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Re: Help needed
Nope, I have a 97 Jetta GLX. It has them, or used to. I
have Mintex pads on now.
"George Turner, Jr" wrote:
>
> 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
>
> --
> Gerardo S. Rojas
> mailto:gsrojas@lucent.com
> x39866
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Gerardo S. Rojas
mailto:gsrojas@lucent.com
x39866