# \#newbeetle **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/newbeetle/11205.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2010 VW New Beetle Mysterious Stalling Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-vw-new-beetle-mysterious-stalling-issue/179386)
**Author:** [@matthewsmoxie\_177220](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewsmoxie_177220)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-vw-new-beetle-mysterious-stalling-issue/179386 "2021-09-17T00:09:46Z")
Hi ya! I have a 2010 VW New Beetle. It fits me perfectly, and I’ve absolutely loved driving it. The headroom, legroom, and shoulder/arm room is incredible and really cannot be beaten in a car. It now has over 106,000 mil… --- ## [Ignition switch failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-switch-failure/177355)
**Author:** [@Will-Parker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will-Parker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-switch-failure/177355 "2021-06-14T04:17:57Z")
1998 VW beetle, TDI, manual, 230k miles. Turned the key the other day, and the starter just whined without actually turning the engine over. I turned the key back to off and pulled it out of the ignition, but the starte… --- ## [2012 Volkswagen New Beetle smells like steamed cauliflower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-new-beetle-smells-like-steamed-cauliflower/153912)
**Author:** [@BarbNelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbNelson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-new-beetle-smells-like-steamed-cauliflower/153912 "2019-12-03T01:59:36Z")
My car has suddenly started smelling like steamed cauliflower. I like cauliflower but not the odor when it is cooking, especially in my car. None of the warning lights are on and it is running OK. Do you suspect a mec… --- ## [New Beetle won’t go into 2nd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-beetle-won-t-go-into-2nd/126355)
**Author:** [@Micholle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Micholle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-beetle-won-t-go-into-2nd/126355 "2018-10-08T13:32:35Z")
Hi, having trouble with my 2008 VW beetle it don’t want to go into the second gear. Can someone please help me. --- ## [2002 Volkswagen New Beetle misfire codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-new-beetle-misfire-codes/118084)
**Author:** [@Annaandthat\_senough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annaandthat_senough)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-new-beetle-misfire-codes/118084 "2018-05-27T03:18:29Z")
I have Check Engine Light pop up every now & then. Pulled about half a dozen codes with my scanner (some were about a cylinder misfire). Last time had it towed to a shop who tells me there’s nothing wrong. For now the … --- ## [2006 Volkswagen Beetle draining battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-beetle-draining-battery/115008)
**Author:** [@DavidBailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidBailey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-beetle-draining-battery/115008 "2018-04-04T23:00:57Z")
2006 VW Beetle Radio draining battery I noticed two fuses in fuse box which do I pull out #37 or #42 ? thanks in advance --- ## [Check engine light will turn on after I start the car, can I still drive the car from New Orleans to New Jersey?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-will-turn-on-after-i-start-the-car-can-i-still-drive-the-car-from-new-orleans-to-new-jersey/106525)
**Author:** [@tufatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tufatt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-will-turn-on-after-i-start-the-car-can-i-still-drive-the-car-from-new-orleans-to-new-jersey/106525 "2017-08-03T02:31:06Z")
Hi there, I have a 2002 VW new beetle. The car has about 110K miles on it. For last year or so, after I started the car, the check engine light will be on shortly. I took the car to the dealer and they couldn’t fix … --- ## [Chipped Car, Not disclosed at Sale (6 years ago), State Caught up (failed inspection) - recourse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chipped-car-not-disclosed-at-sale-6-years-ago-state-caught-up-failed-inspection-recourse/81695)
**Author:** [@mfidelman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfidelman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2013, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chipped-car-not-disclosed-at-sale-6-years-ago-state-caught-up-failed-inspection-recourse/81695 "2013-10-10T05:31:03Z")
We discovered that my wife's car was "chipped" (reflashed actual) by the previous owner. Never caused any problems for 6 years, until this year when it failed the state (MA) emissions test - not because of dirty emissio… --- ## [Reflashing a VW ECU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reflashing-a-vw-ecu/81694)
**Author:** [@mfidelman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfidelman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2013, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reflashing-a-vw-ecu/81694 "2013-10-08T14:23:31Z")
We discovered that my wife's car was chipped (flashed actually) by the previous owner. Never caused any problems for 6 years, until this year when it failed the state (MA) emissions test - not because of dirt emissions … --- ## [2005 vw beetle convertible window regulator problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-vw-beetle-convertible-window-regulator-problems/81435)
**Author:** [@05vwmess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/05vwmess)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-vw-beetle-convertible-window-regulator-problems/81435 "2013-09-24T04:09:07Z")
LOVE MY CAR BUT HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL WINDOW REGULATORS AT LEAST ONE TIME. --- ## [Touareg maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/touareg-maintenance/78351)
**Author:** [@Touareg\_Jack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Touareg_Jack)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/touareg-maintenance/78351 "2013-09-18T14:38:20Z")
I have a 2012 Touareg TDI with 33,000 miles. I haveused up the free oil change and mantenance from the dealer and would like to have my local mechanic service it for me now. i have been with him for twenty yeas and trus… --- ## [2006 VW Beetle Convertible 2.5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-vw-beetle-convertible-2-5/75934)
**Author:** [@boxingreferee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boxingreferee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2012, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-vw-beetle-convertible-2-5/75934 "2012-12-06T04:03:03Z")
Looking for a reason the Bug will randomly die while driving at slower speeds and with more consistency when the gas tank is between 1/4 and 1/2 full. Also when filling the tank, it requires pumping the pedal and 3 to 4… --- ## [New beetle squeak at 30 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-beetle-squeak-at-30-mph/71591)
**Author:** [@kr1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kr1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 10:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-beetle-squeak-at-30-mph/71591 "2012-03-25T10:21:03Z")
hi. i've got a 98 beetle that has started squeaking when i hit 30 mph or so. it's quiet until 30, then i get a squeak that sounds like someone's bouncing up and down on a bed. the squeaking stops when i slow down to abou… --- ## [What's the matta with my Beeta?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-matta-with-my-beeta/71371)
**Author:** [@Zuleyka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zuleyka)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-matta-with-my-beeta/71371 "2012-03-11T07:48:13Z")
I just bought a 98 Beetle with 58000 miles on it (for only 3400)! It was apparently abandoned and sat around for some time at a car shop before being sold to me. So here's its weird problem: When I am driving in low ge… --- ## [2001 GLS Beetle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gls-beetle/71032)
**Author:** [@Chalex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chalex)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2012, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gls-beetle/71032 "2012-02-21T19:30:23Z")
Hi Car Talk Community, I saw a 2001 GLS Beetle 5 speed. It has 133,000k miles on it with no major problems. I don't know much about VW's track record on how good the cars are. MPG's, reliability, cost of repair, etc...… --- ## [2006 VW Beetle - Battery Drains When Car Is Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-vw-beetle-battery-drains-when-car-is-off/69507)
**Author:** [@jkzmotorin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkzmotorin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-vw-beetle-battery-drains-when-car-is-off/69507 "2011-11-15T02:10:01Z")
I've got a problem with the battery draining on a 2006 VW Beetle after the car sits for a few days. The battery is new. When tested by a mechanic, they can't find any drain on the battery when the car is off. The car …