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At 9,400 miles my 2001 Jetta TDI had an intermittent surging problem that would happen at various different speeds and gears. The problem was solved by replacing the ECU. The ECU was mistakenly detecting a fault in some sensor (I've forgotten exactly which sensor). When this problem first...

The following problem was solved by replacing the ECU. I'm posting the symptoms here so that other people with the same problem may find it. At around 9,400 miles the engine in my 2001 Jetta TDI began intermittently surging. When driving it, it felt like the engine was cutting out for a split...

A MAF malfunction can definitely cause loss of power. This happened on my 2001 Jetta TDI. However, I don't recall the MAF problem causing the startup surge that you report. I've seen MAF cleaning procedures posted on TDICLUB forums. Just do a forum search and you'll probably find it. It...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Christina: landrumh, I tried carsdirect and got no response from any dealer. I tried Autobytel, got an automated response from a local dealer, followed up with an e-mail and got no response...

A few days ago my 2001 Jetta TDI with approx. 4,000 miles on the odometer began to have a lack of power accompanied by a check engine light. The CEL would come on a few minutes after starting and then stay on steadily (not blinking). After the CEL came on, it seemed the engine power improved a...

I have a Jetta TDI with approximately 3,700 miles on it. Until recently I hadn't taken it on a long enough road trip to take a MPG reading consisting only of highway miles. My commute to work is only ten miles but seven miles of that are highway miles. Still I think the trip is too short to...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tadc: hey all- I just picked up my 01 Golf GLS TDI yesterday, and it has the Monsoon sound system. I really want a cd player, but could care less about the changer. Actually I might even...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jjotoole: That's my other concern. If the 2001's are going at a premium, why not wait until Sept. for a 2002? I visted a dealer today and he too indicated that there are no more coming in...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by NeXTstep guy: Coder, Where did you get the information that the 2001 prod and delivery are over? I don't know too much about car production and stuff. This is still mid-April. Don't the...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Torqster: Pardon my ignorance, but I though you had to do some processing of veg oil before it becomes biodiesel. Is this processing ONLY concerned with viscosity?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes, you...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Eolair: I don´t want to ruin your sights of future, but even every possible area in Germany to grow oil seeds, the biodiesel you´d get could only power 20% of German cars. I doubt the numbers...

The Seattle area place I like best so far is the "USA Mini Mart" on Rainier Ave. near Wal-Mart in Renton, WA. Take I-405. Take the 167 exit, then immediately take the Rainier exit. You'll see the USA Mini Mart just ahead not far from Wal-Mart. My car is running really smoothly on this diesel...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jjotoole: Considering new 01 Jetta TDI 5sp as a commuter and curious about the following: * Is GLS worth extra $ over the GL? * What opts are a must vs. a waste? * Anyone bought "under" invoice...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Richard P: For years now, in Europe, nearly all filling stations have provided plastic gloves for customers filling up. The practice, based on my experiences in Canada, does not appear to...

I just noticed today that the bottom edge of the sides of my galactic blue 2001 Jetta TDI has paint that feels sticky or tacky (not smooth like the rest of the paint). This sticky paint extends all along the bottom edges of the sides of the car (beneath the doors) between the rear and front...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by gardentender: Does anyone else have a Galactic Blue Pearl Jetta? Have you been able to find touch up paint for it? My dealer tells me that VW doesn't make or stock such a color. (pig's...

In my quest to find a Wal-Mart to pickup Power Service Diesel Kleen additive, I happened across a gas station that has a small-nozzle diesel pump that pumps slowly enough that you can use the automatic shutoff latch (it doesn't the high-flow pump with the large nozzle). The price is $1.57 per...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by TDITim: Interesting, I've been reading alot lately about biodiesel, including listening to the NPR show from two weeks ago on the subject. There have been quite a few posts on it and I know...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Turbo Steve: Craig: In the States, the parts you need for this inexpensive mod are readily available at most Pep Boys or Trak Auto Stores. Perhaps you good Canadians have something comparable. In performing...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dante Driver: I'm planning to rent a pickup with a lift gate for a run to the Portland area to pick up one or more 55 gallon drums of biodiesel. It's on sale this month for $1.50 a gallon (the regular price...