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I had a similar problem driver lock would go up and down untill you
pulled up the passenger lock, then windows went. in door wire harness
there were so many frayed wires, I tried to splice as many as I could
grab but eventually had new wire harness put in 500.00 and everything
works.

--- In ev_update@..., "B Feddish" <bfeddish@...> wrote:

Hey all... just recently my doors started to lock and unlock only

after

the van was started. Any ideas what could cause this?

- Thanks!

Check out my youtube video. I though I had a bad actuator but it

was the

wires in the door.







Thanks,
Bryan







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for the past few months car has been running rough when ideling. and a
few times over the winter it would do it only after a hard rain. last
week it wouldnt start, new battery, just wouldnt turn over. after some
rest it started took it to VW. had codes PO400 EGR bad they think that
is the solenoid. PO300 and PO302 misfires. needs coil plugs and wires.
I am going to do the coil first as I have had that code in the past,
arcing. just dont have money to do all. also possiable speed sensor?
The car always started for them. but has done it on me 2 more times
while waiting for coil.

Question: Does the primary problem sound like it would be the
coil/plugs. Or would You try something else first. Check engine light
has come on and off for 6+ months, started only after rain then off
when dry now on after this problem 90% of time.....thanks for your
help....todd R.I. via Oregon

And if you do go to a dealer, avoid ones that act like this:




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Bryan

Hey all... just recently my doors started to lock and unlock only after
the van was started. Any ideas what could cause this?

- Thanks!

Check out my youtube video. I though I had a bad actuator but it was the
wires in the door.







Thanks,
Bryan

I can't say enough about the Eurovan as an overall family vehicle. I love
this thing. I have had mine almost a year now. You are going to either want
a GL or an MV (but not the MV Weekender). I have the MV and that's what I
was looking for since I camp in it sometimes. I was also holding out for
the sunroof and as a plus I got the heated seats. The heated seats are
priceless. They are one of those things you though you could live without
until you try them. :-) Watch all the car sites and try to get a good idea
of the price range you are looking for. I wanted an MV (preferably a 2003)
with less than 60K miles on it. I discovered the average price in my area
was about $18K for that vehicle. The same in a GLS would have been about
$15K and an MV Weekender wound have been about $23K. These are for vehicle
that SOLD, not for what they are listing them for. I saw plenty of MV
Weekenders for $30K+ and they are probably still for sale. I also was
really starting to want a 2003 because for some reason the prices were
almost the same for 2000 to 2003. Why get a vehicle that is even 4 years
older when the price was not much different. My vehicle has an extended
warranty that the original owner purchased. I would have bought an extended
powertrain warranty if it had not had one. As for a dealer, I would have
considered it but the ones that I found with the right prices were sold
already. The dealers van is going to come with a 2 year warranty so you are
going to pay more but you have a real VW warranty for 2 years, not an
aftermarket one. The prices were not too much higher at the dealer for the
GLS's and MV's, probably $1,500 more. The MW Weekenders though were about
$28K. You can only get 2003's now pre-certified and next year they're will
be none.



As for the Routan, I don't feel as others that it's going to be a junky
vehicle. I love VW's but I never felt VW was the pinnacle of low maintenance
high reliability cars. If I had not done allot of my own work and have a
cheap mechanic I would have had $2,500 in repairs over the last year. In my
opinion though, and I am totally making this up, is the Routan will be an
orphan as it's a stop gap for VW to have a van while they build their own
plants here and begin to build the microbus concept van that nobody in the
world wants except us. ;)



Feel free to p-mail me with any other search questions. I am not a mechanic
but did allot of homework before buying one of these last summer.



Bryan



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From: ev_update@... [mailto:ev_update@...] On Behalf
Of chipcook1975
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 4:57 PM
To: ev_update@...
Subject: [ev_update] Newbie Eurovan Questions



Hello - I own a 2005 JettaWagon TDI which I love, but my growing
family requires that I get a new car. In December, I will have three
kids (got two now). Have not figured a way to put three kids seats in
a 2005 JettaWagon!

I like the Eurovan - read lots of good (and bad) on its quality. I
guess I am in the market for a 2003, also looking at the Routan. I
don't like the idea of teh Routan not being a true German engineered
VW, and the fact I can get the same basic type model from the
Chrysler dealer and get it cheaper!

So - is the 2003 Eurovan pretty good on average for a family van?
Which model do I look for if I want the moonroof and heated seats?
Any plusses on buying the dealer VW certified ones (of which at the
time of this posting there are three to pick from on VW's website)?

Also, I know you guys and girls own other VW's. do the newer (2007
and later) VW Wagons in the US offer any more width in the rear seats
for accomadating three kids seats (two for 3 year olds, 1 for a
newborn).

