RE: Help needed

["George Turner, Jr" <getone@mediaone.net>]

I thought only pre- 96 cars had brake sensors in the pads.. Not 97's?
George

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-jettaglx@igtc.com [mailto:owner-jettaglx@igtc.com] On Behalf
Of Gerardo S. Rojas
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 9:19 AM
To: jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject: Re: Help needed


Yes, the brake pads have a wire in them.  When this comes
into contact with the rotor (as the brake pad material is
used up), it will send a signal to light the BRAKE light. 
As far the gas gauge, take your key out of the ignition everytime you
fill up and make sure the gas cap is on tight, turn it until it clicks.


Dan Isaac wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> I am having some problems with my 97 Jetta GLX .  First off the brake 
> light on the dash keeps going on and off.  I read in the Bentley 
> manual that some VWs have a sensor that tells you when you need new 
> brakes, is this it?  I am also having a really strange problem with my

> gas gauge.  It keeps moving from 1/4 to 3/4 full  and I can figure out

> why. If I do need to replace my brakes I would rather not bring it to 
> the dealer
> near me.   Is there any one who lives in Westchester NY who might be
> willing to help me replace them?  I have tried to work on my car 
> before and it was not a pretty sight. TIA for any input.
> Dan

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