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Firstly, the rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated! Now the rumors that I have no life and my job is sucking the life out of me as if it were...

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brake lights stuck on?

Last post by rb0095 « Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:36 pm
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by rb0095 » Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:57 pm

So I've got a problem with the brake lights on my 1980 VW Rabbit convertible that does not make any sense to me and am hoping someone here may be...

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Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:36 pm
Fan finally working but.......

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:09 pm
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by x-cube » Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:13 pm

Glad to see my cooling fan is working with the new relay, but I have a question, the positive cable and terminal seems to be smoking, plus my jumper...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:09 pm
2-way radio antenna

Last post by gull « Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:10 am
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by gull » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:27 pm

Anyone have a clever scheme for mounting a 2-way radio antenna, like an amateur radio or CB antenna, on a Cabriolet? I'd like to install a 2 meter...

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Last post by gull
Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:10 am
anybody ran these ebay "projector" headlights

Last post by tunerautomotive.net « Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:41 am
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by tunerautomotive.net » Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:00 pm

Since Im in the engine bay relaying all the lights and installing fogs figured I might aswell upgrade from the sealed beams to some H4's. Ive had...

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Last post by tunerautomotive.net
Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:41 am
Oh the VW gremlins have arrived , as per usual . LOL

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by tunerautomotive.net » Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:25 am

My ladies 88 cabby has awoken the great VW Gremlins , as per usual.
When we bought it the headlights work but when you hit the high beams the...

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Last post by tunerautomotive.net
Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:47 pm
Which wire is correct????

Last post by kamzcab86 « Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:19 pm
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by Amberjack » Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:55 pm

I have experienced the proverbal cold start problem on my 1989 Cabby CIS. I was testing my oxy thermoswitch and I noticed that Bentley's shows 2...

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Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:19 pm
ATL - Turn signal switch is in desperate need!!

Last post by atlantabuggy « Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:47 am
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by atlantabuggy » Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:46 pm

Hi everyone. New here and unfortunately I did not discover it earlier with all the work I have had done already. Would like some help if possible. I...

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Last post by atlantabuggy
Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:47 am
windshield washer pump

Last post by kamzcab86 « Tue May 26, 2009 7:53 pm
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by cwingerter » Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:06 pm

Hmm - well my wipers work fine (even on intermittent) and I can't hear the pump engage when I pull back on the stalk, so I'm assuming the pump has...

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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue May 26, 2009 7:53 pm
Vag-com tool

Last post by Calimus « Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:01 pm
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by sixsracing » Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:41 am

Has anybody had any experience with the Vag-com downloadable software from Ross-Tech? The 98 Beetle I have aquired is in need of a Throttle Body...

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Last post by Calimus
Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:01 pm
Fuse

Last post by sixsracing « Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:48 am
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by Eagle » Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:56 pm
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I need help. I blow a fuse and now I can't find a replacement. The fuse I pulled out is a mini fuse but in the center is a hook like to hold the fuse...
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Last post by sixsracing
Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:48 am
need some quick help about wiring towing lights up

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Jan 11, 2009 7:39 pm
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by ravenfox » Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:01 pm

ok sorry if this sounds stupid but well im a girl thats new to all this. I need to know how to wire up towing lights on a 1992 vw cabriolet. If...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Jan 11, 2009 7:39 pm
Another headlight relay thread...

Last post by Calimus « Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:30 pm
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by kamzcab86 » Mon Nov 17, 2008 5:08 pm

...'cuz I had to share the results!

Before:

10.68 volts, lo-beam :screwy:

During:

After:

13.36 volts, lo-beam :thumbup: :mrgreen:

A...

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Last post by Calimus
Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:30 pm
No Fan

Last post by Eagle « Tue Nov 04, 2008 7:59 pm
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by Eagle » Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:43 am

I need Help!

The fan is not working at all and the engine is overheating and boiling all the water out of the reservor. What can I do to check the...

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Last post by Eagle
Tue Nov 04, 2008 7:59 pm
flashing red coolant guage light

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:14 pm
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by saturn » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:02 pm

Hi again

This is another intermittent problem. I'll be driving along (once cabby starts or clutch is popped) and the red coolant guage light...

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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:14 pm
84 rabbit problems

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:21 am
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by b_cole » Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:33 pm

hello all, first post. i just bought a 84 rabbit conv. it has several problems. one of them i think is electrical. The dash lights, guages act like...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:21 am
fuel & water temp gauges

Last post by gull « Tue Aug 26, 2008 2:39 am
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by mbailey » Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:34 am

just bought an 87 cabby trying to iron out a few wrinkles thr gas gauge doesn't work I'm thinking this might be electrical because the water temp...

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Last post by gull
Tue Aug 26, 2008 2:39 am
An odd problem

Last post by marco pabst « Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:59 pm
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by marco pabst » Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:01 am

Ok, so I just got my new top on the cabby and its time to get it on the road after a whole year of working on it. the engine runs fine, transmission...

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Last post by marco pabst
Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:59 pm
Plug wires resistance values

Last post by bLac K aBriOleT89 « Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:46 pm
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by bLac K aBriOleT89 » Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:04 pm

Not Cabby but maybe William???
Can somebody post the appropriate wire resistance values for an mk4? I'started to run rough today and I want to start...