Thanks!

Sam

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Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_
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_BusFusion_ () a VW Camper
camping event, Almonte, ON, June 12 ~ 15, 2008

Would someone mind describing how to replace the darn bushings

in the manual trans shifter...they were replaced about 20K ago
(by local indy), but today I suddenly had nothing but extreme play,
especially to the right, and access to 3rd and 4th gears only.

Sounds more like something came loose and not a bushing. It's really a matter of getting under the van and looking at the shifter rods and levers and seeing if something looks disconnected.

Which model do I look for if I want the moonroof and heated seats?

GLS or MV (but not MV Weekender or Camper - those have pop tops that would negate a moonroof). Pretty much anything w/o a pop top could be equipped with the (optional) moonroof.

Any plusses on buying the dealer VW certified ones (of which at the

time of this posting there are three to pick from on VW's website)?

Warranty. But you will pay dearly for one off of a dealer's lot.

My only questions are is there a difference in camshaft lift/duration on
Eurovan VR6s verses the Golf/Jetta/Corrado VR6s and if so, how will it
affect mileage and/or performance in the long run?

Just curious....
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@...

--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@...

-The ECM has seen a problem and has flagged that code in memory. If it continues to see a
problem with a misfire on a particular cylinder for example it will then set a "hard" code and
trigger the light. If the problem corrects itself and goes away it will still keep the pending
code is memory until someone clears the codes. Rick.

Sorry, I meant 1994 diesel eurovan, not 1984!

Hilary

Hi there,

We have a 1984 Diesel Eurovan (with Westfalia). Here's the problem:
As soon as we've been cruising on the highway for a while, but then
have to downshift to 4th to go up a hill, the gear shift goes into
spasm and we cannot shift after that into any gear, or we have to
force it, or stop at the side of the road, turn off the engine and
start again. Two different shops couldn't find anything. Does anyone
know what it could be? We don't even want to drive the thing now!

Hilary

Allen,
We just got a set of factory 16s for our 97 EVC, now&nbsp;we need your tires.
We&nbsp;live in Oregon and will pay the freight.
Thanks,
Dale, 97 EVC w/ 16s
Portland, Oregon
971 570-0679

Maurice, I am trying to solve this too. Look at www.swampy.net. They
have 12V evaporative coolers (dry climates only) and 12 "dual"
ac/evap coolers using an ice water solution that use your coach
battery or convert 110 to 12 V with a converter if you are near shore
hookup. On the expensive side but I plan to use my van for at least
10 years (just go it 2 months ago) and I can justify the price tag.
I'm going for the MK4 model.

Les

--- In ev_update@..., "moedig" <maurice@...> wrote:

Is it possible to modify EVC Van Air Conditioning while camping?

Being

really naive about how the A/C works in the EVC, is it possible to
modify it so that I could flip a switch and the

compressor/condensor

fan and all other components could work off the battery/Inverter

Shore

power?

Thanks,

Maurice

Please contact me if you have the screens available still. Thanks Bob
xyourobob@...



--- In ev_update@..., ed davis <davisea@...> wrote:

If they are still available, I'll take the screens. I live in the

Boston area and can pick them up, but it'll be a little while. I am
presently camping in Myrtle Beach.

Anyway, if you'd like, I'll pay you the $250.

Regards,
Ed

'99 EVC

eapling <EApling@...> wrote: Do you

still have the screen set? Thanks,Elden--- In

ev_update@..., "allenberrien" <allenberrien@> wrote:
>
> Greetings:
> A few years ago we traded our 2002 Eurovan Camper in for a

Rialta

22QD. I have some
> accessories left over from the EVC which I would like to sell.
Here's a list:
>
> ? Side tent. Can't remember the model, but it's one of the

German-

made side tents that
> are compatible with the Eurovan and EVC. Paid about $600.00 for

it.

It was pitched just
> once and has been stored in a dark, dry, mildew-free place since
then. How about
> $425.00? (Not including shipping, which we could discuss; it's

big

and heavy.)
>
> ? A complete set of nylon screens. This set of five custom-
tailored screens fit the back
> hatch, the side sliding door, the rooftop vent, and the left and
right cab windows. I don't
> know how you could survive without these in buggy country. They
allow you to leave the
> camper open to whatever breezes there are, while maintaining a

BFE

(bug-free
> environment). You will need to provide the self-adhesive Velcro
tape (the fuzzy side) to
> install them in your EVC, but they are in perfect shape. They

were

stored in the same
> place as the tent. The set sells for around $410.00 new. These

are

in mint condition and I
> will sell them for $250.00, including UPS ground shipping within
the continental US.
>
> ? A custom-made rooftop cargo bag. This was fabricated by

Kirtland

(Kirkland?) Canvas of
> Salt Lake City. This group did a group buy of this bag quite a

few

years back, perhaps in
> 2003). It is designed to fit into the recessed well on top of

the

cab of your Eurovan
> Camper. A flap-covered, super-duty nylon zipper goes around

three

sides and straps
> secure it to rustproof metal cleats which are screwed to the
fiberglass cab roof. Most of
> the members who participated in the group buy had their bags
fabricated from standard
> canvas. I paid a bit extra and specified vinyl-coated canvas.

