# \#cabrio **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/cabrio/3098.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2002 Volkswagen Cabrio starts & cuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-cabrio-starts-cuts-off/116300)
**Author:** [@jamesrHeadley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesrHeadley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2018, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-cabrio-starts-cuts-off/116300 "2018-04-28T18:58:38Z")
car starts right a way, runs for one second then cuts off? --- ## [VW Running hotter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-running-hotter/110107)
**Author:** [@Edward\_Hatherley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edward_Hatherley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2017, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-running-hotter/110107 "2017-12-10T00:14:35Z")
Hello group… Back in the summer on a 30° day, my heater hose blew. I replaced the hose and topped it up with antifreeze. Now however, my engine temperature runs hotter. Used to run consistently at the half way mark, b… --- ## [2015 VW Diesel Extended Warranty?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-vw-diesel-extended-warranty/89766)
**Author:** [@jt63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jt63)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2015, 8:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-vw-diesel-extended-warranty/89766 "2015-04-26T08:54:59Z")
I am a proud and excited owner of a copper colored 2015 VW Diesel and I absolutely love it! It presently has only 2700 miles on it and I've driven to NYC and back. The mileage is phenomenal for city and highway of 42-45 … --- ## [Break lights do not work on my 1997 Vw cabrio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-lights-do-not-work-on-my-1997-vw-cabrio/84815)
**Author:** [@Vw\_cabrio\_1997](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vw_cabrio_1997)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2014, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-lights-do-not-work-on-my-1997-vw-cabrio/84815 "2014-04-29T06:28:41Z")
Break lights do not work on my 1997 vw cabrio fuse lights and break switch are good --- ## [Vw cabrio signal and brake lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-cabrio-signal-and-brake-lights/83394)
**Author:** [@jannnc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jannnc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2014, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-cabrio-signal-and-brake-lights/83394 "2014-01-30T23:44:39Z")
I have a 1997 vw cabrio. I'm having problems with my signal lights. They start blinking super fast or not at all. When they do work if I hit the brake they stop working until I release the brake. Please Help --- ## [Owner's manual for 1998 VW Golf Cabriolet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/owners-manual-for-1998-vw-golf-cabriolet/80602)
**Author:** [@njpaddler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/njpaddler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/owners-manual-for-1998-vw-golf-cabriolet/80602 "2013-07-28T22:57:16Z")
I'm looking for an Owner's manual for 1998 VW Golf Cabriolet. Does anybody have any liks to a PDF ? --- ## [Seat no longer will sit upright, gear wheel that raises and lowers popped out, may have snapped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-no-longer-will-sit-upright-gear-wheel-that-raises-and-lowers-popped-out-may-have-snapped/75556)
**Author:** [@bcandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcandy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-no-longer-will-sit-upright-gear-wheel-that-raises-and-lowers-popped-out-may-have-snapped/75556 "2012-11-16T00:17:50Z")
I have a 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS 4Cyl2.0L. the wheel that raises and lowers the back of the seat has come out. The small plastic interior part appears to have snapped. Is there a way to order a replacement part and re… --- ## [Strange problem with my Cabrio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-problem-with-my-cabrio/75499)
**Author:** [@mpls\_postman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mpls_postman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-problem-with-my-cabrio/75499 "2012-11-13T00:36:56Z")
My '98 Cabrio recently had the headlights both go out while driving at night on a curvy state highway. I pulled onto a side street and tried to figure out a way to be able to continue my drive home safely with lights. … --- ## [95 VW Cabrio fuel pump/filter/rail issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-vw-cabrio-fuel-pump-filter-rail-issue/74782)
**Author:** [@keudo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keudo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 10:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-vw-cabrio-fuel-pump-filter-rail-issue/74782 "2012-11-08T10:17:19Z")
1995 VW Cabrio The fuel pump went out, wouldn't turn over when turning the key, so we replaced that. Now the pump will engage for half a second and stop, pumping out maybe half an ounce of fuel, but the car will not st… --- ## [88 VW Cabriolet Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-vw-cabriolet-problem/70642)
**Author:** [@coolbutdeadcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coolbutdeadcar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2012, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-vw-cabriolet-problem/70642 "2012-04-04T22:16:09Z")
My 88 VW Cabriolet convertible has been having car problems since I got it, 1st the Clutch went out. Then we had the hoses in the engine fixed and a new Alternator. After that 5th and 3rd gear would pop out of it's gear,… --- ## ['96 Volks Cabrio 02 sensor and idle problem related?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-volks-cabrio-02-sensor-and-idle-problem-related/69753)
