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    high and low head lights

    I have a 1996 passat when I click to high beams all the head lights go out. I can get low beams to work with dash head light switch. If I turn the dash switch I can get the high beams to work. But never both high and low at the same time. Any ideas??
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    check engine light

    We have a 99.5 Jetta TDI. We have been getting a check engine, and I know the intake manafold has been getting plugged. I removed the manifold and it was plugged. It was cleaned out . Runs like new again. But after it starts and maybe 1 min. The check engine light comes back on. Will I have to...
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    1996 Passat TDI 250K

    My clutch pedal is almost on the floor. All most no movement. Transmission will not go into 1st gear while engine is running. Shifts ok from 2 to 5th? Any Ideas???!!! not previous clutch problems. But Allot of miles. Jerry
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    TDI engine identification

    I have a 1996 TDI Passat. How do I identify which engine I have in the car? :confused:
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    Maf sensor failure

    Thank you for all the great information!!!!!!!
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    Maf sensor failure

    We own a 99.5 Jetta TDI with 170K miles. I have read that there is a high failure rate on Maf sensors. Is there a way to check the operation of a sensor? Simptoms of a failed maf sensor? Thanks
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    Maf sensor

    We have a 99.5 Jetta TDI with about 170K miles. I have read that there is a high rate of failure on MAF sensors. Is there a way to check a maf sensor operation? We had the intake cleaned at about 90K. There has been a real loss of power. And when warm it cranks allot before it will start...
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    Batteries for TDIs

    WOW!!! I did not think I would get that many responses. Some pretty strong opinions. I would like to thank everyone for a lot of good information. Jerry
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    Batteries for TDIs

    Does anyone have a recomdation for a battery for a 99.5 TDI Jetta? Not many companies make one for them. I have went through 3, VW batteries and they never last more than 2 years.:o
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    Timing belt video

    What year of TDI engines does the video cover? We own 2 TDIs a 1996 Passat and a 1999 jetta. I would be happy to purchase one. I just want to make sure it will cover my TDIs. Jerry/51:)
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    TDI PD engine

    I am thinking about purchasing a new 2005 Jetta TDI 5 spd. We have owned 2 TDIs in the past.And loved them. Is there some problems with this newer TDI-PD engine?
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    Tires on a 1996 Passat

    The car has P195 60 14" tires on it. Can you put P195 65 14" tires on it? The 60's are getting kind of expensive.
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    99 TDI jetta trip meter and clock

    the other day our trip meter and clock blanked out. It starts other wise. Could the battery be getting old?
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    1999 Jetta trip meters

    The other day we noticed the trip meter and clock blanked out. The clock was at 12 oclock. No miles on the trip meter. Because of cold weather?
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    1999 Jetta TDI instrument cluster

    Our Jetta blanked out, our clock and trip odometer. Has anyone had this. It has been cold weather latly.
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    1996 VW Passat tires

    Can you put p195-65-14 tires on a passat that has P195-60-14
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    Tire sizes

    I have a 1996 TDI passat. The tire size is P195-60x14. The question is could I go up to a P195-65x14 tire? Would there be any problems doing this?
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    1996 VW Passat

    Could some one tell me if a 96 Passat TDI should have the plastic engine cover, under the engine compartment. My wifes 99 Jetta TDI has one. Thank you
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