Automotive Manual PDF

The Geniscan GS200 VW/AUDI Code Reader is specially designed to work with most Volkswagen and Audis sold Worldwide of 1990 or newer models. If a VW/AUDI has a 16-pin “OBD-II style” Data Link Connector(DTC), the code reader will certainly work. If it has an old-style 2×2 Data Link Connector(DTC), then it depends on whether there […]

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How much do you value the engine in your car? Think about it, because the life of your engine depends in no small part on the quality of the oil you put in it. Oil is the lifeblood of your car’s engine. From the mid 80’s for 8 or 9 years there was a veritable […]

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We are writing to inform you of an emissions recall on some 2004-2005 model year Volkswagen Golf, Jetta and New Beetle TDI engine vehicles. Our records show that you are the owner of one of these vehicles.
What Is The Problem?
The EGR cooler on affected vehicles has the potential to develop an internal leak. If this […]

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Based on the procedure published by Volkswagen, but modified for the “average” shadetree mechanic. Some special tools are required. Tools can be sourced from www.metalnerd.com, or genuine VW (and OEM suppliers) tools from www.zelenda.com, www.samstagsales.com, and other vendors of tools for VW vehicles.

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This document provides instructions on changing the oil and filter on a VW 1.9 TDI engines. All the pictures here are taken from my 2001 New Beetle with automatic transmission. Golfs and Jettas are slightly different from the images. And manual transmissions have a full cover on the belly pan. Automatics have a cutout on […]

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Condition
Coolant leaking from coolant reservoir bottle wiring connector contaminates the wiring harness. Contamination can result in various malfunctions of the instrument cluster.

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Overview of process
1. Mount Heating Unit
2. Run wiring harness into vehicle
3. Connect coolant hoses
4. Mount fuel pump and run fuel lines
5. Route wires inside vehicle and make final connections
6. Tap fuel via sending unit

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This page describes my aftermarket gauge install on my 2001 VW Golf TDI. It should directly apply to any Mk4 (99.5+) Golf or Jetta TDI and it should apply to the 98+ New Beetle TDIs. For other engines, wiring should be similar, but the installation of senders into the engine will be different. The intention […]

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Please read the installation procedure listed below as it will save you time (and possibly parts) in the long run. After installation…enjoy! Caution! Be aware that E-PROM’s are static-sensitive devices, and so are the chips in your control unit. Avoid replacing chips in high static areas, and avoid touching the pins of any integrated circuit […]

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This is a guide to cleaning the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, infamously known to VW owners as a problem part. This problem seems to have become more widespread with the release of the Mk. IV platform, which is apparently due to a bad batch of sensors from the Bosch factory. Although most of the […]

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