# \#jetta **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/jetta/612.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2016 vw jetta lurching forward when idling, rpm jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-vw-jetta-lurching-forward-when-idling-rpm-jump/176119)
**Author:** [@evanallen95\_174722](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanallen95_174722)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-vw-jetta-lurching-forward-when-idling-rpm-jump/176119 "2025-11-27T14:16:25Z")
A few weeks ago while idling in traffic my car starts lurching forward on it’s own, RPMs jumping considerably while my foot is all the way on the brake. The car didn’t legitimately move forward, but was trying to, and wo… --- ## [Thermostat housing - coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-housing-coolant-leak/53659)
**Author:** [@sweethome89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sweethome89)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-housing-coolant-leak/53659 "2024-11-16T18:20:46Z")
When I bought my used 98 VW Jetta, I knew it had a coolant leak. I took it to a mechanic I knew and trusted (my parents' mechanic - located on the east coast, while I'm on the west) and he told me the leak was coming fr… --- ## [2010 VW Jetta 2.5 oil usage, hard start once](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-vw-jetta-2-5-oil-usage-hard-start-once/193196)
**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-vw-jetta-2-5-oil-usage-hard-start-once/193196 "2023-12-12T20:59:40Z")
My daughter said he Jetta started but idled rough at low rpm (less than 600). The CEL light came on. The next day it started and ran fine but she took it to a shop for a checkup and oil change. Shop could not find any… --- ## [Replacement rear view mirror?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-rear-view-mirror/188063)
**Author:** [@slapwrap\_183430](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slapwrap_183430)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-rear-view-mirror/188063 "2022-12-23T09:33:07Z")
Hi. I’m hoping someone can help me. I need a new rear view mirror for my 2016 Jetta (it fell off and the mechanism is kaput so there’s no fixing it). I did a little reading and learned it’s easy to do yourself (I don’t h… --- ## [2011 Volkswagen Jetta - front springs need replacing again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-jetta-front-springs-need-replacing-again/187848)
**Author:** [@Banimal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Banimal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-jetta-front-springs-need-replacing-again/187848 "2022-12-10T23:52:53Z")
2011 Jetta replacement front springs only 4 years old broken. How long should replacement springs last - I would assume more than only 4 years shouldn’t they? --- ## [To store or not to store?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-store-or-not-to-store/185570)
**Author:** [@ruchei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruchei)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-store-or-not-to-store/185570 "2022-08-02T12:53:54Z")
Hello, all! I will be deployed overseas for a year and need to leave my 2016 Jetta behind. I have two options: (1) put it in storage, where they will drive the car for 10 feet forward and back once a month to keep tires … --- ## [2019 Volkswagen Jetta - software updates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-jetta-software-updates/185502)
**Author:** [@mustafa89arch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mustafa89arch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-jetta-software-updates/185502 "2022-07-27T23:47:59Z")
my car is vw jetta 1.4 L turbo , is there any update i can do to software?? --- ## [Vw jetta 1.9tdi -96 clutch problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-1-9tdi-96-clutch-problem/183770)
**Author:** [@lowet2k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lowet2k)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-1-9tdi-96-clutch-problem/183770 "2022-04-24T21:25:09Z")
So, I got a jetta with clutch problems. The clutch stopped working for the last owner, and after pumping the pedal he could drive it home. After that he left it at the parkinglot. So what I did was to first bleed the cl… --- ## [Please help 2004 Jetta misfire issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-2004-jetta-misfire-issue/180968)
**Author:** [@Lelandwinters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lelandwinters)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-2004-jetta-misfire-issue/180968 "2021-12-01T00:27:20Z")
My 2004 Jetta started saying that it had a cylinder one misfire in and multiple cylinder misfire. It started driving horribly like it had no power, so I replaced the coil pack and spark plugs and this seemed to fix the i… --- ## [Wheel dislodged after hearing grinding sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-dislodged-after-hearing-grinding-sound/180704)
**Author:** [@Korgoth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Korgoth)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-dislodged-after-hearing-grinding-sound/180704 "2021-11-23T19:24:25Z")
I recently had my tires balanced and rotated, and after about a week I discovered that my car would make a grinding sound coming from the rear driver’s side when braking. I assumed that I needed a rotor/brake pad replace… --- ## [2018 Volkswagen Jetta - can I jump it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-jetta-can-i-jump-it/180783)
