2003 Volkswagen Beetle Problems

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Sill damage due to speed humps

Whenever my cabriolet goes over high speed humps I get 'scraping' noise. I always drive over in 1st gear. Recently the sill got badly dented and paint flaking off. Getting underneath checked to see if other damage. Is there a wa...

2003 Volkswagen Beetle cabriolet
Posted: Aug 14, 2012
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Headliner of cabriolet - how to fix round read window

Recently when car was being valeted, the headliner round the read window 'popped' out of the rim. I tried pressing it back in the rim, but at the last bit, it 'pops out'. Any idea of how I can see how to rectify this? Was corrected...

2003 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
Posted: Aug 14, 2012
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Vw cabriolet door hinge bolts sheared

Door hinge bolts sheared (driver) and require new hinge. Was told that with size of door and weight (cabriolet) that if wind catches it, then it causes 'cracks' in the bolts and eventually they do shear. Wind did catch door a few months a...

2003 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
Posted: Aug 14, 2012
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Lack of power

Hi Folks Looking for assistance transporter 2.5tdi 5 cyl lats 2 days power has dropped substantially definetely something wrong, problem just appeared yesterday. Sounds when revving as if it only has 50% of rev range (as if choked), h...

2003 Volkswagen Beetle transporter lt35 2.5 tdi
Posted: Nov 9, 2011
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VW Beetle 53 cabriolet - tyre pressure?

Handbook says to refer to label inside the fuel lid/door. Unfortunately the label has been removed. Can't find info on internet. Anyone enlighten me so I can record it in my handbook. Thanks

2003 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
Posted: Mar 15, 2011
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VW Beetle 53 cabriolet - driver's electric window 'sticking' & airbag light on

I put down my driver's car window (electric) and when I went to put it back up, it would not close the last 3 inches. I had to drive in pouring rain to my nephew's house. He pulled & pushed the window till it went up. When I tried to t...

2003 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
Posted: Mar 15, 2011
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