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Last post by bLac K aBriOleT89
Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:46 pm
Wiring Diagram

Last post by gull « Mon May 26, 2008 6:31 pm
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by red4now » Mon May 12, 2008 1:16 pm

I need wiring diagram for a 86' cabriolet. I have a manual for a VW Rabbit, Golf, Jetta and Pick-up but am uncertain if the Cabriolet is covered...

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Last post by gull
Mon May 26, 2008 6:31 pm
Alternator ?'s

Last post by Moljinar « Thu May 22, 2008 8:10 am
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by kamzcab86 » Fri May 16, 2008 6:02 pm

I've suspected that my Cab's alternator isn't working at its full potential. I put it to the DVOM test and sure enough, it's slowly going bad and...

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Last post by Moljinar
Thu May 22, 2008 8:10 am
Headlight wiring

Last post by whitewabbit « Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:50 am
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by whitewabbit » Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:20 pm

Has anyone safely wired their headlights to stay on while high beams are on.

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Last post by whitewabbit
Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:50 am
How to repair your rear window defroster.

Last post by Calimus « Sat Nov 03, 2007 2:11 am
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by Briano1234 » Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:53 pm

How to repair your rear defroster.

It is that time of year again.

First pick up either a rear window repair kit or one of these:

From mg 8420-p...

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Last post by Calimus
Sat Nov 03, 2007 2:11 am
temp guage intermitent

Last post by ped « Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:36 pm
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by ped » Fri Oct 12, 2007 2:56 pm

my temp guage only works some times the red light flashes as normal when i switch on the ignition the goes off as its supposed to but the temp does...

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Last post by ped
Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:36 pm
need help with air bag problem

Last post by gull « Fri Oct 12, 2007 10:09 pm
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by ravenfox » Sun Sep 23, 2007 11:53 pm

My car was in a front end wreck before I got it but the airbag never deployed. Yet the two airbag lights are on. Is there a way that I can reset them...

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Last post by gull
Fri Oct 12, 2007 10:09 pm
Faulty Main Fuel Pump Wiring

Last post by kamzcab86 « Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:44 am
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by 85Cabriolet » Thu Jun 28, 2007 7:47 pm

If the problem to my car not starting is due to bad wiring to the main fuel pump under the car, what would be a possible remedy? I know for sure that...

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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:44 am
Windows stuck in the upright position

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Jun 16, 2007 8:38 am
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by wasabi pea 2001 » Fri Jun 15, 2007 8:37 pm

I have a 2001 GLX. The passenger side has always been stuck, but now the driver's is gone too (with an inch of space)! :cry: I looked at a couple of...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Jun 16, 2007 8:38 am
Stereo went out tonight

Last post by Aaron « Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:27 am
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by Aaron » Tue Jun 05, 2007 2:52 am

Ok, up visiting with Will and Christine tonight. On the way home i decided to play some tunes. I got nothing out of the speakers. Cd or tuner,...

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Last post by Aaron
Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:27 am
So many questions! Instrument Cluster this time

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Tue Jun 05, 2007 3:04 pm
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by 85Cabriolet » Sun Jun 03, 2007 5:37 pm

Well the lights don't work for my instrument cluster so I pulled the thing out and removed the three bulbs. But the bulbs themselves are sort of...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Tue Jun 05, 2007 3:04 pm
Replacement Window Rocker Switch

Last post by 1lowcab « Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:41 pm
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by Briano1234 » Fri Feb 23, 2007 11:04 pm

If you have a 90 series cabby, and you loose a window switch, there is a replacement that is usually available at the yard.

Look at the rear doors...

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Last post by 1lowcab
Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:41 pm
WOW HEAT

Last post by gull « Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:41 am
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by Old Screaming Eagle » Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:18 am

Well after years of driving air cool VW's and no heat, I drove my Cabby to my monthly VW meeting last night and what a delight to have had heat. As a...

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Last post by gull
Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:41 am
Blinkers

Last post by Calimus « Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:55 pm
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by Tuneses » Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:16 pm

First off I'm not the car person of the family my husband is, i'm just the forum user. Got a couple of issues with my 82 Rabbit Convertable.

1. My...

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Last post by Calimus
Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:55 pm
Need a hookup on a dash problem

Last post by tolusina « Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:36 am
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by red64chevelle » Sun Sep 10, 2006 9:12 pm

Hello all,
I picked up dubchickshunny's white Cabby and wanted to do something about the Airbag idiot lights. Is there a way to reset/disable the...

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Last post by tolusina
Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:36 am
The 4 position on the Fan switch

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:01 pm
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by Briano1234 » Thu Jul 20, 2006 8:53 pm

Since I have bought this cabby there have been a ton of things that I have had to put straight, and today I finished the final problem.

The 4th...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:01 pm
Mixed up Relays

Last post by sixsracing « Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:41 am
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by Edgukated » Thu Aug 24, 2006 11:33 am

I am an idiot. I will freely admit it. If there is anybody who can help me out of my idiot-inspired jam I would gretaly appreciate it.