**Author:** [@ale53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ale53)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-jetta-can-i-jump-it/180783 "2021-11-21T21:24:03Z")
my car sat in a lot for 8 months while I was deployed. It’s low mileage, 2018 make. It won’t start. Tried to jump the battery for a good ten minutes but it still doesn’t start. Is there a way to revive it so I can drive … --- ## [2016 Jetta - Rear/Left trunk running lights won't turn on, but bulbs are still good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jetta-rear-left-trunk-running-lights-wont-turn-on-but-bulbs-are-still-good/180616)
**Author:** [@shavertech](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shavertech)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jetta-rear-left-trunk-running-lights-wont-turn-on-but-bulbs-are-still-good/180616 "2021-11-12T02:27:11Z")
As the title says, my left rear running lights won’t turn on. I pulled the assembly and tested each of the three bulbs with a multimeter, and they’re all good. I tried checking the fuses but honestly, I’m having a toug… --- ## [Air conditioning not cooling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-not-cooling/178514)
**Author:** [@dansantanna6\_176432](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dansantanna6_176432)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-not-cooling/178514 "2021-08-04T23:59:24Z")
I have a 2013 Jetta with air conditioning not working very well. But I am not sure if it is really defective. For the last few days we have had temperatures in the nineties. My car air conditioning works for awhile but d… --- ## [What do you think happened? Jetta won't start and then easily jumpstarted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-happened-jetta-wont-start-and-then-easily-jumpstarted/178475)
**Author:** [@ruchei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruchei)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 11:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-happened-jetta-wont-start-and-then-easily-jumpstarted/178475 "2021-08-04T11:24:40Z")
Hello! I hope the community can help me figure out what’s going on. My 2016 Jetta (44K miles) did not start today. It was doing totally fine yesterday and today just nothing. It is the push button Start, so I thought it … --- ## [Can I reset an airbag light myself?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-reset-an-airbag-light-myself/178477)
**Author:** [@ruchei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruchei)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-reset-an-airbag-light-myself/178477 "2021-08-04T03:58:36Z")
Hello! My Jetta’s airbag light went on for no reason (the car did not start, so I changed the battery and now all is well.) But the airbag light on came as the result of my trying to start the car and it not starting. Do… --- ## [2004 Jetta AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jetta-ac/176652)
**Author:** [@Lelandwinters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lelandwinters)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jetta-ac/176652 "2021-06-14T22:06:26Z")
My AC just blows hot air. It’s fully charged and was taken to a mechanic who said they couldn’t figure it out and to take it to the dealership. If it’s not super hot outside it will blow warm air so it’s bearable. But wh… --- ## [2004 Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jetta/177096)
**Author:** [@Lelandwinters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lelandwinters)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jetta/177096 "2021-05-28T23:25:01Z")
I was driving and my oil lighting came on and was flashing. It shut off after a few seconds. Anybody know why that would happen. I had just got off the freeway and had been stopped at a light and was starting to go when … --- ## [2008 Volkswagen Jetta no power when I hit the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-jetta-no-power-when-i-hit-the-gas/176924)
**Author:** [@Connie40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Connie40)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-jetta-no-power-when-i-hit-the-gas/176924 "2021-05-20T21:39:48Z")
Starts and runs but when I give it gas makes a noise and doesn’t have power --- ## [Service manuals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-manuals/109206)
**Author:** [@smc85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smc85)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-manuals/109206 "2017-11-08T21:13:06Z")
Looking for an affordable service manual for my 2010 VW Jetta 2.5 I seen one $100 that I know it’s good but I’m trying to save money any suggestions --- ## [How long can I drive on a bad camshaft sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-i-drive-on-a-bad-camshaft-sensor/133447)
**Author:** [@AlbertoOlivare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlbertoOlivare)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-i-drive-on-a-bad-camshaft-sensor/133447 "2020-09-28T18:51:54Z")
I have a 2004 VW Jetta 2.0 how long can I drive with a bad camshaft sensor this started to happen on 1/25/2019 it runs but it won’t let me go over 60 miles per hour will I be fine?? --- ## [2004 Volkswagen Jetta - driver’s side door lights don’t shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-jetta-driver-s-side-door-lights-don-t-shut-off/169826)
