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This might help with that:
http://www.steve-hall.com/cgi-bin/VAG-Locator.pl
Mine just broke at 112,000 and had to replace the cylinder head along with the belt, water pump and tensioner = $4000.
The belt does not really break - the reason I was given was that if the teeth are worn out - they lose the grip and it stalls the engine and the pistons get the timing wrong and the valves get bent - so the big BIG BIG $$$ bill.
check out edmunds - tips and advice section
http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/maintenance.do?step=step2&year=2000&make=Volkswagen&mod- el=Jetta&style=4+Dr+GLS+Turbo+Sedan&mileage=105000&engine=4ITCG1.8&transmission=MANUAL&zip- =30097&synpartner=edmunds&tid=edmunds...mnt.step2.18.Volkswagen*
I learnt it the hard way and interestingly enough had the spark plugs replaced earlier in the day and the service advisor was complimenting on the maintenance of my car and the same evening it stalled on me.
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I have a 2002 jetta gls 2.0L it has 160 000km on it and i find
that it is burning oil after 5000km there will be no oil left in the engine also my temp gage on the dash board does not move at all even if the car is warm and to boot i have a hard time restarting my car when i go call to call for my job (i do
service for business) i am in and out all day please respond with some help :sick:
Oil consumption is not uncommon for the 2.0L engine during 2001 and 2002. As long as you keep it topped up, there is no harm done. My daughter has one of those...she just carries 5W40 oil in the trunk and topps up the oil at every fuel fillup.
Allowing the oil to get so low that the oil pressure light comes on is VERY damaging to the engine. NEVER-EVER allow it to get that low. If oil is allowed to get so low that the oil-pressure lamp comes on... you WILL damage the engine and it WILL start to "BURN" oil. (smoke out the exhaust)You have been duly warned
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As for the temp guage, you really need a VAG-COM to diagnose that. If you want to "shotgun" that problem, replace the engine-temp sender. There were a bunch of bad ones during 2001-2002.
A faulty engine-temp-sender can cause hard-starting and excessive fuel comsumption. (inside of tailpipe will be BLACK with soot from excessive fuel injected)
Thanks....
skm4
Not sure why weather changing would mean you have to change oil more often. Read your manual and see what it says. I don't recall reading anything that led me to believe that the normal 12 mo/10,000 mi schedule would not be adequate. I live in WI which has similar weather.
You can also look at VWs document Choosing the right oil which says:
Under some circumstances the engine oil should
even be changed more frequently. Change oil more
often if you drive mostly short distances, operate the
vehicle in dusty areas or mostly under stop-and-go
traffic conditions, or when you use your vehicle
where temperatures stay below freezing point for
long periods.
However it does not seem to define mostly, short distances, or long periods.
In any case, the procedure to re-program a key is not too dificult. It involves putting the GOOD key in the ignition and the one to be programmed into the drivers door. (I do not recall the specifics after that.)
As for the level, watch the dipstick. It must be read on BOTH sides as the indented side can show it overfilled, while the other side will show about 1/4 inch lower (or just the right amount). I kept thinking they were putting too much oil in the crankcase until they showed me the toher side of the dipstick (it is weird).
A change here is $55.00 and they usually send me coupons in the mail for either $10.00 or 10% off a service bill. Keep an eye on the mailings from VW.
Anyways, I have tried with the supposedly proper key that is suppose to recode the car systme but no lukc, I have also tried diconnecting the battery and reconnecting it, once it started but when it turned off it didn't start anymore.
If you or anyone knows the steps I can try to configure the code please let me know, don't want to waste all the money having to take it to the dealer and then its some simple steps, Thanks for the feedback!
This is OBVIOUSLY a problem with the electric fan not working. First thing to check... the fan relay.
This needs to be done about every 4-6 years. (depending on how much you use the wipers)
This task is not as easy as squirting some oil somwhere. You really need to remove the wipers and dis-assemble the pivots. Then thoroughly clean off the crud and grease things up.
I have used my VAG-COM many times and can now get at that plug in the dark by just feeling under the dashboard.
Anyway, I just did the diagnostic test this past weekend.
I was able to use it free of charge at a local Auto Zone, auto parts store. It is very easy to use. You just plug it in...the location is just under the dash on the driver's side. Very easy to get to and like I said..very easy to do. Just right down the error codes, and the guys in the auto parts store will look them up on their computer. My turned out to be ignition coil malfunction..so now I am checking on having that replaced. Hopefully that will solve my ongoing engine light problem.
skm4 :confuse:
The MAF has "extended warantee" for most 2000-2001 VWs. (extended warantee 7 years 70K miles)
I diagnosed this MAF problem with my daughters 2001 Golf using my VAG-COM and suggested she take it to dealership for free replacement of MAF. No troubles since new MAF was installed.
again thank you so much for you knowledge
across all temperature ranges for normal driving conditions.
