Dealer Saved The Day! 2.5l 5 cylinder? VW Beetle P0171 P0101

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  • @spenny6222
    @spenny6222 Před 2 lety +323

    An old timer once said to me. It's £1 for turning the screw and £99 for knowing which screw to turn. No luck involved Ray, you knew where to look and that's the skill involved.

    • @Stover1928
      @Stover1928 Před 2 lety +14

      I could not agree more.

    • @althomas6496
      @althomas6496 Před 2 lety +16

      Exactly, I repair antique oil and gas equipment, retired in January, now the company's that I contracted to are pulling their hair out because like you said, they don't know what screw to turn!

    • @michaelvangundy226
      @michaelvangundy226 Před 2 lety +4

      Is that like filling Scuba tanks. The air is free, but we have a steep delivery fee.

    • @utidjian
      @utidjian Před 2 lety +1

      @@michaelvangundy226 That and the cost of power to compress the air.

    • @teemuitkonen6826
      @teemuitkonen6826 Před 2 lety +6

      @@althomas6496 sounds like when my uncle retired as chief engineer off a birumen tanker, he was asked back 3 times from retirement (and signed on for an additional 6mo each time with double pay as the last time, since the new guys couldn't find the screw (hint: it was never IN the engine room... 😂

  • @ehsnils
    @ehsnils Před 2 lety +51

    The fact that they had it in stock would tell me that this might be a problem that occurs now and then.

    • @aitorbleda8267
      @aitorbleda8267 Před 2 lety +4

      Essentially caused by them..

    • @joskd8491
      @joskd8491 Před 2 lety +4

      that plastic ages like hell, causing the clips to break off..

    • @chriswarren7171
      @chriswarren7171 Před 2 lety +1

      I work at a dealership (not vw) in the parts department. There is always a part that you don't expect in stock for an older vehicle either because it had been previously ordered for another customer who canceled. It also may be that the part is used across multiple vehicles (anything with a 2.5L). Doing a little bit of digging, that Engine was used from '05 to '14.

  • @FredJones122
    @FredJones122 Před 2 lety +2

    'In the future event where service is needed, which being a Volkswagen that could be any second now'
    Spot on, Spot on.

  • @johnny4713ify
    @johnny4713ify Před 2 lety +65

    Sis bought 2 of these 2.5 2010 Sport models 3 years ago off Offerup for $1000 bucks each. Both from the same retired owner with less than 80K on them. The owner didn't want to deal with the check engine and oil leaks they had. I fixed both with new valve covers, sparkplugs and a few new air hoses pretty easy fix. Surprisingly they are still running strong till this day. One's her daily work car and the other my Neice college Bug. BTW the air hoses develop cracks at the 90 degree elbows that will not be apparent and easily missed unless you disconnect them and check them thoroughly👍🏼

    • @diesel1024
      @diesel1024 Před 2 lety +1

      Yep! Those air hoses crack very easily, especially on the older models, only had one small on one, but the hole end disconnected from the rest of the hose! 2001 Passat 2.8

    • @johnny4713ify
      @johnny4713ify Před 2 lety

      @@diesel1024 Absolutely 💯 they are sneaky to the untrained eye. Had never really worked on VW'S, but after working on those two became a Master Tech 🤣. I understand now why a lot of folks complain about VW'S since trying to diagnose these can be a nightmare. The Air pump connection hose on both had similar sneaky cracks at the elbow that can fall through the cracks of an eye ball inspection. Note always get OEM parts with these vehicles and save yourself the headaches. One of the Valve covers integrated (PCV) I changed out was off brand and the bad molding and gasket allowed oil to leak into cylinder #5 sparkplug hole and surrounding surfaces. That been said these engines are in a lot of VW's and run pretty strong if maintained properly by a competent mechanic. Last summer the dealership wanted to charge my neice over a grand to replace her AC compressor, but her uncle saved the day by replacing the AC compressor control solenoid a commen problem with VW'S with a RKX replacement for $55👍🏼 Always a good feeling helping out my loved ones.

