Good Afternoon!
My daughter just called me on the way from from college and said she
was having a problem with her car.  She said that as she is driving
the temperature will sudden rise to just below the max, then just as

haven't seen a post since Monday.
verifying I'm still here
Cecil

i have a vw passat 2001 auto, have had it since oct 2008, 2 weeks
after getting it, it strted making a grating noise when wheels turned
have had belt replaced as was told it was a loose belt that hasn't
worked any ideas as mechnic doesn't seem to know what problem is

i have a vw passat 2001 auto, have had it since oct 2008, 2 weeks
after getting it, it strted making a grating noise when wheels turned
have had belt replaced as was told it was a loose belt that hasn't
worked any ideas as mechnic doesn't seem to know what problem is

I have a 2000 Passat GLX V6 Automatic.   When accelerating fast from a
full stop, I hear a "thud" from the front of the vehicle.  The sound
occurs once when the car starts moving.  If I accelerate slowly from a
full stop, then I do not hear that noise.

 I'm off to costco to buy a new battery, however, they have my group
size and everything, BUT the label indicates that the cold cranking
amps are about 200 higher than the book says my care requires.  Does
the CCA number matter as long as it is higher than what the car

1.  The car has about 83,000 miles.  It's a southern car; not sure if
the exhaust is original.  The exhaust gets noisy at around 2600 RPM,
but not the type of noise when holes are present (I inspected the
system - no holes).  I'm assuming it's the muffler.  That middle

I was cut off yesterday by a 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The driver felt the
need to turn left across opposing traffic to enter a highway w/o looking.  I
hit him in his rear right tire with my 04 GLS.  He spun and his rear axel
came off sending the wheel flying.

The original blower (squirrel cage with motor inside) lasted 20 years.
Replaced new 180 bucks  - bearings screaming on startup 2 years later.
Any idea if the bearings in this blower/motor assy. can be lubricated?
TIA rich

It's been a while since I've posted, I hope everyone is doing well!
I've been having an intermittent issue with the power locks on my 2000
Jetta GL.  Specifically, both driver side doors.  The rear door is
worse, but when it starts to act up the front door gets glitchy too.

Previous owner had an engine fire.  I also happen to have a totaled
'01 GTI VR6 laying around.  Engine is fine and dandy as is all wiring,
etc.
My natural reaction is YEAH BABY.  How different are the two ?  Is

Does anyone know when the remaining VW fleet will be available with diesel?
I have an '05 Passat TDI and we really like the CC, but want it in Diesel.
Cecil

Hi. Any comments on the Innova 3100 OBD II reader for working on VW's?
Canadian Tire have it on sale at $89 (regular $199 CDN). I was
thinking of getting one.
Currently our cars are an '85 Golf and a '90 Golf, both pre-OBD. But

I'm copying this from another forum, because it describes what i'm
hearing exactly.
"I've had this problem for a while but have hesitated to post it
becuase you may think I am crazy. I often hear a clicking noise coming

My '92 Golf (1.8L Digifant) has exactly the hesitation/stumbling
problem reported below.  The problem has occurred several times on
long trips with high humidity and temperatures below freezing.  The
car runs fine from a cold start at temperatures down to -30C, and the