**Author:** [@Uriel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Uriel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-jetta-driver-s-side-door-lights-don-t-shut-off/169826 "2020-09-11T21:58:07Z")
the driver door doesnt turn off after i turn off the car. the driver side door is on… how do i figure this out? --- ## [Car Won't Start After Getting Gas!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-getting-gas/38368)
**Author:** [@doddsdiana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doddsdiana)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-getting-gas/38368 "2020-04-03T07:43:36Z")
My 2006 VW Jetta will not start after getting gas!! I have to try at least a half dozen times before it will start AND this ONLY happens after getting gas! Help! --- ## [Coolant Leak 2003 VW Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-2003-vw-jetta/161217)
**Author:** [@pmallard33\_165281](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmallard33_165281)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-2003-vw-jetta/161217 "2020-03-17T01:38:04Z")
Hello, I believe I need to replace my coolant flange. My car has been sitting for a couple weeks, and I noticed a large stain on the driveway from a coolant leak on the driver side. After inspecting the area, I believ… --- ## [Climate control broken after car detail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/climate-control-broken-after-car-detail/158588)
**Author:** [@Kayrose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kayrose)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/climate-control-broken-after-car-detail/158588 "2020-02-16T02:33:16Z")
Hello! I had my car detailed for the first time this morning and it looks great. The problem is when I drove away I noticed my climate control panel was now completely dead. No response from any knobs and buttons. No po… --- ## [1999 Volkswagen Jetta won’t come out of first gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-jetta-won-t-come-out-of-first-gear/157669)
**Author:** [@SamanthaSimonar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamanthaSimonar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-jetta-won-t-come-out-of-first-gear/157669 "2020-02-01T04:32:12Z")
My car won’t come out of first gear I drive a 99 Volkswagen jetta auto trans --- ## [Removing serpentine tensioner - 2005 vw Jetta 2.5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-serpentine-tensioner-2005-vw-jetta-2-5/157436)
**Author:** [@Cruddy\_Scott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cruddy_Scott)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-serpentine-tensioner-2005-vw-jetta-2-5/157436 "2020-01-28T16:35:48Z")
I just wanna figure out what tool I need to take this serpentine tensioner off --- ## [Volkswagen Jetta turns over but shuts down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-jetta-turns-over-but-shuts-down/156197)
**Author:** [@SvenEmilsson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SvenEmilsson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-jetta-turns-over-but-shuts-down/156197 "2020-01-09T17:40:04Z")
The Jetta TDI has been modified by the dealer to conform to required tailpipe emission. When left in the driveway for approx. a week the engine turns over but shuts down immediately. Dealer says that the car must be lock… --- ## [Looking for ideas why dash lights flash and then engine dies for my Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-ideas-why-dash-lights-flash-and-then-engine-dies-for-my-jetta/68472)
**Author:** [@vch457](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vch457)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-ideas-why-dash-lights-flash-and-then-engine-dies-for-my-jetta/68472 "2019-11-17T22:00:32Z")
Hi, I have an 02 2.0L Jetta which has started to die when slowing down or stopped. So kind of scary when you have a line of cars waiting behind you at a stop light. It only started this past Sunday and has happened 6 ti… --- ## [2006 Volkswagen Jetta black smoke, mileage drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-jetta-black-smoke-mileage-drop/120417)
**Author:** [@Fran18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fran18)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-jetta-black-smoke-mileage-drop/120417 "2019-07-06T21:54:27Z")
My 2006 VW Jetta TDI has started to shudder a little when quickly accelerating, puts out more black smoke during this, and the fuel mileage has dropped a few mpg. It doesn’t accelerate like it did previously. The VW deal… --- ## [Does the dealer really have to change the timing belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-dealer-really-have-to-change-the-timing-belt/143263)
**Author:** [@GeraldSilves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldSilves)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-dealer-really-have-to-change-the-timing-belt/143263 "2019-06-29T16:02:00Z")
Dear Car talk: My Daughter has a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. It makes a noise and the best way to describe is just a low throaty sound (not real loud). She’s taken it to a garage who said its probably a timing Belt and only … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/jetta/612.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=jetta)