    • @diesel1024
      @diesel1024 Před 2 lety +1

      @@johnny4713ify Absolutely! I know I try to save anyone from getting ripped off at the dealer, whole reason I starting doing all my own maintenance, most of my family owns VWs and they're been great to us. $125/hr at the dealer last time I was there. My other car is a MK6 2.5 Jetta, just hit 107k on that, but my uncle has a MK5 Jetta 2.5 with well over 350k miles, doing just regular maintenance. I always go for OE for PCV, I've heard some aftermarket ones are significantly louder as well, not worth the risk on something that already isn't cheap, but I get a lot of my parts for my VWs at FCPEuro, planning to do a full engine rebuild on my 2.8 and they have a lifetime replacement warranty for any parts bought from them. Definitely worth it.

    • @johnny4713ify
      @johnny4713ify Před 2 lety

      @@diesel1024 That's an awesome project to take on! Pretty much the family mechanic aswell 🤣. Besides the engine work the only maintenance I've done on neices 🐞 is full suspension shocks, A arms tie rods etc and re-booted both CV Axle's they were still good, but leaking a bit of grease. Apparently the 2.5 with auto transmission driverside axle are famous for being a bear to remove that most inpatient people destroy the axle and/or transfer case getting it off 🤷‍♂️ I didn't know any of that until digging into to it, but I came up with my own solution that took me less than 10min to pop it off using the fork only peace from the slide hammer kit and a small prybar. In case you ever run into that fix hit me up for the 411 on how to set it up👍🏼

    • @diesel1024
      @diesel1024 Před 2 lety

      @@johnny4713ify Thanks for that! I'll keep that in mind, haven't had to change either of the CVs on my Jetta yet, but just changed the transmission fluid a month ago, what a pain. Going to be driving my 2.8 Passat for the first time this year, hopefully this week, had a spun bearing from oil deprivation, long story. My Passat goes through a CV axle every other oil change, serves me right for buying a cheap part with a lifetime warranty from O'Reilly's, never going to get out of this cycle, ha!

  • @robertrobbins5456
    @robertrobbins5456 Před 2 lety +13

    Something my Father taught me, if they have it in stock at the dealer, it's a good bet they aren't the only ones with the problem....

    • @michaelpressman7203
      @michaelpressman7203 Před rokem

      Used to be you walked into an automotive parts place be at a dealership or otherwise and they had parts for everything nowadays nobody keeps anything on the shelf they got to wait and send somebody to a warehouse and then get it to wherever the dealer is or whoever's working on the car what happened you're afraid to getting overstock it might cost him a few bucks hey have a good day

  • @MikeyDee25
    @MikeyDee25 Před 2 lety +22

    Ray, your vids are very educational, but at the same time they're costing me a fortune in NEW tool acquisitions. That's a good thing! I guess my heirs will have some nice tools to fight over when I go! 😉

    • @philipershler420
      @philipershler420 Před 2 lety +5

      I hate Ray cause he’s got too many VERY neat tools, I’m VERY jealous!

    • @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261
      @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 Před 2 lety +2

      @@philipershler420 Yeah, he's got me shopping for a used long Snap On trim removal tool because it's such a handy reacher-and-poker/pusher/pryer.

  • @SuperOverlord666
    @SuperOverlord666 Před 2 lety +4

    I have a 2001 2.0 gls vw beetle.. 326,000 miles, it’s my daily driver... When I picked it up it ran like shit at 92,000 miles.. he needed a good clean.. and some love.. and has been loyal for the last 5 years.. now I’ve had Honda’s, fords, chevys, a Saturn, and a Toyota.. this has been the best car I’ve ever had.. 😁 don’t bash the new beetles too bad...

    • @michaelpressman7203
      @michaelpressman7203 Před rokem

      Yes it all has to do with maintenance proper maintenance and treat them right and don't cope bending stuff around and pulling on stuff and keep an eye on things like any vehicle if you take care of it and you know how to take care of it it'll take care of you bye

  • @memelean4070
    @memelean4070 Před 2 lety +1

    ive had a 2.5 5 cylinder for about 2 years, absolutely zero engine issues. glad this car was finally shown on this channel!

    • @diesel1024
      @diesel1024 Před 2 lety

      One of the best VW engines! They keep going and going. My uncle has a 2.5 Jetta MKV with over 300k and just regular maintenance (oil changes, spark plugs, etc), just hit 106k on my 2012 Jetta 2.5

  • @IR-nq4qv
    @IR-nq4qv Před 2 lety +3

    Ray exemplifies the differences between "Thinking you know what you're doing" and "Knowing what you're doing"

    • @jamesbayles2234
      @jamesbayles2234 Před 2 lety

      This is very true, but the opposite of your insinuation!

