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2004 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 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Electric Cooling Fans -> Description -> 1.8L Engine -> 1.9L & 2.0L Engines -> 2.8L Engine -> Eurovan -> Golf, GTI & Jetta -> New Beetle -> Passat
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL
Eurovan
The electric cooling fans use a radiator mounted thermo switch and a second thermo switch mounted in the coolant manifold to control fan motor operation. The fans operate at low speed when engine coolant temperature is 183-192°F and at high speed when coolant temperature is 194-203°F. The A/C system will also switch on various fan speeds dependent on coolant temperature and refrigerant pressure.
Golf, GTI & Jetta
1.8L Engine
These models may be equipped with two cooling fans. Models with standard equipment packages have just one large fan. Those w...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf 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: 2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL
Wheel bearing must not be burdened while 12 point nut is loose.
If wheel bearing is burdened by weight of vehicle, wheel bearing will be pre-damaged. This will diminish wheel bearing service life.
If it should be necessary to move a vehicle whose drive axle has been removed, before doing so install an outer joint in place of drive axle and tighten it to 11 ft. lbs., or else wheel bearing will be damaged.
The wheel hub/axle shaft on model "Golf GTI 132 kW" and R32 is secured with a hex bolt instead of a 12-point nut. The spline of outer joint is slightly shorter than previous...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove middle lower engine cover.
- Remove right lower engine cover.
- Remove upper engine cover.
- Mark running direction of drive belt.
- Relieve tension on drive belt and remove belt.
- Remove elec...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1993-2004 Golf, GTI & Jetta
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove right sound insulation panel.
- Mark direction of rotation of drive belt with chalk or felt pen if belt is to be reused.
- Rot...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Trunk Lock Alarm/Central Locking Switch Diagram for 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
 Underhood Component Locations Diagram for 2004 Volkswagen Golf R32 3.2 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 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: 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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Document: Oil Consumption Measurement Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 L4 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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