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Volkswagen Cabriolet 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 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks from 1990+
Volkswagen -> Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING -> COMPRESSOR CLUTCH DOES NOT ENGAGE -> FRESH AIR CANNOT BE ADJUSTED -> FRESH AIR CANNOT BE TURNED OFF -> INSUFFICIENT COOLING -> INSUFFICIENT OR NO HEAT -> INTERMITTENT COOLING -> NO COOLING -> WINDSHIELD DOES NOT CLEAR
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat 1.8 L4 GAS
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH DOES NOT ENGAGE
- Check condition of A/C system wires, connections and fuses.
- Check A/C compressor drive belt for wear or improper tension.
- Start engine, then turn A/C On.
- Using a jumper wire, briefly connect both blue wires on A/C pressure switch. Do not jump terminals longer than necessary. Damage will occur to clutch and A/C system.
- If A/C compressor clutch engages, system is low on refrigerant.
INSUFFICIENT COOLING
- Check air distribution system noting the following:
- Blower moto...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet Classic 1.8 L4 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1990-06 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Se...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8 L4 GAS
- With vehicle on ground, remove drive axle retaining nut from wheel assembly.
- Remove drive axle to transmission drive flange attaching bolts.
- Separate ball joint from wheel bearing ho...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8 L4 GAS
- Obtain audio coded anti-theft code, then disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect electrical leads from starter solenoid.
- Remove starter mounting bolts, then the...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Volkswagen -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat 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 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet Classic 1.8 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at connector flange and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet Etienne Aigner 1.8 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Fuse/Relay Panel Diagram for 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
AFC Fuel Injection System Components Diagram for 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet Classic 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: WHEELS/TIRES - ELIMINATING VIBRATIONS Vehicle: 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat 1.8 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: PDI - HEADLIGHT SWITCH RHEOSTAT Vehicle: 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Volkswagen Cabriolet 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 Volkswagen Cabriolet 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 Volkswagen Cabriolet 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 Volkswagen Cabriolet 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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