Hello all,
We have just purchased a new 2003 Jetta. We have had several years of
experiece with the A1-A3 Jetta’s and have been very satisfied.
Should there be any thing that we should be aware of, watch for, etc in the
newer 2003 models? If you know of any good resources for information,
please pass it along.
Thank you,
Erik Larsen
Hello all,
We have just purchased a new 2003 Jetta. We have had several years of
experiece with the A1-A3 Jetta’s and have been very satisfied.
Should there be any thing that we should be aware of, watch for, etc in the
newer 2003 models? If you know of any good resources for information,
please pass it along.
Thank you,
Erik Larsen
"Erik Larsen" <n…@ida.net> wrote in message news:3f31df6b$1_4@newsfeed…
> Hello all,
> We have just purchased a new 2003 Jetta. We have had several years of
> experiece with the A1-A3 Jetta’s and have been very satisfied.
> Should there be any thing that we should be aware of, watch for, etc in
the
> newer 2003 models? If you know of any good resources for information,
> please pass it along.
> Thank you,
> Erik Larsen
1. One post is enough. :-)
2. Nothing really to know. Most issues (e.g.: coils, window regulators,
flaky relays on TDIs) have been found by now since the current incarnation
has been around for nearly 5 years.
Yea, here’s something to be aware of. Don’t post the same thread 3 times to the
same NG on the same day.
Yes… it will break and you will need to pay for it when warranty is over!
All kidding aside just read the owners manual and follow service
recommendations.
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"Erik Larsen" <n…@ida.net> wrote in message news:3f31df6b$1_4@newsfeed…
> Hello all,
> We have just purchased a new 2003 Jetta. We have had several years of
> experiece with the A1-A3 Jetta’s and have been very satisfied.
> Should there be any thing that we should be aware of, watch for, etc in
the
> newer 2003 models? If you know of any good resources for information,
> please pass it along.
> Thank you,
> Erik Larsen
"Mustangbrad" <chodamas…@cockmaster.ca> wrote in message
news:gvDYa.125063$rsJ.58731@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com…
> Are these switches known to crap out or is is it the actual cylinder.
> Everyone was talking of starters being a no start problem after driving in
> heat. I have since discovered my problem is the ignition switch. After
> around 30 starts the car won’t turn over. I have to get out and jump the
> solenoid to power. I’m wondering, can the switch be repaired or is it
better
> to replace it with a new one $$$.
I don’t know what’s expected re: lifespan, but I replaced my ignition switch
while hunting down no-start problems and it’s not that big a deal (’86 GTi,
other models may vary).
<$15 for the part, about 30 mins to take everything apart, replace it and
re-assemble. And that was for a first-timer on this particular job.. just
make sure you have the right size lug (a deep one!) for removing the nut
that holds the steering wheel on and don’t mangle the lock washer unless you
have a replacement. Not much else to it.. (do make sure to put the hi-lo
light switch connection back together correctly).
Also, double-check your main ground cable (to the drivers side of the block
above the trans) if you’re having no-start problems. A new starter, new
ignition switch and patched wiring loom cut by the windshield washer arm
later, I found out that my dead-car was actually caused a loose cable-end
bracket and a dirty connection at this ground point. Cheap and easy.. I
could have saved myself about $150. (Philosophically, I figured that the
original starter and ign sw were prone to failure at the 17 year point
anyways, so I was really just doing preventative maintenance.)
—
Jason G
2002: Yanks – $126M = 103 wins, A’s – $40M = 103 wins too!
"Mustangbrad" <chodamas…@cockmaster.ca> wrote in message
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>Everyone was talking of starters being a no start problem after driving in
heat.
I’ve had that problem but it’s really an issue with a weak battery being
unable to turn the starter when warm. New battery = no more problem.
Mustangbrad wrote:
> Are these switches known to crap out or is is it the actual cylinder.
> Everyone was talking of starters being a no start problem after driving in
> heat. I have since discovered my problem is the ignition switch. After
> around 30 starts the car won’t turn over. I have to get out and jump the
> solenoid to power. I’m wondering, can the switch be repaired or is it better
> to replace it with a new one $$$.
I guess one could take the electrical part of the ignition switch apart,
but why bother since they don’t cost that much. I’ve got details on
doing the swap here:
http://4130-products.com/step/ign/index.htm
You may want to double check your battery cables and make sure the
clamps and contact points are clean. The ground cable is known for
getting crude where it grounds to the body and can cause issues. All
cable contact points should be clean and shiny (wire brush ‘em). That
could be the cause of your problem.
Later.
Pencilneck blah blah blah
Thanks for the replies. New battery, new starter, good grounds, I;m positive
it’s a bad switch. As long as it’s cheap to replace I;m going to do it. My
fear with these VW’s is that I will get to the dealer for the part and end
up spending $200 on a switch.
"Pencilneck" <newsgro…@4130-products.comZ> wrote in message
news:3F347AFB.6000707@4130-products.comZ…
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> Mustangbrad wrote:
> > Are these switches known to crap out or is is it the actual cylinder.
> > Everyone was talking of starters being a no start problem after driving
in
> > heat. I have since discovered my problem is the ignition switch. After
> > around 30 starts the car won’t turn over. I have to get out and jump the
> > solenoid to power. I’m wondering, can the switch be repaired or is it
better
> > to replace it with a new one $$$.
> I guess one could take the electrical part of the ignition switch apart,
> but why bother since they don’t cost that much. I’ve got details on
> doing the swap here:
> http://4130-products.com/step/ign/index.htm
> You may want to double check your battery cables and make sure the
> clamps and contact points are clean. The ground cable is known for
> getting crude where it grounds to the body and can cause issues. All
> cable contact points should be clean and shiny (wire brush ‘em). That
> could be the cause of your problem.
> Later.
> Pencilneck blah blah blah
"Mustangbrad" <Wack…@wack.fuckit> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the replies. New battery, new starter, good grounds, I;m
positive
> it’s a bad switch. As long as it’s cheap to replace I;m going to do it. My
> fear with these VW’s is that I will get to the dealer for the part and end
> up spending $200 on a switch.
Have no fear! I put one on my 96 passat tdi at 90k miles. Got it at a local
import car parts place. Around $16. The dealer may be highten (will be?). I
also took the old one ppart to see what was in there, almost like a watch!!
Joe