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I've been reading all of the posts everyday, but being somewhat
computer/newsgroup stupid, have not been able to post a message. Think I
did it this time though.
In any event, I am the proud owner of a new Jetta GLX (white, black leather
interior, 5-speed), and it is everything and more than I ever expected.
What can be said for the VR6 engine other than smooth baby smooth. Anyway,
I am interested in doing a few things for the performance, and was wondering
if any one could give me some suggestions. Specifically, I'd like to give
it a power boost without doing anything too dramatic, and maybe lower it a
little. I'm not sure however that if I do anything it will void the dealer
warranty. Any suggestions.
Mike Baker
White 2000 Jetta
Washington, DC
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Subject: The VW Jetta GLX Mailing List Digest V4 #120
The VW Jetta GLX Mailing List Digest
Monday, May 22 2000 Volume 04 : Number 120
In this issue:
Re: shocks
jetta's first problem
Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
Re: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
Re: shocks
Re: jetta's first problem
Re: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
Re: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
Re: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
Re: jetta's first problem
new car...
Re: shocks
RE: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
RE: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
RE: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
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Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 14:02:11 -0600 (MDT)
From: jbrandow@webtv.net (Jeremy Brandow)
Subject: Re: shocks
Chris,
Great to hear that you like the Konis. That's exactly what I wanted
to hear!
I personally was thinking of runing neuspeed lowering springs with
konis. I think they said that it would drop my jetta 1.3 all around.
The reason being, Rapid Parts has them for 199.95 a set. The way they
are advertizing them, sounds like that price is for all four? How
expensive were your H&R? I plan on getting the springs here in the next
few weeks, and then the Konis in a month or so. Then eventually I want
17 in. rims.
I am on a TITE budget. I need to save money where ever possble,
especially since I will probably have a shop do my whole installation.
I'm sure I'm going to get raped! Over all what I am looking for is NOT
slamming my jetta to the groud, but instead, I want a good look, great
cornering car that I drive nights and weekends
Have you upgraded your swaybars? Do you remember what your impresion
was afterwords?
Thanks for all the help
Jeremy
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 14:39:55 -0600 (MDT)
From: jbrandow@webtv.net (Jeremy Brandow)
Subject: jetta's first problem
I have noticed my first problem with my Jetta in over 40k miles. I am
just wondering if any of you have experienced something like it.
I let my glx Jetta sit overnight as usual. After starting it in the
morning I let it warm up for 30 seconds or so, this is routine. If I
then drive my jetta without flooring it until it is warmed up I don't
have any problems. Where the problem happens is if I floor it before
it's warm. (half way to normal temperature), my car bogs down after
about 3-5 seconds of full throttle. Once the engine warms up the
problem is gone. Sometimes if it bogs enough, my check engine light
comes on, but eventually by the end of the day it's back off. My jetta
does this regardless of weather temperature. I usually avoid the
problem, but it is annoying anyway.
I was thinking that maybe I have a bad O2 sensor or maybe a fouling
plug? I'm really dreading to take it to the dealer. I don't want to
hear what they are going to say about my performance mods.
Jeremy Brandow
98 JETTA GLX Tornado red
Q-chip, Neuspeed anti roll bar, abd intake, AWE short throw shifter,
shocks and springs to come!
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 13:47:09 -0700 (PDT)
From: Abe <vwrock@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
"Fuel Level / Check Engine Light"
Does anyone know if the check engine light kicks on if
fuel level is very low? A couple of weeks ago, I was
running pretty low on gas. I made it to the gas
station with no indication of actually running out of
gas. Soon after I filled up with gas, I noticed that
the check engine light was on. Any help would be
greatly appreciated.
Also, is there anyone in the Southern California area
who has a VAG tool and is willing to clear the error
for a fellow dubber?
TIA,
Abe Lim
'96 J3 GLX
K&N drop-in, modded airbox, NS springs/Bilstein Sports
Garrett V.11, Remus Exhaust
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Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 21:04:51 GMT
From: "Dallan Rees" <whiteglx@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
you can clear any comp error by removing the positive terminal off of your
battery and then grounding it out on the negitive side for five secconds..
