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VW New Beetle
The VW New Beetle was a compact car manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen from 1997 to 2010. This model was inspired by the design of the original VW Beetle, which was produced from 1938 to 2003.
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How do you replace speakers on a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle?
4 one inch spacers (for each speaker)
16 two inch self tapping screws to mount the speakers to existing screw holes
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Cut off the connector that is part of the body of the OE speakers and solder them to the pigtails that came with the replacement speakers. This will allow for a clean install without cutting wires. If you want to get fancy the spaces can be cut to install the OE connector through the spacer ring's side similar to the layout of the OE speaker and then weld it into position by melting bits of discarded plastic from the OE speaker frame with a soldering iron.
Here is how I did my car (2000 TDI Beetle without Monsoon sound system.) Rear and Front door speakers are 6 1/2".
First of all, don't even start until you have the specialized adapters for the front door speakers (see description below.) My project came to a screeching halt (half done) until I acquired these. While you're at it, acquire a nice set of Torx drivers too.
Rear Speakers: The interior panels come off all in one piece. The front-most point is floor level about 150mm (well you do own a German car don't you?) before the back of the doorway (when the door is opened.) The back-most point of the panel is about even with the upright part of the rear seat. First pull outward around the back and bottom of the panel to pop out the little plastic clips that hold the panel to the car body. Do not pull outward at the top of the panel (where it meets rear window.) There is a little "shelf" here on the panel that needs to disengage by pulling the panel _upward_ AFTER the little plastic clips at the periphery have been undone. The one shelf I broke re-attached successfully with epoxy and a set of small clamps.
After you get the interior panel off, you will see the 6 1/2" speaker mounted in a fairly flimsy mounting panel that buzzes after replacing the speakers. This mounting panel is attached to the car body by 4 rivets. I fixed the buzzing by drilling out the rivets, removing the mount panel entirely, putting nice pieces of rubber where car body meets mount panel, then re-attaching the mount panel with sheet metal screws. I don't remember the diameter of the screws, but it was the largest diameter screw I could find at my local Home Despot store. Also I had to saw off the back screws so they didn't punch holes in the car body. The front screws had plenty of room. Dynamat (TM) is a nice, if preposterously expensive, way to kill some of the vibrations the mount panel will light itself up with if left per the factory installation. If you're resourceful you can probably find a good damping material and adhesive to mount to these panels to kill some of the stray vibrations here. I'm sorry to report I can't give you guidance on the polarity of the speaker wires (which had colors that gave no clue as to the polarity.) I just attached them temporarily each way, listened, and picked the polarity that sounded best. Don't cut the original speaker wires completely, just strip off a centimeter or so of insulation and solder on a new lead for your new speaker. Please _do_ keep track of which speaker wire is attached to the terminal with the small spade on the factory speaker so at least you can wire both rear speakers with the same polarity. Don't worry too much, you won't damage anything by switching the polarity, but the speakers might sound different. There's probably a better way to do this part, but that's how I did it.
Front Speakers: You will probably need to buy specialized adapters to mount the speakers roughly 30 mm outward from the plane of the interior surface of the door. My adapters are manufactured by a company named Scosche, but at least one other company makes ones that work well too. While you're at it, also make sure you have the right torx driver (is it a #20?) to undo the three screws at the bottom of the door's interior panel. Also be prepared to drill out the rivets that hold the speakers in the front door. Sounds scary, but don't let this part stop you. There is also a chance your new speakers are deeper than the factory ones, which means you might need to cut holes in the interior panel. This also sounds scarier than it really is. Take heart. It's worth it. The factory speakers are positively junky!
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Unscrew the three screws along the very bottom of the door panel with your shiny new Torx driver. Pry off the small (~30 mm x 150 mm curved) crescent part on the interior door handle and undo the screws you find there. Now you are ready to undo the plastic mounts and "shelf" near the window in the same way as described above for the rear interior panel. Pop the plastic mounts out at the bottom and sides. Then pull upward on the panel to release it from it's mount at the top part. Mine struggled and reisisted, but eventually came without breaking anything. On the inside of the panel you will find a half dozen or so various electrical connections (door locks, gas cap cover latch switch, etc.) to detach to remove the panel. These are easier to re-attach during reassembly than I thought they were going to be. Each wire kind of remembers the location and orientation where it was attached, and the connectors allow only one way of connecting, so this worked well. The door latch was a mechanical thingie that was pretty easy to undo and redo (I have already forgotten the details.)
