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do i have a lemon   Printable Version Volkswagen Forums >> GENERAL Volkswagen Forums >> General Tech >> do i have a lemon Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> do i have a lemon - 4/25/2008 4:21:53 AM    rosepetal   Posts: 1 Joined: 4/25/2008 Status: offline we have a vw transporter 2000 model short base. we have had this thing for 3 years and have a major problem that if it rains or gets washed it dies - 3 mechanics plus nrma have checked it out plus numerous backyard mechanics plus a few that think they know - this happens continually and at the worst possible times imagine cancelling a camp trip at xmas with kids casue thing dont start - this is also our business vehicle we deliver appliances everyday so must have reliable van.... no-one can work out whats wrong-  anyone had similar problems or have any idea what gives with this -  Post #: 1 RE: do i have a lemon - 4/25/2008 3:02:16 PM    bagel Posts: 1348 Joined: 8/16/2005 Status: offline well if your coil pack iscracked water gets in there and shorts it until it dries out.  Dunno exactly what vehicle you have, but if you have some exposed wires somewhere water gets in there and shorts it out.  It's constant problem on some vehicles, there's a fix but I can't remember what. _____________________________ 00 Jetta VR6 GLS 12V 2.8L Magnaflow Exhaust Custom Cold Air Intake Eurosport Underdrive Pulley GIAC Chip Diamond Mesh Front Grill Smoked Euro Tail Lights 18" ADR Rims www.myspace.com/volkswagenforums http://air2water.2ksite.com (in reply to rosepetal) Post #: 2 RE: do i have a lemon - 4/25/2008 5:11:53 PM    Jrailer Posts: 710 Joined: 12/8/2007 Status: online it should have the same motor as yours Bagel coil pack+vr6 always a problem area (in reply to bagel) Post #: 3 RE: do i have a lemon - 4/26/2008 11:50:17 AM    bagel Posts: 1348 Joined: 8/16/2005 Status: offline no not really...lol.  Not always a problem, but lately yea..lol _____________________________ 00 Jetta VR6 GLS 12V 2.8L Magnaflow Exhaust Custom Cold Air Intake Eurosport Underdrive Pulley GIAC Chip Diamond Mesh Front Grill Smoked Euro Tail Lights 18" ADR Rims www.myspace.com/volkswagenforums http://air2water.2ksite.com (in reply to Jrailer) Post #: 4 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]   Volkswagen Forums >> GENERAL Volkswagen Forums >> General Tech Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [GENERAL Volkswagen Forums] - - New Member Area - - Off Topic - - Sights N Sounds - - Concept & Rumor Mill - - General Tech [VW MODELS] - - Volkswagen Cabrio - - Volkswagen Golf - - Volkswagen Jetta - - Volkswagen Passat - - Volkswagen GTi / TDi - - Volkswagen Beetle - - Volkswagen Phaeton - - Volkswagen Touareg - - Other Volkswagen Models [SHOW TIME] - - Interior - - Audio/Visual Electronics - - Exterior - - Detailing [BRAND REVIEW] - - Intake, Header and Exhaust - - Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos - - Suspension [RACING] - - Street/Strip - - Professional Racing [VOLKSWAGEN CLASSIFIEDS] - - PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds - - Private 'Wanted' Classifieds - - Member Group And Special Buys [OTHER FORUMS] - - VWF Help & Suggestion Center - - Testing Area

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