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Question: 1996 Volkswagen Golf  mileage: 125,000. I was pulling out from a parking space. Suddenly the driving wheel was locked and I cannot turn it. The driving wheel has always been hard to turn. A garage said that I will have to replace the rack (rack and pinion?), which is very expensive, and do wheel alignment. What is the problem? Is the garage's recommendation justified?

Answer: It sounds as if the steering rack does need to be replaced.



Question:  1997 VW Golf K2 4 cylinder mileage: 127,000.  Something is wrong with my alarm system.  It is activated all the time now -- and I cannot lock from the inside using the toggle button on the dashboard.  Is there something that I can do to deactivate this alarm system or do I need to bring it into the dealer/repair shop?

Answer:  The alarm system is an integral part of your car and cannot be deactivated.  A dealer or an independent service center should be able to fix your problem.


Question:  1996 Volkswagen golf 2.0 mileage: 60,000.  Ok, here goes. I have a 1996 VW Golf 2.0 auto.  When I put the keys in the ignition switch, the LCD on the TAC gauges shows the car in drive, but it is in park.  Then when I try to start the car, nothing happens.  No clicking sound, nothing.  There is a slight clicking sound in the center console though.  I checked the battery, and it has a strong charge.  It has been very cold here for the last week.  I did move the gear lever back and forth, and it did start once, and I let the car run for about 15 minutes to warm up.  When I tried to start it again, nothing.  And the gearshift trick didn’t work.  Help!

Answer:    From what you have described, the gear shirt selector switch needs to be replaced.


Question:  1995 VW Golf  mileage: 133,000.  What is the Torque for cylinder head bolts?

Answer:   A Mitchell or Chilton auto repair manual will have diagrams showing torque values and sequence.  The manuals also give step-by-step instructions.  Click here to find out more



Question:  1994 VW Golf  mileage: 150,000  I am experiencing a problem with the warm up phase.  The engine will increase to 2500-3000 revs as it warms up.  It will then stay at this level for anything up to 30 minutes and then drop back to normal (suddenly).  For no apparent recent the engine will now and again suddenly start racing again only to drop back to normal just as suddenly.  Any ideas?  I wonder if the culprit is the Stage II vacuum delay.  If you have no probable solution, I would be happy with a list of the units or components that could be responsible.

Answer:  It sounds like the the thermo time switch for cold start injector, fuel injection temperature sensor or the idle stabilizer.


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