2004 Volkswagon Beetle, Stop Lights Work Erratically

This 2004 Volkswagon Beetle came in with the complaint that the stoplights are not very bright and when the park lights are on the lights they go out completely. This is a classic faulty ground condition and not a big deal to repair. Other than trying to figure out how to remove the tail light … Continue reading “2004 Volkswagon Beetle, Stop Lights Work Erratically”

2004 Volkswagen Beetle, Battery Goes Dead

This 2004 VW Beetle came in with the complaint that the battery would go dead while driving the vehicle. Especially when the a/c and lights were on. A quick visual inspection found the problem. Note the rusted nut in the center of the picture below. Rust on a steel nut that is part of n … Continue reading “2004 Volkswagen Beetle, Battery Goes Dead”

2004 VW Beetle, Low Beam Headlight Works Sometimes

This 2004 Volkswagon Beetle came in with the complaint that the passenger side low beam headlight works sometimes. I suspected a loose or burnt terminal inside the headlight assembly. This vehicle had been wrecked somewhere along the way and the mounting locking tab was broken so it is being held in place by a screw. … Continue reading “2004 VW Beetle, Low Beam Headlight Works Sometimes”

2001 VW Beetle, Changing The Low Beam Headlight Bulb

This 2001 VW Beetle came in with the complaint that the driver’s side low beam bulb was not working. This is supposed to be a fairly simple job, but most that I have done have been a pain in the rear end. Literally wound up on my posterior once the assembly finally came loose. Hate … Continue reading “2001 VW Beetle, Changing The Low Beam Headlight Bulb”