Maintenance & Troubleshooting

2004 Volkswagen heater blower turns on and off

The blower motor resistor may be faulty. The resistor is located under the dash and can be replaced with a new one.

2003 Volkswagen Passat car alarm keeps going off when the car is unlocked. It may be caused by a faulty door switch or a problem with the alarm system.

2003 Volkswagen Jetta alarm keeps going off due to a faulty door lock actuator.

2003 Volkswagen fan runs after car is turned off. Possible causes faulty fan switch, bad ground, or wiring problem.

2003 VW Beetle headlight fell off while driving on the highway. Car towed to mechanic.

1. Remove the lug nuts using a lug wrench.
2. Place the lug wrench on the lug nut and turn counterclockwise until it is loose.
3. Repeat for all lug nuts.
4. Pull the hubcap straight up and off of the wheel.

The 2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T takes off from a dead stop smoothly and quickly, with no hesitation or lag. The engine provides ample power for passing and merging, and the transmission shifts smoothly and quickly.

2002 Volkswagen Jetta starts then shuts off after 5-10 seconds. Check for vacuum leaks, fuel pressure, and spark.

2001 Volkswagen Passat not shutting off Faulty ignition switch may not be sending the signal to the computer to shut off the engine.

The EPC light on a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta can come on for a variety of reasons, including a problem with the engine, transmission, or emissions system. To diagnose the problem, a mechanic will need to scan the car’s computer for codes and perform a visual inspection.