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  1. Golf MK4 / 1999-2002
    I just bought a 2000 Golf GLS with about 210k on it. Picked it up as a beater for the winter but didn’t realize the previous owner never really cared for it. I also cannot get ahold of him for some reason. What oil is recommended for it? The manual lists “VW502 00 or VW500 00 or VW501 01”...
  2. GTI MK7 / 2015 and up
    I am the owner of a new 2019 GTI-S. I would like to obtain detailed information about the car such as specifications, drawings, component descriptions, and maintenance instructions. For all of the previous VWs I have owned (this is my ninth), I have been able to obtain this kind of information...
  3. Beetle Owners Club
    Hello all. Buying this car. It runs and drives and owner said he thinks previous owner said engine has been rebuilt. I'm bringing mechanic with me to look at it but now sure he's all that familiar with this car. Anything advice as to what to look for/check wold be greatly appreciated.
  4. Golf MK4 / 1999-2002
    Recently bought a TDI golf as a beater. It seems like the previous owner wired the stereo and then never plugged anything in. When going to plug in connectors that lined up, the stereo turned on, without a key in the ignition. Can somone help me with placing these wires/connectors somewhere?
  5. RABBIT OWNERS CLUB
    My rabbits an 07 so the rust warranty is pretty much up and nothing major besides the wheel arches have started rusting. Would it be worth it to get it undercoated now? never had a car undercoated my previous car was a 93 accord so i just let it rust out since it was already 20 years old and got...
  6. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    Just bought an '86 Cabriolet. 350K Kms. previous owner let it sit for maybe 18 months with fuel in the tank. I put in about 30 litres of 87 octane. Engine runs happily until there's any sort of load other than flat ground. Then it misses and loses power. A sample of the fuel was stinky. Have...
  7. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    Hey everybody, I recently purchased a MK1 rabbit. The previous owner had a 2.0 swap from a 98 golf put into it. The car still has the MK1 cluster, but none of the gauges work. I dont know the rev or the speed in which im going. I was told by the P.O that in order for it to work i need to get a...
  8. Passat Owners Club
    I took the plastic bumper off my 2013 passat (European version) today and found a rather crumpled impact bar. https://ibb.co/e6ox3c The car is second-hand and I wasn't aware of any previous accidents, should I be worried by this?
  9. Golf MK5 / 2003-2009
    A friend has got an 07 Golf, I am trying to help install a new radio for her, the radio I have taken out was not the original VW one, the previous owner has really butchered the wiring and I have no clue which is the Radio Antenna wire.....can anyone please advise what the VW Radio antenna wire...
  10. Touareg New To Forum / Frequently Asked Questions
    Hello, I'm new to the forum - just got my 20 year subscription ! I need help with my 2005 Touareg fuel pump area. Previous owner installed after market secondary pump behind passenger seat. Lines don't match up with factory pump but I didn't realize the depth of that until after removing and...
  11. Volkswagen Owner's Club Announcements
    Good evening everyone, Just wanted to say hi. I have recently given back my 2016 GTD after my lease came to an end. My partner and i are expecting our first child so have taken the plunge and brought her a new Discovery sport and I've managed to pick up a mint 2013 GTD as my daily. However...
  12. Passat Owners Club
    Recently I bought a Passat Variant Confortline 2014 and I have a question about cruise control: In my previous car (Renault Lugana - 2006) the cruise control kept the speed control even on more pronounced downhills, on my Passat the set speed in Cruise Control increases continuosly without...
  13. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    alright so i bought a 1983 caddy pickup with an 1985 turbo diesel in it. little did i know that the front motor didnt match, so i would like to know if anyone else has the same thing going on?? i have the motor that originally went in the pickup but the previous owner put the different motor in...
  14. Scirocco Owners Club
    I just bought a 1985 Scirocco tonight the previous owner said that it needs a battery and ignition coil to run. Going to drop a battery in there tomorrow, whats a ohms reading on the coil to test for, can't find my book not too sure if its says it in there. Thanks for your guys help if anyone...
  15. Tiguan New To Forum / Frequently Asked Questions
    I just bought a 2009 Tiguan SE FWD 99K and was told by the owner that the timing chain cover gasket has just been replaced after oil was discovered leaking from it. I am wondering/asking if this sounds legitimate and also if before the repair was completed if this could have damaged any other...
  16. Jetta / Bora MK6 / 2011 and up
    Hi there, Newbie here... Just got a 2016 Jetta and the ladies in the house misses the park assist they had on the previous car... has anyone try to retrofit a park assist for the front and rear? Am concern in taking it out to get after market down that might void my warranty... Appreciate...
  17. EOS New To The Forum / Frequently Asked Questions
    Has anyone fitted 35mm lower springs to their EOS if so how did it affect your ride. The reason I ask is because my previous car a B6 Passat was on coil overs and 19's the ride was a tad harsh to say the least. I am running 235/40/18's at the moment and the ride is good but I just don't like the...
  18. Beetle Newbs / FAQs
    Recently purchased a 1972 Super beetle and I am having difficulty identifying the VIN. The previous owner told me it has a 1973 motor in it. The VIN is 1122374546. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
  19. VW CC Technical Forum
    Hello, My large fan doesn't seem to be kicking on. The little one is kicking on. Can anybody point me to a previous discussion that may cover this topic or give me a little direction on troubleshooting the issue. Thank you in advance for your time!!
  20. General Volkswagen Discussion
    So I bought a house recently which came with a derelict old VW hatchback. It was the previous to the previous owner's, who is long since passed on. No title. I don't know the year. The dash is stripped and firewall gone. I can't find a VIN in order to get the salvage title from the DMV and get...
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