**Author:** [@mgrharry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mgrharry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-volks-cabrio-02-sensor-and-idle-problem-related/69753 "2011-11-29T23:00:25Z")
Got a 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio with around 125k miles. Recently the check engine light came on. Had the code pulled (P0133 02 Sensor Circuit Slow Response) and reset but it came back on shortly thereafter. I've also not… --- ## [2001 VW Cabrio radiator fan issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-cabrio-radiator-fan-issues/69754)
**Author:** [@ExcitedIdiot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ExcitedIdiot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-cabrio-radiator-fan-issues/69754 "2011-11-29T22:53:37Z")
My 2001 Cabrio started overheating when I was climbing a long hill. Pulled over and shut the car off, when I got out I noticed the fan wasn't running. Got the car home and started testing, following the procedures in my… --- ## [2002 Volkswagen Cabrio won't start when hot; only when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-cabrio-wont-start-when-hot-only-when-cold/69203)
**Author:** [@Missy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Missy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-cabrio-wont-start-when-hot-only-when-cold/69203 "2011-11-04T23:43:05Z")
My 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio won't start when it is hot, only when it is cold. Several times in the last few months, similar experiences such as the following has occurred. Yesterday, I drove approximately 15 miles, ran int… --- ## [2001 VW -smog test fail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-smog-test-fail/67595)
**Author:** [@nesscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nesscar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-smog-test-fail/67595 "2011-09-03T19:36:20Z")
Hi everyone, So I didn't pass the smog check for the new used car that I just purchased 10 days ago. Although my old car (same model), was five years older, I never had this problem. I was told that it is a gross pollu… --- ## [Click Clack Sounds in Reverse VW Cabrio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/click-clack-sounds-in-reverse-vw-cabrio/67552)
**Author:** [@nesscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nesscar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2011, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/click-clack-sounds-in-reverse-vw-cabrio/67552 "2011-08-31T21:24:14Z")
Hello everyone! We just got a used 2001 VW Cabrio through a private sale and are unfortunately encountering the first issues a few days after. It has a manual transmission. When reversing, the car makes a clack cla… --- ## [2001 VW Cabrio will not start after replacing old battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-cabrio-will-not-start-after-replacing-old-battery/65100)
**Author:** [@uvegottabkidden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uvegottabkidden)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2011, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-cabrio-will-not-start-after-replacing-old-battery/65100 "2011-05-31T15:54:11Z")
Hey it is me again with a follow up question to my previous post about the VW Cabrio that was sitting for almost a year. Here is what we know;My friend has a cabrio that she wants to lend me that she let set for almost… --- ## [VW Cabrio wont start and the alarm goes off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-cabrio-wont-start-and-the-alarm-goes-off/64986)
**Author:** [@uvegottabkidden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uvegottabkidden)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-cabrio-wont-start-and-the-alarm-goes-off/64986 "2011-05-26T20:09:29Z")
Hey you, My friend is willing to lend me her Cabrio that she had let sit for about a year. I replaced the battery and tried to start it. The alarm went off (we lost the key-remote thingy) and it did not start. The lights… --- ## [Compatible car parts for an 01 VW Cabrio Convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compatible-car-parts-for-an-01-vw-cabrio-convertible/62954)
**Author:** [@pianocrazee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pianocrazee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2011, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compatible-car-parts-for-an-01-vw-cabrio-convertible/62954 "2011-03-24T19:48:34Z")
I need to get Window Regulators for my two front windows but Pick-N-Pull doesn't have that model within a 100 mile radius. I wanted to know if any other cars' window regulators would be compatible. Thanks! --- ## [Rear shocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-shocks/62225)
**Author:** [@pcu411](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pcu411)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-shocks/62225 "2011-03-06T19:07:42Z")
I am going to be putting a trailer hitch on this vehicle to pull a small trailer, 4x6 and i would like to put a heavier type of rear shock on the car but don't really know what type to use. the heaviest weight I'll be ca… --- ## [Cabrio 2000 brake issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabrio-2000-brake-issue/61543)
**Author:** [@Cabrio2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cabrio2000)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabrio-2000-brake-issue/61543 "2011-02-21T01:55:57Z")
from time to time when applying breaks there is a feeling and noise like I have hit an ice patch - pump breaks twice and all is well - Breaks are 1 year old / break fluid is full / What do you think? --- ## [Fiixing the glitch in an 02 VW Cabrio cruise control system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiixing-the-glitch-in-an-02-vw-cabrio-cruise-control-system/61166)
