Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Volkswagen Cabriolet
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Volkswagen Cabriolet Problems
Ignition wires may break down and cause misfires
Ignition wire breakdown is common, resulting in misfires.
Coolant and Oil Leaks
The water pump and/or other cooling system may develop a coolant leak. Oil leaking from the valve cover gasket is also common.
Transmission damage due to faild transmission oil cooler
Extensive transmission damage can occur in some of the automatic transmission models when the transmission oil cooler fails and allows coolant to mix with the automatic transmission fluid.
High Mileage Automatic Transmissions May Have Shifting Problems
Shifting issues due to internal problems in high mileage automatic transmissions can be difficult to resolve without transmission replacement.
Reverse Gear Failures and/or Noise From Manual Transmission
Reverse gear failures and noise in the manual transmission models are common.
Volkswagen Cabriolet Recalls (Recent)
Volkswagen Cabriolet Recall 91V215000
Summary: THE AIRBAG HARNESS WIRE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED THROUGH AN OPENING IN THE DASHBOARD CROSSMEMBER AND COULD BE PINCHED AND CHAFED BETWEEN TWO PANELS EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE WIRE.
Learn more »Volkswagen Cabriolet Recall 91V162000
Summary: THE CENTER OF THE WATER SEPARATOR PANEL LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETWEEN ENGINE AND FIREWALL COULD BEND IN THE EVENT SOMEONE LEANS ON IT DURING ENGINE MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS OR CHECKING OF FLUID LEVELS. A BENT PANEL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE.
Learn more »Volkswagen Cabriolet Recall 92V058000
Summary: THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
Learn more »Volkswagen Cabriolet Recall 91V201000
Summary: A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.
Learn more »Volkswagen Cabriolet Recall 92V064000
Summary: THE TRACK CONTROL ARMS USED TO SUPPORT THE FRONT WHEELS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED IN THE AREA OF THE FLEXIBLE BUSHING MOUNTING HOLE. THIS CAUSES A GRADUAL OPENING OF THE MOUNTING HOLE AND LOOSENING OF THE BUSHING.
Learn more »Volkswagen Cabriolet Questions and Answers
I'm trying to change the thermostat and tried using a socket with extension and it did not fit...does another part need to be removed to get to it?
I have a 1985 vw Cabriolet w/ manual transmition. There is a round rubber seal with a hole in it on top of the bell housing. Does this opening stay open, or should it be plugged?
Gas gauge quit working this morn, is sending unit in tank or is it the gauge itself in dash ???
hi i have this Vw cabriolete i replace the timing belt and still won't fire , do i sync anything how do i do that what is my new steps thank you.
Please explain in great deepth the replacement of the blower motor. I have a replacement motor on hand. Motor does not work in any speed and emits a electrical burning smell.
Volkswagen Cabriolet Reviews
'90 VW Etienne Aigner Cabriolet, sweet car. Although the constant oil and coolant leaks are killing the magic. Other than that its gorgeous. (At the moment it has no air; something wrong with the air-compressor, it was reworked so idk if its a native problem.)
I have a 1991 VW Golf Cabriolet love her to bits, but she's doing some strange things lately. My dream is to gradually do her up.
WELL, I OWN A 1992 VOLKSWAGON CABRIOLET. I REPLCAED THE THERMOSTAT WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE WATER PUMP HOUSING. I REPLACED THE COOLANT TEMPREATURE SENSOR. DISCONNECTED THE OXYGEN SENSOR. BECAUSE IT WAS RUNNING RICH. THAT FIXED THAT PROBLEM. NOW IT SAYS ITS RUNNING HOT BUT NEVER SMOKE OR STALLS IN ANY WAY. I THINK THAT MY RESERVOUR TANK IS BAD. WITH A BAD LID. BUT OTHER THAN THAT THE CAR RUNS GREAT. CANT WAIT TO GET ANOTHER CAR...LOL
Nice car to drive around the neiborhood gas saver and strong