Top 20 2004 Volkswagen Golf Questions & Answers

Check your battery voltage if you can for 12v, if thats good then the alternator is not out putting enough to run the different things like wipers, lights, heater etc
Change the alternator

the system is the coolant temp sensor which reports to the ECM which operates a relay to turn on the fan there are 2 fuses in the system could be a fuse , sensor , relay or fan easiest way is to get power directly to the fan first , then check the system fuses , then replace the relay leaving the sensor to the last

run the fault codes check for ambient temp sensor and baro sensor problems

you mean throttle body will assume petrol EFI the ecu will have fault codes to be read the problem may also be the plastic accelerator pedal sensor

Here's a link on replacing your belt tensioner,this video is showing a 2.0 bug,which is the same as your 2.0 golf. How To Install Replace Serpentine Belt Tensioner VW Beetle 98 05 2 0L...

Hi you will need to get it plugged into a scan tool. Otherwise it's only guess work. It could be a steering angle sensor. Or just need re-calibration. Regards Jim...

Make sure the engine management is powered up. its common for the engine control relay to play up. you will find the relay behind the plastics below the steering wheel.

Well, there are only 4 things to check. The fuse, switch, the wiring, and the motor, which has the module in it. If he fixed it and it quit again, replaced the wiper motor/ module. Corrosion is the problem. The motor is not protected well enough against moisture and corrosion. But they can be taken apart to fix the problem. No one does this. Except me.

Check the battery voltage and condition

its a problem behind dash ,, have to take it all out , and get pro to look ,

HAVE THE CAR CHECKED BY A MECHANIC.THE NOISE CAN BE ANYTHING!!

the main ignition fuse. what kind of car?

probably a blown internal baffle so will have to have the exhaust renewed as not repairable

Hi. remove the rear seat and door pad. You can access the lock through a small hole, break the top inner corner of the lock and it will release the dead lock and open the door.

you need check your exhaust gaskets and your catalytic conberter

Remove the seat and door pad. You can access the lock through a small hole. Break the top inner corner of the lock to release the dead lock and open the door.

FIRST CHECK THE SWITCH AND THE MOTOR NEXT! IF U NEED MORE INFO MAIL ME AT [email protected]

Unfortunately, the 04 Golf does not have a back-up release lever on the inside of the trunk lid so there are only a few options. You can try and get the trunk motor/latch to work again or remove the plastic trim on the inside of the hatch to gain access to the inner workings. The trunk latch is released by a electric motor when you press the release button on the drivers door or by holding down the trunk release button on the remote. If you can hear the electric motor in the hatch moving when trying either of these methods, then your problem is most likely a broken plastic lever that connects the motor to the latch. Some Golf/GTI models had a lock cylinder in the exterior handle on the hatch that can be used to gain access to your interior. If none of these methods are working for you, then the last resort is to climb into the interior and remove the trim from the back of the hatch. There are screws tucked into the grab handle pockets on the trim that need to be removed before pulling the plastic off (the trim panel is held on with metal spring-like clips that sometimes come off the plastic and stay on the hatch and can easily be removed from the hatch and re-installed onto the plastic trim. Hope this gives you a good place to start.

You have to replace the whole throttle body on these models.

You have a sensor under the on the driver side, this sensor opens and closes with the hood, please inspect as they sometimes just needs a push to get it moving again, if not replacement is very simple and the part is available at any part store