http://forums.vwvortex.com/ Discussion area for the fourth generation Golf IV and Jetta IV produced from 1998 to 2005. en Sun, 26 May 2013 06:36:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.vwvortex.com/images/vmg/misc/rss.png http://forums.vwvortex.com/ http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049704-weird-noise-at-2k-3k&goto=newpost Sun, 26 May 2013 05:03:36 GMT A weird noise ive noticed that is when im driving and im getting up to around 2k-3k i heard there weird knock noise. Its not rod knock since i doesnt... A weird noise ive noticed that is when im driving and im getting up to around 2k-3k i heard there weird knock noise. Its not rod knock since i doesnt make noise at idle.any idea's of what it could be?It's not throwing a code for any misfiring at all.But the traction control light is on.It's really kinda freaking me out.Its also not my cv avles those are perfect haha.My gti is a 160k 1.8t,Timing belt and water pump are fine. Temperature is at normal a little bit before the middle.can someone help me out? Please and thank you everyone!! ]]> Angry_Pig http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049704-weird-noise-at-2k-3k http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049696-Bora-Jetta-1.6-to-2.0-conversion&goto=newpost Sun, 26 May 2013 04:19:56 GMT The harness for d 2.0 engine was cut ay certain parts. What I wanna know is that is the 1.6 harness could be altered or something to work on the 2.0.... The harness for d 2.0 engine was cut ay certain parts. What I wanna know is that is the 1.6 harness could be altered or something to work on the 2.0. I'm sending it to an electrician but I would like to know to aid him in some way. Any input I would be grateful for, I'm new here so plz help me. Thanks in return. :) ]]> speedfreakmc http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049696-Bora-Jetta-1.6-to-2.0-conversion http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049660-Lock-Cylinder-install&goto=newpost Sun, 26 May 2013 03:18:08 GMT Anyone have a step by step? My old one broke, got a new one but same situation, sits in slot.... I need to really lock it in there. ... Anyone have a step by step? My old one broke, got a new one but same situation, sits in slot.... I need to really lock it in there.

Suggestions?

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2 ]]> Dub Doug http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049660-Lock-Cylinder-install http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049658-Check-Engine-Light-Catalytic-Converter&goto=newpost Sun, 26 May 2013 03:16:02 GMT 2001 MKIV 103,000 Mi.

Mechanic says catalytic has gone bad triggering CE light. Claims there's nothing that's going to really hinder the car and is purely emissions related. I'm due to get smogged this coming month, in California.

Any ideas as to how to get around this? I'm sure someone can help.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2 ]]> Dub Doug http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049658-Check-Engine-Light-Catalytic-Converter http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049656-Blinking-Temp-Light&goto=newpost Sun, 26 May 2013 03:11:41 GMT Car has had this issue for awhile and mechanic said he could not figure this out. Coolant is fine, car runs just fine as well, does Not over... Car has had this issue for awhile and mechanic said he could not figure this out. Coolant is fine, car runs just fine as well, does Not over heat.

Any ideas....?

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2 ]]> Dub Doug http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049656-Blinking-Temp-Light http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049647-Need-help-finding-a-turbo-and-front-mount-kit..&goto=newpost Sun, 26 May 2013 03:00:10 GMT Hey guys,

My turbo is about completely gone bad and I'm looking to find a new turbo kit with front mount for my 2003 GTi.. Can anyone point me to the best option or best setup for my car? I live in miami Florida and I've only had this car for a month and a half..

Thanks! ]]> JEWMK4 http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049647-Need-help-finding-a-turbo-and-front-mount-kit.. http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049636-Un-seizing-front-strut-body&goto=newpost Sun, 26 May 2013 02:37:22 GMT I'm installing coils and the housing they go into will absolutely not un seize or open up. Does anybody have any good suggestions or hints to break seizing? ]]> twopointO http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049636-Un-seizing-front-strut-body http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049630-Time-to-play&goto=newpost Sun, 26 May 2013 02:20:01 GMT I dont really post pics much but I think i'll show



[IMG][/IMG] ]]> cjshino http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049630-Time-to-play http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049544-A-C-amp-Radiator-Fan-Issue&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 23:36:10 GMT I tried searching but could never find an issue like the one I'm having.

A/C - When I turn it on it continues to blow warm air and the revs jump up ever few seconds as if the compressor is trying to engage. The fans both turn on and seem to spin fine. What could be causing it not to work?

Radiator Fans - They don't turn on until about 110 degrees Celsius so I have to drive around with the non functioning A/C on to keep the fans on, keeps the temp. right around 90. Any ideas what's the problem there? I'm pretty sure it's not the FCM :confused:

Someone help me out, summer is just around the corner here and black car + black interior - a/c = :mad::mad::mad:

I just went to look around and touched a few sensors to make sure they're not loose and now I have a CEL :banghead: ]]> rollingsandwich http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049544-A-C-amp-Radiator-Fan-Issue http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049486-Hi-all-I-need-some-help-with-a-dim-passenger-headlight-on-2001-2.0L&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 21:33:56 GMT My wife's Jetta has a dim headlight on the passenger side; it does not change brightness between DRL, Lo or Hi, it just stays very faint.

