my vw passat is broken?

Question 1
my vw passat is broken?...  i cant select any gears when the engine is running, when i put it in gear without the engine running and clutch in, i can find the biting point so i dont think its the clutch or cable
its a 52 plate manual diesel dont think its the cable cos when starting in gear it jumps forward but when clutch down and starting in nothin and i can let off the clutch and feel the car pulling but when engine running and car in neutral it wont go in any gear

Answers
1)   Could be the gear linkages, have you also checked the transmission fluid levels? - JenJen

2)   It is quite common for cables to break, but it is more common to have the transmission links "pop" off, as you didn't specify the year or mileage/Kilometerage (yep my new word for the day) it is hard to give you exact fixes. - Briano

3)   Manual or automatic ? As you can select the gears when not running doubt that the linkage is at fault. Are the engine revs too high? could also be the clutch not fully breaking the drive, is there a lot of free travel on the clutch pedal ? - Nick C

4)   Sounds like it's time to rebuild the trans, in my opinion, you have a bad synchro in your transmission. that's the thing that slides over the gears in the trans if it's bad, worn, or disfigured somehow, then it could prevent your from finding gears while the engine is running. - James

5)   Sorry but your problem does sound clutch related as the later diesels used a duel mass flywheel which sound to me as if it is sticking to the flywheel this is probably due to a worn friction plate or a failing dmf bearing which is a common problem. Do you get any distinctive knocking sound or rattling noise from the gearbox area with the engine running in neutral. If yes does it go when the clutch pedal is depressed?
A new clutch kit and flywheel costs £125.62 from euro parts.
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Passat_1.9_2002/p/Car-Parts/Transmission/Clutch-and-Associated-Parts/Clutch-kits/?641780150&1&8cdf319a4317950db0070c7f7e8f668601d207f4&CLUK

To confirm the right part enter your registration in there vehicle search and select the transmission menu then clutch menu. The Sachs clutch kit is the oem quality part as supplied by vw without the vw stamp and price mark up.

If you replace the clutch i recommend replacing the slave cylinder also see below for details:
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Passat_1.9_2002/p/Car-Parts/Transmission/Clutch-and-Associated-Parts/Clutch-Hydraulics - turboextreme

6)   100% dual mass flywheel
you also need a clutch kit with release bearing
they dont have a clutch cable ,as they are hydrallic - SHAHID


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Question 2
My 2000 Volkswagen Golf Tail lights won't work!?...  I have a 2000 Volkswagen Golf 2 door, and I have just found out that my tail lights do not work! My brake lights work fine, and the reverse and signals work fine, but why won't my tail lights come on?? I haven't checked the fuses yet, but could it be a fuse? Also, my front bumper corner lights don't come on either. They are also supposed to illuminate when the headlights are on. Can anyone help me?? Thanks!

Answers
1)   likely a simple matter of changing the bulbs
These bulbs are dual filament cause they perform more
than one function from the same bulb - Mike H

2)   Check the fuses first if NONE of the lights are working. If only one side is out, then it's likely to be a bad bulb. It is possible that both bulbs have failed- maybe you had one working for a while and didn't notice. - Win S

3)   If it's that big of a mystery then just take it to the dealer. They will at least tell what's wrong so you can fix it on your own. - the fullback

4)   As stated before, check the bulbs, the bulbs on the rear (tail lights) are usually dual filament bulbs, and if one goes out the other will still work, causing the brake lights to work, but not the running lights. Same for the side marker lights on the front. - James

5)   Fuse! Open the fuse box and check if it is blown. Other possibility is the switch. - Johnka


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Question 3
Are Passats good cars?...  I'm looking to buy my first car. I am 17 years old. I'm looking at Passats because they are very cute and don't look like cheap cars. I'm looking in the year range of about 1999-2003. Are they even any good? Would you buy yourself one. Or even your daughter one? Are they a good first car? If anybody has this car what do you think of it? Tell me stories about this car. Is it any good. Is this car worth 2000-4000 dollars with 100,000-125,000 miles on it. Just please help me.

If you have a better first car in mind let me know to thnak you sooo much

Answers
1)   NO. for your 1st car get a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. VW's have too many problems for u. - Colby B

2)   The problem with VW in your year range and mileage is the poor transmission they put in them. If it hasn't been replaced, be prepared to spend some money. - REV B

3)   I have an 2003 VW passat W8 4.liter 4Motion & I love every minute of it!!!

Yes it has costed me alot of money... But every penny is worth... The Pure Joy of driving a W8 is priceless!!!


So get A W8 Passat...


~Dr3amz~ - ~DR3AMZ R 4 EVER~

4)   Wouldn't the passat be too big for a 17 year old? I think a smaller car would be better. Get a VW jetta instead. Looks like a passat but only smaller - ♫♪♫♪ I love music ♪♫♪♫


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Question 4
Where could I find an automatic volkswagen beetle that is under $5,000?...  Somewhere not to far from Oklahoma City.
Volkswagen New Beetle
With in 75 miles of Oklahoma City

Answers
1)   Why ask here. Type it into your browser. "volkswagon beetle for sale" and pick you one out. - Frankie

2)   www.thesamba.com - dickcharlton2002

3)   thesamba.com
craigslist in your area
autotrader.com
news paper
used car lots

I could send some links if I knew what year range to look for - Rod Knocker

4)   Have you tried your local Craigslist? Check the Thrifty Nickle also. Unless you're talking about an older Beetle, and not a new beetle, then you're S.O.L. since original beetles did not come with automatic transmissions. - James


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Question 5
VW rabbit 82 the oil light is flashing?...  the dash light for the oil is on and flashing and its full of oil and not over filled so what do i do

Answers
1)   faulty sensor or sending unit - Mike H

2)   oil presure switch bad also called oil sending unit
cost like 30 bucks maybe easy to replace they unscrew most are on side of block or by oil filter

less than a hour work
can call any shop and ask about replacing it

id do it at home that is easy repair - kelly_f_1999

3)   Have the oil pressure sending unit replaced, and make sure the wire from the sending unit isn't bare in spots, and touching metal. - James

4)   Worn engine or faulty sensor. - Johnka


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