(DO NOT TOUCH THE POSITIVE SIDE OF THE BATTERY WHILE GROUNDING!!)
>From: Abe <vwrock@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: jettaglx@igtc.com
>To: jettaglx@igtc.com
>Subject: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
>Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 13:47:09 -0700 (PDT)
>
>"Fuel Level / Check Engine Light"
>
>Does anyone know if the check engine light kicks on if
>fuel level is very low? A couple of weeks ago, I was
>running pretty low on gas. I made it to the gas
>station with no indication of actually running out of
>gas. Soon after I filled up with gas, I noticed that
>the check engine light was on. Any help would be
>greatly appreciated.
>
>Also, is there anyone in the Southern California area
>who has a VAG tool and is willing to clear the error
>for a fellow dubber?
>
>TIA,
>
>Abe Lim
>'96 J3 GLX
>K&N drop-in, modded airbox, NS springs/Bilstein Sports
>Garrett V.11, Remus Exhaust
>
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Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 18:59:32 -0400
From: Chris Collier <collier@iglou.com>
Subject: Re: shocks
Jeremy Brandow wrote:
> Chris,
> Great to hear that you like the Konis. That's exactly what I wanted
> to hear!
> I personally was thinking of runing neuspeed lowering springs with
> konis. How expensive were your H&R?
I think that i got them from the Tire Rack for about $189.00. I had
Chris@Fast Enough Performance order them for me. www.fastenough.com
> I plan on getting the springs here in the next
> few weeks, and then the Konis in a month or so. Then eventually I want
> 17 in. rims.
> I am on a TITE budget. I need to save money where ever possble,
> especially since I will probably have a shop do my whole installation.
> I'm sure I'm going to get raped!
Don't forget to factor in the cost of an alignment, as you WILL have to have
one of these once the shocks and/or springs are installed.
> Over all what I am looking for is NOT
> slamming my jetta to the groud, but instead, I want a good look, great
> cornering car that I drive nights and weekends
Definitely want to go with any of the "Sport" type springs; i.e., H&R,
Eibach, Neuspeed, etc. they are all relatively the same. The sport springs
retain the progressive nature of spring rates, STAY AWAY FROM LINEAR
SPRINGS!!!!!!!!
>
>
> Have you upgraded your swaybars?
I am running the Neuspeed 25mm/28mm combination, the Neuspeed Upper Front
Tie Bar, and an Auto power 6 pt. full roll cage.
You will tell a difference by adding just the sway bars, in fact, the
difference is quite noticeable; to be honest, i don't know what the feeling
of just the bars would do on a VR6 Jetta, as i added several components at
the same time, thus i can not isolate the sway bar upgrade, sorry.
> Do you remember what your impresion
> was afterwords?
> Thanks for all the help
> Jeremy
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 19:15:40 -0400
From: Andy Fiorentini <lfioren1@twcny.rr.com>
Subject: Re: jetta's first problem
I have been experiencing the same problem. I warm my car up everyday
for about 3-5 mins and then i goto school. I always go slow untill it is
warmed up. If i go fast my car does the same as yours. Also my
transmission slips, affter i take off at the stop sign on my street. Does
yours do that when its cold?
Andy
Jeremy Brandow wrote:
> I have noticed my first problem with my Jetta in over 40k miles. I am
> just wondering if any of you have experienced something like it.
> I let my glx Jetta sit overnight as usual. After starting it in the
> morning I let it warm up for 30 seconds or so, this is routine. If I
> then drive my jetta without flooring it until it is warmed up I don't
> have any problems. Where the problem happens is if I floor it before
> it's warm. (half way to normal temperature), my car bogs down after
> about 3-5 seconds of full throttle. Once the engine warms up the
> problem is gone. Sometimes if it bogs enough, my check engine light
> comes on, but eventually by the end of the day it's back off. My jetta
> does this regardless of weather temperature. I usually avoid the
> problem, but it is annoying anyway.
