[Vwdiesel] Vwdiesel Digest, Vol 64, Issue 6
Craig Osborn
cosborn at epix.net
Wed Feb 4 13:39:08 PST 2009
I usually don't make this kind of a posting, but I hate to throw away
perfectly good parts if someone needs them.
I have a few (very few! ) spare parts left over from an old VW Quantum that
I used to own. I have the power window switch controllers for both front
doors, the electric mirror control off of the driver's door, and a couple of
other items that I am trying to sell on ebay. If those two items don't sell
on ebay, I will add them to the above list and offer them here as well
(center caps from alloy wheels, interior dome light). Let me know if you
need any of the above parts. $2 each for my time and packing materials plus
the cost of shipping.
Craig
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> 1. Re: SCORE! new (used) 2001 TDi Golf (w/ a few issues) (Matt)
> 2. More Quantum Questions?, & progress (William J Toensing)
> 3. Re: SCORE! new (used) 2001 TDi Golf (w/ a few issues)
> (James Hansen)
> 4. Re: ULSD (James Hansen)
> 5. Re: SCORE! new (used) 2001 TDi Golf (w/ a few issues)
> (Tony and Lillie)
> 6. Re: More Quantum Questions?, & progress (LBaird119 at aol.com)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 00:41:54 -0700
> From: Matt <matt_lisa at sprynet.com>
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] SCORE! new (used) 2001 TDi Golf (w/ a few
> issues)
> To: mailing list <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
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> Nice score!
>
> The glow plug problem is cleaning, like James and Loren have
> described. My CEL goes off every 6 months or year, and I just clean
> it and reset the light. You can have the codes pulled at most local
> auto parts stores these days for free.
>
> The light in the climate controls is easy to change. There's a
> writeup on VWVortex about it. buy a bulb at the dealer (usually a
> buck or so), pull the fan switch straight out (use pliers and
> a towel
> to avoid scratches) and change out the bulb. There are several ways
> to get it out, and they are described on the VWVortex forums.
>
> Good luck with the car!
>
> -Matt
> http://matt_lisa.home.sprynet.com/
> On Feb 3, 2009, at 10:06 PM, Rolf Pechukas wrote:
>
> > OK, they're going for $6-8k on eBay
> > I just snagged this for $2500
> > 135k miles, and mostly great throughout
> > original owner, sweet kid moving to Cali in a couple days -
> motivated
> > seller
> >
> > no rust, runs like a top, tranny snic snic, brakes good,
> good rubber,
> > all lights work, dash fine, interior fine w/ couple exceptions,
> > exterior flawless w/ one exception, suspension feels good certainly
> > passed the driving test
> >
> > handful of issues I'll prolly be looking for help with:
> >
> > - engine light is on, and a history of GP problems
> > my guess is the old wet relay = burned out plugs story -
> guy said come
> > to think of it there was a water issue when leaves would collect in
> > the windshield - but could also be something different he's
> had it in
> > to shop a few times over the GP issue over the years
> (nervous abt this
> > computerized car - everything seems so inaccessible)
> >
> > - driver's door inside panel dismantled, apparently the
> crank handle
> > didn't work,. kid tried to fix it and got flummoxed by Torx head
> > screws
> > shouldn't be too tough
> >
> > - pass side dent in bumper
> > I'll need to pull or beat it out and bondo/repaint
> > tiny little side light cracked
> >
> > - maybe pass side CV
> >
> > - maybe slight clunk in pass side susp
> >
> > - interior dome light and heater console lights don't work
> >
> > - trunk needs a key to open
> >
> > other than that, good to go
> >
> > I guess my main concern is that Ck Engine light, and the GP
> issues is
> > this a known prob w 2001 Golfs? I know electricals in
> general suck in
> > VWs
> >
> > thoughts? thanks all
> > (psyched to not be spending $8k on a ride)
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 02:43:42 -0800
> From: "William J Toensing" <toensing at wildblue.net>
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] More Quantum Questions?, & progress
> To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
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> Bought a hand vacuum bleeder pump at Harbor Freight for
> around $12 & & bleed the IP. It now runs! Found another hose
> that leaks, will replace it, & a diesel leak around the IP
> that I will try to fix. May not have tightened up everything,
> I hope. However, I would like to replace the various
> rubber/plastic fuel hoses with the type that is resistant to
> the new ULSD & biodiesel. I have seen this discussed before
> but please refresh my memory with the type & size (diameter)
> hose for inlet & return hoses along with the hoses between
> each injector & from #4 injector to the IP return.. Any hoses
> under the car or elsewhere that should be replaced?
> Bill Toensing, Nevada City, CA
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:24:07 -0600
> From: James Hansen <jhsg at sasktel.net>
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] SCORE! new (used) 2001 TDi Golf (w/ a few
> issues)
> To: Rolf Pechukas <rbp at 4u2bu.org>, DIESEL <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> Message-ID: <4989B317.8080208 at sasktel.net>
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> it's highly functional, better than vag's own software if you
> >> ask me. it does it all, better than skunk and junk obd-II
> code readers.
> >>
>
> difference between a obd-2 scanner at a parts store and VCDS
> is akin to
> a screwdriver and a full rolling cabinet toolchest.
> Loren provided the link, Uwe and his wife Linda are great to
> deal with.
> Just buy a windows box to run Vag-com. For what you spent on
> this one,
> you can afford some accessories. :-) It's the toolchest of the modern
> era that can talk to the car.
>
>
> >> - engine light is on, and a history of GP problems
> >>> my guess is the old wet relay = burned out plugs story - guy said
> >>> come to think of it there was a water issue when leaves would
> >>> collect in the windshield
>
> No issue like that on these, don't bother pursuing it. It is
> most likely
> the harness itself. It's basically a low current connection
> used in a
> high current application that is the problem. Bad component
> selection
> on VW's part. Just because it looks like a spark plug on one end,
> doesn't mean you should use something that looks like a spark
> plug wire
> to get power there.
