Top 20 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Start by checking the wiring to the VSS (sensor) . Plug has 3 wires. One of the outside wires should have 12 volts when ignition on. Other outside wire should have an earth of no more than 5 ohms impedance. Centre wire should give an earth pulse when gearbox is turning. If live and earth are good, but no pulse, then sensor or its drive gear is broken. Problem is usually sensor suffering ppor earth connection. Ok to cut earth wire before sensor and atach to sutable earth point.

It's probably a wiring problem, when VW wire harness's get old the insulation tends to crack and rub bare. This can cause large amounts of grief, trying to find them.
Probably, your best bet would be to go to vwvortex.com. This is a forum especially for VW's. It's free and covers technical problems as well as a lot of other stuff. When the home page comes up you want to go into technical (VW and Audi). Once in there you will see a page of forums sorted by car and engines. Click on the one that applies to your car. Once in there click on the FAQ first, quite often there are solutions to a lot of common problems in there. If not there is a search box on the upper right hand side of the page, type in there and search. It will bring up all the threads on that subject, even if they aren't your car so read carefully although a lot of these things are common in different models.
If you can't find a fix then you will have to register to ask a question. It's free and takes about 15 minutes to get a password. Write it down because their site doesn't seem to let your computer remember it. Hope this helps.

Do you mean the car is automatic or the window? (punctuation required :o) If by automatic window, you mean pull it up 2 clicks and it closes all the way, same for down then it probably needs resetting. Most manufactures have a self-set procedure which is as follows. with ignition on, hold the window button down for 20 seconds, then hold it up for 20 seconds then repeat the process 1 more time. This resets most brands of electric window.
Hope this helps.

Es posible que tenga que comprobar los fusibles en primer lugar, despu?s de que compruebe si est? recibiendo energ?a al motor el?ctrico. Y si todo lo dem?s falla mirar a ver si hay algo en la pista bloqueando el techo solar

Was the car running ok prior to this no start?Did it start missing or loosed power?
The horn thing is unusual but can be triggered by cars alarm system or ECU fault.
Does car have an alarm?was the battery run flat or changed just prior to this fault?
They both will inhibit spark if alarm locked on or faulty,as for ECU fault.
Depending on the model.They have a coil mounted on the fire wall that does fail.Check for spark at the centre tower with insulated pliers and holding the lead close to a bare metal area of engine area.
Run a test light on +ve side of coil.if it has power to it.it will light.the other side should flash on crank to indicate trigger from distributor.if ok and no output from tower lead,replace coil.
The model described;to access the coil bolts that fall inside panel when loosened,remove the plastic grille below the wipers.
I hope this helps or get back to me with your findings.

SOUND LIKE IGNITION TIMING OFF.FUEL IS IGNITING EARLY CAUSING WHITE SMOKE IN THE INTAKE.

you need to shop around for a new muffler. Price is going to vary because of possible damage to brackets etc... and will require a visual inspection by shop.

Check the fuses for the pump and wipers. Also you can check the relay responsible for the wipers (number 19).
The fuses and relays are below (all the way down) the lights switch.

Hi, the likely problem is your safety interlock. If you have a manual transmission, the interlock is above the clutch pedal. If you have automatic trans, the interlock may be on the shifter or the transmission. Let me know if you can't find it.

Please see my tip at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r6222268-engine_doesnt_crank_turn_over . These are generic instructions. If you get stuck or need specific instructions for your car, please get back to me with model, year and engine info.

yes there is a spring , look up part on auto parts store and u will see what it looks like. it may have broke and is still there, open door and look up at pedals spring is way up there.

Hi.

If you did not bleed the coolant lines it can be air pocket in the water lines or in the radiator, more commonly the problem is either thermostat or blockage thermostat housing.

Ensure that the water can flow through the radiator and double check water pump and thermostat. As far as I can remember Golf Mk3 and 4 thermostat housing is located in the radiator lower hose, and it is easy to jump. With thermostat jumped fan will run all the time, and radiator will take more to get hot. Wait ten or fifteen minutes and see if lower part of radiator gets hot (I know, you replaced thermo already, but better spending 15 mins on this test, just in case).
Check also thermostat housing. That is a common place for obstructions.

If you do not find anything else bleed coolant. Bleed the radiator and do a complete flush.

I have the service manual for this model, but the manual is in French.

It'll need the blower motor resistor assembly.

it is one of the best even for an englishman whos grandmother was bombed out in the blitz ,but it will be RHD this vehicle from japan

on top of the seat where the metal support rods go into the seat you will see a little clip like a plastic slide ,some push in and some models you pull back .have a look and you will see it

I would check the fuses. The fusebox is to the left of the steering column, under the dash. There should be a black plastic cover door to open to gain excess to the fusebox.

That sounds like the the temperture sensor. that is what works the revs when the car is cold, is should be at the front of the engine. hope that helps

Look in yourowners manual for unlocking security alarm. I believe on these you need to put key into drivers door and turn to the left and hold for a second or 2. Try it. Good Luck, JERROD

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The angle end of the plug lead goes on the coil pack.
Coil pack is as viewed from the lead connector side.

on the mk3 vw you just loosen the 7mm allen bolt on top (might need to shock it loose with air tools) and then when that bolt is loose you can jack the car up without needing spring compressors. the rest of the mounting bolts at the bottom you can loosen afterwards. fitting is reversal.

Hi.

The two cars are completely different.

One is front drive traction(VW), the other one is rear(BMW).

Sport performances are better int the BMW.

Safety standards are good in both cars.

On the other hand the BMW is quite more expensive to maintain (parts are more expensive, a bit more attention and service required, higher fuel consumption(13-14l/100km).

If the two cars are in the same shape, price and milege is similar I would buy the BMW. I suggest driving both cars before purchase if possible, driving style is much different.