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HELP! 2000 jetta runs rich/smokin brakes - 2/3/2007 9:40:34 PM

jim

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I just bought a 2000 Jetta GLS 5 spd with a 2.0 today. I have some questions I hope somone can help me with.

Problem 1: It runs rich. It smells horrible, bad enough to burn your eyes and make your clothes smell. The MAF sensor was replaced due to a check engine light.

Problem 2: The left rear brake is hanging up. Under normal driving; no problem, but a spirited drive in the mountains reveal a smoking brake assy. I figure I just need to replace the caliper but I am looking for advice before I spend the $$

The rich running really bothers me. It seems to get worse the more you drive it.

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RE: HELP! 2000 jetta runs rich/smokin brakes - 2/4/2007 8:03:31 PM

Gearjammer

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Check your air filter. A really bad one will cause your engine to run rich.

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RE: HELP! 2000 jetta runs rich/smokin brakes - 2/4/2007 11:31:56 PM

jim

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Unfortunately it is a new air filter. I have a bad feeling that this is going to cost me a lot of money. I am not off to a good start with my re-intro with a VW.

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2000 Jetta GLS
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