impexfap.com )
Depending on what you need, the cost seems to be anywhere from $52 to $333
I thought at first that it was an electrical glitch in my new car.
Then I saw it in a list of features on VW's site.
What is the reasoning for having this?
As I recall, an owner's manual for one of my old cars (Volvo maybe) recommended always leaving doors unlocked while driving, for easier rescue access in an emergency.
Many car-jackings take place because a door is unlocked and anyone can jump in while you are stopped at a red light. Also, kids may have a tendancy to pull at the door handle causing the door to open. (did you ever notice the rear doors require 2 pulls to open them when they are locked?)
I would not worry about rescue access, all EMTs carry a tool that will instantly shatter a window to gain access if they need it.
If you dont like the autolocking, just disable it. There are all kinds of "options" that can be enabled/disabled to meet your preferences.
I am writing to get some of your opinions on a 2004 VW Jetta GLI 1.8T (Black Magic Exterior). Some of my friends argue the GLI is a chick (girl) car, what do you think?? I personally feel it is a guys car.
~Erin
VW's in general are for smart people that want safety, style, and performance in one package.
Drive what pleases you... not what other people think you should (or should not) drive. If you let others dictate your choices in life, you are not being yourself and may end up not being very happy about it.
Also, I want to get a AM/FM/CD stereo to put in the car to replace the standard cassette deck. The dealer told me not to do it through Best Buy, Circuit City, or the like because installation might mess up the car's sensitive electrical system. However, he said through VW it would run $350 - $600 depending on a single disc or 6 disc changer. Is this true or is the dealer trying to make some more cash?
-Gary
The 1.8T and VR6 require "premium" gasoline.
The TDI requires Diesel oil as a fuel.
Thanks,
Kyle (2001 jetta GLS wolvesburg 1.8T)
Octane: I use either 91 or 93, depending on the octane offered at a specific brand station. For the 2.0 engine, 87 (which is offered everywhere) octane is good enough.
Stupidity (sorry, I'm including myself here).
Getting caught up in the car's appearance and speed.
After 4 years of trouble, I'll never get another one. The dealerships are incredibly unreliable as well (see my postings under Jetta maintenance today)
Too bad I won't be able to get anyone to buy the one I have!
1. Power windows and locks
2. Trunk latch motor (including when the the key was inserted)
3. Interior lights
Immediately, I assumed a fuse had blown and went to the manual. I was very surprised to find that there was no list of fuse function nor amperage ratings. The small 'fusecard' inside the fuse compartment door is fairly worthless as the pictures really don't seem to make much sense and again amp ratings are not there. I also noticed that the tweezers were missing as if someone had been in the box messing around (I know they were there when I was checking out my new car, and to my knowledge have never had an issue for someone to open it).
Internet searches did not reveal any fuse information for the A4 Jetta (there was a link to an A3 scheme). I did find an article posted on a repair website that descibed my symptoms. So, based on that article, I checked fuse #14 and sure enough it was blown. I replaced it which allowed me to roll up the windows and make it back to the dealer (where the fuse blew again). They found a faulty "Comfort Control Module" and replaced it under warranty.
While at the dealer, I asked for and received a fuse information sheet (Edition 9/03, USA.5102.15.21) for this car. Worried that someone had been in the box, I checked it against the fues in place and found a few inconsistenies:
1. Fuse #6 is missing, altough it is listed as controlling "cental locking system" (one of the major problems listed above)
2. Both headlights (fuse #s18 & 19) should have a 10A fuse. Right one does, but left has a 15A in place.
3. Fuse # 32 is for the Engine Control Module (ECM) on the diesel engine (injectors on the gasser). It is listed as a 15A fuse, but I have a 30A in place.
Can anyone tell me if the manufacturer sometimes uses other fuses or changes the specs for the fuse ratings? I always thought this had to be kept very consistent to avoid electrical problems. Should I go back to the dealer (the only people to ever work on or drive or otherwise be alone with my car) and point out these inconsistencies? Or am i worried about nothing?????
Thanks in advance for any help.
Danielle
1. 1990 Jetta, seized engine
2. 19882 Jetta, engine (rebuilt with only 70K km on it) runs well, automatic tranny.
My question. What major components (if any) are interchangeable between these two cars? (I got them dirt cheap but had to take both of them).
Can I take a turbo-diesel engine and standard tranny out of a 1982 Jetta (body is rotten) and put it in a 1990 Jetta?
I pretty much have my mind made up that I will be getting an 04 jetta with in the next month, so now its really just deciding on what color and style