I was drying...

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Last post by sixsracing
Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:41 am
Relay Question 2

Last post by kamzcab86 « Sat Aug 26, 2006 11:41 am
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by Edgukated » Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:52 pm

OK - I got such a fast response to my first question, I thought I would try my luck with question 2.

I have a box full of relays and I am about to...

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Last post by kamzcab86
Sat Aug 26, 2006 11:41 am
IF ANYONE CAN HELP 2.0L 16V swap

Last post by cabrio85 « Fri Aug 11, 2006 6:29 pm
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by cabrio85 » Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:57 pm

:D putting a 2.0L 16v into a 85 cabriolet, need help with wiring solution. i have the engine wiring harness out of the 1990 passat that the motor...

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Last post by cabrio85
Fri Aug 11, 2006 6:29 pm
Bar Gauge Broken?

Last post by gull « Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:10 pm
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by lowredcabrio » Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:14 am

Hey guys, sorry, ive been unfaithful. I havnt been on my computer in a long while. busy with my girlfriend of 6 months ( :shock: ) and taking drivers...

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Last post by gull
Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:10 pm
Radio Antenna

Last post by gull « Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:01 am
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by Metallicabby » Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:15 pm

OK - all the advice I have been given on this website has panned out! And we are grateful! You all said...get a Bentley Manual - BAM - I bought a...

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Last post by gull
Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:01 am
Fixed my cruise control

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Apr 30, 2006 7:55 pm
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by gull » Sun Apr 16, 2006 7:06 pm

Today I tackled fixing the cruise control. The Haynes manual doesn't cover it well, but it's a pretty simple vacuum-operated system, with the slight...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Apr 30, 2006 7:55 pm
putting a Sirrius radio in a 95 cabrio

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:20 am
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by palmer » Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:17 pm

im trying to get some help with the fuse box on this car. the first two times i tryied the radio it worked and then the fuse for the cigerette...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:20 am
Night time delima....

Last post by foursixthree « Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:50 am
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by foursixthree » Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:45 am

So here's the deal.... I drive at night and when i try to start the car it seems like the battery is drained. Almost doesn't want to start. Doesn't...

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Last post by foursixthree
Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:50 am
Big horn small car..

Last post by vw_nick « Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:52 pm
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by SammySJ99 » Mon Jul 25, 2005 12:04 pm

Ok so I bought a super hella def tone horn... I don't know the real name but that is really close to it... Anyone know how to do the install? I need...

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Last post by vw_nick
Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:52 pm
Luggage compartment light?

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:34 pm
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by gull » Sun Feb 19, 2006 6:33 pm

Forgive me for posting an RTFM sort of question, but I don't have an owner's manual for this car yet.

'89 Cabriolet...I notice there's a pin switch...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:34 pm
Something draining my battery

Last post by vw_nick « Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:38 pm
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by J-Dub » Sat Dec 10, 2005 5:32 pm

Lately I have been driving my Golf cause of the crappy cold weather. I have noticed that if I let the cabriolet sit for more than 2 days without...

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Last post by vw_nick
Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:38 pm
E-Brake light...

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:52 pm
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by SammySJ99 » Wed Jul 27, 2005 2:05 pm

So i'm driving down the street and the e brake light turns on... THe e brake os off but I shake it just to be safe and the light stopped flashing......

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:52 pm
Can it be done?

Last post by kamzcab86 « Tue Jul 26, 2005 6:27 pm
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by SammySJ99 » Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:14 pm

I have a 1989 Cabby, I plan on redoing the body work on the car and making a few small changes. I am now 100% on anything as of now but here are a...

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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue Jul 26, 2005 6:27 pm
Post subject: Help w/electrical on 2.0L 16v swap on 83' VW R

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Sat Jul 02, 2005 12:49 am
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by rabbitswapper » Thu Aug 19, 2004 11:04 pm

Does anyone Know where to find some diagrams that would help me sort out this mess of wires? Im Swaping a 2.0L 16v out of a 91 passat into my 83...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sat Jul 02, 2005 12:49 am
Blinker craziness

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Sat Jul 02, 2005 12:45 am
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by dubchickshubby » Thu May 05, 2005 7:09 am

Ok, here's a good one. My wife calls me and tells me that thing 2 may have a blown left directional bulb since it's blinking twice as fast as normal....

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sat Jul 02, 2005 12:45 am
As if a heart transplant wasn't enough

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed May 18, 2005 3:45 am
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by Calimus » Thu Jun 10, 2004 12:38 am
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Now the wifes cabby is looking for a nervous system repair.

Shortly after I got the beast running again back in March we found that somewhere there...
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Last post by Briano1234
Wed May 18, 2005 3:45 am
Scored whole set of light bulb sockets.....

Last post by BigDaddy90Cabby « Sun May 15, 2005 2:38 pm
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by Briano1234 » Sat May 07, 2005 12:14 pm

Junk yarding today, I reaped a complete set of socketed bulb holders for a cabby......Well I have already converted them over to LED's....

Now the...

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Last post by BigDaddy90Cabby
Sun May 15, 2005 2:38 pm

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