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It looks like others here have experienced similar problems. Before I order a new ignition switch, can anyone help me feel more certain that this, in fact, the problem?
Thanks.
Brake jobs on the Euro (I have an '02) are easy. You need a 6" - 8" C clamp to compress the brake piston and a large channel-lock to turn it so that it'll compress.
The front door lock on mine broke and it was about that to fix it. I paid about $1k for the alternator after 165k miles. The only major part to break on mine.
It's called the Volkswagen California, but you can't get it there.
My mechanic gave up and now disconnected the thermostat, he wants to see what happens.
Anybody could solve this mystery for me please.
Salam
motorhomecaravan.com
A good tire is the Continental Vancocontact 4Season, but I'm not sure if you can find the dimension here in Northamerica. Most Eurovans in Europe have this tire. I have Nokian Wintertires with 102 rating, not the best winter tire but it works. Widely available seams the Nokian as an all season in 102s.
I had to replace my lower ball joints, I don't remember the exact price but I assume it was around 500$ not at a dealership. Avoid dealerships they are a rip off! Try to find a mechanic that is specialized in VW. I have made way better experiences with them than any dealership (service and price).
Careful with the brakes! The front can be replaced easily. Use a reset tool from a parts store (20$) careful with clamps! You can press the piston in croucket and that can damage the seals and the piston (it works but be warned) . The rear is more delicate as you need the right tool to do the job as the rear calliper pistons need to be turned when pushed back, if you fail to do this you can compromise the reset function of the piston $$!
Sorry with the locks, I replaced my rear hatch lock cylinder, it cosed 130$, 30$ for the lock and a 100$ for the install at a dealership. Don't have issues with the locks in the front. Don't use them as the van has central locking. Had to replace the actuator though, got the part from europarts-sd.com ( very good source for Eurovan parts) for 100$ and replaced it my self. Easy task actually.
Good luck!
Also, the EVC manual addresses 'Winterizing" the gray water tank using non-toxic glycol. Is simply pumping the fresh-water holding tank until empty take care of the holding tank?
Also, concerning camping during the winter, if we maintain about 45 degrees in the coach using the furnace, can I assume that the fresh-water and holding tanks will not freeze?
Thanks to all who post on this imformative forum.
RPM
It seems the knock sensors aren't picking up the knock? I located the rear knock sensor tonight but haven't found the front one yet. They cost about $60 each. Do I have TWO sensors bad?
One guy suggested my catalytic converter was almost plugged. There are no CEL codes.
Any suggestions, please? Thanks!
bill
I have a 2002 EVC with the double, center seat. I never use it. Like yours, it sits in the basement. Can you send me photos of how the single seat attaches ? Mine has 4 large, removable screws that the seat rolls over to attach. The seat is heavy. I would like to know if the same screws are used for the single seat. If I ever find a single seat, I would like to get one....assuming it would fit on the existing screws that are there now. The spacing may be different, that is what I need to know. Thanks for your time.
John
cell--- 404-518-9780
smilemaker157@bellsouth.net
There are a couple of things you should check. Firstly, Check all Vacuum hoses, they tend to crack on older Eurovans and you could be getting "false air" in your fuel/air system.
Secondly, VW Techs say that Eurovan throttle bodies get really filthy. I would take the throttle body off (easily removed) and thoroughly clean it with carb cleaner and hereafter put a can of Berryman's B12 Chem tool in your tank every 3 months or so, not only will it remove moisture from your tank, but it will clean your throttle body and fuel injectors.
Bryan
Thanks,
After much consideration, we ended up ordering a new top. http://www.mobilityrv.com/ I think it ran us about $3,500 with shipping. Worked great and fitted just like the old one. I think they only built one of those tops for all of those years. I was worried it would be the wrong top or just off by a little bit but it was dead on. Took me a day to move all of the hardware over.
We have had the replacement top for a couple years now and no complaints.
Good luck,
RPM
If you don't need you old poptop vent I'd like to get it from you.
Bill
I just fixed a poptop on a '95 Eurovan. The largest crack spanned 3/4 of the top.
Most cracks are repairable, with a little patience and some very common, inexpensive tools.
I welded it. There is some mis-information out there on the material the top is made from. It is not PVC or a fiberglass ( neither epoxy or polyester). the outer shell is ASA ( Acrylonitrile-Stryene-Acrylate) and the head liner is ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene).
I posted a website with step-by step instructions. It has lots of pictures.
Good Luck!
http://tahosa.us/Eurovan/index.html
I just repaired some very large and very small cracks in the top of a '95 Eurovan. I used only simple, inexpensive tools.
The outer shell is made from ASA (Acrylonitrile-Styrene-Acrylate) plastic. It is not made of PVC!
The outer shell can be welded by heat and solvent. 30 feet of ASA welding rod cost about $28 US.
Details, with lots of photos of my adventure are posted
http://tahosa.us/Eurovan/Eurovan/index.html
Good Luck! If I can do this, anybody can!
http://tahosa.us/Eurovan/Eurovan/index.html
http://tahosa.us/Eurovan/Eurovan/index.html
http://tahosa.us/Eurovan/Eurovan/index.html
It can be done with simple, inexpensive tools and a little patience.
Renzy
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VCDS Version: Release 16.8.3 (x64) Running on Windows 10 x64
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Address 01: Engine Labels: 022-906-032-AXK.lbl
Control Module Part Number: 022 906 032 AF
Component and/or Version: MOTRONIC ME7.1 G 0003
Software Coding: 00013
Work Shop Code: WSC 02744
VCID: 4FA76F048DAAE73A75-5124
Fault Codes have been Erased
2 Faults Found:
16730 - Camshaft Position Sensor (G163)
P0346 - 35-00 - Implausible Signal
18032 - MIL Request Signal Active (Check TCM for errors too!)
P1624 - 35-00 -
Readiness: 0110 1101