Drill out the rivets holding those cheezy factory speakers, and the rest should be fairly straightforward. ;) Make sure the new speaker doesn't interfere with rolling the window all the way down. To check, you can actuate the window even with the door panel & connectors off by putting the key in the outside door keyhole and turning & holding the key for several seconds.
The following link is helpful. But it sounds like a tall order! http://forums.newbeetle.org/showthread.php?threadid=46808
What is the procedure to replace the oil pan on a '99 VW Beetle and how hard is it?
Hey James==On a job this big you need guidance and the best is to get a shop manual from a parts store or if they don't have it try MOTORLIT.COM. Good luckJoe
Electronic manuals available on line http://www.alldatadiy.com price reasonable
What causes the EPC warning lamp to go on in a VW Beetle?
The EPC (Electronic Pedal Control) is the "fly by wire" system that controls the throttle, it took the place of the cable that went from the gas pedal to the throttle body on VW. If this light is on and there is also a P0102, MAF (Mass Air Flow) related code stored in the vehicle's computer, the EPC may be caused indirectly from a faulty MAF. If the EPC is on and there is no other codes stored, it could be a faulty electronic throttle body or need to be re-programmed. The vehicle's computer must recognoze the throttle body so when replacing it with new or used it will need to be programmed at the dealer. Recently I replaced a MAF (a common problem on VW's) on a VW Golf and when I cleared the code the EPC went off as well.
Try bleeding the brakes all the way around the car. Check to make sure that the brake is not dragging.
What is the engine size of 1974 super beetle?
Stock is 1600 cc or 1.6 liter. The bore and stroke are 85.5mm and stroke is 69 mm.
How do you rest the computer in a 2001 Volkswagen beetle after changing the battery?
You do not have the reset the computer. It's memory is stored just like a home computer and is not lost when power is removed.
What causes Flashing coolant light vw beetle?
if the coolant light is flashing red it means it's overheating (DO NOT DRIVE), check coolent level "if level is fine", it may be your thermastat. if coolent level is low check your coolent hoses. (allow engine to cool before checking)
Does the 1971 VW super beetle have factory disc brakes?
No....BUT...
You can swap over certain years brakes/rotors from the Karman Ghia over to the Beetles. Or you can buy the "kits" that do the same thing.
How long will Volkswagen beetle last?
Forever. The Volkswagen Beetle is the most loved car in history, so it's the classic car with the very best parts availability. With very, very few examples, you can get a new example of any part for any Bug and have it shipped to you in a couple of days--or at least a part that WILL work if you make it. The biggest example of a No Longer Available new part is the trunk lid for a Super Beetle. This is because Volkswagen sold the stamping die set to an Italian company, and they broke it. The hardest part to get for one seems to be a tire--VW uses a skinny 165R15 tire that doesn't fit on anything else. You can get them, but it takes some searching. (Pep Boys has them. Tire Rack does not, which is weird because they have everything else.)
How do you reset the oil and brake light in a 1999 VW Beetle?
There is nothing to "reset" for the 1999 VW Beetle.
Where is the front and rear cam shaft sensor on a 2003 Nissan Altima SE 3.5 and how do I replace it?
Go to doityourself.com and select auto repairs. Do a search on NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 CAM SENSOR. They will show you a diagram. Each sensor is abour $70 at AutoZone. They should also have a diagram on their computer.
How do you remove a stuck CD from a vw beetle?
There are a number of ways you can remove a stuck CD from a VW Beetle. You can take apart the CD player for example.
What could be wrong if the radiator fan stopped working on a 2000 vw beetle?
It could be the cooling fan swith, the water temperature sensor, or the cooling, (radiater), fan motor. It can allso be a loose electrical connection or a blown fuse.
How do you replace a radiator on a 2001 beetle?
Unbolt the radiatorfrom its mount. Pull up and out If only it was that easy. I bought one from Radiators.com. It was the same brand as original and Much cheeper than the dealer. First Get a Hanes or Chilton Manual for the details As I recall it goes about like this; 1 Jack up the front end and put it on Jack stands. Leave plenty of room in front of the car. 2 Take off the front wheels 3 Take off the inner fender liners and splash pan. 4 Take out the headlights. This ain't easy if there is sand or dirt in the mechanism. 5 Take all of the screws and bolts out of the fenders and front bumper 6 Take off the front Clip (Fenders, nose and bumper cover) Now you can see the radiator New Beatles are cute but High Maintenance Don't ask about the broken plactic, sticky interior paint, fall apart door pads, wrong window switch from dealer, Failed auto trans at 40K( free but they broke the clip on the shift cable and said it was my cost $150), AC compressor failed $2000 ... sold car
Why would a 1974 beetle not be getting fuel to the carburetor after replacing the fuel pump?
