1996 Volkswagen Golf - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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It sounds like a heater cord problem .The heater cord is basiclly a small radiator on the inside of the cabin .On older vehicles sediment tends to fill it up so less coolant can flow through it their for less heat can transfer from the engine witch is the source of the heat into the cabin .Some vehicles also have a gate valve or ball valve that turns and shuts off the coolant flow the from the water pump witch drives the coolant every ware it needs to be in the entire system your control inside the cabin opens and closes this valve to let coolant into the heater core if you even have this valve .The best way to tell if the heater core is flowing is to warn the vehicle up to operating temp look for the 5/8 heater hoses going to the left side of the fire wall there will be 2 of them 1 is in 1 is out .One side should be much cooler with the heat on full if not its the core or the valve if you have one .

Check the fuel pump is maintaining pressure.

have the battery replaced and then use a scanner to reset the ECM

Head light switch is faulty.

Hi, Usually, when a part of car that is run by battery failed, first thing to check is the FUSE from the main fuse box or a fuse box somewhere under the hood. Next is to locate the motor that drives the sunroof and have a qualified electrical mechanic check the motor, If the fuse is Ok, and still stopping, then check motor and you may find that only the carbon is the problem. If still the carbon is ok and the sunroof still stop, you may ask the mechanic to check and test the "Stator" and "Rotor" that has failed and may require rewinding of the coil wire.

This system can be scanned for faults, you need that scan done to see what is wrong in the electronics, this takes a dealer level scan tool.

The alarm system needs to be de-activated by turning the key to the unlock position at the drivers door lock cylinder when re-connecting the battery. The alarm control module cannot be disconnected otherwise the vehicle will not start.

No such thing as a brain box PCM,ECM,ECU,BCM,GEM Lots of names for various vehicle computer modules & they seldom fail No signs & nothing you can check & little a professional can check,some day the shops will be up to speed, but that is 20 years way Why not tell us the complete story,with details,test result & such or go to a dealer or local shop for that secret your keeping about the car

The switch is under the brake pedal on the floor pan

O/T is Volkswagen method of saying top dead centre

there is a access panal located behind back seat where the spare tire is .take 3 screws out,remove lock ring,pull the pump. GOOD LUCK

this will be because the clutch is not fully disengaged when you have your foot on the pedal. If hydraulic then bleed the air out of the system and if cable check and adjust the cable or replace it

Hi Get your vin ready and google ErWin. you can down load the wiring diagram to your exact car.

If you mean the bolts that hold the back-plate, tighten to 35 ftlbs. If you mean the hub nut that hold the bearing assembly, tighten till firm, then back off the nut and tighten till there is no play in the bearing assembly. Do this with the wheel on. Now use the ca adjustment. Put the cap on and you are done.ge and split pin to hold the

have a look at the earth lead from the body of the car to engine to see if this is corroded an easy test would be to put a jump lead from negative of battery to anywhere on engine gearbox if this doesn't solve issue check the lead going to starter motor for corrosion and tightness

Hi. Are there any faults stored in the memory? This is common with an air leak.

This will help you. 1996 Volkswagen Golf wiring diagram Google Search

most likely a faulty turn signal switch

Have you checked the clutch switch or the neutral safety switch if it has an automatic trans ?