20 Most Recent 2003 Volkswagen Golf - Page 6 Questions & Answers

It is most likely the A/C drain if you have been running your A/C system or have been using your defrosters. (normal operation)Also, you may want to take a closer look and see if it is dripping from the exhaust. A normal by-product of the chemical reactions going on inside your catalytic converter is H2O. Most exhaust systems on modern automobiles are equipped with drip holes in the resonators and/or mufflers to help prevent severe corrosion of the exhaust system due to the water that is produced..

when the glow plug light keeps flashing.Thats telling you that you have a fault with one of the sensors.Take it to a garage and get it checked out with a diagnostic scan.

First check to make sure you have coolant.

I had a similar problem - engine would run at only low rpm. I suspected fuel starvation from a clogged fuel filter, but it turned out to be a carbon-fouled intake manifold. Depending on how yours was driven (lugging?) and the total mileage (high), I would check the manifold for carbon builup. Cleaning the manifold is difficult or very expensive, as it should be removed and baked out. There are probably several other possible causes that I, fortunately, have not experienced.

Fuse link.....I've seen `em knock out all power.Or mighty be a main relay or fuse.Fuse links are incorporated into wiring and act like fuses,blowing if a severe short or over-amperage problem occurs. don-ohio

IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must have the security anti-theft code for your VW radio from the car manufacturer, or from a Volkswagen dealer!

You can find the radio code at: http://www.radio-code.co.uk/

The sequence of programming for 2003 VW Golf radio is:
1. Push simultaneous "SCAN" and "RDS" keys until on the screen will appear "1000" displayed.
2. Release keys. No more push on "SCAN" and "RDS" keys because otherwise number "1000" will be considered as first safe code attempt.
For example: we have the security code "5079". Then:
3. By the no.# 1 key you will set up the first safe code digit. Push 5 times on the no.# 1 button. The "5" number will be setted.
4. By the no.# 2 key you will set up the second safe code digit. Push 10 times on the no.# 2 button. The "0" number will be setted.
5. By the no.# 3 key you will set up the third safe code digit. Push 7 times on the no.# 3 button. The "7" number will be setted.
6. By the no.# 4 key you will set up the four-th safe code digit. Push 9 times on the no.# 4 button. The "9" number will be setted.
7. Then push again simultaneous "SCAN" and "RDS" keys for confirm this safe code. On the screen will be displayed "SAFE" notice. Release keys! For few seconds a radio frequence will be displayed. The radio is now ready for use!

if its located in the door panel,, remove that panel, it will have a securing set of screws to remove,, do that , and unclip the wire harness from the back ,, install the new switch, and attach the harness again