Beetle and Beetle Convert. Roll Call. Who's out there?

[WisVWguy]

My wife is up to a whopping 42K miles on her 2014 Beetle TDI at this point. I'm starting to wonder about when to swap the timing belt. I've heard with time it's all over the place, but near as I can figure, it's 10 years or 130K miles. She's at 9 years this year, so I'll probably start shopping for the TB stuff soon. It's been a great car, we just haven't needed to drive it much. My 2015 Golf TDI is just shy of 100K miles, but I drive a bit more than she does.

I have a 2015 TDI beetle convertible 6 speed stick with 43K on it. Bought it new in 2017 when the 3rd gen diesel fix came out. The car has been amazing. I absolutely love it. VW needs to bring the TDI engine back!

 

[Baumeister]

I don't know the time spec for the EA189 but 10 years definitely sounds reasonable for a 130k item. Our 2015 EA288's tensioner had a 'chirp' at 32k when we bought it in 2020, then the warranty dealer replacement wasn't done right(they did stuff like re-use the original belt, etc.) so VW wound up replacing the entire top end at 40k at the beginning of 2021.

My wife is up to a whopping 42K miles on her 2014 Beetle TDI at this point. I'm starting to wonder about when to swap the timing belt. I've heard with time it's all over the place, but near as I can figure, it's 10 years or 130K miles. She's at 9 years this year, so I'll probably start shopping for the TB stuff soon. It's been a great car, we just haven't needed to drive it much. My 2015 Golf TDI is just shy of 100K miles, but I drive a bit more than she does.

 

[Chris.maus]

2014 convertable... justs clicks, starter wont turn. :-(

 

[aaronjbeetle]

My wife is up to a whopping 42K miles on her 2014 Beetle TDI at this point. I'm starting to wonder about when to swap the timing belt. I've heard with time it's all over the place, but near as I can figure, it's 10 years or 130K miles. She's at 9 years this year, so I'll probably start shopping for the TB stuff soon. It's been a great car, we just haven't needed to drive it much. My 2015 Golf TDI is just shy of 100K miles, but I drive a bit more than she does.

My 14 just hit 47k the other day, and the timing belt has been on my mind more and more. Just had the timing belt done on the 12 JSW and that was expensive, plus the OEM water pump failed after 36 miles - dealership covered it of course, but damn.

 

[autdi]

The wife's 13 has 36k. Just replaced the clutch, wasn't expecting that. Came to us used with DRLs that are always on. One of these days, I'll dig into it and see what someone hacked up to do that.

 

[aaronjbeetle]

The wife's 13 has 36k. Just replaced the clutch, wasn't expecting that. Came to us used with DRLs that are always on. One of these days, I'll dig into it and see what someone hacked up to do that.

Interesting.... My 2014 has the "always on" DRLs as well. All of my other VW's have always turned them on once the parking brake is released. These are on 24/7 when the car is running or the system is on. If you find anything out on this, please let me know. Many times when I'm waiting with the car or key on, I'd rather not have the DRL's on.

 

[lemoncurd]

Many times when I'm waiting with the car or key on, I'd rather not have the DRL's on.

if you have an MFD with MFSW, you can enable a toggle in the MFD via VCDS/OBD11 to control DRL's.

Inactivate (disable) Daylight Running Lights (DRL) When Light Switch in Off Pos.

First I want to thank the Ross-Tech crew for making a great product. I attempted to use the OBDEleven app/reader previously, and it was garbage compared to VCDS. Anyways, my VCDS reader arrived yesterday and I made some much awaited tweaks to the car. However one thing is still eluding me. I...

forums.ross-tech.com

 

[Iowa TDI]

Just acquired (long story) a 2014 Beetle TDI Vert. White,black top with black leather. 130k on it im just going to start going thru stuff I guess. Had a 99 ALH, that I sold a couple years ago, this 2.0 seems to be a bit of a different animal. The alh was a 5 speed, this one is a slushbox but the price was right.

 

[Lightflyer1]

I am still here. First run your vin through the vw emissions warranty checker and see if any is left if needed. Then get everything in order including a new TB kit. Way different than the old Beetles.

 

[MattRabbit]

Wife's 2014 beetle is at 46K miles. I just picked up the timing belt kit from idparts and will be having it put in very shortly. I also just swapped the RCD-510 with an RCD-330 head unit to add carplay. I have the rear flip up camera that matches it that'll be going in shortly as well. It runs perfect, but at 10 years it's time to do the belt.

 

[Iowa TDI]

I am still here. First run your vin through the vw emissions warranty checker and see if any is left if needed. Then get everything in order including a new TB kit. Way different than the old Beetles.

It would appear the DPF is junk from the deciphering I have been doing with the VCDS. The timing belt/water pump and associated items are all getting done soon. Not sure what the fate/end goal is. I got it on a trade from my son for a small suv as his family is growing. Just trying to get everything wrung out for now. It drives pretty well. I have some parts on order to change the trans fluid and filter/fuel filter/ air and cabin filters and just changed the oil this weekend.

 

[Broe66]

2013 Beetle Convertible 2.0 152k. Every time I think of trading it in I realize what a great car it has been, paid off and great mileage.

 

[Lightflyer1]

My Beetle was just totaled in a major hailstorm. Insurance paid $18k and I kept the car. Had the glass fixed and still driving it with all the dents. Still under warranty for another 4 years or so and 100k miles. Still have the emissions fix part b to do when the time comes and that should extend the warranty even longer. I am getting my monies worth out of it. Good commuter car.

 

[bigsexyTDI]

I wish I could say I was part of this group... I missed my unicorn this weekend. Triple Black 6MT Convertible on Heritage Wheels and low miles popped up at a dealer in Louisville. I was camping with my kids and couldn't inquire quickly enough. It was gone in hours. I'm just hoping a flipper didn't get it.