# \#rabbit **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rabbit/891.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Mystery Brown wire goes where?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-brown-wire-goes-where/190363)
**Author:** [@CannonBullTerriers\_185052](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CannonBullTerriers_185052)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-brown-wire-goes-where/190363 "2023-05-13T20:47:41Z")
Hi, I went down a dirt road and tore up the splash shield and some other stuff. Long story short I figured out the destroyed wires left hanging go to an ambient air sensor where it branches from the protective sheathing … --- ## [Creaking brakes...or, your preferred brake lube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-brakes-or-your-preferred-brake-lube/179728)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-brakes-or-your-preferred-brake-lube/179728 "2021-10-04T23:45:20Z")
My sister has a 2007 VW Rabbit. Sometimes I do maintenance on it to save her $$ from taking it to the local stealership. Last week she said she heard a creaking sound when she applied the brakes. I test drove it and fou… --- ## [Radio stays on after removing key from ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-stays-on-after-removing-key-from-ignition/71287)
**Author:** [@secracium](https://community.cartalk.com/u/secracium)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2021, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-stays-on-after-removing-key-from-ignition/71287 "2021-06-16T05:55:50Z")
this just started today and when i turned off my car and removed the key from the ignition, the radio stayed on. also, when i opened the door, the door chime came on as if the lights were still on and now i'm not able t… --- ## [Repairing VW Rabbit antenna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-vw-rabbit-antenna/120569)
**Author:** [@Doug56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doug56)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-vw-rabbit-antenna/120569 "2018-07-07T22:32:19Z")
How do you repair the antenna on a 2008 VW Rabbit? No am radio and VW wants $500 dollars! --- ## [Is this normal to leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-normal-to-leak/108156)
**Author:** [@danni.dapp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danni.dapp)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2017, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-normal-to-leak/108156 "2017-10-03T13:18:48Z")
Hi everyone, My check engine light came on Monday night. Car was fine sunday, then Monday evening I went to turn it on and light came on. No issues as I had to make an apt to get my oil changed anyways. Had that done an… --- ## [Volkswagen ABS Module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-abs-module/105881)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-abs-module/105881 "2017-07-14T21:08:17Z")
This is a tip for other Volkswagen owners who get the dreaded ABS fault code 01435 and/or G 201 (failed brake pressure sensor). This just happened to my sister, and the VW dealer diagnosed it and told her the only fix wa… --- ## [EPC light and codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/epc-light-and-codes/105708)
**Author:** [@danni.dapp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danni.dapp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2017, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/epc-light-and-codes/105708 "2017-07-09T00:25:49Z")
Hi, I have a 2008 VW Rabbit and this morning when I went to start my car it had a little trouble starting, once it was started the EPC light was on (It stalled once last night, after 3 attempts to restart at light it tur… --- ## [EPC light only when raining AND slippery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/epc-light-only-when-raining-and-slippery/78165)
**Author:** [@acbell5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acbell5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2013, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/epc-light-only-when-raining-and-slippery/78165 "2013-03-22T20:09:29Z")
Hi. I have a 2006 VW Rabbit with 106k miles. It is an automatic. Strange problem: if it is raining AND the traction control symbol comes on (I slip), then the EPC light comes on and the car is slow to shift and has poor … --- ## [Buzzer Insanity!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzer-insanity/73541)
**Author:** [@BeerGoggles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeerGoggles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzer-insanity/73541 "2012-07-15T23:20:33Z")
Help! I just recently purchased a 1984 VW Rabbit convertible. I bought it knowing that the "idiot" light and buzzer for the oil sensor comes on when the engine revs at around 2100 RPMs, and won't shut off until I turn t… --- ## [O2 Sensor & Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-check-engine-light/71508)
**Author:** [@khark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/khark)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2012, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-check-engine-light/71508 "2012-03-21T02:50:14Z")
The check engine light in my Rabbit came on in January of 2011, just after I'd had it inspected. After hitting a dead end with the local VW dealership regarding diagnosing the vehicle (they wanted to charge me $75 to plu… --- ## [Moving cross country and need to tow my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-cross-country-and-need-to-tow-my-car/69862)
