VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE: Questions and answers

Volkswagen Beetle 2004

My 2004 Volkswagen Beetle is making a rattling noise underneath when I drive in 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear. I’ve been to see a mechanic and he thinks it could be the catalytic converter. Can anybody help with how much these are and the fitting? Or any good websites as to where I can find a cheapish one? Thank you.

Volkswagen Beetle 2006

I’ve had a engine fitted back in May 11, by a bunch of cowboys by the sounds of it. After a few weeks I learned they hadn’t given it a service so again I had to pay another 250 to have all this as other things wrong with it too. About a month and half after the service and 3 months after the engine was replaced the timing belt went and all its pistons and head gasket. I took the car back to the the garage and was told by the guy who did it no longer worked for him and that it was not his problem... I was so mad. I managed to find this guy and he fixed the timing belt and pistons and told us he had the head gaskets skimmed, then 3 weeks later, I was driving and the red oil light came on. It turned out then that the oil switch was knackered, as well as water pump, thermostat and few other things. The guy who fixed it did the check on the head gasket and everything was fine, again another 250 pound to fix, now there is brown sludge in my expansion tank and sounding very much like a bus when its not moving, like a tuts, tuts, tuts, tuts... Can someone please help me as to what is wrong with my Beetle... at the end of my tether :(

Volkswagen Beetle 2006

Sometime my wife’s Volkswagen Beetle dies when stopping or starting to take off. I have had all of the starter alternator and battery checked. Everything is in fine condition. When it dies the battery light comes on but when you put it in neutral or park it will start right back up. Thanks, Confused in Missouri!!

Volkswagen Beetle 2006

Hi, we have just fitted another engine into this vehicle, all is well on tick over, however when the car is stationary, but at 2,000 rpm, the oil light flashes, bleeps 3/4 times once the engine is on tick over again it goes out. Could anyone advise.

Volkswagen Beetle 1999

My manual Volkswagen Beetle all of a sudden won’t work in any of the gears except for fourth. What all of a sudden happened?

Volkswagen Beetle 2003

On what side of my 2003 Volkswagen Beetle can I find my brake wire sensor?

Volkswagen Beetle 1998

My 98 Volkswagen Beetle stalls when I try to accelerate from a stop or at any speed. If I don’t try to accelerate fast it is OK. I just had the Mass Airflow, O2 sensor and fuel filter replaced. Do I need a fuel pump or maybe a fuel relay? Any suggestions would be helpful.

Volkswagen Beetle 1998

My 1998 new Volkswagen Beetle will only start and run if I unplug the Mass Airflow Sensor. Does this mean the Mass Airflow Sensor is bad?

Volkswagen Beetle 1999

If I left the key inside how can I open my 1999 Volkswagen Beetle?

Volkswagen Beetle 2007

The coolant light on my Volkswagen Beetle comes on when I start my car. It beeps for about 3 minutes and stops. Also my car heater, when I stop at a sign or light the heater starts blowing cold air. When I take off again the heater starts to blow warm air... what does this mean?

Answers

I have the same thing happen on my 06 Beetle. It’s frustrating! - Lorena from United States of America

It sounds like a bad water pump. Common VW problem - Craig from Germany

More than likely the coolant level is low. Check coolant level in reservoir - John Weddle from United States of America

Volkswagen Beetle 1961

I have a 1600cc singleport engine with a 2 barrel holly carb. My 1st and 2nd gears seem "OK" but when I shift into 3rd it won’t accelerate and stays the same whether I’m barely on the throttle or if it’s floored. I’m thinking it could be my accelerator pump or valves any ideas?

Volkswagen Beetle 2000

My Beetle has gone about 120,000 miles and has recently started to squeal when accelerating up hill at about 35-40 miles/ hour. The car only does this when going up hill. I recently had the serpentine belt changed and it still does this but it seems a little different. Any ideas on what I should check next?

Volkswagen Beetle 2004

The handbrake has become stiff on my VW Beetle. It is no longer smooth when you release it, instead it seems to be rubbing on something? Can anyone help or advise?

Volkswagen Beetle 2002

Does the Volkswagen Beetle have an icon on the dash board that lights up when the lights are turned on? I could only find the icon that lights up when the lights are on full beam but nothing when there on dip!!!

Volkswagen Beetle 2000

Hi, does anyone know where the fuse to the blower motor on my 2000 Volkswagen Beetle is located?

Volkswagen Beetle 1971

When I start the car, the brake lights stay on. When I turn the car off, the lights go off. All the other lights work. Any ideas please.

Volkswagen Beetle 2002

When coasting to a stop, the vehicle makes a noise like something is sliding forward and engaging on something in rear of car. Is this normal? (2002 VW Beetle 1.8 turbo 5 speed)

Volkswagen Beetle 2001

The car is 10 years old and has done around 18,000 miles - so low mileage for age but does it need a cam belt change? What is the time limit for a cam belt change even with the low mileage?

Volkswagen Beetle 2000

What warning lights represent what problem on my dashboard? There is a yellow triangle lighting up, abs lighting up and handbrake light stays on.

Volkswagen Beetle 2002

My VW starts but immediately shuts off. I noticed a noise right after it starts. What could be the problem? I had to leave it in the parking lot at work, couldn’t drive it home. Please help!

Volkswagen Beetle 2002

My car has a loud sound and appears to run hard or sounds hard when driving, what could this be?

Volkswagen Beetle 1969

My left exhaust is blowing cold all the time and smells of gasoline. Any ideas?