Hi guys long time lurker but first time posting. Looking for some advice if possible i have a vw golf mk6 1.6TDI 7 speed dsg. I have noticed when slowing down and the car shifts from 4th gear down to 3rd gear it makes a noise a grinding/screaching noise. But when accelerating up its fine and so...

My exhaust pipe fell off while driving my 1980 Rabbit (Diesel). How is it secured? Wondering if I need to get it towed. Thanks.

I'm getting conflicting answers to the following question. I have a 2005.5 VW Jetta Tdi (engine code BRM) with six speed auto tranny (code HQN) with 189,000 miles. Does this setup have a dual mass flywheel or just a torque converter? Thanks, Carsonic

So I bought myself a 2003 Jetta GL Wagon, 5 speed. I welcome all new friends and those who know where to get parts for good prices lol. This is my first VW and it's a bit of a mechanic special, but it runs and the motor and transmission are solid, as well as the frame.

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The boot lock only works with the auto key fob, or with the small release button on the drivers door, the lock on the lid which is the VW badge does not work, any suggestions? Thanks

Just recently, my DSG auto gearbox has started losing power. I pull in, turn off the ignition and restart after a minute and things go back to normal meaning that it is probably a software problem. The last time a spanner icon has appeared in the gear display. Do I just get it checked out with a...

I hope someone can help. 99 beetle 2.0 auto trans 145k. I was driving it one day and I noticed it was not shifting out of 1st gear. It did give me a code of defective MAF. If I clean the MAF will that fix the problem? Do I need to buy a new MAF? Does the MAF affect the trans? Any help...

I hope someone can help. 99 beetle 2.0 auto trans 145k. I was driving it one day and I noticed it was not shifting out of 1st gear. It did give me a code of defective MAF. If I clean the MAF will that fix the problem? Do I need to buy a new MAF? Does the MAF have to be open? Any help would...

Hi. New to the forum. Just picked up a 2014 TDI sportwagen and wanted to change rearview mirror to an Auto dimming one. Had seen one on eBay from 2012 pasat for 60 dollars. How easy is the swap and wht people use to hide the wires coming down from the overhead console. Thanks Sent from my...

Hi all, I have just purchased by first VW - a 2001 Golf Cariolet with 99,500 klms done, 4 speed auto, immaculate condition. I live in Mandurah, Western Australia, am an old fart looking to a bit of fun.

Hi guys, Just a quick question regaridng the auto start/stop feature on my Tiguan. I have had the car for 6 months and this feature has never come on. It has never been switched off at the console. Does anyone have any pointers to why it has not worked at all? thanks Rog

I just purchased a second hand 2014 VW Beetle Convertible. Loving it but I want to upgrade the headlight switch to an Auto model so the headlights come on automatically when it is dark. I have seen 10's of video's that explain how you just push the headlight socket in make a small turn and then...

Hi all. I am buying a 2009 (59) reg Passat 2.0 Highline auto estate and take delivery in the next few days. The car has water inside the drivers side headlamp assembly and I wonder if this is repairable or does it need replacing? The lights work, it just spoils the look of the car. Also should I...

ever since I bought my rabbit used in 2010, and after replacing my engine, and coolant expansion tank among other things, I have replaced the expansion tank cap seemingly incessantly over the years. perhaps twice a year most years, the caps fail, and I start losing coolant along the sides of the...