Top 20 2003 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Questions & Answers

sounds like you have the wrong belt, I assume it is a new one.

again check those filters sounds like yours is clogged diesel filters have to be changed regular they catch water and it is passenger side by rear tire I believe and can be easily damaged if you bottom out and crush or puncture it hope this helps.

Sounds like your turbo-charger. Wouldn't be surprised if your turbo impeller is broken in two. Advise checking intake for blockage while you're at it.

Automatic or manual?

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White smoke suggests you are getting water into the engine and this usually signifies a bad/failing head gasket. It can also be accompanied by overheating (check your gauge if you have one or engine light if it through a CEL code from the ODBII system). If you have water in your motor you may also have water in your oil. If the oil looks like a "rust" color then this is a good indicator. Also you may have an exhaust smell in the coolant overflow (oil and exhaust may be getting in the coolant). This is a major repair and will require significant expense if this is what is causing the misfires that are inherent when a failed head gasket starts leaking. Do not continue to drive the car if if overheats or any of the other indicators are present.

Do a diagnostic scan.

Shift interlock is only used with auto trans. Do you mean the clutch start safety switch? What is the problem you are having.

the problem will be faulty injector tips squirting and not atomizing take it to an accredited diesel specialist shop and have the new tips fitted and the injectors recalibrated

How could you damage the transmission and axles after only 80k miles? If you do some work yourself, all the other stuff is cheap to fix.

Seems strange to go through that many tensioners. Would recommend checking the clutch pulley on the alternator to make sure it is free-wheeling. If it is locked solid, replace before it takes out your alternator.

indicates the diesel injector control module is faulty check wiring have the codes read at a service shop that has the scanner to do the job

Driver door latch mechanism needs repair or replacement.

https://s12.postimg.org/6o2zcv3hp/jetta_headlamps.jpg Click on the link. This is for 03 jetta gls There are fuses for left and right low beams. Headlights on low beam, use a test light, see if voltage on fuse circuit? If no voltage that will lead us back to dimmer switch or problem with wiring circuit from dimmer switch.

There is small chance you problem is with the slave cylinder, or the clutch master cylinder. Check the brake fluid under the hood in the clutch master cylinder. If it is gone, or low, you may be leaking brake fluid either from the slave cylinder on the transmission, or the fluid could be bypassing the rubber seals inside the master cylinder. I hope this is what is wrong, as it is much less expensive than having the transmission repaired. God bless your efforts.

The EPC ( Electronic Power Control) light comes on because there is an problem with the engine. I would take it to your local dealer or part store and have them hook a scan tool up to it and read the codes. This will give you a code or codes that identify what is wrong with your engine. The part store does not charge for this service, the dealer does. If you have a mechanic that you trust, I would take it to them. Hope this helps.

A fuse could not cause the time to freeze. The instrument cluster sounds defective.

The car is 14 years old. I think I would look around for a new one.

Check for power and ground to left (large) radiator fan with test light. If power and ground to connector are ok, replace faulty fan.

Be aware, the low oil sensor will disable the ignition if more than a quart low. Check oil level often