Re: Turn Signal Stuck ? Amongst others

[Khan Klatt <khan@mediaaccess.com>]

At 4:42 PM -0500 11/9/99, Robert Graham wrote:
>A few notes about my 99.5 Jetta GLX VR6 I picked up on 9/9/99 with 40 miles
>
>Current Status 5,180 miles.
>
>Problems now:
>	- If I run the car for too long (over 30 minutes) with the 
>two dashboard
>vents closed (or with open and heat on) the blinkers/hazards stop working. I
>will turn them on and all I get is a constanst steady light (no blinking) I
>have to do it myself.

Have your mechanic take a look at this. If it's as easily 
reproducible, run the car for 30 minutes before you take it in, ask 
to have the mechanic come out and see the symptoms. Could be a loose 
relay or a malfunctioning relay?

>	- Terrible gas mileage.. talking about cruising 75mph barely 20 mpg
>(according to computer)

That is certainly not normal, mention that as well. Perhaps super 
unleaded will improve things? There isn't a plastic bag where your 
air filter is supposed to be is there?

>	- Rev a warm motor a little at stop and getting a 
>bucking/hestitation/weird noise

Who knows, maybe a Turn/Whipple mount will improve things there.

>	- Rear cup holder (1 side) spring busted so it doesnt hold a 
>cup anymore

That should be an easy fix, may require parts, you may want to take 
it in prior to your 5k so the parts are there when you bring your car 
in.

>	- BRAKE DUST - BRAKE DUST - BRAKE DUST need I say more ?

This you have to pay for yourself. I suggest Mintex Redbox pads. 
Improves braking distance, and reduces brake dust.

-Khan

Khan Klatt                                         khan@mediaaccess.com

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