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The lights in the car

Hello! When I open the door of the car usually set the lights in the car should turn on. But in my car does't want to turn on. What's the problem. Please help me.

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.9
Posted: Feb 11, 2014
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Rear screen washer

Thinking about buying a cheap diesel Golf T reg. Salesman said that rear washer has its own reservoir. Is this true because I couldn't see it? Also there is water under the boot mat and on the spare wheel and surroundings.

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 diesel
Posted: Aug 21, 2011
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High revs

Sometimes the rev counter will go up then bak down again....what is this?

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 s
Posted: Jul 27, 2011
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Screenwashers

the left washer is blocked,how do you fix this?

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 s
Posted: Jul 27, 2011
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Window mechanism

How much approx would it be to fix/fit a new mechanism for the passenger window? the motor has been taken out for the moment,would i need to buy a new motor as well?

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 s
Posted: Apr 15, 2011
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Shock absorbers

how much does it cost to fix and what are the symptoms?

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 s
Posted: Apr 11, 2011
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Jiggling

When i am driving my car sometimes it's start jiggling and rpm level starts decreasing even my foot is down and then i need to gives it a more gas to keep it going i changed crank shaft sensor,coil pack and it's still not right it doesn't j...

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.4
Posted: Mar 9, 2011
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Rad overheats

rad overheats(new thermostat already fitted)fan does not cut in overheating stops when heater switched on?

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.4
Posted: Mar 7, 2011
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Sqeeky clutch

the clutch sometimes makes a sqeeking sound when pressed and steering is funny when turning right.....help please!!

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 s
Posted: Mar 2, 2011
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When turning right,the left side seems as if its struggling

everytime im turning right,roundabouts etc the left side feels as if its dropping/lowering too much and as if the tyres are struggling....ive took it to a garage and he said it seems fine but im defo not imagining it,it gets worse when ther...

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 s
Posted: Feb 27, 2011
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Door locking mechanism

driver's door can't be opened. it seems locking mechanism is damaged. not possible to open door and door panel can't be removed to get access.panel can be opened slightly, and access is limited. don't seem to know what to do to release catc...

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.6
Posted: Nov 13, 2010
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Radiator coolant fans

fans will not come on even at high temp. resistance check shows main fan takes 5-10 mins. to get below 10ohms. air con fan takes seconds checks done on resistor and fan motor on both fans temp. switch check with wire across terminals...

1999 Volkswagen Golf mk4 v5
Posted: Jul 25, 2010
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Very loud constant rattle above back driver side wheel arch.

I drove over a pothole on the motorway at 50 mph and a very loud rattling noise came up all of a sudden. its sounds like something has came loose above wheel arch and is now stuck there. i tryed pulling back the trim in the boot of the car ...

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 GT TDI
Posted: Mar 9, 2010
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Running rough when cold

when i start my car from cold it idles badly and sounds rough,then when i go to drive it it drives and accelerates roughtly but only for about 1/4 mile then everything is ok

1999 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GTi
Posted: Feb 13, 2010
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Yellow cream under oil filler cap

i keep getting what looks like yellow cream and water under the oil filler cap, the coolant level stays the same and the car isn't overheating so i dont think its the head gasket, could it just be condensation and is there a cure for it?

1999 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 gti
Posted: Feb 4, 2010
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Idle speed control valve

Hi this is a really trivial question i,m sure, but is there anybody out there who would give me a rough idea where i would locate on the engine of a VW Golf mark 4 the idle speed control valve. or if they know of a web page with a diagram o...

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 se manual petrol
Posted: Apr 11, 2009
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Accelerating problem

I've had a problem recently with my diesel engine. It sounds louder than usual and for some reason I'm unable to accelerate as quickly as I used to..also I can't get the car to go over 70mph!! Can anyone help?

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 GT TDI
Posted: Jan 28, 2009
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Code P0441

Hi, I keep getting this code re-appearing and I'm now running out of ideas! I've changed the EGR valve, Evap cannister/valves, checked all hoses/wiring etc. I think it only leaves the ECU? Any help would be appreciated. Many thanks, ...

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Engine AXP
Posted: Jun 23, 2008
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Oil light

when car has been running a couple of minutes the oil light comes on i have checked the oil level and it is at the exact level

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.6s
Posted: Apr 15, 2008
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Rough (sounds like a diesel) when starting until warmed up with puff of white smoke out the exhaust

Hi, As described, my car has suddenley started sounding rough when it starts until it is a little warmed up. It is also losing a little fluid from the expansion tank (thankfully an alarm goes off when it drops too low). An elderley dr...

1999 Volkswagen Golf
Posted: Mar 12, 2008
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