20 Most Recent 1998 Volkswagen Beetle - Page 8 Questions & Answers

water pump, take cover out and check if it is you must change thermostat check timing belt,idle,tensioner,crank seal and cam seal.that save you same money for later

Maybe the gas gauge is not correct and it did run out of gas?? Otherwise read the following.

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The Engine and Automatic Transmission (not applicable to manual transmissions) in this vehicles drive train are fully electronically controlled by a computer called the PCM and TCM (Power Train Control Module, Transmission Control Module). When a problem like this or other drive-ability related problems occurs the computer stores a record of the problem (there are of course some exceptions to this, like the fuel pump, engine coolant temperature sensor and MAF sensor for instance) in the form of a fault code in its memory, to read these fault codes you must have the systems memory scanned with a special tool. Once the fault code(s) are read you then must perform the appropriate diagnostic testing to find and resolve the problem(s) DO NOT REPLACE ANY PARTS UNTIL A TRAINED TECHNICAIN HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO AVOID SPENDING YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY ON PARTS THAT MAY NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. Also always check fuel pressure for correct spec for your make and engine type.

if its like my mercedes when you disconect the battery you will have to drive about 100 miles or so for the ecu to reprogram its self mine stalls at every junction for about 50 to 100 miles then its ok after that try this first hope this helps ivan

Shocks/struts are shot....

you definitely need to replace the belt and water pump and sometimes the tensioner. i would recommend a high mileage belt and a water pump with a metal impeller.failure to replace the belt immediately can cause severe engine damage.believe it or not there is a youtube video that shows how to do the belt on a new beetle.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?fromSearchPage=true&pageId=0900c152801bfc10&partName=Removal%26Installation&partId=0900c152801bfc10#hd1-1-3 Here's the guide on replacing thermostat,did you do it this way,click on link to see.

Hello,guys. I think you may be interested with some obd2 scanners. it could help you read and clear the fault code of the car. Anyway, good luck for you.

There's a solution here:http://www.fixya.com/cars/t1175007-remove_replace_drivers_side_mirror You may need to work from inside the door.

Go to your local V W agent and they can supply you with the security number for your radio, this is a safety precaution, next time plug in a memory minder before removing the battery, this is common with all modern vehicles. Hope this is of some help. Bryan NZ.

We have no parts reference books so call the dealer for part number.

Their is a cable in the control access the cable and pull on it with a pair of pliers then replace the part

if it is the radiator fan it is located under the battery.remove the battery and you will find it

diese or petrol?

use a long flat tip screw driver and a small hammer. have someone pull up on the hood after you pop it from the inside, then while they are holding the hood up use the screw driver and shove the hook that is above the latch bar. when you hit it you will be hitting it to the right