VW Cabriolet

If I recall... the caliper is what holds the brake pad to the rotor ;) So... DEF yes!! YES !!

It's right next to the reservoir for the turn signal fluid, in the trunk.

Look in your owners manual. There are three bolts to remove the headlamp. Once you do this you will able to access the pannel on the back of it that will allow you to change your headlights

On a 1986 Cabriolet, the fuse panel is located on the firewall in front of the driver's left knee under the dash. The 1986 and 1985 are almost identical in all respects, so that is where it should be on a 1985.

Redline MT-90 75w90 GL-4 or Royal Purple 75w90 max-gear Gl-4

It appears that you turned the lock counterclockwise instead of clockwise . If the lock is set in the horizontal alignment, it is probably set for valet or parking theft protection. Using the master key-not the valet key-try to jiggle the master key in the lock turning it clockwise. Keep trying, perhaps some graphite dust might help lube the key chamber. The trunk lid opener lever next to the driver seat will not work in the horizontal key lock mode to prevent thief by valets or by vandals when street parking. Keep trying, but do not force, it will eventually move to the right-clockwise. Your factory car manual will explain more in detail. Toyotas and Lexus have the same locking schemes for the trunk lid and glove box. Don H.

It is under the hood since its a front wheel drive beside the motor.

the power windows fuse is fuse 14

the panel says back up lights but its also for the power windows

Bad speed sensor.

You need to manual override. Mine has done this before. It is in the handbook. In the trunk on the right side remove panel and you will see the pump , on it is an Allen key. Just above the Allen key you will see a valve turn it about 3 turns. this is a pressure release valve. take the Allen key into the cab and pop off the little round cap above the rear view mirror. Insert the Allen key and latch the top. then go back to the trunk turn the pressure release key back to normal position. Good luck

The key has to be on, as it is a electronic horn, and if that doesn't work, check your horns. there behind the front bumber. easy fix. you can get a universal replacement at any auto store.

i have a 2 L vw motor [boxter type}in an off road buggy i'm interested to find which cylinder is number 1

Bad bulb? Blown fuse? Bad signal flasher? Bad switch?

Lever behind passenger seat. flips front seat forward and leans it ip

on the RHS of the steering wheel at the end of the dashboard, You can remove the panel with a screwdriver. There is a small fuse remover lodged inside the box

It can be done from above or below. Above is easier but more time consuming.

there is a fan control relay under the dashboard with the other relays check that then check the temperature contreol module theat is located in the engine compartment On my '99 Jetta (late 98 manuf. date) there is a 2 speed sensor/sender on the lower part of the radiator, facing the driver. It's on the tube at the end of the radiator. The fan motor has three leads, an orange, which should be hot, and is monitored by a 40 amp fuse located either on top of the battery, or with the fuse modules/relays under the dash. (according to the book, I still can't find mine, it may be NEXT to the battery. The negative must be thru the chassis, so it would be a good idea if, at temperature, with two hots going to the motor, look for a shorted ground. If one of the hots isn't, then the sensor or 40 amp is bad. After those are ruled out, it's the motor.

No, it is not.

You open the trunk hatch lid and approach the rear light panel by taking the cover off of the light panel. No need to remove the outter lens at all. You pull the light panel back to gain access to the bulbs.

There is only one air cleaner, aka air filter, on 1980-1993 Cabriolets. It is located in the air box, which is directly below the fuel distributor; the entire assembly is behind the battery. There are four metal clips that mate the fuel distributor housing to the air box.

Check for frayed or burnt wires ... that's what it sounds like. Follow the wires from your lights to the CPU or battery on the car and if there is no bad wires, it could be a fuse problem.

A good first place to start would be checking the plug, since plugs can be replaced the cheapest.

A common failure on Dodge Dakotas is the headlight switch - about $20 at a discount auto parts store and pretty easy to replace

Also be sure the bulbs are good.

Well you probably do not have a working horn, so go to an auto parts store and buy a horn relay for your car. Once you buy electrical items, it is yours>no return policy of electrical stuff at all parts stores.< It will most likely be either an aluminum sugar cube sized box or black plastic box same size.

am having the same problem with my 89 cabriolet i was told that the adjustment was 0n the clutch cable it runs from the fire wall on the drivers side to the transmission and it has a plastic nut on the end that connects to the transmission a little higher on the cable is a nut as i was told that is were you adjust it. you must have the clutch pressed down to be able to adjust it dont know if its clock wise or the other way good luck and i hope this helps ----- Im not sure the directions, but when your turning it and it goes Up, the clutch goes up, and vise versa. Just replaced mine on my 92.

most cars will last a very long time if the maintenance schedule is followed. However some cars are beter than others this vw is suspect. The best way to put your mind at rest is to look around, how many do you still see on the road or for sell. If there are not many are cruising around you have your answer.

Some Vehicles like the Cabriolet are seen near the coast line where the weather is best for driving with the top down. Don't get discouraged if there are few in your area.

VeeDub's have always been built well and last a long time. The engines can easily do 200,000 mile if they have been maintained well. Always open the bonnet and look if it has been cleaned as they could be trying to hide something. Touch the top of the engine and check that its cold so you can start it and see if blue/white smoke comes out the back. If its hot means they might be trying to hide something again. If the cabrio has a clipper kit always try and have a look around the joins were the kit fits the body as it can hold water and rust. Check the tops of the wings because if it doesnt have a underwing shield the water just gets up there and rust. Always check the lines of the car ie. by looking down the sides by standing at the front or back. Check to see if all the panels flow into one and other. Try by looking down the mording chich gives you a good line along the car. Check to see if the door, bonnet and boot shuts are all about finger thickness apart. Check the crumple zones at the front in the engine bay. Look for welding or if they look as thought they have been crushed and pulled. check the boot to see of any signes of been changed or pulled.

I hope this is helpfull in some way.

Enjoy the sunshine with the roof down as i do When ever it comes out ;0)

Lemm

my daughter took hers to the dealer, sweet talked a diagnostic refused repair and was given a very detailed list of parts to fix the problem. air filter, mass air flow sensor(this turned the check lite off) air mtere air filter, breathe valve( if this is not replaced it can cause the mass flow sensor to go out again) ,grommet, fuel pump relay and clean the intake. buy your own parts, was easy enough for an 18 year girl to fix minus the 700.00 + in labor chrges. she was also told that if everything is not repaired she will have to start over cause once the sensor is fouled youmst relace it and all the other parts so it will not foul again. hope this helps