  • @williamrumsby5612
    @williamrumsby5612 Před 2 lety

    On other vids people have slaged Ray off. He is an ultimate professional but also makes his repairs simple enough for a mechanical idiot like me to enjoy and understand. Keep up the good work Rsy. It's also quite amusing. Go Rainman.

  • @Torsee
    @Torsee Před 2 lety +44

    Best quote… “ being that it’s a Volkswagen it could be any second now”

    • @K.Kelly87
      @K.Kelly87 Před 2 lety +3

      Truth.

    • @bendelbridge
      @bendelbridge Před 2 lety +5

      Best comment ever. I had a VW once. Key word, “once” and never again

  • @ajaywhite9103
    @ajaywhite9103 Před 2 lety +63

    The fact that VW had that part in stock speaks volumes

    • @AgentOffice
      @AgentOffice Před 2 lety +8

      That's a very popular engine in mk5

    • @Mrshutter
      @Mrshutter Před 2 lety +3

      Haha, airflow pun.

    • @P_RO_
      @P_RO_ Před 2 lety +3

      That was my thought. Does this part normally fail like this on most other cars? I've had some old ones without that problem. I also noticed the new one seemed a lot softer meaning the old one was brittle- cheap plastic too? Hmmm, the more you know the more you see things and the more you wonder about them.

    • @brettleewilliams
      @brettleewilliams Před 2 lety +2

      Yep. It says "we have these in stock because they often fail". That tube plug design looks very frail in nature, so naturally, it fails.

    • @roadie3124
      @roadie3124 Před 2 lety +3

      I spent a few weeks in 1968 or 69 doing "industrial experience" for my engineering degree at the Rolls Royce car factory in Crewe, England. Rolls Royce and Bentley owners could drive into the factory to get stuff from the spare parts department. One day a very rare, very non standard Bentley from the 1920s was parked outside the spare parts department while the owner was looking for a new sump pan to replace the one he'd dinged on a rough road in the wilds of Scotland. The car had a non-standard engine fitted into a chassis designed for a smaller engine and therefore had a non-standard sump pan. It was a one-off and made before Bentley was taken over by Rolls Royce. They had the spare part available. As soon as the guy bought it, the spare departs dept. put in a work order to make another one. That's service!

  • @BinkySears
    @BinkySears Před 2 lety +8

    In my experience, the components that break often are often well stocked.

  • @NickFrom1228
    @NickFrom1228 Před 2 lety +1

    For the tight fits, buy yourself a bottle of, ahem, personal lube, silicone kind. Radiator hoses, intake hoses, even tires go on so much easier. I've used the old Ivory soap and glycerin over the years but this stuff is much better. My master tech buddy revealed this to us. No end of jokes for a couple weeks at least but now we all have a bottle handy. We just peel off the label for obvious reasons😀

  • @jimb3457
    @jimb3457 Před rokem

    Just got the p0101 code with check paycheck light on my wife's car. I was going to buy a mass air flow sensor but decided to watch a few CZcams videos first. She had Walmart put a battery in last week because of a no start in the parking lot, and they knocked off that same line you repaired. Thanks for the info buddy.......you saved me a lot of time and money. Nice, informative video Rainman..👍

  • @justice4kurt182
    @justice4kurt182 Před 2 lety +12

    Ray you mentioned adjusting the seat to be breaking a rule. Unfortunately at my size breaking that rule is a must. I once got into a bmw and was almost smashed into the wheel because of automatic seat adjustment. This lady was tiny by standard comparisons and I am almost 6.5 feet tall.

    • @michaelpressman7203
      @michaelpressman7203 Před rokem

      I saw a video raised maybe a month or two ago the person that owned the car was so small Ray almost broke his knees on the steering wheel hey what's the difference seats go back they can come back up again but move my seat up too far my car goes faster because I stepped hard on the gas pedal have a nice day

  • @markb3869
    @markb3869 Před 2 lety

    I see why you like you job so much. You get to open boxes of new stuff everyday.