**Author:** [@apmpdx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apmpdx)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-cross-country-and-need-to-tow-my-car/69862 "2011-12-10T02:50:44Z")
I have a 2008 VW Rabbit and I need to tow it from Boston to Portland, OR. Trucks are very expensive so I am looking to save a few bucks. I would like to use a tow dolly rather than a full car trailer. My car has 80k mile… --- ## [VW Rabbit water leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-rabbit-water-leaking/67924)
**Author:** [@heatherann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heatherann)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2011, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-rabbit-water-leaking/67924 "2011-11-25T20:55:01Z")
Please help me have an idea about what to expect from the repair estimate appt tomorrow: My VW Rabbit (2007) has water in the spare tire well (under hatchback floor); under the floor mats in the back (passenger side ha… --- ## [1983 VW Rabbit, Transmission Slips at Higher RPM's, Please Advise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-vw-rabbit-transmission-slips-at-higher-rpms-please-advise/67583)
**Author:** [@rrpwiii](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rrpwiii)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-vw-rabbit-transmission-slips-at-higher-rpms-please-advise/67583 "2011-09-02T18:14:58Z")
Hello, My 1983 Rabbit convertible went in for its regular oil change yesterday. My mechanic unknowingly used the 5th gear lockout plunger doodad to top off my transmission fluid. Upon leaving the shop I promptly discov… --- ## [Rabbit problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rabbit-problems/63408)
**Author:** [@pdanner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pdanner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rabbit-problems/63408 "2011-04-06T03:50:49Z")
I have a 1984 VW Rabbit, 4 cyl., 5 spd, that chokes off when I slow down to stop --- ## [Teaching your daughters stick shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teaching-your-daughters-stick-shift/62236)
**Author:** [@vwstickchick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vwstickchick)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teaching-your-daughters-stick-shift/62236 "2011-03-12T18:45:10Z")
A caller wants to know how relevant it is in this day and age to teach her daughters how to drive stick. I feel that it is very relevant. I learned just a few years ago at the age of 33. I bought a 1998 VW Jetta for $… --- ## [Head or head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-or-head-gasket/61076)
**Author:** [@ggorbach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ggorbach)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-or-head-gasket/61076 "2011-02-08T23:48:11Z")
Is there any way to tell whether it is a blown head gasket or a cracked head without removing the head? Symptoms are white exhaust (steam) from a diesel engine and a loss of coolant. Some serious overheating occurred i… --- ## [Wife wants a used car (manual transmission). Which?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wife-wants-a-used-car-manual-transmission-which/60836)
**Author:** [@gberkson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gberkson)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wife-wants-a-used-car-manual-transmission-which/60836 "2011-02-07T18:02:46Z")
My wife is looking for an expensive used car with manual transmission. She has always loved the VW Golf/Rabbit models but has also been looking at the Toyota Yaris. All things being equal, any recommendations? As regards… --- ## [Shifting issue with Volkswagen 2007 rabbit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-issue-with-volkswagen-2007-rabbit/60893)
**Author:** [@BTZarzeczny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BTZarzeczny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-issue-with-volkswagen-2007-rabbit/60893 "2011-02-05T01:03:04Z")
My girlfriend has a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit, and she said that occasionally when she slows down as she's getting off the freeway her car downshifts from third to first really quickly and she's concerned. She took it to th… --- ## [Mechanic: "Install Brake Booster on your 79 VW Rabbit"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-install-brake-booster-on-your-79-vw-rabbit/38069)
**Author:** [@arlenjones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arlenjones)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2009, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-install-brake-booster-on-your-79-vw-rabbit/38069 "2009-10-15T04:01:02Z")
So I took my '79 VW Rabbit to get the tires replaced and the Mechanic HIGHLY recommended that I install a brake booster. He quoted me $200 plus $60 in labor. The manual brakes work decently; so is this really a sa… --- ## [$$ to maintain Volkswagons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-maintain-volkswagons/54189)
**Author:** [@wococcon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wococcon)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2010, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-maintain-volkswagons/54189 "2010-08-29T01:58:25Z")
I'm comparing cars for purchase. Is a Volkswagon Golf (or, now, Rabbit) going to cost me more to maintain and repair than a Honda Civic hatchback or Ford Focus? --- ## [1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-volkswagen-rabbit-convertible/52424)
