Top 20 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio Questions & Answers

you have change alot of parts but the crank sensor and the cam sensor,these control the ignition if these 2 don't work one or other you will have problems if the crank does not work then there is no signal to ecu to when to spark. cam sensor if it stops working properly it will limit its revs and go into limp mode. but will still run, they can go at the same time. you would have an engine light on. this will tell you the codes what the ecu is not reading anymore. has an ob2 connection so the ecu can be read.

sounds like either the spark plugs weren't gapped right or the wires are in the wrong locations. Google search the firing order and check the wires/loactions first, then if they are correct, have a look at the spark plug gaps.

Usually 1-3-4-2.

Can you be a bit more specific on this problem ? When they go out, do they stay out ? Any other problems with other components in the car when this problem happens ?

When the vehicle will not start when you spray water on the plug wires, that means that the insulation around the plug wires has failed. Replace the plug wires.

check for a fuel venting problem

IF YOU HEAR RAPID CLICKING... IT MIGHT BE A BATTERY OR ALTERNATOR PROBLEM. OTHERWISE It might be a faulty starter. One of the symptoms of a bad starter is a single clicking noise when you turn the key or push the start button. ... Most likely, you'll need to get your starter repaired or replaced. If you can jumpstart your car, drive to your nearest repair shop to get the problem diagnosed. there are many other possibilities,if the above options are not helping: Click the link below: https://carrepairworld.blogspot.com/2021/06/why-car-wont-start-you-hear-clicking.html this will help.Thanks.

Thay have relays each one for it self becouse roof is asking for its own relay,should not be on the same relay.

Your owners manual will have a layout map for where the specific flasher/fuse you are looking for.

put the ignition key in the drivers door cylinder, lock, then unlock. this should disable the alarm

Hi. To stop this you need to power up the car and activate the ignition. If the battery voltage gets too low when the alarm is armered then the alarm thinks you have disconnected the battery in a theft attempt and the siren activates. The easiest repair is to repalce the battery or repair any currnet draw issues.

try and google the maual online.

Hi. the vw alarm cannot be disabled.

The vw alarms cannot be disconnected.

Hi. Your best bet is to go to ErWin, Google it. Have your vin ready.

bad blower motor or faulty fan switch. bad blower motor resistor.

Hi. it is behind the camshaft pulley bolted to the head.

Clearance fault or permanent, speed sensor, generally there will be no problem,auto diagnostic tool.

Center Console, it has ridges on it and looks like a Cover. On some, it is on the LEFT side and says "OBDII)