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need help... (O) as in sensor light? what does it mean? - 2/10/2007 8:45:39 PM

RIGAMIH

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Hey there,

I am planning on buying my second VW, this time a 2000 Jetta GLS, 1.8 l engine

only problem, the sensorlight says (O) .... what does it mean...

does the 2000 modell have a timing belt or timing chain?

can anyone help out ..please...

thanks a lot

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RE: need help... (O) as in sensor light? what does it ... - 2/12/2007 8:16:59 PM

01vdub

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the 2000 model has a timing belt if your facing your engine look down to your left and its there. fair warning they are a bit*h i just chaged myboys on his 2000 1.8

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RE: need help... (O) as in sensor light? what does it ... - 2/12/2007 8:27:30 PM

bagel

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The sensor is a brake wear indicator, time to change your brakes. Timing depends on what engine, my VR6 has a chain, 1.8T and 2.slows have belts.

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