1998 Volkswagen Cabrio - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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.

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 ?

THis is common Too common. As I posted before.

As I posted in the Passat questions.

The jetta may slightly differ.

Yes. If your window has fallen down and will not roll up.
99% Chance you car is suffering the Infamous VW plastic clip.

The door panel comes off With a T-10 torx or a Hex (Allen) wrench
that will fit and A large Philips Screw Driver..

Remove the Plastic cover on the inside Door handle.
And the Screw or Screw along the Bottom of the door panel.
Then remove the screws that hold the handle the the door.
They are located behind the Plastic plate you removed with a tiny screw driver earlier... Be careful not the mark up the cover whaytprying it up. It is best to pry from underneath. Where marks if made can not be seen

After the screws are out 4 I believe. The Use of a CLip tool ir best.
For getting behind the panel to pop it off. A screw driver will work.

After all the clips are released. Pull the light at the bottom of the panel down and out. Disconnect it ur push it back thought the hole it came from..

Now you need a 10mm socket, or wrench to remove the 12 bolts that hold the metal plate to the Door. Remove all the 10mm bolts, If the widow has not already fallen in the door. It should be released. By removing the Black 2" plugs. THe loosen the bolts that clamp the window the the arms. DO NOT LOOSEN THEM ALL the way, .
Disconect the all the wiring.. THe Door lock cable,can be a pain.
I think it pulls down,.
Next remove the Metal plate. that is the regulator.

reverse to install

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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

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

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

The vw alarms cannot be disconnected.

Hi. the vw alarm cannot be disabled.

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.

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

try and google the maual online.

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

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

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

yes their is a factory immobilisor and a dead battery can upset it quite easily ,sorry but as its the antitheft then its a dealer only job

Ok I fixed her light issue after investigating strange noises under the hood. The wiring harness mount holding clip between the frame and radiator fans at the hood latch broke and the wiring was rubbing against the fan, cutting 3 wires and exposing 4 others. electrical taped frays and made jumpers for the cut ones and WHALLAH! All good. The reason it evaded so long is it was about out of plain sight because of the shroud until it broke the main holding clip and dropped the cluster of wires and the big connector down it wasnt loud.