Vw Transporter Knowledge Base
why is my tempreture light coming on intermitently on my vw transporter? i have a 1992 K reg VW transporter T4. And sometimes the the tempreture light comes on? The tempreture is fine and working ok but it still comes on? It is running great and not overheating etc. But it still comes on.? Arghh its most annoying. If anyone could help i would be very very greatfull. thank you.
How do I find out the Paint Colour for my VW Transporter? Its a 1982 Transporter (aircooled rear engine) in a mid blue colour, we need to do some bodywork and I want a similar shade to the original. Cheap is good, so it needs to be matched to an off the peg current paint in a close shade if possible
1992 vw transporter door seals? i have a 1992 vw transporter van and some of the door seals need replacing (especially the back door seal) but i dont know where to get them from? Does anyone one have any idea please? Also does vw still sell parts for them? Thanks!
How to start VW Transporter 1993 after running out of diesel? The fuel dial is not working as well as it should.....pointing to 1/4 full when it was empty. Do I need to bleed the engine or can I keep turning the engine over till it starts again. The battery is running low and it hasn't fired yet. I'm not a mechanic but I'm willing to give it a go. Is there a good car fix it website out there in cyberspace? Thanks
How many Miles per gallon (or liters per 100 km) does the VW Transporter T5 Get? Well, I love the look of Volkswagens new T5. It looks elegant, inside looks really spacious, and it looks short compared to other vans, and it could make a great camper. I was wondering, how many Miles per Gallon (or liters per 100 km) does it get? I'm talking about the non-facelift one. CALIFORNIA, VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA, NOT THE ORIGINAL T5
Anyone have a Mercedes Vito or a VW Transporter? We are thinking about converting one of these vans to a camper but could do with the dimensions of the inside load area. We are looking at ones around 1997 - 2000 age, can anyone help? Thanks!
Can you lower an ex AA VW Transporter? I'm sure i read somewhere that they have special rear suspension to deal with the towing they do, so you cant change the springs. Or is that a load of twaddle?
how do I change the heater plugs on a VW transporter S reg 1.9l diesel? Can anyone help - how do I change the heater plugs on a VW transporter S reg 1.9l diesel. Any advice please. Thanks. Doing this for a friend and he hasn't given me a manual :-( Thanks for the replies - the job is now done and it's firing on all cylinders!! but it is a sh*@ of a job......
VW Transporter Tdi cutting out on acceleration? As I accelerate in 3rd gear my van seems to cut out for a second & then loses it's power it had prior to this happening.As it cuts out passengers have said it felt like I had took my foot off the accelerator or had braked. My van is 6 years old & has just had a new exhaust so that wasn't the problem. My partner has a van the same age, model & they don't compare at all these days. Mine seems sluggish. Any ideas on what it could be?
how do you lower the front of a vw transporter t4? i heard that the springs you can buy only fit the back, have i heard right or been told aloda twoddle? I drive a Lreg lwb t4. i heard that the springs you can buy only fit the back, have i heard right or been told aloda twoddle? I drive a Lreg lwb t4. cheers guys, but mines a t4, from the 1990s the more transit van looking type, not that i would ever admit my van looks like a transit van..
VW transporter fan belt-above or below the water pump? We have just done some repairs to a VW T4 Transporter Van (1.9 TD with no air conditioning) and need to know if the fan belt needs to be fitted over the water pump or under it. Since the Van is not ours, we don't want to have to pay for a manual just to check this one thing. Does anyone have one or have one of these vans and would mind having a quick look to see which way it goes? Thanks
Where can I get ideas for renovating the interior of a VW hightop transporter? Any websites with ideas or materials that would make the interior look good would be gratefully received. I need to replace the corded carpet on the ceiling and walls of the inside. Also to 'rejuvenate' the laminate type kitchenette which is on the back aspect of the camper. At present it has a bench seat which is under the side fixed window, which folds, impractically, into a double bed. HELP please.
Back light problem with my VW Transporter Van? The tail light on my Van was not working so I replaced it,however the new light failed to work too? The brake lights work and the indicator light works,does anyone have an idea what the problem could be?
VW transporter warning light? warning light on a vw transporter turbo 888 special, unsure what it is and need to know what it means, it is a circle with 4 short lines around it, 2 on each side, anyone know what it means? please help.
QUESTION ABOUT VW TRANSPORTER VAN. IT GOES OFF WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT!? I have a VW transporter van. It started normally when it is cold but as soon as the engine is getting hotter, the engine suddenly stop. My technician told me it was the fuel pump. The situation continued even after replacing the fuel pump. Another technician said I should change the engine from injector system to carburetor. I don't like thi idea. How can I solve this engine stop problem?
Mercedes Vito vw transporter or ford transit thing? we are looking for a new car we have a mitshabushi delica 2.8 we need a car with a smaller engine but with edlest 6 seat and will drive cross contenet easiley wich one is the best ???? and is thereany problems with any of them ???
VW transporter wont start? VW Transporter T4 (2002) 1,9D I just turned engine off in petrol station, and it never turned on again. You can turn the key, and engine running, but its not starts.
vw transporter T5 5th gear doesn't work, any ideas? Hi, im thinking of buying a vw transporter t5 and the 5th gear doesnt work. Does anyone have any idea of what could be wrong with it and how much it would cost to fix? Any answers would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, paul
Vw transporter t30 2004 central locking failure? Hey guys, On my Vw transport T30 2004 model the central locking has totally failed and I need to use the key to get in to it. Although on the passenger side door there is no key hole to open the door with and if cant open up the passenger side door then i cant open up the fuel door which is only accessible when the passenger door is opened. So I have no way of refueling it. Can any one help me with this problem?.
