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I’ll not only double that…I’ll triple that statement.
Our little Beetle I know first hand has had recalls from time to time. All cars do! Our local stealership wouldn’t even bother to look up our VIN to see what was done or not—until we twisted the idiots arm by continuing to bother him. As for software updates? He refused to help us beyond saying “NO software updates have ever been offered for your car”. (He was being a putz)
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I’ll not only double that…I’ll triple that statement.
Our little Beetle I know first hand has had recalls from time to time. All cars do! Our local stealership wouldn’t even bother to look up our VIN to see what was done or not—until we twisted the idiots arm by continuing to bother him. As for software updates? He refused to help us beyond saying “NO software updates have ever been offered for your car”. (He was being a putz)
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DVM: Digital Volt Meter.
Very handy tool to have around for various automotive and household tasks.
If you have a Harbor Freight Tools in the area? You can get one at a fairly good price.
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DVM: Digital Volt Meter.
Very handy tool to have around for various automotive and household tasks.
If you have a Harbor Freight Tools in the area? You can get one at a fairly good price.
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Heard back from one of the guru’s over at the other group. They do not believe it is a true valid TSB. As they haven’t heard of that exact one before–and the blanket application of VW’s it belongs to is a big red flag for them.
**shurg** Gave it a shot.
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Heard back from one of the guru’s over at the other group. They do not believe it is a true valid TSB. As they haven’t heard of that exact one before–and the blanket application of VW’s it belongs to is a big red flag for them.
**shurg** Gave it a shot.
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JTF: My time spent on these ‘new fangeled’ cars/trucks is limited. But if the error happens again, would something like the high end snap on scanner, or the one that Eric reviewed. If it could report which bus itself had failed? That might help pinpoint things?
Or I can be totally off base. I’m more of a shade tree ‘work on our family stuff’ kinda mechanic for the last number of years.
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JTF: My time spent on these ‘new fangeled’ cars/trucks is limited. But if the error happens again, would something like the high end snap on scanner, or the one that Eric reviewed. If it could report which bus itself had failed? That might help pinpoint things?
Or I can be totally off base. I’m more of a shade tree ‘work on our family stuff’ kinda mechanic for the last number of years.
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The only tools to stay far away from would be the old “Pot Metal” type. Ya know..the ones that look like pimples on a mirror.
I’ve gotten by over the last 5 years with a Stanley Socket set. Yeah I did have Snap On tools (their screw drivers blew chunks….) And I do love the flank drive system and still have the wrench set I purchased over 23 years ago. (not a flake of rust, and these things have been to he&& and back)
That being said? Harbor Freight tools for the hand tools, sockets, even the socket wrenches are pretty good. I have an issue with our local Snap On dealer. I took in a broken ratchet, the flex type with the black handle—full rotational head and ultra fine tooth. Yep, it finally gave it up. Along with my super stubby ratchet. I had to chase the idiot down—-he installed the repair kits—WITHOUT LUBE! He left the lube packets sealed up and put it together dry. That and he didn’t have a replacement for a broken extension, nor a common screwdriver blade. He swore he would order them in—about a month later I bump into him again…and he never ordered it!
If you have a sears, or harbor freight? Best bet. Just walk in and exchange without a fuss. I hate waiting a week just to find out the putz never ordered in the parts.
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The only tools to stay far away from would be the old “Pot Metal” type. Ya know..the ones that look like pimples on a mirror.
I’ve gotten by over the last 5 years with a Stanley Socket set. Yeah I did have Snap On tools (their screw drivers blew chunks….) And I do love the flank drive system and still have the wrench set I purchased over 23 years ago. (not a flake of rust, and these things have been to he&& and back)
That being said? Harbor Freight tools for the hand tools, sockets, even the socket wrenches are pretty good. I have an issue with our local Snap On dealer. I took in a broken ratchet, the flex type with the black handle—full rotational head and ultra fine tooth. Yep, it finally gave it up. Along with my super stubby ratchet. I had to chase the idiot down—-he installed the repair kits—WITHOUT LUBE! He left the lube packets sealed up and put it together dry. That and he didn’t have a replacement for a broken extension, nor a common screwdriver blade. He swore he would order them in—about a month later I bump into him again…and he never ordered it!
If you have a sears, or harbor freight? Best bet. Just walk in and exchange without a fuss. I hate waiting a week just to find out the putz never ordered in the parts.
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The snap on wrench is based on their “Flank Drive” design. Which of course quite a lot of companies followed and coined their own name. It’s designed to NOT grip the edges of the “Nut” but instead grabs just below the point.
With the actual hand wrenches? I’ve not found their equal. With the line wrenches? I’d take the snap on with the flank drive. The steel is more ‘dense’ and reduces the flex of the tool on the fastener. (It’s less likely to expand and then round off corners).
Keeping in mind that everyone has their own opinion, and none are really right or wrong. It’s just personal preference.
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The snap on wrench is based on their “Flank Drive” design. Which of course quite a lot of companies followed and coined their own name. It’s designed to NOT grip the edges of the “Nut” but instead grabs just below the point.
With the actual hand wrenches? I’ve not found their equal. With the line wrenches? I’d take the snap on with the flank drive. The steel is more ‘dense’ and reduces the flex of the tool on the fastener. (It’s less likely to expand and then round off corners).
Keeping in mind that everyone has their own opinion, and none are really right or wrong. It’s just personal preference.
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Only thing that comes to mind would be to extremely careful and do an old fashion wire wiggle test. Have it running and start moving the harness gently around. If it cuts out and stalls out? That’s the area to focus on.
Other then that? I hope others have ideas. You’re right, that’s a lot of wiring to check and it’s time to kick “Murphy” in the happy sack.
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Only thing that comes to mind would be to extremely careful and do an old fashion wire wiggle test. Have it running and start moving the harness gently around. If it cuts out and stalls out? That’s the area to focus on.
Other then that? I hope others have ideas. You’re right, that’s a lot of wiring to check and it’s time to kick “Murphy” in the happy sack.
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Open the hood.
Have a helper watch from a safe distance, this can be dangerous.
Apply the parking brake and press hard on the service brakes.
Watch the engine in the compartment.
Put the car in drive first. Foot on the brake….increase the engine RPM and watch the engine.
Repeat test using reverse.
If it rocks excessively—you have a bad motor mount or transmission mount.
Just use extreme caution. I did this test once on an Olds RWD. The engine rose out of the compartment by about 4 inches.
That’s a quick and dirty test for motor mounts.
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(Did I mention to use extreme caution while doing this?)