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  1. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    I have a 2000 new beetle GL hatchback 2.0L (it is a 1C model) I am trying to restore it and i was having issues with both, left and right, actuators and i came to the conclusion that they are not the original ones and they are not compatible. After an extensive research i got the compatible...
  2. Technical How-To
    Help, I’ve been struggling with this for years now and can’t take it anymore. problem: my key fob won’t unlock the drivers door from the OUTSIDE.The passenger door opens just fine (most of the time have to pull the outside handle 2-3 times because it feels kinda jammed, maybe needs oil? But it...
  3. Technical Modifications 2012+
    Hello, My wife just bought a 2013 Beetle and it had just one key (not original). For some reason, it is a bit tough to turn off the car sometimes and get the key out of the ignition. I hear this is a common problem with VW vehicles. I am taking it to the VW dealer for the passenger bag recall...
  4. Beetle Convertible
    Hi Have a 2015 convertible and all of a sudden the boot won't open with the round VW badged flip handle. It does open using the driver side manual tether pull. Casual visual of the lock itself doesn't show any obstructions etc.so looking for a bit of advice on initial basic troubleshooting...
  5. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    Hey, everyone! My Bug is a 2000 GLS. I’m having a weird problem with my trunk lock actuator. When starting up first thing in the morning, the trunk will unlock itself, but only then. Once I’ve driven it for a while and stop somewhere, it won’t unlock itself when I restart. Anyone got any...
  6. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    my 2003 beetle passenger side window motor is slow. the window will get stuck halfway going up and just stop. takes forever to warm it up and get the window up or i have to pull it up manually with my hands. the automatic lock on that side also doesnt work and gets stuck in the locked position...
  7. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    Hi! I have gotten so much good info from y'all, but I can't seem to find this: The driver side door has all functionality (electrical, fob, alarm, manual open and lock from inside OR outside) EXCEPT... Once the door is opened, the latch defaults to WIDE-OPEN (not stuck in the locked...
  8. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    Hi, just bought my first car, but the drivers side controls for the mirrors, electric windows, and door lock doesn't work. Unlocking the car with the fob does the passenger side only, and trying to open the windows with the key in the door does not work. The boot (trunk) release and the fuel...
  9. New Beetle Convertible
    I'll keep it brief. the main point is that the microswitches controlling the top locking motors are mounted using a screw through an oval slot. They can work loose over time so that the end of the moving arm on the motor fails to operate the switch. The switch itself is OK it's just not getting...
  10. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    I bought a 1999 beetle and the trunk does not open. I do not have a remote key, only a key to manually unlock, and it does not unlock the rear hatch. The automatic locks inside do not work either (the inside panels were ripped out and horribly replaced, only power windows work). Can someone...
  11. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    I just bought my daughter a 2000 Beetle GLS. It only came with one key. Also, the only key it came with has a weird single center button key that does not work as a remote or alarm switch or anything. So I have 2 issues. 1) I really have to have a second key if not 2 more keys. 2) A working...
  12. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    Hey, My driver side door lock broke the other day as I was trying to manually unlock it (the fobs died ages ago). I can still access the inside of the car by going through the trunk though, so my question is, if I try to start the car from the inside, while the doors are still locked, will the...
  13. 2.0 Liter Gas
    So, when I bought my 2000 beetle used, the key did not have a fob , just the key part and a valet key. the drivers side door does not lock, the lock seems all spongy when you try to lock it.... WHICH I do not attempt any more. The key goes into the lock but the lock doesn't turn. Since I...
  14. The New Beetle Experience
    I've had my 2000 manual transmission Beetle for six years, and there are certain quirks that I just learned to deal with. Now I'm curious whether these are normal behaviors, and who better to ask than the New Beetle Forums! If I try to start the car with either of the doors locked, the alarm...
  15. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    i just bought a 2001 beetle yesterday.:) however i discovered that the driverside window wont roll down none of the switches other than the fuel door switch were working on the drivers door. the passenger window was working then it just stopped working. the hatch switch actually started kind...
  16. 2.0 Liter Gas
    Alright, just to state: 2000 2.0 gas engine... no modifications (apart from a morningstar in the vase instead of a flower) This isn't a HUGE deal, but more of a daily annoyance. Sometimes, my crank window on the driver's side is hard to roll up. I mean I have to grab it with both hands to get...
  17. Questions, Issues or Problems with the New Beetle
    I have a 2000 new beetle with the 1.8 turbo. I just had to replace the ignition switch. But after coming home from the shop, I started experiencing new problems. When I put Annabeth into first, and then move and have to stop again (without getting out of first) her trunk pops open. It's not...
  18. New Beetle Convertible
    Hi All, recently posted in the general section about my front left door starting to have an intermittent fault where it makes unlocking sounds via the keyfob, but the door does not open - after several attempts, will then open and usually works okay for a short period after that. Looking on the...
  19. 1.8 Liter Turbo
    Whenever I try to lock my 2000 beetle with the keyfob or the buttons inside on the door i hear this loud awful grinding noise inside the door panel and my door wont lock or unlock, but when I use the key in the lock in the door and turn it, it will lock or unlock the door with no problem but I...
  20. 1.8 Liter Turbo
    Does anyone have the procedures on how to remove the ignition lock cylinder on a 2005 VW Beetle (1.8L Turbo)? when I put the key in the ignition and turn, the key continues to turn in a complete circle. Sound like the ignition lock cylinder? got any ideas...Please post your ideas/information...
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