  • @stevewhiting556
    @stevewhiting556 Před 2 lety +24

    In my “limited” experience with that specific car, the reason you had no cold AC is probably the climate control panel itself. It’s a fairly straightforward repair, but I think the part was about $4-500 from VW. The car lot I worked at replaced them all the time. Customers would get tired of driving around their cars with no AC in the Florida summers and would trade them in. We’d replace the panel and the AC was fine. I don’t recall them having many other HVAC issues. The trunk opening randomly while driving to the gas station…yes. Smelling like a box of crayons when it was 100°…yes. Replacing a $400 sensor that would be $40 on a Chevy…of course. We had an unwritten rule with VW and German cars in general…if it has over 80k…it goes to the auction. Of course, I had a customer who had a mid 90’s Jetta diesel with almost 500k miles on it…it never seemed to break.They’re weird like that.

    • @peted5217
      @peted5217 Před 2 lety +1

      Ya, 2 bad VW caught with pants @ ankles on Diesel Gate Affair. No longer import any diesel to USA since couldn't pass emissions here anyway. Eventually diesel passenger vehicles will be non existent as their health hazards are exposed to be about like smoking tobacco. Nicotine is useful however . Used in gun darts it can bring down any mammal instantly no matter where it's hit

    • @yanglue611
      @yanglue611 Před 2 lety +1

      I hear that VW diesels are easier to work on compare to the gas engines while knowing I'm a diesel student. I have never worked on them before.

    • @peted5217
      @peted5217 Před 2 lety +2

      @@yanglue611 non commercial diesel engines have joined full auto machineguns as relics. VW ceased USA importation after Diesel gate stunt was exposed. Like Machineguns, that can still be owned, tho limited to pre law production, consumer diesels won't be around in yuge numbers as sales drop and attrition takes it's toll. Fixing lektric vehicles has mo demand and good backup to ICE repairing skill sets.

    • @bullitautorepairsmobile4989
      @bullitautorepairsmobile4989 Před 2 lety

      I got my Vw 1.9 tdi engine code ASZ bought with 150,00 miles on clock,Got rid of when it had 300,000 on clock ,Only had two problems Worn cam lobes on No 4 cylinder, And a misfire Injector no 1 .not firing ,injector loom in head , all fixed for buttons , first shop I went too ,said it needs a injector ,I said that’s funny .you turn it on and off ,and it works fine,they said this machine is a computer and it’s saying No1 injector isn’t firing.I said you know what’s firing ,he said what ,I said you and left , Got my meter out ,and traces the problem,No 1 cylinder injector wire had gone oc checked Internet found out it was a common problem, Same with the cam , quoted £700.00 to replace got one from the breakers £30.00 .3 hours later fixed , These engines last forever if looked after,Over hear Vw are quality.American stuff,is classed as crap.

    • @peted5217
      @peted5217 Před 2 lety

      @@bullitautorepairsmobile4989 Your tale of VW prowess indicates excellent diagnostic and mechanical service abilities. Great assets in 2daz whirled of poorly trained/compensated inexperienced techs throwing parts at failed components til they run again.

  • @lonhoschar1943
    @lonhoschar1943 Před 2 lety

    I agree with Spenny62. It's not what you DID as much as KNOWING WHAT to do!! Good job Ray!!

  • @K.Kelly87
    @K.Kelly87 Před 2 lety +18

    The same exact thing happened, at about the same mileage, to my VW Bug.
    2006 VW New Beetle, 2.5L, 5 cly, 5spd Manual transmission, hard top.
    It threw the CEL after having the air filter changed.
    I found the problem in my driveway, after having a heart attack over the cost of a new MAS.
    The Mech had broken tabs off while manipulating that same big tube, while still connected to the airbox, when changing the filter.
    I had to re-attach that same little bottom hose with zip ties because it would not stay on. Only ONE tab was broken.
    I didn't buy a new tube from VW, because as you probably know, it was STUPID expensive.
    Years later, I got one from a junkyard.
    I STILL have this car and drive it daily. It now has 284,500 miles on it.
    STILL has the FACTORY MAS in it.
    I has had NO major work done to the engine or transmission, except the valve cover, due to the PCV valve needing replacement, and the thing is permanently mounted in the valve cover.
    I made sure they replaced the intake plenum gaskets, (o-ring style) when they did it.
    I love this car.
    I have 2 of these cars.
    My other one is a 2003, 2.0L, 4cyl, 5spd manusl, with 177,500 miles on it.
    I just got back from a trip from NY to FL and back with the 2003.
    NOT ONE PROBLEM on the trip or since. (KNOCK ON WOOD!!!)

