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2001 Volkswagen Golf CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 L4 GAS
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.
Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Some models are equipped with an audio coded anti-theft system that will disable the system when battery power is interrupted. Unless the system is reset the radio will not operate.
- Turn radio On. "SAFE" should be displayed.
- Depress and hold AM/FM and SCAN buttons until "1000" remains on display. If AM/FM and SCAN buttons are depressed too long or depressed again, radio will misinterpret the "1000" as an attempt a...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder
- Siphon brake fluid from reservoir, then disconnect brake lines from master cylinder and electrical connectors from brake lamp switches.
- Remove master cylinder to firewall or brake booster attaching nuts, then the master cylinder and se...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 L4 GAS
Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveabilty symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- On models equipped with underbody moun...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 L4 GAS
- Remove drive axle retaining nut while vehicle is still on ground.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel.
- 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 pendulum support mounting bolts, Fig. .
- Push engine and tran...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 L4 GAS
- Disconnect wiring connectors from alternator.
- Remove serpentine drive belt, using a suitable removal tool.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, then the alternator.
- Remove serpen...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1993-2004 Golf, GTI & Jetta
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.8 V6 GAS
On 1993-96 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles.
On 1997-2003 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles.
On 2004 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the righthand plenum cover fasteners, then the cover.
- Remove the air deflector, if equipped.
- Press the cabin air filter housing clips downward, then remove the cabin air ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 L4 GAS
The anti-lock warning lamp is used to warn of an ABS fault. The lamp input monitors the condition of the system. The lamp will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diag...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.8 V6 GAS
- Drain coolant into suitable container, then remove front bumper.
- Pull quick coupler off radiator.
- Disconnect thermo switch and cooling fan electrical connectors.
- Remove one bolt on each longitudinal member, then install suitable guide rods tool.
- Remove remaining bol...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 L4 GAS
- Mark rotation of drive belt.
- Rotate or lift tensioner to release tension on drive belt.
- Lock be...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Transmission Control Module Diagram for 2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Connector T-2c Diagram for 2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2001 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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Document: Oil Consumption Measurement Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Volkswagen Golf 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 2001 Volkswagen Golf 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 2001 Volkswagen Golf 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 2001 Volkswagen Golf 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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