Faults:
Problem:Side strips came off.
Fixed: car glue! stopped gluing after the millionth time
Problem: Windows stopped working
Fixed: replacement of the Window Regulators (140 bux) its easy don't pay for it to be done! Just pay attention to how you take it out! 146,000 miles
Problem: Stopped running in the rain!!!
Fixed: Replaced cracked distributor cap make sure you replace spark plugs and wires at 153,000 miles
Problem: Vibrations when I turned and at slow speeds increased to all the time!
Fixed: broken CV axle shaft replaced (2/05) at 130,500 miles (needed both only did one (left) so far 10/07 two years later)
The only RECALL right rear wheel house liner replacement at 145,000
Replaced O2 sensor, tube for the windshield wiper fluid, and exhaust fixer uppers
Now I have as someone stated before a "sleep mode" transmission
Anyone have a fix on this one before my trans falls out???
I feel like I have a manual at times because I have to force my car to shift by letting off the gas.. HELP!!
My email is jlf6669@yahoo.com if anyone has a suggestion or a question about the problems I've encounter.
Thanks.
General Comments:
Overall, my Jet-TA has been awesome
I've been able to work on it myself
Regular maintenance is easy!
Fixing basic problems are easy.
Even after being in an accident (not my fault and the karma wheel turn) I've had dealable problems until the shifting problem.
At 160,200 I really couldn't complain
The only thing I wish was I had other VW crazies to tell me what to expect so now I'm passing on what I know hopefully it will help someone!
1st Jan 2008, 23:17
Did you buy it as a 2.0 4 speed automatic? The 4 cylinder engine with 8 valves? That's the slowest powertrain combo you can get on the Jetta.