> I was thinking that maybe I have a bad O2 sensor or maybe a fouling
> plug? I'm really dreading to take it to the dealer. I don't want to
> hear what they are going to say about my performance mods.
> Jeremy Brandow
> 98 JETTA GLX Tornado red
> Q-chip, Neuspeed anti roll bar, abd intake, AWE short throw shifter,
> shocks and springs to come!
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 19:16:54 -0400
From: Andy Fiorentini <lfioren1@twcny.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
Do jetta's even have a low gas light? Mine has never came on.
Andy
Abe wrote:
> "Fuel Level / Check Engine Light"
>
> Does anyone know if the check engine light kicks on if
> fuel level is very low? A couple of weeks ago, I was
> running pretty low on gas. I made it to the gas
> station with no indication of actually running out of
> gas. Soon after I filled up with gas, I noticed that
> the check engine light was on. Any help would be
> greatly appreciated.
>
> Also, is there anyone in the Southern California area
> who has a VAG tool and is willing to clear the error
> for a fellow dubber?
>
> TIA,
>
> Abe Lim
> '96 J3 GLX
> K&N drop-in, modded airbox, NS springs/Bilstein Sports
> Garrett V.11, Remus Exhaust
>
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Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 16:42:47 -0700
From: "Abe Lim" <adlim@netzero.net>
Subject: Re: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
Does this procedure work for OBD2 cars? I tried it on my jetta and it
didn't clear the CE light.
Abe
- -----Original Message-----
From: Dallan Rees <whiteglx@hotmail.com>
To: jettaglx@igtc.com <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Date: Sunday, May 21, 2000 2:06 PM
Subject: Re: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
>
>you can clear any comp error by removing the positive terminal off of your
>battery and then grounding it out on the negitive side for five secconds..
>(DO NOT TOUCH THE POSITIVE SIDE OF THE BATTERY WHILE GROUNDING!!)
>
>>From: Abe <vwrock@yahoo.com>
>>Reply-To: jettaglx@igtc.com
>>To: jettaglx@igtc.com
>>Subject: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
>>Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 13:47:09 -0700 (PDT)
>>
>>"Fuel Level / Check Engine Light"
>>
>>Does anyone know if the check engine light kicks on if
>>fuel level is very low? A couple of weeks ago, I was
>>running pretty low on gas. I made it to the gas
>>station with no indication of actually running out of
>>gas. Soon after I filled up with gas, I noticed that
>>the check engine light was on. Any help would be
>>greatly appreciated.
>>
>>Also, is there anyone in the Southern California area
>>who has a VAG tool and is willing to clear the error
>>for a fellow dubber?
>>
>>TIA,
>>
>>Abe Lim
>>'96 J3 GLX
>>K&N drop-in, modded airbox, NS springs/Bilstein Sports
>>Garrett V.11, Remus Exhaust
>>
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Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 16:46:05 -0700
From: "Abe Lim" <adlim@netzero.net>
Subject: Re: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
My '96 Jetta GLX has a low gas light. Hmmmm...
Abe
- -----Original Message-----
From: Andy Fiorentini <lfioren1@twcny.rr.com>
To: jettaglx@igtc.com <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Date: Sunday, May 21, 2000 4:16 PM
Subject: Re: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
>Do jetta's even have a low gas light? Mine has never came on.
>
> Andy
>
>
>
>Abe wrote:
>
>> "Fuel Level / Check Engine Light"
>>
>> Does anyone know if the check engine light kicks on if
>> fuel level is very low? A couple of weeks ago, I was
>> running pretty low on gas. I made it to the gas
>> station with no indication of actually running out of
>> gas. Soon after I filled up with gas, I noticed that
>> the check engine light was on. Any help would be
>> greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Also, is there anyone in the Southern California area
>> who has a VAG tool and is willing to clear the error
>> for a fellow dubber?
>>
>> TIA,
>>
>> Abe Lim
>> '96 J3 GLX
>> K&N drop-in, modded airbox, NS springs/Bilstein Sports
>> Garrett V.11, Remus Exhaust
>>
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Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 19:22:50 -0600 (MDT)
From: jbrandow@webtv.net (Jeremy Brandow)
Subject: Re: jetta's first problem
I haven't had any problems with my transmision. Is your VW a manual or
auto tranny?
