Any guidance would be mych appreciated… Thanks! I took it in to a VW shop and they said they were able to fix it due to 2 wires that were disconnected from Fuse/Relay area (related to Secondary Air something) 1 Week later the codes are back, but I see no wires disconnected… Read more →
Decoding The Volkswagen & Audi VIN (Audi) Digit Represents Model Years -1980-2001 —– ————– —————————— #1—————Manufacturing Country-1=U.S.,3=Mexico,9=Brazil,W=Germany #2—————Manufacturer-A=Audi, S=VWof Brazil,V= Volkswagen #3—————Vehicle Type-1=Pickup/truck, 2=Multi Purpose Vehicle, U=Passenger(Audi), W-Passenger Car (VW) Read more →
Here is a list of Notes I have gathered from various sources on the net. Here’s a partial list of maintenance that hopefully has been recently done. If not, count on plunking down some additional cash: 1. Tires. If not correct load rating, you’ll need new. They aint’ cheap. 2. Serp. belt and pulleys. 30-40k interval +/- 3. Timing Belt… Read more →
By Chuck Squatriglia February 28, 2008 | 10:04:10 AMCategories: Diesel, Geneva Motor Show, Hybrids It’s official – Volkswagen is unveiling a hybrid to challenge the mighty Toyota Prius. And not just any hybrid, but a diesel-electric hybrid it says will deliver 69.9 mpg. VW’s been experimenting with hybrids of the gasoline-electric variety since the early 1990s, but the Golf hybrid… Read more →
VW Appears to have dropped the ball on this one…I will attempt to make it a reality. Phil… The New Beetle allows us to relive the days of feeling young, politically oppressed and penniless, albeit with modern mechanicals and reliability. Sort of. Today’s Beetle isn’t priced to accommodate those without some means, even on the used market. And a lot… Read more →
Hello everyone, As most of you know the CVA will be making a showing at the Frank Maratta’s auto show at the CT Expo center in Hartford on February 8-10. We will be bringing 4 of our club members cars. This is double what we brought last year and is a very large honor. Come visit us and show your… Read more →
It took a while–until the springs were poking through the remains of the
original padding, through the remains of the upholstery, through the seat
cover, and nearly through my backside–but I finally broke down and ordered
the TMI seat covers and foam padding so I could reupholster the driver’s
seat on my 1970 walk-through. Here are some heretofore-undocumented
findings: Read more →