This

thing will swallow up a
> couple of small camp chairs, the side tent, and a charcoal

grill.

The price for this item is
> $65.00 including UPS ground shipping in the continental US.
>
> ? Fiamma bike rack. Custom-fabricated to attach to the back

hatch,

which can still be
> opened with the bikes mounted. It's made of mandrel-aluminum

tubing

and
> accommodates three bikes. Pretty cool. Slightly beat up yet
perfectly serviceable. Sells new
> for $360.00. How about $165.00 shipped UPS ground continental US?
>
> ? Tires, tires, tires. I have eight Michelin Energy XSE

22560R16

tires for the late-model
> EVC with the 16" wheels. Three of them are moderately used and

five

are brand-new,
> never been mounted. They've been stored standing up in our

cement-

floored crawl-space
> for a few years. As I understand it, even properly stored, tires
should be used within seven
> years or something like that. So someone should get them on a

van,

so they're used up
> well before that time. I got these on the cheap, when VW had a
closeout on them. A buyer
> could pick up all eight of them for $200.00 at my house in

Western

Massachusetts. I
> would rather sell them to someone who will pick them up here,
because shipping them
> would be a pain, but if you're not nearby and you're interested,
let's talk.
>
> If any (or all) of these items are of interest to you, PMail

me

at:
> 2002_rialta@
>
> Best/Allen
>

Would someone mind describing how to replace the darn bushings
in the manual trans shifter...they were replaced about 20K ago
(by local indy), but today I suddenly had nothing but extreme play,
especially to the right, and access to 3rd and 4th gears only.

If this is gonna happen every 20K or so (seems a little premature in
this instance), I better get it figured out.

I'm not mechanically inept, but brief descriptions I'd read a koupla
years ago on this didn't seem very clear. Any help appreciated.

Dale M
Fayetteville AR

I don't know if you know this but it's a 2 piece cable set. One piece just goes to the area under the hood where the battery is. You can disconnect it there to get more play. The second piece goes down to the transmission. When I did mine it actually pulled apart there.

Joe R

On my '99 GLS, I think there is some plastic dohickey in the
passenger door that basically holds the lock in the up position. It
has broken off. I have tried many times to fix it, including
replacing the lock motor (needlessly). I think you'd have to replace
all those clear plastic hidden guts that sit right under the push
down part of the lock behind the sheet metal. I afraid to ask the
dealer because I do wish to eat for the remainder of this year, so I
am living with it. It makes for fun at car washes and a spare key is
advisable.

I'd love any advice if anyone has a more analytical response.

Ariel Calonne
'99 GLS 97k
Santa Barbara, CA

--- In ev_update@..., "moedig" <maurice@...> wrote:

Hey all... just recently my doors started to lock and unlock only

after

the van was started. Any ideas what could cause this?

- Thanks!

"Open the pod bay door HAL"! Dave

In a message dated 6/16/08 11:28:37 PM, leslie.gilpin@... writes:

Maurice, I am trying to solve this too. Look at www.swampy.net. They
have 12V evaporative coolers (dry climates only) and 12 "dual"
ac/evap coolers using an ice water solution that use your coach
battery or convert 110 to 12 V with a converter if you are near shore
hookup. On the expensive side but I plan to use my van for at least
10 years (just go it 2 months ago) and I can justify the price tag.
I'm going for the MK4 model.

Interesting......but very expensive, some as high as $900.
The only advantage I can see is that they will 'work' from a 12v deep cycle
battery when shore power is not available. They also seem to be large and take
up space.

A 5000 to 6000 btu refrigerative window air conditioner costs only about
$100-130 at Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, etc., etc. It will last for years, but
does require a 110v shore line.
Mounted in the overhead luggage area or either driver or passenger window, it
will nicely cool an EVC.

I used to have mine permanetly mounted in the overhead luggage area during
hot months but now carry it inside and 'install' it when I get to a site. This
way there is less wind resistance and better gas mileage.

Kent Kirkley
'97EVC




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