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Nice car man. I thought the SEL had the option of LED running lights and xenon lamps?

Well I got the pulley and the spline tool set from Idparts, as I always do. One fun and easy job down and the damn light is still blinking. Perhaps I should have spring for a new alt. I considered it, but figured I might be lucky. The last things I can do before visiting a stealership is get...

I love being the one with the diesel and being different. I always brag about how great the mpg is. I usually get the argument that diesel is expensive, but my numbers show I'm still ahead. I am dis pointed that almost as soon as I bought a TDI the jerks in the petroleum industry decided that...

Nkgagne, I think you nailed it. I have an occasional chirp at idle, the light flashes all the time while driving, and the tensioner bounces all over at idle. New alternator or can the pulley be had singly and replaced?

Alternator charges at 14v, battery is weak but starts car. Still have intermittent battery light. Alternator clutch? I wasn't aware of such a thing. I thought they were always engaged. Could that be it?

Disregard. I checked all those weird fuses. They are all ok.

I haven't had one for years. Hit a deer years back, body shop fixed it up, two years later and out of body shop warranty it slowly fell off piece by piece on the highway. After a moderate pissing match, I was left with the choice of paying for a new one or "riding dirty" without one. I chose the...

Hello all. Are the 12v outlets, windshield fluid pump and heated seats tied together in any way on a bus or circuit? My son knocked a coin into the outlet, a pop happened and none of the aforementioned items have worked since. I replaced all the bad fuses I could find with a combination of...

Are the windshield washer pump, 12v outlets, and heated seats in any way related in any bus or circuit? My son flipped a coin by accident into the lighter hole and none of the aforementioned has worked since. I pulled and replaced any fuses I saw blown, inside and out. I have recently discovered...

I'll probably get flamed for not searching, but here goes. 2015 Passat TDI SEL. I love my 06 Jetta. I really want to buy a Passat this fall, the kids will get the Jetta. As much as I love VW, why are they sooo far behind on the tech stuff as compared to most others, including Chevy. Don't get...

Hello all, two questions here. First, are there any tricks or "I gotchas" on an alternator replacement on a 2006 Jetta TDI? I'm fairly sure mine is close to done. I have a mid-frequency whine/groan under acceleration and an intermittent battery light. The battery tested ok, the alternator...

So there seems to be a bit of conflicting info here. I will not go foward with the project unless I can be sure I'll have full functionality of MFD, sterring wheel controls and bluetooth. Has anyone truly made this work and had remain trouble free long term?

Any packaging changes in the rumor mill for '14? I'd love to have a Golf TDI with leather and a 510 without all the retro fitting.

Any buzz on changes to the 2014 Golf TDI as far as nav units or leather? Seems nutso to have xenon lamps and nav with only a fabric option. And that the available nav is the inferior of the two offered across the line.

Thanks IBW. Another thing I have considered is a new Jetta or Golf TDI. But I want that damn RNS-510. I know its a bit slower but I want the weather and various other features. I wonder if I could I could pull of a retrofit?

I'm currently very torn between the Passat TDI SEL and the Golf R. I love the MPG that the Passat offers and the car itself, but I want to go fast again with a VW. I do not like the RNS-315 in the Golf R. For a car that is one of VW's more expensive models, I cant believe it isnt equiped with a...

Hey all. Looking at getting something new so the kiddos can drive the '06 Jetta TDI. I was looking at the Passat, but hate automatics and want high end trim. I have pretty much decided on a Golf TDI but favor the RNS 510 over the 310 or 315, whichever one the Golf has. I like the expanded...

Hey all. Any ideas on when Koni will develop and have reds for sale? I really want a tighter suspension on my new Passat, when I get it. I'm selling my 2006 Jetta TDI manual Pack II with Nav. Has 118K miles. If anyone wants it let me know;)

Thanks Niner. Long live Joe Montana!! I love my awful Redskins and great Packers, but I like watching SF play ball.

Are the dealers even able to keep one around to test drive? Seems like a bit of a lead of faith. I really want an SEL TDI, I already have an '06 Jetta Pack 2 TDI with Nav. The probelm is that I am torn between the Passat and an Acura TL SH-AWD with tech pack. I understand they are very different...