The Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, GTI: 1993-1999 Cabrio: 1995-2002 Service Manual is a comprehensive and up-to-date source of maintenance and repair information for Volkswagen "A3" platform models sold in the USA and Canada. New durable hardcover format - This manual is now being published as a durable, long-lasting hardcover book designed to withstand frequent use in a professional shop or home garage. All of the content of the previous softcover edition is included. Covers Volkswagen A3 models with "1H" or "1E" at position number 7 and 8 of 17-digit Vehicle ID Number (VIN). Includes GolfIII and JettaIII, Cl, GL, LE, GLS, GLX, GTI, City, Wolfsburg, Trek, K2 and Cabrio Highline editions. Tune-up and maintenance procedures, including resetting the Service Reminder Indicator (SRI). Engine and cylinder head service and reconditioning, including timing belt (4-cylinder) and timing chain (6-cylinder) repair. Explanation of Bosch Motronic, Mono-Motronic, Diesel Fuel Injection and Turbo Direct Injection (TDI) systems. Emission control tests, repairs, and adjustments, including Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and Secondary Air Injection system. Drivetrain maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair, including hydraulic clutch, gearshift linkage, and axles. Suspension component replacement, including front struts, rear shocks, rear coil springs, and wheel bearing/hub units. Disk/drum brake repair and troubleshooting, including anti-lock brakes (ABS) and traction control (EDL). Heating and air conditioning repair, including A/C blower motor replacement and specifications for R134a refrigerant. Body adjustment and repairs, including sunroof adjustments and manual/power Cabrio top. Wiring schematics, including fuse/relay locations and a general explanation of electrical circuitry. Volkswagen OBD II diagnostic trouble codes, SAE-defined OBD II P-codes, as well as control module coding.
Get your alternator checked out. New ones aren't that expensive (approx. WELL YOU MAY HAVE EITHER A BAD ALTERNATOR/CONECTION OR YOU ARE DISCONECTING THE NEGATIVE SIDE OF THE BATTERY FIRST. TRY DISCONECTING THE POSITIVE SIDE FIRST IT SHOULD THEN STAY ON. What could be wrong if a 2001 Jetta radio doesn't work after changing the alternator battery spark plugs and starter if the fuse does not appear to be blown? What is wrong with a 1984 Nissan 300ZX non-turbo that will only start on a jump and continues to run with the positive battery wire disconnected? You have a bad battery. Keep that up often enough, and you are going to end up with a bad alternator. Alternator's don't like being operated without a load going to them. Running the engine with either of the battery cables disconnected is not good. Why would a 2004 envoy battery drains while driving? Alternator is defective or the battery has a dead cell and will not take a charge.
Check the voltage at the battery with the engine running. You should have between 13.5-16 volts. Anything less and your alternator is bad. Why does a 1997 dodge intripid drain the battery and wont run off the alternator I also replaced the alternator and the battery? Most Chrysler products will not run with the battery disconnected, This is not a sign that the alternator does not work nessisarly. Should you disconnect your battery if you know the alternator has gone bad? Only disconnect it when ready to replace the alternator. The primary function of the battery is to store electricity needed to start the car. Secondarily, it stores electricity for use powering the electrical items on the car when the engine is off. If the alternator is not producing sufficient power to run the engine, the battery takes over. Once the battery is drained of its power, the engine will stop. What has happened to the electricity if the battery cables were not disconnected before the alternator was replaced? They say to disconnect the negative terminal for safety reasons.
What could be the problem if your car starts but the alternator does not fully charge the battery? In this situation it's probably a bad alternator. The brushes could be worn out. Are you sure it's your alternator? To check, start your vehicle and put a volt meter across the terminals on your batter ( pos to pos, neg to neg ). You should read from 12 to 14 volts. If it is lower your alternator may be bad. Also check that you have no shorts in your main battery cable. The battery on my aurora drains really quick when i turn on anything electrical how do i fix it? You either have a weak battery that needs replacement or you alternator is defective. Start the engine and check the voltage at the battery with a volt meter. It should read from 13.5-16 volts. Anything less and the alternator needs replacing. If it is reading within that range the battery is defective.
