What did you do to your MKIV today?

[TornadoRed]

One thing that may happen is that they illuminate as soon as you release the handbrake. This is because when installed in a US Jetta, it treats the Xenon bulb as the daytime running light. I have some wiring info from a MK4 guru in Australia who told me how to fix this. If you don't fix it, not only will the Xenon bulbs be activated all the time, but when running as DRL's, they aren't running at 100% which causes the bulbs to burn out way faster.

So, what should one do about DRLs? I have a Euro switch and DRLs do not come on automatically with hand brake released.

 

[romad]

My plan for the HIDs is to bend over that TFL pin at the switch to disable them, ...

I just put a small piece of electrical tape on mine.

 

[PakProtector]

One thing that may happen is that they illuminate as soon as you release the handbrake. This is because when installed in a US Jetta, it treats the Xenon bulb as the daytime running light. I have some wiring info from a MK4 guru in Australia who told me how to fix this. If you don't fix it, not only will the Xenon bulbs be activated all the time, but when running as DRL's, they aren't running at 100% which causes the bulbs to burn out way faster.

The ballast consists of a boost converter, and an AC bridge...followed by the ignitor. Applying lower than nominal input voltage just works the boost converter a bit harder. Bulbs do not have any idea what is going on...

Douglas

 

[Zak99b5]

Did rear brakes on my daughters (gasser) MkIV Golf. Used the HF piston tool to try to retract the piston, but it got all messed up (caliper was siezed). Handle all bent, plate bent, roll pin (which I have replaced) sheared. Guess I got ten years out of it, so I'll just replace it with new.
I think she had the original pads and rotors on the car.

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Daughter's rotor

One pad had zero friction material on it. Rest were very thin.
Had to get new calipers, and NAPA was the only place close with both rears in stock. Right side swapped without much fanfare, but the top bracket bolt on the left started stripping, so I just left it alone and reused the original with the new caliper.

Found that her left rear wheel bearing was bad (noisy but no movement/looseness). I would've liked to have replaced it as I was doing the brakes, but it was not in the cards. She ordered a new one from idparts that I'll install when it gets here.

 

[PakProtector]

Went to do the oil changing. The oil pan threads pulled out on tighten. Replaced the pan. Relatively painless...still have the fuel filter to swap.

Douglas

 

[Redneckeric]

Finally getting around to cleaning intake and egr. One of the 6mm allens on the egr cooler started to strip but used my small cobra pliers and got it loose enough to continue with the allen. Then one of the egr studs snapped on the exhaust manifold. Im guessing these are threaded and can be replaced? Was hoping to get this all knocked out today.

 

[Gothmolly]

Finally getting around to cleaning intake and egr. One of the 6mm allens on the egr cooler started to strip but used my small cobra pliers and got it loose enough to continue with the allen. Then one of the egr studs snapped on the exhaust manifold. Im guessing these are threaded and can be replaced? Was hoping to get this all knocked out today.

This is why I've never cleaned my intake.

 

[csstevej]

Delete the cooler and install block off plates…..makes life a lot easier.

 

[Redneckeric]

Delete the cooler and install block off plates…..makes life a lot easier.

Honestly looking into a delete kit right now. I cant find those studs anywhere. Do you have a reccomended delete kit?

 

[csstevej]

I made my own kit up with local parts.
But I believe that IDPARTS sells the kit and even the studs. If you cannot find it on the website give them a call , they are great people to work with and will help you out.

 

[PakProtector]

Finally getting around to cleaning intake and egr. One of the 6mm allens on the egr cooler started to strip but used my small cobra pliers and got it loose enough to continue with the allen. Then one of the egr studs snapped on the exhaust manifold. Im guessing these are threaded and can be replaced? Was hoping to get this all knocked out today.

I knew there was another reason to love salt-free southern cars...

Douglas

 

[Redneckeric]

I knew there was another reason to love salt-free southern cars...

Douglas

Yeah i miss living in az. My truck is already starting to be a pain to work on and ive only been in se Virginia for 4 years.

 

[Redneckeric]

Would i need a tune for my car with egr delete or will it run fine with out?

 

[norbert77]

Honestly looking into a delete kit right now. I cant find those studs anywhere. Do you have a reccomended delete kit?

Once the egr function is removed with programming, why remove it?