> >>> - interior dome light and heater console lights don't work
> Does this one use a button switch on the chassis to turn the
> door light
> circuit on, or is there a sensor in the door? If there's no switch,
> there's a door sensor inside the door he may have been trying
> to tackle.
> That's a c-note thing. feh. Parents 05 Passat has gone through 2 of
> them. I thought they went to a solid state thing to get away from
> mechanical part failure. Good call there....
>
> >>> - trunk needs a key to open
> Unfortunately, one of the most convenient features EVER was
> deleted by
> VW homeland security to keep passing terrorists from jumping
> into your
> trunk. Gone is the ability to open the trunk with a reliable
> mechanical
> pushbutton. Now you need to fumble with the remote in your
> hand, or use
> the interior switch. I know here, the solenoid doesn't have
> enough poop
> to open the trunk at -35, which makes for some consternation when you
> have a cart full of groceries, are in the store parking lot
> at -30 with
> a good stiff wind, and you were planning on using the seats
> for a wife
> and a couple kids. A pushbutton trunk opener was so simple,
> but a small
> consolation is that the kids like it when all the lights
> flash when you
> use the remote button fifty times in rapid succession...
>
> >>> other than that, good to go
> >>> I guess my main concern is that Ck Engine light, and the GP issues
> >>> is this a known prob w 2001 Golfs?
> yeah. At least they don't tend to burst into flame or anything.
> Pull the rubber boots back in the door hinge area and inspect
> the wire
> harness there. That's another bad spot. The wire harness insulation
> tends to crack at cold temps, and let the gremlins out that
> are stored
> in the wire. I've built a couple new door harnesses because of this.
>
> >>> I know electricals in general suck in VWs
> >>> thoughts? thanks all
> >>> (psyched to not be spending $8k on a ride)
> No kidding. Don't stop now, we all want one for that.
> -james
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:38:30 -0600
> From: James Hansen <jhsg at sasktel.net>
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] ULSD
> To: Sandy Cameron <scameron at storm.ca>, DIESEL <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> Message-ID: <4989B676.5030908 at sasktel.net>
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>
> > The TB has abt 50K on it and looks like new. It did not
> marinate very long,
> > and feels stiff like a new one, so I think I'll try to get
> thru to spring
> > with it before changing it.
>
> Yeah, wouldn't worry about it.
>
> > I don't think these old clunkers were ever designed to run
> on such thin
> > distilate, and I will be keeping some veggie in the tank
> for the rest of the
> > winter, and using the block heater as needed.
>
> I suspect there is some seal modifier at work here. Maybe some seal
> swelling action from the mix you were using, that gets removed by the
> ULSD? We've had ULSD here for quite a while Sandy, at least a year
> longer than in the US. There wasn't much hooplah about it, but we've
> been burning ULSD for 3 seasons on the farm. Only bad thing
> so far was
> one Bosch pump sprung multiple leaks suddenly after being installed
> after a many year hiatus. Chat with buddy at the pump shop confirms
> that old pumps that have been idle for some time and have never seen
> ULSD, when put back into service, tend to experience seal
> failure. It
> does take some time, but I suspect it is something similar to
> the seal
> modifier effect of using ATF, except that the buna-n shrinks when
> exposed to the ULSD. If I use my crystal ball, I see a pump
> rebuild in
> your future...
>
> >
> > I haven't been able to drive anyway for the last month and
> a half, with this
> > cast on my leg, But it comes off next week. WHOOPEE.
> >
> Cast?
> Skydiving again?
> -james
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 09:59:07 -0600
> From: "Tony and Lillie" <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] SCORE! new (used) 2001 TDi Golf (w/ a few
> issues)
> To: "Rolf Pechukas" <rbp at 4u2bu.org>, <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> Message-ID: <001e01c986e1$834bb430$0300a8c0 at tfh5lqoxlbb5rh>
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> reply-type=original
>
> As was mentioned, the GP harnesses are a problem. Probably
> replaced/repaired
> 25 of them int he year I worked for the local independent.
>
> The GP circuit looks for a resistance difference between the
> two sides (each
> side of the harness feeds two GP's). If the harness is
> wotherwise in good
> condition, and the GP's check out, I've also hooked the two circuits
> together, and this causes the CEL circuit to see the same
> resistance across
> both GP circuits.
>
> On the trunk, if the bottone doesn't work, a lot of times
> it's the button
> itself. Very common on these, along with the rear latch
> plastic breaking.
>
> Tony
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> > - engine light is on, and a history of GP problems
> > my guess is the old wet relay = burned out plugs story -
> guy said come
> > to think of it there was a water issue when leaves would collect in
> > the windshield - but could also be something different
> > he's had it in to shop a few times over the GP issue over the years
> > (nervous abt this computerized car - everything seems so
> inaccessible)
> >
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 12:05:06 EST
> From: LBaird119 at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] More Quantum Questions?, & progress
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Message-ID: <cbb.33bb9a6d.36bb24c2 at aol.com>
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> In a message dated 2/4/2009 2:39:23 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> toensing at wildblue.net writes:
>
> > However, I would like to replace the various rubber/plastic
> fuel hoses with
> > the type that is resistant to the new ULSD &biodiesel.
>
> I think most of the hoses/seals have more to do with previouse use
> than ULSD tolerance. Bio is a little different but most of the stuff
> does stand up, just doesn't like being used for years on regular
> diesel then being exposed to ULSD or bio. Certainly true for ULSD.
> Loren
>
>
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