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  1. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    Hello! Current buglife: The deer I hit really took the life out of my beloved Angie (2000 1.8t Beetle, GLX) and she won’t run for more than 10 minutes without flashing the red coolant light at me. What’s been going on : We drove her the other day for 2 hours, after replacing several parts...
  2. Questions, Issues or Problems with 2012+ Beetle
    I have a 2013 and ever since I've had it, there has been a constant rubbing sound from the right of the vehicle. Can be heard inside and out, but I can't locate from where. The original wheels were bent from previous owner and assumed that was the issue, but even after replacing them, it can...
  3. Transmission Talk
    Hey there! I'm having a transmission problem (I think!) with my bug. When the engine heats up to working temp after being run for ~30 minutes or more, my car has a hard time shifting up and down in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. I've been to a mechanic and I have no engine or transmission error codes...
  4. Questions, Issues or Problems with 2012+ Beetle
    After it rains, if I open my hatch water will drip from the edges of the back lip thing, go down the plastic, and go right into my back seats. I can also hear the water slosh a bit when I open it. Where do I start? It’s a 2012 beetle turbo
  5. New Member Forum
    I’m looking to fix my gfs car for christmas. she’s got a 2001 VW beetle TDI, unfortunately her windows do not roll up or down using the buttons on the doors (if you know that key trick they will roll down using that), her interior lights no longer work and her doors don’t lock using the buttons...
  6. Car Audio
    So this weekend I installed new tweeter front door speakers and rears as well as a new headunit. The speakers are from the sony es line. System sounds great but, the door speakers have no bass. I did not install the cross over for the component speakers. Nor did I solder on the original...
  7. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    So to cut a long story short, The passenger side mount for the headlights had a bolt seized. I tried drilling it out and in the end I just hacked the thing off with a saw. Looking to replace this part and also find out what these mounting bolts are called and if I can still order them with the...
  8. New Member Forum
    Hi, Angelica here! I’m looking for some advice on some problems my 2002 New Beetle, non-turbo 2.0. I’ve called quite a few shops and no one can seem to figure out what’s up with my car. From what I’ve pieced together I’m pretty certain there’s a leak in my intake or maybe something up with my...
  9. New Beetle Convertible
    I’m having the exact same issue as this post Anyone else have issues with their convertible Top leaking? but there’s absolutely no answers on what to do. I have a 2005 convertible and I have no clue how to get to the drainers to clean them. I live in a very rainy state and I really need to get...
  10. Modifications
    Hey! I have a 2006 Luna beetle and have been meaning to ask how I would go about changing my gearstick? is it possible to just twist off the top part and replace it or does the whole stick and console need to come out? thanks :) pics attached
  11. New Beetle Parts and Accessories
    We just bought our daughter a 2006 Ragtop Bug, the driver side door panel is hanging on by a thread. We already ordered new switches for the windows. Just looking for a new panel. Thanks!!!
  12. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    Hi I was wondering if anyone might have some insight or solutions to a problem I have been experiencing with my 2000 2.0 NB. My driver side tail light was cracked an taking on water. I decide to replace the two rear taillight assembly's with a new set. I also decided to change out the Driver...
  13. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    This all started when I attempted to get my spare tire out, as I was closing it I noticed that the red plug for emergency fell out (I did nothing about and am not sure if this adds to my issue). My fob and door switch work and I can hear the trunk attempt to open along with it quickly whirring...
  14. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    Hi everyone! First of all, I’m safe. The situation is as the title describes. I was on my way home from a friend’s house. My driveway is steep- it goes probably to a 60 degree angle. Halfway up the driveway, I notice that my car is going a little bit slower than usual. I press a little bit...
  15. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    Hi, Beetlers. I just got a used 98 Beetle, and I love it. Unfortunately, yesterday, my engine died at a stoplight. As I was approaching the light, I cranked my air conditioning up, which I think was too much for my car to bear. As I was idle at the light, my engine slowly slowed down and died...
  16. The New Beetle Experience
    These were the only pictures I was able to take of our new beetle sitting in the garage for so long. Never really took interest in it only til 2 years ago. And it has been sent to the shop by one of my relatives to be repaired and it seems that it isn't done yet. Is this a legit turbo model? All...
  17. New Member Forum
    So my car has been acting up for the last 2 months and I would like to hear some Ideas of what could be wrong before I go to the mechanic. The first problem started 6 months ago. the car would shake and make this knocking noise but I stopped driving my car for 2 month and when the car was...
  18. 1.8 Liter Turbo
    My 2001 sport is turning over but not starting I’ve changed the fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, fuel filter, valve cover gasket and the plugs and coils. When I start it up it just cranks and when I hold the accelerator down it just revs up them goes back to cranking any other suggestions?
  19. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    Hello everyone! So I just finished redoing the headliner on my beetle and while putting up all the lights, the mirror etc I’ve come a cross some difficulties. This handle on the driver’s side won’t screw in on the left. The threads of the hole seem to be damaged and won’t hold a screw in. I...
  20. New Member Forum
    Hello everyone! I just recently bought a used 2002 New Beetle with 145K miles on it. It has multiple cosmetic issues that I am already in the process of getting fixed. This is my very first car and I am excited to get it fixed up and looking nice! I would like to know if anyone has any sort of...
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