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2000 Volkswagen Cabrio CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Technical Service Bulletins -> Musty Odor From Climate Control System
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
Musty Odor From Climate Control System
A musty odor which occurs after vehicle has been sitting for at least five hours and within 20-60 seconds of vehicle startup may be present on some models. This condition may be due to residual condensate in and around evaporator mixing with airborne pollutants which forms bacteria or mold growth.
To correct this condition, bacterial or mold growth may be destroyed using the Airsept system as follows:
- Ensure evaporator drain is clear.
- Ensure no bulkhead water leaks are present.
- Ensu...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> Bosch 5 -> Bosch 5.3 -> Brake System Bleed -> Cabrio, Golf, GTI, Jetta & New Beetle -> Coding Control Module -> Component Replacement -> Control Module -> EuroVan -> Hydraulic Modulator -> ITT Mark 20 IE -> Passat -> Teves Type 04 -> Teves Type 20
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems" for bleeding procedure.
Component Replacement
Bosch 5.3, ITT Mark 20 and Teves model 20 ABS control modules are coded to the vehicle. Replacement control modules must be coded after installation. Refer to "Coding Control Module" for procedures.
Prior to servicing the ABS system, always turn the ignition off.
The ABS control unit must never be exposed to temperatures greater than 185°F for more than two hours, or 203°F for even short time periods. The ABS control unit must be unplugged if an electric welder is to be used on the vehicle.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Component Locations -> 1985-06 Beetle, Cabrio, Corrado, EuroVan, Fox, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Passat (Less 2.8L V6), 1982-88 Quantum, 1980-91 Vanagon & 1989-92 Cabriolet w/Gasoline Engines
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove drive axle retaining nut while vehicle is still on ground.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel.
- Remove noise insulator panel retainers, then insulators.
- Mark position of bolts attaching ball joints to control arms, then remove bolts and separate ball joint from control arm. Discard bolts.
- Remove drive axle to transaxle drive flange attaching bolts.
- Mount a suitable puller tool onto hub assembly and press axle shaft out of hub. Do not flex CV or tripod joints more than 25° from their original angles.
- On models equipped with automatic transaxle,remove pen...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect wiring connectors from alternator.
- Remove serpentine drive belt.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, then the alternator.
- Remove serpentine belt pulle...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
OBD ll
If faults are recognized and verified by the engine control module, they will be indicated by switching on the MIL. Perform the functional inspection as follows: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The MIL must light up if the MIL does not light with the ignition switch on, inspect the bulb and/or locate and eliminate short or open in wiring circuit from the engine control module to MIL using a proper wiring diagram. If no fault can be detected in the wiring the ECM may be faulty. If the MIL lights with the ignition switch on, start engine and run at idle speed the MIL must go o...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
- Drain cooling system.
- Remove radiator cover and radiator mounting shroud.
- Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses.
- Disconnect coolant expansion tank tube from radiator.
- Remove cooling fan cowl with cooling fan(s).
- On...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS
- Loosen power steering pump adjustment bolts, then remove Belt.
- Mark running direction of serpentine drive belt if it is to be reused.
- Insert suitable tens...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Oil Consumption Measurement Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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