**Author:** [@chuck36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chuck36)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2010, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-volkswagen-rabbit-convertible/52424 "2010-07-25T06:44:58Z")
This car has been in my family since new, it rarely is driven, so lately I've been driving it for the Summer, at first the oil pressure light was coming on, and the pressure gauge indicated high, but then as the car warm… --- ## [Minimum amount of miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minimum-amount-of-miles/47792)
**Author:** [@Irish-rabbit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Irish-rabbit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minimum-amount-of-miles/47792 "2010-04-21T22:46:43Z")
My son left his 2008 VW rabbit with me for one year while he is teaching English in Japan. I would like to know what is the minimum amount of driving I should do to keep all the seals lubricated and tires round, without… --- ## [Volkswagen diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-diesel/46294)
**Author:** [@IDmountainman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IDmountainman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-diesel/46294 "2010-04-04T02:32:17Z")
There is a Volkswagen repair shop in my town but I have not been pleased with their service in the past. I am wondering is it necesary to bring a Volkswagen diesel car to a Volkswagen mechanic or can other mechanics wor… --- ## [Volkswagens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagens/45642)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Galuardi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_Galuardi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagens/45642 "2010-03-06T22:13:43Z")
Why do you guys always put down VWs? I love your show, but you never say anything positive about Volkswagens. I have owned 13 VWs, my daughter 2, my son 3. None has ever had an oil consumption problem. I still own an… --- ## [Opinions Needed: Which Car Should the Kid Get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-needed-which-car-should-the-kid-get/42330)
**Author:** [@hergrace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hergrace)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-needed-which-car-should-the-kid-get/42330 "2010-01-13T14:57:34Z")
We've sent our son far away to Vermont for college, and he needs a car to do the occasional hauling of his stuff and commuting from VT to GA. We've recently taken possession of my sister-in-law's 2007 VW Rabbit and were … --- ## [Best Small Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-small-car/17069)
**Author:** [@otterhere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/otterhere)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-small-car/17069 "2009-12-12T14:06:28Z")
Okay, now that all of these have been out on the road for awhile -- the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris and Scion xA, Nissan Versa -- in addition to some other high-mileage cars such as the Smart Twofer and Mini Cooper, and I se… --- ## [Clutch Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-problems/35695)
**Author:** [@vineza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vineza)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-problems/35695 "2009-08-28T11:57:44Z")
Around July 09' at 12,000 miles, I was stuck in bumper to bumper traffic on I-84 for about 2.5 hours. Around the 2 hr mark, I noticed a burning smell and a little bit of smoke and the clutch was acting up. Such as the rp… --- ## [New VW Tire Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vw-tire-issue/35050)
**Author:** [@VWTireIssue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VWTireIssue)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2009, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vw-tire-issue/35050 "2009-08-14T21:17:12Z")
Has anyone had any issues with the VW Rabbit Sport tires? Purchased new Rabbit and within weeks the tire sensor light was continuously coming on and right drivers tire was soft - had to top it off daily. Dealer stated n… --- ## [Pre-loved or not pre-loved](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-loved-or-not-pre-loved/32288)
**Author:** [@scotta2m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scotta2m)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-loved-or-not-pre-loved/32288 "2009-06-24T21:24:34Z")
I've been stalking used cars ads looking for just the right late model VW Rabbit. I have some time before I'll be ready to pull the trigger but I'd like some peoples advice on what would be the added value of VW's pre-ow… --- ## [Bad CV Joint? Or is it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-cv-joint-or-is-it/31569)
**Author:** [@gheller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gheller)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2009, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-cv-joint-or-is-it/31569 "2009-06-08T13:33:28Z")
So, My old VW Rabbit started wobbling recently. I've had CV joints go on two cars before and it seemed to be the same problem. So, I started taking it apart with the idea of replacing the CV joint. However, on those o… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rabbit/891.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=rabbit)