**Author:** [@mysterycruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mysterycruiser)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiixing-the-glitch-in-an-02-vw-cabrio-cruise-control-system/61166 "2011-02-11T02:53:08Z")
my 02 VW Cabrio has the nasty habit of the cruise control disconnecting at random. A tech supposedly diagnosed a faulty Cruise Control Module, so $400. later for the parts and $180 for diagnostic and R&R, it still cuts o… --- ## [Sporadic Ignition Shut Down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporadic-ignition-shut-down/60726)
**Author:** [@Stress](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stress)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporadic-ignition-shut-down/60726 "2011-02-04T16:22:53Z")
2002 VW Cabrio @80K miles no major repairs 1 1/2 years ago the car died while in motion - as if the ignition switch was turned off. While "dead in the water" I tried several things, cleaning battery cables (althoug… --- ## [Clutch and noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-and-noise/58702)
**Author:** [@jimjcho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimjcho)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2010, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-and-noise/58702 "2010-12-17T20:20:17Z")
I have a 98 volkswagen cabrio with 146,000 miles. The clutch is def slipping. There is also a noise when I accelerate in the low gears. A few months ago it sounded like a tuba or other low brass instrument. Now it sound… --- ## [Stupid VW Cabrio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-vw-cabrio/58374)
**Author:** [@wellachj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wellachj)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2010, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-vw-cabrio/58374 "2010-12-07T17:48:57Z")
My father inlaw has a 2000 VW Cabrio that is having running, and starting problems. Last year he was having problems with the car when he would drive in the morning or by a body of water the car would shut off and not ev… --- ## [Volkwagon dilema](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkwagon-dilema/56166)
**Author:** [@katherine510](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katherine510)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkwagon-dilema/56166 "2010-10-10T02:39:37Z")
Hi there, I'm looking to buy my first car. It does not have to be beautiful, just functional, but I've fallen in love with the 1970 Bug and a 1999 Cabrio convertible...are either of these reliable cars? Is there reason… --- ## [The car that had an occasional puddle in the back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-that-had-an-occasional-puddle-in-the-back/54288)
**Author:** [@prettypuppy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prettypuppy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2010, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-that-had-an-occasional-puddle-in-the-back/54288 "2010-08-28T18:19:29Z")
I had a 2000 Cabrio and had a similar problem. I was convinced it was the rag top leaking... makes sence right? NO! after weeks of investigation I finally discovered that the drains along the bottom of the frame were plu… --- ## [2011 Ford fiesta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta/52819)
**Author:** [@chefmerveilleux](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chefmerveilleux)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta/52819 "2010-08-02T00:32:51Z")
I am interested in purchasing a new 2011 Ford Fiesta SE with a 5 speed transmission. I really like the Euro design, the colors and the fuel efficency. Although, the car has a good reputation in Europe, all my American fr… --- ## [Replace transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-transmission/51405)
**Author:** [@rcrrachel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rcrrachel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2010, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-transmission/51405 "2010-07-07T15:29:24Z")
Should I replace the transmission on my 2002 vw cabrio or get another car? --- ## [Horrible clunking noise when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrible-clunking-noise-when-driving/50195)
**Author:** [@padester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/padester)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2010, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrible-clunking-noise-when-driving/50195 "2010-06-12T01:54:27Z")
The car makes loud rhythmic clunking when driven at all speeds in all gears. The noise comes and goes and varies as to severity. the noise is related to speed. It goes away when the clutch pedal is depressed. The sou… --- ## [San Fran mechanic says, "He has never seen anything like this before."!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/san-fran-mechanic-says-he-has-never-seen-anything-like-this-before/49489)
**Author:** [@strandedinSF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/strandedinSF)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2010, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/san-fran-mechanic-says-he-has-never-seen-anything-like-this-before/49489 "2010-05-29T11:26:53Z")
Two mechanics have replaced my transmission only to have it burn out during the test drive. It all started with the car refusing to shift from 3rd to 4th gear on the highway. I am stranded in San Fran until he figures it… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/cabrio/3098.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=cabrio)