Jeremy
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 22:58:37 -0500
From: "Gary L. Swearengin" <LordKelvin@kingwoodcable.com>
Subject: new car...
heya all...
finally got my car this weekend. the plan had always been to get a jetta.
last week i decided i wanted an atlantic blue glx with black interior. has
to be automatic cos i'm a fool and can't drive a standard.
anyway, this car is impossible to find in houston...didn't feel like going
through the trouble of going to arlington to get one, so i went through the
steps of reserving one that was on the way in from the factory (but bound
for a different dealer). i was kinda disappointed that i wouldn't be able
to take a car home with me, but i was really pumped about sealing the
deal...especially since there was one just like what i wanted at the
dealership (momentum) and it was gorgeous. so anyway, i went in there with
printouts from all over the place, determined to get the best deal. i
ended up walking out over about $250, pretty much in the hopes that i'd get
a callback a couple days later.
then i went looking all over houston for a black/black one to no avail. at
this point i'm getting pretty tired and ready to go home, but my parents
(first new car, wanted the foagies around for help negotiating) were
determined to see me spend all my money. soooo...i went to a dealership
across town. out front is the indigo blue/black leather passat GLX 4motion
i drove about a month before. i was sooooo set on a jetta, but i fell
right back in love with that passat.
six thousand extra dollars later, it's sitting in the garage. so far, more
than worth it. my experience, in one word: omigawd! still miss the jetta,
though. maybe i'll get lucky soon.
anyway, i bought from archer dodge(eew)/VW in houston; my salesman was
carlos (sorry, can't remember his last name). hard to understand, but a
nice guy...showed me their invoice for the car, and we agreed on a price
that was fair for both of us (it was actually an awful lot less than i
expected to pay...i think it ended up being about $400 over invoice). no
bickering over $500 spoilers and $400 CD players. i said $300, $300, $150
(spoiler, cd, window tint) and he said okay without any negotiations. i
was impressed, and i'd definitely recommend him. i'd also like to put in a
good work for lamont alford at momentum VW as well, cos he was such a nice
guy.
anyway, i've got some pics if anybody wants to see them. =)
back to lurker mode..
later,
gary
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 01:33:54 EDT
From: Chulachaser@aol.com
Subject: Re: shocks
Hi Jeremy,
My name is Rob and i have Koni double adjustables fitted to my 97'
Jetta GLX. It has both rebound and compression adjustments and rear height
adjustment. the rear mimics a coil over while the front is like a normal
shock/strut. One thing about this set up is it is almost as expensive as the
koni coilover kit.... which i've seen go for aroung $2300. My set up is not
a
street setup but it does handle well on the street sans the potholes and
bumps.....
rob m. C/O HYDROSPORT
VW
D.E.M.O.N. R.I.P.
4
LIFE
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 11:27:19 -0400
From: Marc Gallagher <mgallagher@Langan.com>
Subject: RE: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
I case you didn't get the standard answer by now, make sure you "click" the
gas cap when you tighten it. If there is a "leak" in the seal, the
emissions system reads it as a problem. This is probably what happened if
the light came on right after a fill up.
The light should reset by itself after 3 complete warm-up/cool-down cycles
without a problem. No need to screw around with the battery. Just be
patient.
Marc
97' Jetta GLX - Red/Black
- -----Original Message-----
From: Abe [mailto:vwrock@yahoo.com]
Sent: 21 May, 2000 4:47 PM
To: jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
"Fuel Level / Check Engine Light"
Does anyone know if the check engine light kicks on if
fuel level is very low? A couple of weeks ago, I was
running pretty low on gas. I made it to the gas
station with no indication of actually running out of
gas. Soon after I filled up with gas, I noticed that
the check engine light was on. Any help would be
greatly appreciated.
Also, is there anyone in the Southern California area
who has a VAG tool and is willing to clear the error
for a fellow dubber?
