Anyone else pissed about the 2010 vw jetta?

Question 1
Anyone else pissed about the 2010 vw jetta?...  I just found out that the 2010 jetta will no longer be offered in Laser Blue! i am pissed! that was the best color jetta there was! anyone else upset

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1)   no not really - joshman06us

2)   I don't like any VW's at all. I stick with japanese cars. Toyota Supra my baby!!! - Anyonumous

3)   i don't like jetta... they literally fall apart.
i dont really care about the laser blue. - Bryan

4)   Stuff happens, but it is not a deal breaker. - djaca70

5)   It's too expensive for what it is. - Prime

6)   I didn't hear that!! That was going to be my next VW color when I got another one. Damn, I love that color on the Jettas.

And how is it too much money for what you get? Sit in a volkswagen, and sit in a car of comparable price. You'll never say it's too much money again, these cars come fully loaded. I just got an 08 Jetta with 18k miles for 15 grand. Not a ding on it. All leather, heated seats, sun roof, ipod dock, 6 disk changer, whatever you want, it's there.. - Robby D

7)   I really don't care about the VW's color offering or anyone else's for that matter. I like plain black, white, red colors for cars.

I will be pissed if they don't offer the 6 speed trans on the Sportwagen TDi. I'm thinking about buying it next year. - CarCar


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Question 2
I have a Volkswagen Jetta and it smells like crayons, and i've heard this is a common problem. Why?...  

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1)   Crayola designed the mechanics of the engine - LALALAND

2)   If you let black people in your car often, this could be a result of their smell being left behind.. - Robby D

3)   While I have never identified it as that, what you may be smelling is either the newness of the fabric material or glues or vinyls combination of the three.
After a few beer, farts, barfs,burgers, pizza, and doggy poo it will smell like "you". - I no do "NICE"

4)   That smell wont go away. My friend has a New Beetle thats 10 years ago, filled with crap, and still smells like a box of Crayolas. This is a very common aspect to many New Beetles, Jettas, and Passats. The two most common theories are that its coming from the interior glue (which would make sense, because the wax in it could be also used to make crayons), or that its from some firewall padding underneath the floor.
Some peoples' cars have it, while others dont. Its not bad for your health, and I actually kinda like the smell.
Unfortunately, if you hate, you're just going to have to embrace it. No air freshener will make it go away. - Mr Mister

5)   formaldehyde. - jess b

6)   its what we call volkswagen smell my 2000 has it you live with it or sell it - Hutch


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Question 3
Why does the 3rd or 2nd gear in my VW Beetle shift hard?...  I have a 1999 volkswagen beetle 2.0 automatic transmission. The 2nd or 3rd gear shifts hard while the others are pretty smooth. Is it a solenoid that has to be repaired? whats the problem and how much would it cost to fix it? and would it be cheaper at the dealer or somewhere else?
thanks
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1)   Syncros need replace possibly . - I hate yellow jackets

2)   you shift hard - Barry

3)   it's German...that's why - AmericanPride

4)   Do it at the dealer. They know their cars better than "Tom's tranny shop". The dealer can also tell you if that is normal. - I no do "NICE"

5)   The VW automatic transmission you have is noted for being something of a rough shifting automatic transmission. There have been a number of "service circulars" dealing with the transmission engagement delays and shifts.

In some cases, software updates to the transmission can help, though this transmission is never going to be as smooth as a US GM or Ford automatic transmission. It could be that there may not be anything wrong with it, I'm not there to road test and advise. It is possible that it could have internal issues with the transmission (i.e., valve body), but a road test and system scan with a pressure check (if needed) can determine this.

I'd suggest taking it to both an independent VW specialist and the dealership for a road test to see what they think. The dealership can run a can with the VAG scanner to also check and see if it has the latest software updates. These updates have helped to make the transmission smoother and improved its life.

Hope this helps, a car nut. - a car nut


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Question 4
Where can i find the diagnostic plug for a '99 VW Jetta?...  I have already looked under the steering wheel down above the pedals and there is nothing there from what I could see.

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1)   it might be behind some plastic covers under the steering wheel if not then you can try looking on the right side of the car also by the passenger side or behind the ash tray - Brotz

2)   look some more...thats where they are...by law... - pedro7of9

3)   sometimes there behind the ashtray or behind the little spare key holder down to the left of the steering column. - Desiree

4)   Under dashboard,look up left from the brake pedal,pry out a small plastic cover. - Carman Nguyen


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Question 5
WHERE Can I find transmission fluid for my 2007 vw jetta?!?...  I damaged my transmission pan and have to get that replaced... It costs only $20 dollars for the part but VW wants to charge me $1100 for the transmission pan and fluid and labor... Its totally ridiculous, but i heard that only VW carry their own fluid so I cant get it anywhere else... Please help me!!

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1)   Any auto parts store will carry it. - Anthony

2)   walmarts auto zone pretty much any where parts are sold.. dealer wil always tel you they just use their brand of oil and that you cant get any where but from them 1100 bucks id do it my self even if i had to buy the oil from them dealership last place you want to go to - kelly_f_1999

3)   As far as I know VW uses their own special brand. and only they sell and overcharge for it. - math problem

4)   The fluid can be purchased in the aftermarket, though it is very hard to find. You can get the fluid from either http://www.blauparts.com or
http://www.germanautoparts.com. There may be other places to purchase the fluid, but other than the dealership, these are the only places I can recommend. I seem to remember that blauparts has a change kit which includes the filter, pan gasket glue, o rings and the fluid in one kit. The transmission pan is seperate. You might have to get the pan only at the dealership.

The kit is only parts, you'd still have to have either the dealership or an independent VW or Audi shop install the parts. You have to have the VAG tool or aftermarket equivent and knowledge and skill to follow the routine to install it. Failure to do it right could cause the transmission either blow out the seals or overheat. The labour time is between .5 to 1.5 hours depending upon the temperature of the transmission when the proceedure is started. The fluid isn't cheap, expect to pay somewhere between $15 to $25 per quart of fluid + the labour charge to replace the pan/filter/fluid.

Hope this helps, a car nut. - a car nut


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