Remove the line that goes to the Carb. Carefully crank the engine over and see it fuel is being pumped. Just because the pump is new doesn't mean it was installed correctly.
How do you burnout in a frount wheel drive car?
This is not good for your transmission clutch and tires.
To do it, put the car in 1st gear. rev the engine up to about 2000 rpm. the release the clutch. it the car is an automatic hold the brake and gas then release the brake and floor it. front wheel drive cars usually don't burn out as well. starting with the wheels wet will help. more powerful engines help too.
AnswerThis is not good for your transmission clutch and tires.To do it, put the car in 1st gear. rev the engine up to about 2000 rpm. the release the clutch. it the car is an automatic hold the brake and gas then release the brake and floor it. front wheel drive cars usually don't burn out as well. starting with the wheels wet will help. more powerful engines help too.
Why is your vw beetle temperature light flashing red and you have low acceleration?
That depends on several reasons, first you could have a low engine coolant level, or you could have a leak in the radiator, or maybe something in the engine is not being lubricated properly and is generating more heat than usual. The only way to know for certain is to have a mechanic look at your beetle. And for your second question, cars produce lower amounts of torque when they are heated pass what they are used too. This leads to lower acceleration, or secondly, your car could be equipped with a "engine reduced power system". These systems are put on most modern cars and when the engine overheats, it automatically lowers the amount of power the engine is producing, leading to low accl.
Is the a c compressor hard to change 2000 Beetle?
No it's like changing an alternator but you will have to recharge when done.
Replace side view mirror adjustment switch of beetle?
I just had to do this, and I scoured for the answers. I was successful - here are the steps, distilled down... 1. Get a replacement switch. I got mine from thepartsbin.com. About $30.00 2. Carefully take off the cover of the door handle (mine is the diagonal kind - 2002) and then unscrew the two screws at the top and bottom of the handle. 3. Unscrew three screws at the very bottom of the door panel - they are the "star" kind - a tork screw. 4. Carefully pull out the snaps on the sides of the door panel. They just pop out of holes in the door frame. Be carefull not to pull too fast or suddenly. 5. Pull staight up on the door panel. Mine was very sticky at the top, but I gently worked it out of the rubber slot at the top. 6. OPTIONAL: Now that the panel is free, disconnect the electrical and door pull cables. Make a note of what connected where! You can skip this step if you can do #7 in a tight spot... 7. You'll see the assembly for the door handle, lock, and mirror switch. There is a screw by the door handle. Unscrew that, then carefully pry open the clips that hold the assembly in. The whole assembly will come forward out of the door panel. 8. Now, carefully unclip the mirror switch. It will come forward out of the assembly. Place the new switch back in its place, and re-clip. 9. AT THIS STAGE, RE-CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL WIRE TO THE SWITCH AND TEST! 10. Replace the assembly back in the door panel. Replace the screw by the door handle. 11. Re-connect the wires and cables. 12. "Hook" the top of the door panel on the rubber slot. You can check the other door to make sure it's right. 14. carefully snap back in the sides of the door panel. 15. Reconnect the three screws at the bottom. 16. Replace the two screws in the door handle, and replace the door handle cover. Worked for me - it was the first time I had removed the door panel. Hope this helps!
I read somewhere that it could be done without taking the door panel off by using a thin putty knife and a piece of wood to protect the door. I examined the new switch to see how it attached in and decided to give it a shot. First I sunk a screw into the old switch since it was obviously no good. It went in quite firm so I then attached a vise grip to it and gave it a pull. The switch did not come out but the trim piece did pop loose on the right side. This allowed me to pull it out far enough so I could release the top clip on the switch. it then came out pretty easily. There was enough wire to pull it out and remove the connector. I plugged the new one in and tested it and then popped it in as well as the outer trim piece. Job done.
I also found that the old switch came apart very easy and basically would fall out the front of the door. Next time I would just drill the front of it a bit and then pick the pieces out until the inner section could be removed. This would insure the least damage to the trim piece.
Where is pre cat lambda sensor new beetle?
at the back of the engine, screwed into the exhaust manifold
What kind of motor oil run a vw beetle?
For an aircooled VW Beetle, use Castrol GTX2. It has the right viscosity.