VW Transporter t25 Rear hub nut size? Can anyone tell me the size of the rear hub nut (The large one with the split pin through it) on a 1987 VW type 25 transporter. I need to replace the backplate and I do not have a socket large enough and so need to know the size socket to buy. Thanks in advance
Where can I find A VW 'Transporter' van? Any good websites for this type of van? I really want to get one as my first car! Can anyone let me know of some good websites or good local places to go and find one? Around L.A.? like this: http://www.freemages.fr/album/vehicules/vwvan.jpg
VW Transporter head problem!? Hi there. I have found it impossible to get hold of a manual for an 'L' reg 1991 2.4 diesel VW Transporter van. My head gasket has blown and water is getting in the barrels. Does any one know the sequence and torque settings for the head? Any additional info would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
vw transporter t5 1.9tdi 104 fuel economy? Hello, i am thinking of buying the fore mentioned transporter, but i was wondering what the true fuel consumption figures were? i have heard that they are very good. In the latest review iv seen 52 mpg. But in the VW site it only reads about 37 mpg? Any one have one, who could give me some true figures please? Thank you.
Vw transporter 1999 brake warning lamp on...? 99 V LHD v-dub transporter, brake warning lamp been on, I changed the rear pads today as they were knackered! But, the warning lamp is still on! I have checked the wiring connecters, they seem fine, the pads were Ferodo rather than VW ones.... I have even connected my Snap-On Solus scanner to it, but no fault codes in ABS menu, and it cannot talk to the dash menu... Any help be appreciated!!!
1974 VW Transporter II Engine Question? Hi, We have a 1974 VW Bus that we are working to restore, and I have a question about the engine. We have pulled the original engine and have come to find that it has two cracked heads. We haven't determined whether the block is shot or not yet, but that's next. We are planning to rebuild (obviously) but we have run into a couple problems. One is that the engine in our VW is a 1.7L or a 1700cc engine. This engine was only used in the Transporter II for a VERY short time between the classic 1600cc air cooled engine and the change over to the 2 liter radiator cooled engine. So, finding parts is proving to be either difficult, expensive, or both. I have considered putting in a 1600cc engine, because it's cheaper, but there's 2 problems with this, 1) less power, and 2) I don't know if it will be compatible with the automatic transmission that we have already rebuilt. Any suggestions? Or even suggestions of where we can find information that would help to solve this problem? Thanks!!!!
k & n induction kits+vw transporter? I have a year 2000 vw transporter 1.9TD, and i was thinking about buying a k&n induction kit. THe only one i can find on the k&n website for transporters is this one http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=57-0565 however, my model does not show up in the model list (http://www.knfilters.com/search/applications.aspx?Prod=57-0565) Could this induction kit still be applied?
I purchased a 2005 VW TRANSPORTER but 2 days later the engine ceased - How & Can i get my money back ? I was the highest bidder on a VW Transporter 05 plate - 2.5 tdi, on Ebay. The description stated that it had a small stone chips on the bonnet and the bumper was slightly damaged,he said he was being over critical at that- the pictures looked like it was only cracked. After a very long journey we finally saw the van, the stone chips was actually deep dents, there was a few cratches on the van. When we was looking at the stone chips - the seller opened the rear doors. When i saw the bumper it was badly split & dented, I immediatley stressed my concerns, asking when it had been hit from behind and was the frame work under the van ok, as i am not a mechanic, I wouldn't know what i was looking for. The seller was adimant that the damage was only to the outer bumper, and deucted £100 from the £5,300 i paid so i could purchase a new one. He told me that he had buffed and polished it the day before - i collected it. When i got home i took it to a garage to get a quote for the bumper and was told the frame work was very buckled, the back door was jammed and only opened from inside, plus it would not lock (the lock swivled round). When close upto the van there was a fine green mist of paint on 1 panel. To get all these jobs done plus the frame work straightened - it was going to cost a small fortune. I tried to call and email the seller - who ignored me !! On my way to pick up the parts (only the 2nd after purchase) the engine ceased. I have made contact by letter stating what is wrong with the van and i want a refund as the seller is a trader, this is clearly stated on the ebay listing but he had not registered as a trader and he said he was a trader who got his vans out of companies with 0 owners on the log book. As he was ignoring the letter, my partner sent him a message, and the seller contact the police who phoned and said he had been threatened but wants to pay back all of the money, he will contact you tomorrow. He never made contact, i rang him to see what arrangements we could make and he told me i would not get a F***ing penny and see his solicitor, and slammed down the phone. I dont know why he went to the police because the message was not threatening as such, just said how would he like to be ripped off with that amount of money and this problem will not go away. I think it may not have been the police who called. I have left negative feed back and i did not pay a penny through paypal - what can i do ? Is there a way to get my money back, as i read traders as to adhere to the sales of Goods Act. What steps should i take now, and i can't really afford a solicitor to take it to court. I appreciate your help and thanks in advance. x
Why does the starter motor on my VW Transporter keep breking - and in the same place, ?!!? I purchased a VW Transporter 1.9 1000 TD. It's a 2000 model. I have only had it 2 weeks, it wouldn't start..took it to a machanic who said i needed a starter motor as the little wire on top had blown , it looks like a kind of earth or fuse wire... Sorry i am not machanically minded so haven't a clue what parts are called - ! £130 later and a new starter motor on, it started for a few hours. Then same again, but the confusing part is WHY is this happening and in the same place .... If i replace it, whats to say its not going to happen again, is something else causing this to happen - if so what and how much ?
My vw T4 Transporter has developed a starting problem...? 2 out of the last 4 nights my vw has failed to fire up after being parked up, but the following morning works fine. The engine turns well, just doesnt fire. Its baffling and also annoying, have any of you had this happen before, and if so, what was the remedy? Many thanks in advance.... Cheers
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