[Vwdiesel] 2001 Golf intermittent blinker

[Rolf Pechukas]

hey all
I tried the contact-cleaner-into-the-stalk trick
no difference
I still get blinkers and hazards mostly stuck 'on'
if I fiddle with the hazard switch/blinker stalk enough I can  
sometimes 'reset' it so I get blinking again, but seems to last only  
until I signal to the RIGHT
than back to solid on
I tried disassembling hazard switch - not much to take apart - sprayed  
some cleaner in the back
still no change
any other ideas?
this is preventing me getting inspected
thanks!
- Rolf in MA


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>   1. Re: Leaky Plastic Water Outlet at Head on 91 Ecodiesel.
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>   3. 2005 Passat TDI (Greg Johnson)
>   4. Re: Fuel system check valves (Terry Briggs)
>   5. Re: 2005 Passat TDI (Matt_Lisa)
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>   7. Clutch problems (Erik Lane)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:07:38 -0600
> From: James Hansen <jhsg at sasktel.net>
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Leaky Plastic Water Outlet at Head on 91
> 	Ecodiesel.
> To: "'Will Taygan'" <william at taygan.com>, vwdiesel at vwfans.com
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> No Will, just straightforward as you anticipate.  You may have  
> overtightened
> the old one a bit, which deforms the housing.  You do have to be  
> cool on the
> torque on the plastic coolant outlet, but they do warp from age and  
> was
> probably due to fail anyway, which was why it was leaking in the first
> place. Orings don't fix the housing being warped.  New housing and  
> new oring
> should be all good to go.
> -james
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel- 
>> bounces at vwfans.com]
>> On Behalf Of Will Taygan
>> Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 11:42 AM
>> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
>> Subject: [Vwdiesel] Leaky Plastic Water Outlet at Head on 91  
>> Ecodiesel.
>>
>> I've been fighting coolant leaks for the past couple months.  Finally
>> tracked it down to the coolant outlets on the front of the head on  
>> BOTH
>> Jettas.  The 94 1.6TD conversion has the metal outlet, it turned  
>> out to
>> be a bad fit on the bypass hose (pulled the hose, put it back on, all
>> good.)
>>
>> The 91 1.6 Ecodiesel has the plastic outlet and the new, bigger
>> sensors.
>> I replaced the o-ring and what was a little leak is now a big leak.
>>
>> I've got a new plastic fitting to put on, but before I do I thought  
>> I'd
>> check to see if there's anything I'm missing, especially since the
>> first
>> attempt didn't go so well.
>>
>> I'm planning on pulling the fitting, scraping the head a little,
>> putting
>> the new one + o-ring on and tightening it back up.  Do I need sealant
>> on
>> the bolt threads? Anthing on the o-ring??? Bentley doesn't say  
>> anything
>> but torque to 10nm.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Will.
>>
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> Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:36:08 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Val Christian <val at mongo.mongobird.com>
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] [VW-TDI] Re: 2001 Golf headlight/blinker Qs
> To: VW-TDI at yahoogroups.com, vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Message-ID: <200904161936.n3GJa8MW011852 at mongo.mongobird.com>
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> The VW headlights are a polycarbonate thermoplastic.
>
> Polycarbonates have high impact resistance, but low scratch  
> resistance.
> Small particles, including road dust, continously erode the surface,  
> once
> a thin, hard coating erodes off.  In some applications, a  
> coextrusion is
> done for better weathering.
>
> Road salt is not a chemical cause of clouding, but may be a mechanical
> cause.  More specifically, the slurry of salt, sand, road spray with
> suspended dirt, and so on, contribute to the surface erosion of the
> headlights.
>
> Items from CDs and DVDs to the canopy of the F-22 (largest  
> production extrusion
> of polycarbonate to date) are made from polycarbonates.   
> Unfortunately,
> since the coatings help the material maintain it's optical properties,
> and since they are worn off my road debris blasted against the VW  
> lights,
> cleaning up the surface will only be temporary.
>
> [Note that toothpaste (a clay slurry) can be used as an abrasive to
> clean CDs and DVDs.  The flat clay discs act as knives, or a nano
> plane of sorts, leveling the surface.]
>
> I have not tried the various methods yet, but i will probably try  
> progressive
> wet sanding, followed by buffing.  Then I will likely use RVR, which  
> is
> a Rain-X like porduct made for polycarbonate aircraft windshields.
> If Rain-X doesn't fog the surface, you could try Rain-X as well.  I  
> would
> recoat in a couple of months.
>
> Wax may work.  UV blocking polymer coatings would work better, from  
> the
> standpoint of weakening the surface of the polycarbonate.