TIA,
Abe Lim
'96 J3 GLX
K&N drop-in, modded airbox, NS springs/Bilstein Sports
Garrett V.11, Remus Exhaust
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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 12:35:51 MDT
From: "D.J. Bergesen" <achtungvr6@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
Dudes,
Also, you might get that light if you had a significant change in quality of
gasoline used. If you switch brands or use some kind of additive that wasn't
put in this time, it can trigger the light. It is all emissions related gear
that makes the light come on. I have never had any sort of light for low
fuel level in this car - I don't even think it even has one.
DJ
- -96 GLX
- ----Original Message Follows----
From: Marc Gallagher <mgallagher@Langan.com>
Subject: RE: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
I case you didn't get the standard answer by now, make sure you "click" the
gas cap when you tighten it. If there is a "leak" in the seal, the
emissions system reads it as a problem. This is probably what happened if
the light came on right after a fill up.
The light should reset by itself after 3 complete warm-up/cool-down cycles
without a problem. No need to screw around with the battery. Just be
patient.
Marc
97' Jetta GLX - Red/Black
- -----Original Message-----
From: Abe [mailto:vwrock@yahoo.com]
Sent: 21 May, 2000 4:47 PM
To: jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
"Fuel Level / Check Engine Light"
Does anyone know if the check engine light kicks on if
fuel level is very low? A couple of weeks ago, I was
running pretty low on gas. I made it to the gas
station with no indication of actually running out of
gas. Soon after I filled up with gas, I noticed that
the check engine light was on. Any help would be
greatly appreciated.
Also, is there anyone in the Southern California area
who has a VAG tool and is willing to clear the error
for a fellow dubber?
TIA,
Abe Lim
'96 J3 GLX
K&N drop-in, modded airbox, NS springs/Bilstein Sports
Garrett V.11, Remus Exhaust
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Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 15:02:30 -0400
From: Marc Gallagher <mgallagher@Langan.com>
Subject: RE: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
FWIW, I have done a few 87 octane tanks followed by a few 93 octane tanks to
see what the change in gas mileage is and have never had the light come on.
However, since the sensors are reading emissions related data, it could be
possible. And, knowing these cars, others may have different experiences.
Marc
97' Jetta GLX - Red/Black
- -----Original Message-----
From: D.J. Bergesen [mailto:achtungvr6@hotmail.com]
Sent: 22 May, 2000 2:36 PM
To: jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject: RE: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
Dudes,
Also, you might get that light if you had a significant change in quality of
gasoline used. If you switch brands or use some kind of additive that wasn't
put in this time, it can trigger the light. It is all emissions related gear
that makes the light come on. I have never had any sort of light for low
fuel level in this car - I don't even think it even has one.
DJ
- -96 GLX
- ----Original Message Follows----
From: Marc Gallagher <mgallagher@Langan.com>
Subject: RE: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
I case you didn't get the standard answer by now, make sure you "click" the
gas cap when you tighten it. If there is a "leak" in the seal, the
emissions system reads it as a problem. This is probably what happened if
the light came on right after a fill up.
The light should reset by itself after 3 complete warm-up/cool-down cycles
without a problem. No need to screw around with the battery. Just be
patient.
Marc
97' Jetta GLX - Red/Black
- -----Original Message-----
From: Abe [mailto:vwrock@yahoo.com]
Sent: 21 May, 2000 4:47 PM
To: jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject: Fuel Level / Check Engine Light
"Fuel Level / Check Engine Light"
Does anyone know if the check engine light kicks on if
fuel level is very low? A couple of weeks ago, I was
running pretty low on gas. I made it to the gas
station with no indication of actually running out of
gas. Soon after I filled up with gas, I noticed that
the check engine light was on. Any help would be
greatly appreciated.
Also, is there anyone in the Southern California area
who has a VAG tool and is willing to clear the error
for a fellow dubber?
TIA,
Abe Lim
'96 J3 GLX
K&N drop-in, modded airbox, NS springs/Bilstein Sports
Garrett V.11, Remus Exhaust
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