This information is provided to help those who wish to disable the DRLs on their vehicle. The advice given here was contributed by several people. We give no guarantee whatsoever with respect to its accuracy. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! We will not be held responsible for ill side effects to your vehicle or to you physically as a result of performing any of the methods described herein. PLEASE TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS.
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VW captured major attention and significant sales when it brought out its New Beetle in 1998. As the Bug’s popularity
began to flag, new versions such as the Turbo S were unveiled. But what could generate renewed interest more than a
convertible model? When the droptop Bug hit the streets in 2002, heads were turning and wallets were being reached for
once again. The Beetle convertible comes in GL and GLS trim levels. As with other VWs, the GLX model has been
discontinued for 2004. The GL and GLS can be equipped with a 115-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder or a 150-hp, 1.8-liter
turbocharged inline four. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, and a six-speed automatic is optional. New color
combinations are added for 2004-along with new wheels-and a Monsoon audio system is now standard on the GLS. The
power top comes down in 13 seconds.
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Congratulations on your purchase of the AWE Tuning Exhaust System for the 00-> VW Golf/Jetta/New Beetle with 1.8T or VR6 engine. Exquisite build quality with industry leading performance distinguishes this exhaust system from all others. Our system also features complete T304 Stainless Steel construction, including the internal parts of the muffler. Installation of this exhaust can be completed on jack stands or ramps. Never work under a vehicle only supported by a jack. If you do not feel comfortable installing this system yourself, contact a local professional for installation.
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You Must have all customer keys present along with any additional keys requested, before you begin the reprogramming procedure as there is a timer involved during the key coding. If the customer has a spare key not present at the time of coding, it will no longer be programmed to the vehicle. Connect a Battery Charger to the vehicle. Connect the LAN line to the VAS 5052. Connect the DLC cable from the VAS 5052 to the vehicle. Select “Guided Fault Finding” Turn ON the ignition switch. Select Volkswagen or Audi on the VAS 5052 display screen. Select the vehicle type. Select the Model year. Select the engine code. The engine code can be found on the spare tire cover on most Volkswagen Read the rest of this entry »

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Toothed Belt Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required Engine support bridge 10-222 A ( guide 10-222 A/21 changing ) Adapter 10-222 A/8 Torque wrench V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench V.A.G 1332 Pin wrench T10020 Changing the Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A . Guide 10-222 A/21 The engine support bridge 10-222 A is needed to support the engine/transmission subassembly. A new bore is required for securing the adapter 10-222 A/8 to the guide 10-222 A/21 . Dimensions in mm. Drill a 12.5 mm diameter hole – arrow – into the guide 10-222 A/21.
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Do you have a mobile antenna for that new car but don’t want to drill any holes? Here’s a great solution that adds the convenience of antenna matching built right into the mount. For years I’ve tinkered with electronic projects at home. Two things have started to impact the fun: a harder time focusing up close (since I turned 50) and the fact that parts are getting smaller. One way around this is to concentrate on physically larger projects—like antennas and related items. I needed a simple antenna mount that could easily attach to my new Volkswagen Beetle without drilling holes. I wanted this antenna mount to support most mobile HF antennas, especially a Hamstick or Carolina Bug Catcher, since these are my current antennas. Additionally, I wanted the mount to include internal capacitive matching which is normally required for short antennas.
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The EFIE is not intended to be a fuel saver by itself. The EFIE is designed to be used in conjunction with fuel saver devices, such as a hydrogen gas electrolyzer, a fuel vapor production unit, or other devices that increase the efficiency of the burn.
EFIE Wideband O2: This EFIE will work with all wideband zirconia type of oxygen sensors (Not AFR). All oxygen sensors that were developed before catalytic converter need to own dedicated EFIE device. Oxygen sensors that were developed after catalytic converter do not need EFIE devices, because they are only used by ECU to monitor converter fuel efficiency.
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Raise and support vehicle, allowing suspension to hang free.
Remove the wheel.
Disconnect the shock absorber electrical connector.
Support the lower control arm with a jack stand or screw jack in order to relieve the spring load.
Remove the lower shock absorber nut(s) and bolt(s).
Remove the upper mounting nut(s). On some models, the upper shock mounting nuts are located in the trunk behind the trim cover.
Remove the shock from the vehicle. On some models, you may have to compress the shock by hand to remove from the mounting.
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LIGHT DISARM RESISTORS
The resistors are connected into the wiring at each wheel to bypass the original dampening solenoid so that the Road Sensing Suspension will function without giving the driver a suspension error message on the instrument cluster.

INSTALL RESISTORS
Cut the wires leading to the dampening solenoid on the strut/shock. Connect the wires to the ends of the resistor. (This is an in-line resistor so it does not matter which wire goes in or out.) Tape up both ends with suitable electrical tape to prevent both shorts and corrosion. Tie back out of way with a plastic strap.
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Raise and support vehicle, allowing suspension to hang free.
Remove the wheel.
Disconnect the shock absorber electrical connector.
Support the lower control arm with a jack stand or screw jack in order to relieve the spring load.
Remove the lower shock absorber nut(s) and bolt(s).
Remove the upper mounting nut(s). On some models, the upper shock mounting nuts are located in the trunk behind the trim cover.
Remove the shock from the vehicle. On some models, you may have to compress the shock by hand to remove from the mounting.
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