However, if engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W40 is not
available, you can also use viscosity grade SAE 5W30
or SAE 0W40 as long as it meets Volkswagen oil
quality standard VW 502 00. Please remember that
not all commercially available oils conform to
Volkswagen oil quality standard VW 502 00 even
though they may have the same viscosity.
from: Choosing the right oil for your 1998–2006 Volkswagen with a Gasoline Engine
http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/smittys/ap/wizard.jsp?partner=smittys&clientid=aplusp- arts.com&baseurl=http://www.aplusparts.com/&cookieid=1M30TWQE71M30TWTKC&year=1998&make=VW&- model=JET-GL-002&category=F3&part=Ign+Coil+%26+Control+Unit
Recall: Ignition Switch Interlock
Recall: Emission Control System Check Engine Light on
Cooling Fan Motor Replaced
Alternator Replaced
Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Replaced
The car currently is almost 8 yrs old and has 110,000 miles on the clock. It has not been "trouble free" but compared to the Jetta it is bulletproof. I must also say that all the dealerships that I have dealt with have been outstanding. They quickly service the vehicle only doing what I have instructed and have only recommended additional services per Honda maintenance schedules. The most I have ever paid is $800 to get the timing belt, drive belts, spark plugs and water pump replaced.
Reading these post made me realize that the little things count. My car is on its 3rd set of tires, and 2nd battery all the hoses and lights are from the factory even the battery in the keyless remote is original.
I don't want you VW guys to think that I am bashing VW I am just disappointed. I hate the design of the current Accord and will not purchase it. However I haven't seen many people post problems with the current Jetta and hope that VW has vastly improved their quality. With that in mind I think I'll wait and see how it holds up since it is the only car in that has the features I want at a reasonable price and a classy design that will still look good years from now. I have never owned a VW but it nust be outstanding when everything works since most of you guys sick with it despite the problems.
The typical process is...
1) The dealership must hook up your car to their diagnostic computer.
-- if it shows a MAF problem... then MAF and everything else is coverd by the "extended warantee".
-- if it does NOT show a MAF problem... then you must pay for the diagnostic even if they do nothing more to your car.
(REMINDER: NEVER-EVER use anything but G12 antifreeze in a VW)
I understand it may cost about $20 for the engine-temp-sensor and it has been "superceeded" (re-designed to be more reliable) several times over the past 5 years. (I think the newest engine-temp-sensor has a GREEN electrical connector on it)
While an extended warranty for a VW would be a little more expensive than an Accord it was not a huge difference. It was about a $500 difference for 100,000 miles. So that is about $50-100 per year more...that is not enough difference to make me choose one car over another. I did not buy a warranty, I just use the cost information to get an idea of what the real differences are.
Many VW owners that have posted on edmunds and elswhere have indicated that their car was nearly bulletproof too. Generally people who have a lot of problems are more likely to post about it though. Not every Honda is problem free. I would not want to buy a car I don't like because its is expected to be "reliable" and end up being one of the unlucky ones who has a lot of problems. I'd rather go the other way and hope I get lucky with a car I like .
VW has a better warranty than Honda.
VWs hold their resale value very well, despite the reliability issues. So if the car is problematic, selling it would lilkely not be too painful.
The old Jetta appealed to a pretty young group of drivers, for the most part. This could increase the number of problems for a number of reasons.
VWs are, I think, a little "fussier" than a car like a Honda and I don't know that everyone who owns one treats it accordingly when getting service. Just one example is the oil...VW requires/recommends synthetic oil, but how many owners just go to a quickie oil change places and have whatever generic oil they are selling put in? I plan to take are to VW dealer or VW specialist for all service.
VW has been beat-up so much over reliability problems, I figured they were going to really work hard to avoid problems with the new Jetta.
I have read about people having problems with some dealership service departments too. I think that will vary with the dealership. I don't have much experience with that yet but we did have our Jetta in for 5 minor issues and all were taken care of in our one visit.
I like the features and the way my wife's Jetta drives so much that I am now considering a Golf for myself in a couple years. (By then, it should be clearer if VW has taken care of the "reliability" problem).
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That one sentence says it all. I have also owned a Honda, it was a good, ho hum car. Like you said, not perfect but ok. I do a lot of driving, up to 800 miles a week and my Jetta makes it a pleasant experience, very pleasant in fact. It handles like a race car, has fuel economy that I can't even believe, it's the TDI, has tons of power for such a fuel miser. Since I have the loaded package 2 version it makes the experience that much more enjoyable.
Your concerns: Any car is made of nuts and bolts, and trust me, reading on here and then assuming everything is accurate real world facts is a very misguided assumption. You have emotion driven rants from individuals who are simply venting their frustrations. If VW were as bad as what you read here, they would be out of business. Like the airline who had one too many crashes, it just doesn’t make that airline as bad as it's "perceived". Tell that to a nervous passenger.
If you are an individual who can't stand leaving your emotional security zone, perceived or real, then I would stick to you first love a Honda. Myself, I moved on and above and beyond the Honda world and loving every mile and happy I am here.
In terms of getting burned, be careful about tax consequences (not sure if you both have to pay sales tax).
The other way I see you getting shafted is by paying too much for the car. Residuals aren't an exact science, but it was set assuming X miles, and the car now has X+. So, make sure to figure out what it would cost to buy the same car elsewhere, since it may not be worth the residual.
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I have decided to go with the drive what you like theory. Maybe the odds of getting a troublesome Jetta are higher than some other brands, but even most VWs are going to be reasonably trouble free. Plus, I'm hoping they took extra care to reign in some of the quality issues, since this car really needs to suceed for them to survive.
besides, it really can't cost any $$ for 4-5 years 9given the warranties), so the most you are really risking s/t is some aggrevation.
Functionally it is a nice car though, which is what matters the most to me.
Too bad the really reliable brands don't have any attributes that make me want to keep them for a long time!
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