Help!!!

[shaz23]

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I think you should take it to someone instead of DIY

really?? mann i gotta get my timing belt/water pump changed and now this 2// AGH!!!!! is it really that hard or too risky???

[nordex]

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I think you should take it to someone instead of DIY

[shaz23]

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1)

Possible solution: Perform shift cable/linkage alignment.

k. i gotta get up on this.. if anyone runs accross a DIY on how to do this.... or a guide or what not... please link me with it .... i wanna do this ASAP... thx!!

[JustALilBit]

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Seems like you have alot of feedback so far...
Ill lend my opinoin
1) The rough start up could be because your oil is still sitting at the bottom of your engine and it needs a while to circulate.
2) Cant help much with this one
3) Could be lose wiring in your instament cluster. May want to get this one checked out
4) My hood did the same thing after my accident. I rear ended someone and smacked up the grill and bent the hood a bit. This has to do with the sensor in the hood latch. Seen as how you replaced it, it may not have a snesor or it isnt picking it up prpoerly.
5) Could be a rough idle. Run some injector cleaner or some other gas additives and that may help over time.
6) Could be one of two things. As mentioned above it could be your bushings or something in and around your suspension set up. I doubt it is your actual coils. As for the traction control light not coming on, this could be linked to your temp gauge lights not coming on(again could be lose wiring). Im betting it is because of your car actually doing the traction control but the light just isnt coming on.
7) Cant think of anything specific other than shitty front brakes perhaps, especially of you do alot of hard breaking.

Hope this helps
Sorry if I re wrote someone elses guesses, im a selective reader

[shaz23]

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kk .. to clear some things upp...

as for #6 (sound coming from the right side of the car when taking off) - this sound not only comes when i try to take off fast. i could take off slow as hell and it still comes.... and the traction light doesn't come on when this happens so thats why i dont think its a traction thing... but ya from the feedback it sounds serious so im going to get it checked out before its too late....and the best way to describe it is that it sounds like my tire grinding against the mud guard....and i also have been noticing that the sounds comes more when im turning while taking off rather than just heading straight... anyways, time to pay the shop a visit... more expenses i guess

and for #7 (shock problem) the noise only comes when i brake or let go of the gas after puishing it fast, but is fine over bumps and is not bouncy or nothing so i think the shocks are doing ok....but ya it does eventually go away.... so maybe its just b/c of the cold...

but ya.... ill head over to the shop to get that problem checked out ..
thx again 4 the help guys
cheers!!!

[shaz23]

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dude... much love guys..... big ups to all that helped... highly appreciated!!!

sounds like i should get it checked out .. especially the sound comin from the right side

i'll drop in2 Goerge's shop n get that checked out ... but ya Eurodrivers.ca is the S**T

thx 4 the help guys.

BTW - where can i get some stickers for eurodriver.ca, i wanna spread the word so ppl can get help cuz i just joined and im gettin mad help here.. lotsa feedback... i actually saw a sticker on a jetta myself near the Tim Hortons on 32nd st haha.. actually the jettas usually there soo big ups to whose car that is haha.... i woulda not known bout this forum site if it wasnt for him/her haha... alright guys

thx once again..
cheers!!
RESPECT!!

[Stonewall]

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1. is detinetly the starter. You can find some DIY fixes on places like the TDIclub.com forums.
2. You should be able to adjust the shifter linkages and it should fix that problem (if not you have tranny problems)
4. Check to see if you disconnected the microswitch.
5. Sounds like a cold clutch, likely weather.
6. This sounds like a bad wheel bearing or CV joint. You can also check the control arm bushing. It could even be a ball joint. If the sound is coming from one side something is failing, go get it checked.
7. If you can check to see if the shocks are leaking, if they are they are shot and need to be replaced. Otherwise it may just be the swaybar bushings (not my first bet) or the upper shock bushings. Take your car over a wavey road, if there is a lot of bounce in the front and little dampening it is time to change your shocks/struts.