>
> Both ethonal and isopropyl alcohol are considered safe with  
> polycarbonate
> plastics, however methanol is no.  Methonal or methyl alcohol are  
> common
> in windshield washer formulations (blue juice).  So avoiding  
> application
> of blue juice to your headlights may help increase their life by some
> small hard-to-measure amount.
>
> A paint protective polymer coating may work, but I have not researched
> this.  I'm thinking of the "polyglycoat" wax substitutes.
>
> Finally, rather than applying polymer coatings, one could apply a  
> sacrificial
> contact adhesive material, which provides UV protection as well as
> abrasion resistance.  Since it's sacrificial, when it gets damaged or
> worn, it can be removed, and replaced.  Xpel is one such product.
>
> In my case, I'll likely abrade the glass clear, and provide a  
> polymer coating
> such as RVR.
>
>
> Your mileage and clarity may vary.
>
>
>
>>
>>
>> I have a 2003 TDI, Florida car now in SC.
>> Headlights got fogged bad by mid 2007. I guess is the extreme sun/ 
>> rain combination here in the south, defenately no salt
>>
>> After months of debating what to do, I found this product:
>> HeadLight Restorer/Defogger by CrystalView www.myheadlight.com
>>
>> Very easy to use and 100% restoration back to showroom quality on  
>> both my headlights [Believe me, I was ready to by me a new set of 2  
>> headlight assembly for about $280.00 a piece, drive about 60k miles  
>> a yr, 40% at night]
>>
>> How much I paid for this? 29.95 plus SC 7%tax at Advanced  
>> Autoparts. I believe you can get the product from the website and  
>> pay s&h ontop of the 29.95 price.
>> Just follow the instructions; a bit of water, a bit sanding, a bit  
>> of polishing and a sealant application and you are done!!
>>
>> All you need is provided in the bag, they also have a video you can  
>> watch were they show you "how to" do it...all in all about 20mins  
>> work per headlight.
>> Note- I had to put some painter's blue tape around the metal  
>> surrounding the headlights in order not to "scracth" it with the  
>> bit of sanding involved
>>
>> 2003 TDI 262K miles and still running very strong!
>> dont forget to change your full synthetic oil...OFTEN
>>
>>
>>
>> --- In VW-TDI at yahoogroups.com, "Rolf" <rbp at ...> wrote:
>>>
>>> hey gang
>>>
>>> 2001 Golf TDi
>>>
>>> 2 Qs:
>>>
>>> - how do I remove pass side headlight assembly?
>>> cover is all clouded and needs to be cleaned
>>> anyone know a DIY anywhere?
>>>
>>> - I have a blinker that works intermittently
>>> sometimes it blinks normally
>>> other times solid on
>>> this applies both left and right and to hazards
>>> what could cause relay to work part-time?
>>>
>>> thanks!
>>>
>>> Rolf in MA
>>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:05:05 -0700
> From: Greg Johnson <gregsj2 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] 2005 Passat TDI
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
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> Greetings!
>
> I'm looking at at 2005 Passat TDI that has around 50K for potential
> purchase.  Is there anything in particular I should be concerned about
> and looking for?
>
> Thanks for your collective help,
>
> Greg
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:27:23 -0400
> From: Terry Briggs <vbriggs at stny.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Fuel system check valves
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
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> I've got line now, I'll spend saturday running lines and see where  
> that
> gets me. Thanks for the direction and ideas,
> Terry
> On Apr 15, 2009, at 5:42 PM, LBaird119 at aol.com wrote:
>
>> In a message dated 4/15/2009 3:17:41 PM Central Daylight Time,
>> vbriggs at stny.rr.com writes:
>>
>>> I even get air
>>> bubbles on the filter side of the line when priming things with the
>>> mity-vac.
>>>
>>
>>  Leaks on both sides of the pump will end up with bubbles on the  
>> inlet
>> side of the pump.  :-P
>>     Loren
>>
>>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:31:16 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Matt_Lisa <matt_lisa at sprynet.com>
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] 2005 Passat TDI
> To: Greg Johnson <gregsj2 at gmail.com>, vwdiesel at vwfans.com
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> I believe the main problem with these cars was a faulty oil pump  
> chain that needed replaced.  If it failed, the oil pump would quit  
> pumping = bad.  Other than that, I haven't heard of too many issues  
> with these cars.  make sure they were using VW 505.01 oil on oil  
> changes and did them on time.  These are PD motors, and don't like  
> other oils.  They have to keep the cam and valves properly lubed, as  
> there is less surface area due to the extra room taken by the PD  
> injector.