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

Would i need a tune for my car with egr delete or will it run fine with out?

It'll run fine but it will throw a code for EGR flow. You'll need a tune to get rid of that.

 

[csstevej]

Once the egr function is removed with programming, why remove it?

Bob for me I kept the EGR valve for the ASV function but got rid of the cooler. It makes access To the back of the engine easier and in my opinion less cluttered. Also why leave something in with a potential fail , IE leaking cooler… just my .02.

 

[norbert77]

My own TDI manual beetle is in the shop awaiting awaiting rear Stub axles so I drove the girlfriend's 07 2.5 tiptronic tip tronic beetle. Gotta say I love the 2.5 but I'm not sure about the automatic transmission.. Are all automatic transmissions the same in this vintage?

 

[benmarks]

My own TDI manual beetle is in the shop awaiting awaiting rear Stub axles so I drove the girlfriend's 07 2.5 tiptronic tip tronic beetle. Gotta say I love the 2.5 but I'm not sure about the automatic transmission.. Are all automatic transmissions the same in this vintage?

Did it let you shift through 5 gears or 6 gears? I think by 2007, the New Beetle had switched to the six gear DSG transmission instead of the 09A five gear TipTronic.

 

[PakProtector]

I think not Norbert...one with a torque converter and one a twin clutch, automated fixed ratio.

Douglas

 

[Judson]

Well my baby is going into the shop today. Front left wheel bearing shot. Going to have Brandon do both sides since they are probably original. Better safe than sorry. Symptoms are: persistent groan, increases with speed not rpm, steering left or right no change either. Mine is quite loud and happened suddenly. Initially thought I might have a flat but the steering felt fine. When I got out to check, all was well.

 

[norbert77]

Did it let you shift through 5 gears or 6 gears? I think by 2007, the New Beetle had switched to the six gear DSG transmission instead of the 09A five gear TipTronic.

With the 2.5? Its a 6 speed. Could be why the transmission chirps and rattles at low throttle because i put in it the tiptronic oil.

How to tell them apart?

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

Tiptronic is not a transmission. It's a marketing name VW uses for transmissions with a manual shift option. If you have a dealer run the car's VIN you can find out what transmission is in the car and what fluid is correct. I doubt the 2.5L NBs had a DSG, however.

 

[benmarks]

I don't think there was a 6-gear 09A, though, right? That would indicate it's a DSG, I'm pretty sure.

If that's the case, I'd definitely double-check the types of fluids they use.

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

Looks like it's a six speed torque converter transmission. Not a DSG. Correct PN for the fluid is G 055 025 A2.

 

[benmarks]

Volkswagen New Beetle - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Yeah, it looks like the 09G is the 6-speed "TipTronic" that isn't a dual-clutch automatic/DSG, though the sidebar in that article shows the DSG was an option at some point. Google seems to be giving me inconclusive results. For example, here's a MotorTrend article announcing the DSG as a $1000 option for the New Beetle TDI as of model year 2005:

2005 Volkswagen Beetle TDI DSG - Road Test & Review - Automobile Magazine

DSG won't make the New Beetle TDI the street racer's weapon of choice, but it does make it attractive for drivers who care about more than fuel economy-42 mpg has never been so much fun.

www.motortrend.com

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

The PD NB TDI did get a DSG. The 2.5L gasser didn't.

 

[Judson]

Brandon turned my car around the same day. Both front wheel bearings replaced. Good for another 250k+ miles.

 

[csstevej]

Changed oil and filter before the winter.
Spliced in a new OBDII connector with 6” of extra wire and relocated it so it’s easier to connect to.
Was having intermittent power issues with it on one pin….couldn’t fix it so I replaced it……almost didn’t pass inspection last time around because they couldn’t connect to the car.

 

[P2B]

Limped it home in near darkness with no lights or power steering

Threw serpentine belt

The '03 sedan just threw it's serpentine belt at idle coasting up to a red light. I managed to reach in through the wheel well and pull the broken belt out then drove it 80km home without lights or power steering, almost no daylight for the last few km. I can't see the problem, all pulleys and...

forums.tdiclub.com

 

[norbert77]

New rear shocks, stub axles, dust shield, pads and rotors.

Here is a tip for you all, all diy say to hammer on the bearing. Just use an incandescent bulb, warm it up a few minutes. Warm to handle is good enough.