Now keep in mind I am not a professional and these are just my opinions from my experience. I hope you had a very through inspection done before oyu bought the vehicle as it sounds like you have some repairs to do to get it up to snuff.

[nordex]

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take it into the shop.

[Kor]

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This FS thread has some info about that ABS type problem:

http://www.eurodrivers.ca/forums/sho...art+abs+sensor

If you're in Calgary you could also take your car to Tunedub, sometimes George puts a bit more effort into finding little problems than the dealership. Or at least is honest about it - if he can't find whats wrong, he'll just say so, rather than making up some story or billing you for work that you don't need done.

[stefan]

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if the shock itself squeaks, its long since died. and a spring really has no moving parts. Bushings can get noisy though, if they are worn.

http://www.eurodrivers.ca/forums/sho...hlight=bushing

[Kor]

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1) Starter issue... not sure.

2) Try putting it in a forward gear and rolling very slightly, then reverse.
Possible solution: Perform shift cable/linkage alignment.

3) Replace bulb and/or fuse. Easy.

4) Door sensor is maybe frozen or stuck. Clean inside the edges of your doors and sills. Might need service. Don't think it has anything to do with the hood.

5) Not sure, take it to a shop or dealership and ask what they think. Or if you're in Calgary, come out to the meet tonight and get one of us to listen to your car?

6) Might be ABS getting stuck, I think Bart might have had an ABS sensor issue at one point, sounds the same, maybe he will chime in. Or send a private message to 'bart'.

7) Shocks should never squeek, ever. Might be bushings as someone else already suggested. Might need new shocks or for them to be tightened somehow.

[The_Stig]

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1) My jetta does the same thing. Never been to worries about it. It only does it the odd times or on cold start ups. I wouldnt be worried
2) My reverse gear does the same thing from time to time.
5) vws are known for having noisy engines when ideling. Could just be normal?
6) Sounds like normal traction controll to me. When ever the front tires slips u should gear and loud clunky grinding sound and the car kinda shakes. Look to see if your traction controll light flickers when this is happening. If it does, its normal.
7) Could be your springs like stated above, or time to replace your strut bar bushings. I did mine, its easy.

[GoNzO]

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I will try and ease someof your worries. I can only relate to what I have had happen.

2) My reverse makes the noise ands ticks when its cold. Solution I found that works is.....put in 1st and drive forward 1-2 inches. Then reverse. This problem is worse when its cold ouside and my car sits for long periods.

4)Hood-I know all my doors/hood/trunk have to be closed for the car to make the sound. Sometimes I forget to close the hood all the way after I plug my car in. My reminder is the car not making that annoying dying cow sound.

5)Noise with clutch.....had same issue about 6 months after I had a 1.8t clutch and lightened flywheel installed. Went to 3 tranny shops and VW and tey all said the same thing....RELEASE BEARING. I took it to George for a timing belt and the sound went away. So either release bearing or timing belt tensioner(which I have no idea would effect the noise. I am lost for an explaination on this)

7)Shocks-mine do the same thing. I have a eibach system setup and they are noisy until they warm up(so to speak). Usually goes away about half way to work.

I hope this helps some. Others on here are good for more info and will fill you in on your other issues.

[stefan]

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1) I get the first problem... starter stays engaged for a second or two too long. In some cases you can fix this with some cleaning i hear... i haven't got too worried about it quite yet. If it gets worse, i'll worry.

2) If reverse is tough, go in to first or second first, then reverse. I think this is relatively normal.

3) just a bulb. you have to pull off the middle dial, and there is a bulb behind it for the panel.

4) dont think the hood counts as an open door. more likely a microswitch in the driver or passenger door. do the interior lights come on and go off with both doors? Microswitch is a bit of a pricey fix, but there are good DIY's on this

5) not sure

6)there is a traction control of sorts that will assist if you spin out while going less then about 30km.

7) squeaks are more likely sway bar bushings then shocks. not too expensive.

[shaz23]

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sorry 4 the double post.....touch screens gets really annoying...