Occasionally it will come back to life and come to normal brightness, but it has not done that in a while now.

I've scoured forums and as best as I can tell- it may be due to a corroded ground wire. Even buying a Haynes manual for the car has not helped me find where the ground wire is for the passenger headlamp-it all just seems to blend back into the wiring harness. Anyone here by chance know where I can find said ground wire or better yet, have a picture of it? It would be much appreciated.

Also open to some any other suggestions that may cause one headlight to be dim.

Cheers, and thanks in advance!

-Nate ]]> nateh http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049486-Hi-all-I-need-some-help-with-a-dim-passenger-headlight-on-2001-2.0L http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049465-AP-Tuning-dyno-day-pics&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 21:01:16 GMT stopped by for a UM flash and a 42D crack pipe for my GTI :thumbup: said hi to Tom and went on my way .... would have loved to hang out longer to... stopped by for a UM flash and a 42D crack pipe for my GTI :thumbup:
said hi to Tom and went on my way ....
would have loved to hang out longer to meet some guys and see more cars but I had too much to do today
I was there right when they opened which is why there aren't many cars in the pics

thanks AP Tuning for having days like this :beer:





]]> whoosh http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049465-AP-Tuning-dyno-day-pics http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049445-coolent-system-and-coolent-tem-sensor-help&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 20:25:04 GMT ive had problems with my cooling system since i got car i got a coolent temp sensor to put on pretty simple deal and i had a code for it.. Put... ive had problems with my cooling system since i got car i got a coolent temp sensor to put on pretty simple deal and i had a code for it..


Put it on and let it run for alittle and went around the block and came back and the sensor was out and coolent was leaking i have clip in and gasket on it happened three times today and i fugured id ask im no mechanic i can do some things and this should be simple but im stuck and getting :mad: ]]> Slowride88 http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049445-coolent-system-and-coolent-tem-sensor-help http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049423-Brand-New-here-guys-)&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 20:07:05 GMT Ok hey guys just wanted to make a thread because im new here.... Not to vortex though... I've been on the fox forum but i recently totaled my 1993 vw fox GL but i just bought a 2000 vw jetta GLS with the black leather package and the luxury package it is also has the 5speed option it is silver my name is is zach im 18 and its nice to meet you all :) ]]> woodardman http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049423-Brand-New-here-guys-) http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049370-Air-Conditioning-system-broken.-No-refrigerant&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 18:51:43 GMT Hello. I made a boo boo last year while struggling to get the Oil filter off I bent the Low Pressure hose. So it has been rubbing against the... Hello. I made a boo boo last year while struggling to get the Oil filter off I bent the Low Pressure hose. So it has been rubbing against the fan:banghead:( there are two fans). Now after wondering why the AC doesn't work I found out that the hose has a large hole in it Also when I bought the car, there was no grill on the lower right side ( my car is LHD) and there I saw a hose that looked like someone had cut it:confused: Not ripped or anything but cut. I found out that that might be the high pressure hose. Going to confirm that later.

So Im trying to get some tips on this repair. I obviously need to change the high and low pressure hoses, Im thinking of buying them second hand though, dont know whether that is a good idea or not.

Also I can see that there are lot of parts in the A/C system. Should I change most of them while there is no pressure in the system? I mean like the drier, expansion valve, temp switches or sensors?

I have VCDS so if I can do any diagnostics with that I'll greatly appreciate some guidance on that too

Edit: I dont have climatronic. My car is a LHD Golf IV 1.6 2003. ]]> AndrewGolfMk4 http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049370-Air-Conditioning-system-broken.-No-refrigerant http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049318-Need-Help-Blown-Turbo-Seals&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 17:45:50 GMT Yes I've searched, before I bite the bullet and buy a new turbo I wanna make sure thats it. So it all started after dustoff, I got home and changed the oil in my 20th with 126xxx and it started blowing smoke. It really only does it at idle. It happened again when I was leaving staggered, I was on the hill for a while because of traffic and it started blowing clouds. Since then I've noticed the turbo seems louder and it sounds like I have an exhaust leak. There is a weird odor in the car, and no its not the smell of crayons, kinda smells like waste gate. It doesn't hold boost at well, if i keep a steady pedal the boost drops to nothing. Im pretty sure thats all the symptoms. I first thought it was a head gasket so I ordered that and studs but haven't done it yet. Please help! ]]> The.tdi.kid http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6049318-Need-Help-Blown-Turbo-Seals