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2003 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 2003 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Single Piston Rear Disc Brake
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 L4 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 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 2003 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.8 V6 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 2003 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL
- Remove battery cover, battery and battery base plate.
- Disconnect engine harness connector and pull harness out of bracket.
- Unclip engine harness connector from starter solenoid.
- Remove retaining nut, then disconnect battery terminal connector from starter solenoid.
- Remove starter motor upper attaching bolt.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove engine center insulator cover attach...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1993-2004 Golf, GTI & Jetta
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.8 V6 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 2003 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 L4 GAS
- Drain coolant into suitable container, then remove front bumper.
- Remove radiator hoses from radiator.
- Disconnect thermo switch and radiator fan electrical connectors.
- Remove tensioning e...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Golf 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 tension...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Motor for Window Regulator Diagram for 2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Fuel Pump Diagram for 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 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: 2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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Document: Oil Consumption Measurement Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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