20 Most Recent 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Questions & Answers

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High HYDROCARBONS on emissions test. I

hi.
first thing to do is change the air filter. even if it appears clean, the airflow can be blocked enough to affect the petrol air ratios in the engine which will give high HC readings.
changing the spark plugs can give a cleaner spark, and better ignition, with lower HCs. high HCs could also be caused by traces of oil getting through worn piston rings and valve stem seals and burning in the combustion chamber. there are many oil additives that can help stop this and reduce HC levels as well.
hope these suggestions help
12/28/2022 12:00:42 AM • 1997 Volkswagen... • Answered on Dec 28, 2022
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My 1997 volkswagon cabrio wont start. when u turn

The first problem sounds like it is the solenoid on your starter motor not working. Starter motors have two movements one rotates the motor and the second one is solenoid that pushes the starter gear against the flywheel, when you turn the key both of this movements happen almost instantaneous, once you release the key the spring loaded solenoid returns to its original position disengaging the starter from the flywheel and the starter motor stops turning. In your case from what you are describing it looks like the solenoid is not working. Now for the rough engine that looks to be a whole separate issue .....
1/22/2018 11:44:30 PM • 1997 Volkswagen... • Answered on Jan 22, 2018
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97 cabrio 2.0 aba engine with 5speed. Starts

the sensor that controls the mixture is the heated oxygen sensor in the exhaust manifold before the cat converter if that is the one you disconnected and it made no difference then logically if it was working ok then there would have been a difference replace it and see if there is a difference
11/22/2017 10:01:41 PM • 1997 Volkswagen... • Answered on Nov 22, 2017
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How do i fix a faulty ignition swicth on a '97 cabrio?

The wiring should not be crossed unless it was in a bad accident that pinched wires or a repair was done to it by someone who did not know what they were doing. You seem to have several issues, if you are mechanically inclined, I would recommend that you begin by replacing both, ignition switch and the turn signal switch, which also activates your high / low beam. Then proceed diagnosing the park brake problem and finally your ABS issue.
6/27/2017 3:21:41 AM • 1997 Volkswagen... • Answered on Jun 27, 2017
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1998 VW Cabrio loud humming from what sounds like the transaxle

Have you checked that the noise is not tyre noise?
Interchange the wheels front to rear (or left to right) to see if it has any effect on the noise.

Only do the test below if the car is securely chocked so as not to move, take great care not to contact moving parts!
Securely jack both the car drivewheels off the ground, then 'drive' the vehicle through through the problem drive speed/gears while listening for the noise. If the noise occurs under these circumstances you may be able to further localise the source by listening (very carefully!)with a short hose pipe held to the ear.
12/12/2016 3:55:53 PM • 1997 Volkswagen... • Answered on Dec 12, 2016
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Engine is kicking and sputtering, coil replaced two months ago.

Inline 4cyl - could be a variety of problems, could be timing, points and condenser, spark plugs,wires,cap,rotor,etc....!!! When you change one thing, there's always a chance that the next thing in that operation will fail or about to fail next..?? So play the elimination game, one part at a time...?? until problem goes away, then check timing LAST, to complete that operation..!!! I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/humphrey_5ffe09540b653dd0
9/1/2015 9:37:13 PM • 1997 Volkswagen... • Answered on Sep 01, 2015
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How do I fix the drivers window on my 1997 Volkswagon Cabriolet? Is it something I can do myself?

If you still have a problem. I found some Youtube video about the windows regulator.
6/21/2015 11:04:26 AM • 1997 Volkswagen... • Answered on Jun 21, 2015
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How to fix po440 trouble code

http://www.obd-codes.com/p0440 do the easiest cause first... did you recently get gasoline and didn't put the fuel cap back on correctly?CLEAR the trouble code and re-seat the gas cap properly & then see if the check engine lights up with the same code... then go from therei've embedded gbob59s link because it should have worked the first time

4/10/2015 2:37:15 AM • 1997 Volkswagen... • Answered on Apr 10, 2015
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How do i fix my driver window cause it wont roll back up

They like to break the window regulators on VW. Remove the door panel and inspect. If the cable is off track replace the regulator.
4/9/2015 5:59:30 PM • 1997 Volkswagen... • Answered on Apr 09, 2015
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Cruise control on 1997 v w cabrio does not work. I need ideas on how to fix or a wireing diagram

Most likely the cruise control module is faulty.
2/3/2015 6:18:21 AM • 1997 Volkswagen... • Answered on Feb 03, 2015
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Hi there, my 1997 cabrio

CHECK THE OUTER BELT FIRST.IS IT IN PLACE?CHECK ALSO FOR POSSIBLE LEAKS UNDER THE CAR FIRST.U MIGHT BE ABLE TO FIND THE STEERING FLUID LEAK...GOOD LUCK.
12/14/2014 11:07:31 AM • 1997 Volkswagen... • Answered on Dec 14, 2014
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Was washing and waxing 1997

put key in door lock,unlock/hold key over windows will go down....then lock/hold key over,windows will go up,press and hold unlock button on remote for 30 secs,you have just reset the alarm/immobiliser.
1/12/2014 6:13:23 PM • 1997 Volkswagen... • Answered on Jan 12, 2014
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Wont shift into reverse gear

Check the linkage arms of the shifter, they tend to pop out of their fixings in cars of that age.
10/3/2013 8:06:52 AM • 1997 Volkswagen... • Answered on Oct 03, 2013
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Loss of coolant and over heating no visual leaking

Head gasket blown.
9/25/2013 8:14:20 PM • 1997 Volkswagen... • Answered on Sep 25, 2013
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