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    Why is the ventiation system blowing HOT air only?

    You are right, it was the pivot. Easy fix. Thank you!
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    Why is the ventiation system blowing HOT air only?

    It is a year 2000, Golf TDI. :)
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    Why is the ventiation system blowing HOT air only?

    Hoping that someone here can clue me in on what is happening with my Golf. Driving along the other day I suddenly noticed that the cabin was getting very warm - it was set to blow cold, and I had already been underway for about an hour when it happened. Turning on the AC does nothing, it just...
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    Heavy smoke after sitting for 3 months

    Did not think of the fact that it is most likely summer fuel. Good point! Glow time is normal, probably 4-5 seconds.
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    Heavy smoke after sitting for 3 months

    Thank you guys! I will definitely check the air intake. See what I find. There are a lot of cats around where I live, so rodents are rarely seen, but ya never know I suppose. Temperatures are typical for the year, close to the freezing mark during the night and a few degrees above during the...
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    Heavy smoke after sitting for 3 months

    Ok, I'm getting slightly concerned about where we are heading here :D
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    Heavy smoke after sitting for 3 months

    I did not drive it, just idled it in the carport. I will see if I can get some additive to put in the tank. Thanks for the feedback!
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    Heavy smoke after sitting for 3 months

    I parked my 2000 Golf TDI for 3 months approximately. The car was running very well before I parked it and smoked very little. After sitting, I was getting ready to re-insure it and put it back on the road, but now it smokes heavily and it does not seem to go away. Still starts easily. Any...
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    Abs light on / Airbag light on / no code

    Good reminder - I need to find and check the grounding points on this car (I thought they were underneath the battery?) - it has a lot of weird gremlins - under certain conditions every light on the back flickers when signaling to the left, interior lights work sometimes, sometimes not, cruise...
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    Abs light on / Airbag light on / no code

    It could well be that there is someone with VCDS near me - I am a bit hesitant about bugging people. Guess I need to think hard about buying the software. The battery was disconnected prior to messing with the wire. Yes the light turned off when starting the car, for a second or two, and then...
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    Abs light on / Airbag light on / no code

    Thank you for the information! Not exactly what I was hoping for - I don't have the software and hate to pay the shop just to clear the code :(
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    Abs light on / Airbag light on / no code

    I think the problem has been found - broken wire underneath the drivers seat - "fixed it" - airbag light went out for a second or two and came back on. Going to reattempt joining the broken wire - but will the airbag light actually turn itself off, or does it have to be done with VCDS?
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    Abs light on / Airbag light on / no code

    Finally getting around to doing something about these issues. ABS light turned out to be due to a broken wire on the right rear wheel - fixed now. Airbag light still on - the horn IS working and there are no noises when turning the steering wheel - is the clock spring still the likely culprit??
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    Best deal on a BEW timing belt job (BC, Canada)

    Just want to clarify that YES I am shopping for the best price and I am not ashamed of it. I am not wealthy enough not to care. However, I am only asking for quotes from very reputable TDI specialists - most TDI enthusiasts in Vancouver, and many from much further away will know about the shops...
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    Best deal on a BEW timing belt job (BC, Canada)

    Need to get timing belt done on the Jetta and was phoning some of the trusted mechanics for a quote Yogi in New West 950 PG Performance in Surrey 950 JS Performance in Abbotsford 755 I am not excited about driving to Abbotsford, but for nearly 200 bucks less, it is hard to justify not doing...
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