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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 Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf cars and light trucks from 1990+
Computer Relearn Procedures -> Volkswagen
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0 L4 GAS
Whenever the ECM is replaced, the new ECM will need to be "Coded." Use the following procedure to "Code" the ECM.
- Connect VAG 1551/1552, or equivalent scan tool to diagnostic connector.
- Select "Engine Electronics" address word "01", then press "Q" button to confirm input.
- Press "right arrow" button, "Rapid Data Transfer" and "Select function XX" should appear on the display.
- Press "1" button two times, "Log-in Procedure" and "Input Code Number" should appear on the display.
- Press "0, 1, 2, 8 and 3" to input log-in code, then press "Q" button to confirm input.
- "Ra... "
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Girling/Lucas Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> Precautions -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0 L4 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Some models are equipped with a radio 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 and 1000 should be disp...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
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: 1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks from 1990+.
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 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Volkswagen Golf Jazz 2.0 L4 GAS
- 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 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1993-2004 Golf, GTI & Jetta
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 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 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Volkswagen -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16-VALVE 2.0 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 Golf AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 2.8 V6 GAS
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 procedu...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Golf GL 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 Golf AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Underbody Diagram for 2007 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Fuel Temperature Sensor Diagram for 2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1998 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1995 Volkswagen Golf III City 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: CFC REDUCTION WITH A/C REFRIG RECOVERY/RECYCLING SYS Vehicle: 1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: SAFETY RECALL - REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH - REVISED Vehicle: 2002 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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