20 Most Recent 1998 Volkswagen Golf - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Change the 109 relay under the steering wheel behind the glove box, I had the exact same problem. Easy fix. :-)

do u have to take head of to replace cam shaft out on 1.4 belt drivern polo

Replace all your ignition wires with OEM quality new ones. They are leaking ignition voltage to ground when damp. Can't help you with the instruments. No sweat to fix but I'd have to be there.

I know this is more of a band-aid than an actual fix, but when you fill up your gas tank try putting some Iso-Heat in with it. This seems to help when mine idles rough.

Did you also bleed the rear brakes? Also try the gravity bleed method working from the right rear wheel, then left rear, right front, then left front. Be SURE to keep the master cylinder full at all times while bleeding.

did you check the fuses? is the battery voltage over 12volts? did you check something else for power with the same ground you used for the fuel pump test?

Yes the check valve holds vac in the booster.Not sure about the line you replaced.

Sounds like a bad MAP sensor. This will cause the same problems. Possibly an oxygen sensor not switching properly also.

If your running an air conditioner, then your cannister is leaking. If it happens when it rains, then you have a leaky seal on door or defrost vent.

U have to jack the car up on passenger side. Remove the wheel after placing jack stand under car. Remove the axle nut, tie rod end and the remove the bolt that holds the lower ball joint in place. Then take a pry bar to seperate the ball joint from the spindle. You have to tap the axle out of the hub. Than on the axle shaft near the trans. is some bolts that have to be removed with a specil socket that you may be able to get from auto parts store. Remove the bolts and remove the axle. Reverse the procedure to install.

Hi,
My best guess is that the drive belt to the hydraulic pump is loose / worn, and it slips when wet. Also the extra load imposed on the system by turning when stationary causes it to slip even when dry.

Check that first :-)


Hope this helps. If this "fixes ya", I'd appreciate a rating for my reply, If not, please delay the rating and add a comment with any extra info you have and I will try to think of something else.

Cheers, D
93 Golf, 96 Passat TD, 97 Sharan TDI

sounds like your regulator is shot. you can buy a new one from the dealer or an after market repair kit like this... as far as the route the cable takes, here is a pic. of a factory regulator. if you need more info. post back and i'll see if i can help.`

push the button and pull at the same time, lube all moving parts, may need to adjust or replace the cable.

It is grounded to the motor right side of the motor under the water flange