VW New Beetle

"if you need to replace your tail light bulb, first remove the cover (it's round) from the inside of your trunk, there will be a black knob that needs to be unscrewed totally to release the back light casing. Next, along the rear fenders where the lights are, there are two gaps. The inside gap (nearest hatch back door) is a release tab/clip on the light inside between the gaps. Insert a butter knife or something slim and pull out casing (don't be afraid, and it takes a little force to pull it out). After you pull out the casing, you'll find two light switches (one is for the turn signals and other is your break lights). Turn the light switch counter clockwise (assuming it's hanging upside down) and remove. Switch out light bulb with new one (autozone has them for about $4.00 - package of 2) replace every thing back as you uninstalled it. It's recommended to replace all bulbs, that way you don't have to do it again later when the other goes out. It'll save you lots of time and money. Hope this will help anyone so print and save in your manual for later use."

Before I go scratching up my rear quarter, I want a better idea of where these "GAPS" are to release the clips.

First, pop the hood. Locate the windshield wiper fluid reservoir on the passenger side, the coolant reservoir is directly behind that. The coolant container is a globe, and has a blue lid. If you look at the side of the coolant container, closest to the windshield wiper fluid, you will see two spaced out black lines with dots in between. If you see the coolant (which is pink in color and is called G12) between these two lines, the c

17.5 mpg. Loaded, up an down hill.

It acts like a small radiator to warm the interior. Warm/hot coolant from the engine circulates through it, while air blows across it. This air is warmed by the coolant, then is directed into the passenger compartment to warm the car.

1999 VW Beetle Bug built I believe is Puebla, Pue., Mex. (80 miles east from Mexico City)

the 16 inch steel rim is about 9.4kg

most you just push and twist it out.

Changing spark plugs - best to jack car up - and replace from under the vehicle, better visibilty in a garage, where sunlight does not come through top. Utilize a flash light or other lighting from bottom of vehicle. Replace plugs one at a time. Check your plug gap, even if they are pre-set, being careful not to bang them any during installation. Gap setting should be under specifications in owner's manual, on the "white" vehicle emissions sticker under the hood, or ask your auto parts to look up gap. lightly lube plugs groves,and clear out plug holes with lubed towel to pick up any foreign matter in plug port prior to installing ,gently put them in one at a time, being careful not to force them in or cross thread them. You may need a swivel attachment to your rachet. Make sure plug wires snap on tight. It is much easier to access the back two plugs on the driver's side through the flexible wheel well. You may have to jack the engine up slightly to get the middle one out as it sits directly behind the steering shaft.

Firing order: 1 - 4 - 3 - 2

5 years

I have an 04, but the only way I know of is the switch on the driver's side door. The only other way would be the emergency release that is in the trunk.

YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE HOUSING OFF WHERE THE COIL PACK IS RIHJT ON TOP OF THE MOTOR You have to take the four bolts off the top of the engine. (Where it says 2.4 liter) Lift up the top and the boots will often come up as well. The plugs are in the center after you took the top off. There are no wires connected to them.

owners manual is a valuable source. any auto parts store with haynes or chilton auto manuals should have it or can get it.

1974 was the first year of energy absorbing Beetle bumpers. You can't use earlier bumpers on 1974s.

This is a dealership issue. You'll have to take it in.

4 1/2 quarts

There are holes in the cover plate under the vehicle, near the bumber were you can reach your hand in/through. Twist the light fitxure a quarter turn to release it from the enclosure.

Bad transmission?
Linkage or cable control out of adjustment?

I would suspect the voltage regulator (vibrator) has failed. Replacement is easy from front of vehicle. If you want to do this yourself purchase the Haynes or Bentley manual for your car. Haynes and Bentley produce excellent manuals that others cannot compare to. Chiltons manuals are useless do not waste your $$$

It is built into the ALTERNATOR. It is all 1 unit.

spark plug socket extention and rachet pull boots off plugs and have at it

Check the wiring connection for the AC under the hood. I found out these wires corroded easily and stops the system from working. Cost a little over $100, but somebody handy could easily pick up the connecters and do it for next to nothing. Also check fuse for blower - near driver door - 20A fuse.

Actually all the midsize and small cars are front wheeldrive.

eg: Maruthi 800,Sandro ,Alto,Zen,hondacity,Tata indica,tata indigo,

cheverlet Spark,beat, Honda civic,hyndai Verna,Ford Ikon,fiesta etc.

Front Wheel Drive vehicles have some what pulling than rear wheel drive Cars in High Range Areas . But its handling is very bad.

remove the front bumper lights and slam panel

remove all the hoses, connectors, cv joints, exhaust, power steering pipe, fuel pipes

undew the 3 engine mounts and drag it out the front with the gearbox

Use a test light (any auto parts store) and check to see if you have power at the light socket. (Make sure the test light is grounded good by checking a known good light). If you do then try to clean the oxidation off the contacts on the bulb and the socket, with the power OFF. Also make sure you have a good ground for the tail light housing. I had that problem too. There should be a ground wire from the fender to the housing and from the housing to the light socket somewhere in there. If your fuse is good then check the power there too as the contacts for the fuse in the panel will corrode also. You should buy the Bently manual.