Forum: New Beetle Technical Forum

I've had this car almost a year and had this issue the whole time. When I get gas it doesn't want to start after that. I have to push the pedal after...

Alright here is the story. My 1999 NB lost 1st and reverse gears so i left her parked at friends for a while. When i attempted the 20gear miles drive...

Having a problem while driving my 2004 Beetle 2.0. The car just dies like losing all function of gas pedal with no acceleration at all . Then in 2...

First of all, I'm a newbie so Hi! :) Glad to have found this forum so I can express my love of VW without someone rolling their eyes at me. I...

My 04 Beetle will not release the trunk with the lever inside the cab, only with the remote. This is a problem as I only have a valet key for my...

Hi everyone, I recently bought a 2002 Beetle Turbo S. I love the car and it drove perfect for the first two weeks, then it started having a wierd...

Did't notice any warning light or sound, car shuddered and stopped. Towed car home. fully charged battery, antifreeze almost 2 gallons had to be...

Hello every one. Does any one knows if there is a relay that powers the #6 fuse that powers door locks , fuel door and side mirrors. There is no...

I have AVH engine FDF trans according to the sticker by the spare tire. 110Kmiles. A couple weeks ago my daughter's 2001 beetle is acting up. It...

Has anyone chipped their beetle and if so what brand did you use or recommend. I bought one from G-force but I havent installed it because I found...

Hi- newb here. I've had this 2006 VW Beetle about a year and a half now, love it to death- has all the zip and zing I could ask for. But lately I've...

Hi everyone, I have quick question for you guys who know the answer or experienced same problem. I have 2002 Beetle 2.0GL with 5 speed auto...

I bought an 07 Beetle last month and see it doesnt have the large shield that goes under the engine. I ordered the part but recieved the small black...

I am considering buying a 2000 New Beetle TDi. I live in a cold climate and the vehicle will be parked outside. What problems starting it would i ...

Just bought a 2000 beetle for my daughter. There was no manual in the glove box, asked the dealer if there was one, he said that it was not in the...

Im going to look at a 98 in the morning. It has 250K with a huge list of new parts and a 110K motor in it. Its a 5 sp....so the tranny should be...

Hi All, I have a 2001 NB 1.8T AWV with auto trans....I had a vacuum line fail a long time ago and patched it. I lost the original line somewhere...

Hi fellow bug owners, I've been having trouble in closing the window on the driver's side all way up these days. The window goes up, but comes...

Hi, My beetle possibly has a bad water pump. Is it difficult to replace the water pump in these vehicles? Has anyone out their ever done this job?...

I broke the on/off portion of the left center Heater/AC vent on my dashboard. The little wheel doesn't work any more and I'm only getting about half...

Can anyone tell me if there is any height clearance difference between the drivers window and the passenger window once rolled down? My passenger...

Newbie, 1st post, have a issue with ignition. It won't trun the engine on. Tried resetting the key fob. Nope. Tried removing the Posi...

The hood on my 2001 bug won't open. I pull the release under the dash but the hood won't pop up. Is there any way to get the hood open? Thanks...

2004 VW New Beetle convertible. The left rear window appears to be 'off the track" The motor runs but once the window drops down I cannot put it back...

my reverse takes long to respond, seems like it is dead, wht do u think

Hoping someon can help with a problem i'm having. My blinkers and lights will only work on occasion, i'm thinking it's a relay problem...but not...

Seeking some advise on bike racks for my '02 beetle. I'm about to head out on a 2,000 mile trip with my road bike and I'm not sure If I should go for...

How long should I expect to have to wait before this burning smell goes away? Anytime I turn the temp control past a third from the left (when it...

I have oil standing around the filler cap. Have cleaned it off more than once only to find it pooling again. The cap gasket looks fine, the cap...

Hi, I'm writing to see if anyone has dealt with the New Beetle trunk hatch release sticking when you use the remote to unlock it. We're constantly...

just bought a 69 beetle and it has a swiss emblem/shield on back under volkswagen nameplate, is there any sugnificance to this?

I get the code cylinder 1 ignition circuit open circuit intermittant, P1355-35-10 with my vag-com, I just bought a 2001 NB 2l AVH and the dealer...

What is the easiest way to remove the filter from the housing on a 2001 2 L Beetle? I got the top open enough to see it was clean, but not enough for...