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It doesn't. Every car and light truck sold in the US since 1996 is OBD II compliant and has at least one pre-cat O2 sensor for closed loop operation and one post-cat O2 sensor to monitor catalyst efficiency.
Two used car dealers (who had Jettas to sell) told me to stay away from them.
I would appreciate any thoughts on this.
Thanks
Go on pull the trunk and dive in........good luck
Loren
I chose to not get it fixed and sold the 97 last year (leveling with the new owner about the problem). I loved the car, too. I got 8 good years out if it. I bought a Jetta TDI wagon to replace it and love it even more.
Does anyone know if the 2001jetta wheel well will hold a 215/60 R15 on the original jetta wheels, without rubbing against the sides when turning?
Or... what's the maximum tire width that such model will hold?
Thank's for your time...
shortly after getting it the am reception went away, took back to dealer they replaced atenna base seemed to solve problem. 10 months later the problem is back, parked under hi voltage power lines after which I had no am reception unless im close to a radio tower.
I have vw technical bulletin 91-99-11 on how to determine if FERN is on or off, but that procedure does not work on this radio, balance knob does not push in.
Does anyone know of a procedure for determining if the FERN is on or off on the standard double high monsoon radios, before I purchase another antenna base.
Ive tried removing the fuse but that did not fix problem.
Is there a known problem with EMF from hi voltage power lines blowing out the amplifier base antenna unit.
thanks
snapper
I have taken it into the dealer and they are telling me that this noise is normal.
I am a little concerned since it involves the brakes. Anyone else have this issue? Any advice will be helpful.
Thanks
Before you spend any $$ for a new bulb, go ahead and try to get the bad bulb out. If successful, then read the number on the bulb (perhaps an H7 bulb?) and put it back in.
If you were successful in getting to the bulb and reading the number off of it, then you will have no troubles doing it agian. It should take less than 5 minutes to replace a headlight bulb.
ddaman
This has happened twice in the last week. My local mechanic could not duplicate it and is baffled. I put in a new starter 3 months ago. Car has always started . Can anyone give me suggestions? Your help is appreciated.
I would bet you did not put a new starter in it. Most replacement starters and alternaors are REBUILT. (somone in the past removed it as a bad component from their engine.)
Woke up today to a completely dead car!!!..battery seems to be completely dead, no noise at all while trying to start the car. Checked everything, NOTHING was left on overnight..
Anyone else experience a dead battery, without leaving anything on?
Please advice !!
That being said, outside of a short somewhere in the seat, elsewhere in the electrical system, an incorrect fuse (using a 20 amp fuse instead of a recommended 15 amp fuse in that particular circuit, for example), a bad/malfunctioning voltage regulator (located on the back of the alternator), or a bad battery (no longer able to hold a charge), I can't think of anything else that might have caused your battery to drain.
The first thing I would do is have the battery and the charging system (alternator) tested (If the car is out of warranty, I would take it to an automotive place other than the dealer - like Sears, etc.) - then proceed from there.
Still under factory warranty, only 19300 miles!! thanks for the advice..will follow up at the dealer.
Best of luck to you.
So, that drained the battery, b/c they pulled the fuse out and this morn', the car started up just fine.
Here is my problem:
I have a 1997 Jetta L4 with about 80000 miles.
Had a regular service and oil change done.
1000 miles past that, I have white deposits on the oil filler cap (water in the oil) and lots of water in the crankcase ventilation parts (maybe 1/2 cup) and more of the white 'mayonnaise'.
It's clear water, not coolant. I have not lost any volume of the coolant fluid. The air intake filter is dry.
Does anyone have a clue where this water could be coming from?
Thanks for any help!
P0135 Bank 1 Sensor 1 no activity
P0134
P0442 Small EMC leak
you think I still need a new o2 sensor?
thanks for the help!
P0135 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
P0442 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
The first two codes both relate to the upstream O2 sensor but for different electrical circuits, one for the built-in heater and one for no signal return. Check first for a wiring harness connector unseated, or the harness melted to the exhaust manifold. If ok, probably time to replace the sensor.
Third code is for a small leak in the EVAP system, most often caused by a gas cap which isn't sealing properly (assuming you don't refuel it with the engine running). Make sure there's no corrosion on the filler neck and that the rubber seal on the cap's ok. If it looks good, probably time for a gas cap.
I have a 2001 Jetta GLS and today while i was driving the "EPC" sign came up on the odometer and on the speedometer side there is a sign that looks like this: there's a triangle with an exclamation mark in the middle and an arrow that goes in the shape of a circle around the triangle. Does anyone know what this means?? Please help cause i have nooo idea and i am scared to drive my car!! THANKS!
I understand what you've bee hearing. I had a 2002 GLS 1.8T that was a mess - small things always going wrong. HOWEVER, last spring I got a 2004 GLS 1.8T and it has been EXCELLENT! I've only had a one warrranty item to address and it was insignficant. I love my current jetta and it has been solid! I don't think there's any differnce between the '05 and mine...just a couple of months between production. Just take a good look at what you're going to get.
I replaced the spark plug wires and spark plugs 2 weeks ago.
I replaced the distributor cap 6 mos ago. I sealed the cap down with silicone. Now, the car didn't die last week when I drove in the rain but today I went to the carwash and it died half-way through the washing. I got it started but then it died again about 2.5 miles later. I am not sure how to troubleshoot this problem. Please help!!
Most people who have their vehicles and have zero problems generally don't log on to forums. It is the ones who are looking for answers or are looking to complain that log on.
-PR-
03 Ford F350 SuperCrew KingRanch 6.0L Diesel
04 VW Jetta GLS TDI
05 VW Passat GLS TDI
1)Open hood
2)Start engine
3)use spray bottle to spritz water on igintion components until engine dies
You have isolated the problem within 10 minutes.
1)MAF sensor (Mass AirFlow)
2)ECT sensor (Engine CoolantTemparture)
MAF costs over $100
ECT price is about $30 (newer design is green in color)
Of course, the CORRECT way to isolate the problem is with VAG-COM.
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/
The VAG-COM emulates the dealers shop computer using your laptop. It can do everything the dealers shop computer can do.
As for the O2 sensor, if it is bad, just replace it. A 1997 vehicle has seen a lot of use and should be EXPECTED to require some attention.
To answer your last question: If a "while" is just a couple weeks, then dont worry about it... but it may eventually hurt the catalytic converter or other O2 sensor.
Is there somebody out there with experience in this who could offer me a step-by-step on removal and installation?