>
> Also, they are all automatic transmissions, but I haven't heard of  
> any issues with them going south.  They make 134hp and 236ft-lbs of  
> torque and get around 38mpg highway.  If it's in really good shape,  
> I'd say go for it!
>
> -Matt
> http://matt_lisa.home.sprynet.com/
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> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Greg Johnson <gregsj2 at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Apr 16, 2009 4:05 PM
>> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
>> Subject: [Vwdiesel] 2005 Passat TDI
>>
>> Greetings!
>>
>> I'm looking at at 2005 Passat TDI that has around 50K for potential
>> purchase.  Is there anything in particular I should be concerned  
>> about
>> and looking for?
>>
>> Thanks for your collective help,
>>
>> Greg
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> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:37:34 EDT
> From: LBaird119 at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] [VW-TDI] Re: 2001 Golf headlight/blinker Qs
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
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> In a message dated 4/16/2009 2:37:09 PM Central Daylight Time,
> val at mongo.mongobird.com writes:
>
>> A paint protective polymer coating may work, but I have not  
>> researched
>> this.  I'm thinking of the "polyglycoat" wax substitutes.
>>
>
>  I wonder how a coat or two of urethane clearcoat would work?  If it
> doesn't
> soften the polycarbonate too much.
>     Loren
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:48:17 -0700
> From: Erik Lane <eriklane at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] Clutch problems
> To: vw fans <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
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> So my Jetta had some kind of a breakdown today while my wife was  
> driving it.
> She heard a loud noise and then it wouldn't shift. She was lucky to  
> be in a
> good spot with a downhill slope into a parking lot.
>
> When I tried checking it out it acts like either the clutch disk is  
> severely
> messed up or the throwout bearing is bad. When I go to release the  
> clutch it
> vibrates really bad and there's nasty clunking grinding noise. To make
> things more fun for me I'm running a bad fever today, so after I  
> went and
> towed it home I haven't done anything else with it. Oh yeah, after I  
> shut it
> back off it acted like the clutch wasn't even there. The lever on the
> transmission was moving, but the clutch wasn't engaging and it was  
> super
> easy to push the clutch pedal because it wasn't really doing  
> anything, I
> think.
>
> So is that enough info for anyone to give me an idea of what to look  
> for
> when I get back on my feet? I've never really had to work on the  
> clutch or
> transmission, for that matter. I need to get this back on the road  
> as soon
> as possible.
>
> Thank you!
> Erik
>
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:38:12 -0600
> From: James Hansen <jhsg at sasktel.net>
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Clutch problems
> To: "'Erik Lane'" <eriklane at gmail.com>, "'vw fans'"
> 	<vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> Message-ID: <00c701c9bf27$15861bb0$40925310$@net>
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> Looks like you're dropping the tranny off regardless, so count on  
> the worst,
> hope for the best.  Doesn't sound good tho, sorry for being all doom  
> and
> gloom.  Big expensive noises are called that for a reason.
>
> Big vibration when letting the clutch out isn't good, ever.
> Have you had this apart recently?  I haven't been keeping track...
> Could be anything from broken trans gears, to friction disc failure  
> on the
> clutch, but it seems more than just a disc failure from the  
> description.
>
> Hope you're feeling better.
> -james
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel- 
>> bounces at vwfans.com]
>> On Behalf Of Erik Lane
>> Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 9:48 PM
>> To: vw fans
>> Subject: [Vwdiesel] Clutch problems
>>
>> So my Jetta had some kind of a breakdown today while my wife was
>> driving it.
>> She heard a loud noise and then it wouldn't shift. She was lucky to  
>> be
>> in a
>> good spot with a downhill slope into a parking lot.
>>
>> When I tried checking it out it acts like either the clutch disk is
>> severely
>> messed up or the throwout bearing is bad. When I go to release the
>> clutch it
>> vibrates really bad and there's nasty clunking grinding noise. To  
>> make
>> things more fun for me I'm running a bad fever today, so after I went
>> and
>> towed it home I haven't done anything else with it. Oh yeah, after I
>> shut it
>> back off it acted like the clutch wasn't even there. The lever on the
>> transmission was moving, but the clutch wasn't engaging and it was
>> super
>> easy to push the clutch pedal because it wasn't really doing  
>> anything,
>> I
>> think.
>>
>> So is that enough info for anyone to give me an idea of what to look
>> for
>> when I get back on my feet? I've never really had to work on the  
>> clutch
>> or
>> transmission, for that matter. I need to get this back on the road as
>> soon
>> as possible.
>>
>> Thank you!
>> Erik
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