    • @randallmunson9909
      @randallmunson9909 Před 2 lety +2

      I've the same setup in a Jetta wagon. 270k and runs strong !

    • @sailorstu
      @sailorstu Před 2 lety +4

      That is pretty much the same motor as the Audi Group B Rally cars used.
      It would be hard finding anything more reliable.
      The VAG ( VW Audi Group ) of cars does have their little quirks, but there is plenty of information on line how to fix most problems quickly and affordably.
      Often even an alternative part number from another company.
      Look up 2005 Audi 1.8 injectors and you will find Ford used the same injectors in some pickups, which happen to be far less expensive.

    • @randallmunson9909
      @randallmunson9909 Před 2 lety +2

      @@sailorstu guy across the road had a wrecker there to get rid of it because of an idling problem. Fixed that with a dipstick funnel tube.
      For $75 and Everything works ... I'll keep it !

    • @lisas292
      @lisas292 Před 2 lety +2

      I had a 2001 Jetta with manual transmission, it was my commuter car for 18 years. My son drove it for a couple of years in graduate school. It had over 350,000 miles when it finally died but I never had any major problems. I did always keep current on the maintenance. Really fun little car but my only complaint was the road noise. Don’t think I would buy a VW again though.

    • @cup_and_cone
      @cup_and_cone Před 2 lety +1

      The 8V was a great engine, very reliable...only issue was how slow it was.

  • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling

    Duct tape would be a good fix lol. Other mechanics would have sold a load of parts but you just fix what needs fixing which is why I like the channel. Your honesty. Kudos.

  • @TheSdav86
    @TheSdav86 Před 2 lety +3

    Volkswagen is amazing when it comes to part support. Went to them when rebuilding my 97 gti and they had all the parts i needed in stock for less than auto zone or Napa.

  • @nicholasjoldersma4138
    @nicholasjoldersma4138 Před 2 lety

    I love that you confirm with data your hypothesis of what's wrong.

  • @staalefo
    @staalefo Před 2 lety

    You would love it here... -2C when I walked to work yesterday. But it was a warm (+8C) when I biked home today.

  • @gsettlemyre
    @gsettlemyre Před 2 lety

    As you mentioned having a little luck and skill, you gave me both just this week with my son’s car, 2013 Malibu, it started running rough while he was passing a vehicle, check engine can on, traction control lite up and it idled rough. Had to have an oil change done anyway, took it to the dealer for that and they always plug in the OBD ll vin reader to get accurate mileage and it showed code P0300 and P0303 general misfire and misfire on bank 3. Took it home, and replaced all 4 of them on his 2.0 turbo 4 cylinder and both lights went away and it runs like a dream once again..
    So my long story short is with your knowledge and my skill I was able to save some cash and do the swaps myself, for that I thank you for sharing this valuable information the way you do!
    Thank you!!😎👍

  • @edwardmullendore2007
    @edwardmullendore2007 Před 2 lety

    All your videos are good. Also I now know what a wheel barring is cause a friend of mine giving me a car that has that problem. So yes glad i found your Chanel

  • @whitedovetail
    @whitedovetail Před 2 lety

    You lucked out on this one. You did a fantastic job! Man you are a fantastic mechanic. Signing off!!

  • @francodeiuliis1562
    @francodeiuliis1562 Před 2 lety

    Nice quick fix

  • @NVzla
    @NVzla Před 2 lety +3

    The last 5 cylinder engine I worked on was in an old Audio 90. That was 20 years ago, then a friend brought me his Volvo wagon with a 5 cylinder, which I turned away and told him to never come back with that.

    • @Paramount531
      @Paramount531 Před 2 lety

      I had a 2006 Volvo XC70 from 125K to 198K, it had the turbo 5 cylinder. I loved that engine, I did all the work on that car, including the PCV replacement and replacing a worn VVT pulley. I was skeptical about the 5 cylinder at first but I loved mine.

    • @davids8481
      @davids8481 Před 2 lety

      With over a decade of viewing and reading CZcams, your Volvo experience caught my attention for some reason. Can I respectfully ask you why you responded in such manner, or is there a back story that fits but otherwise does not need mentioning in a public forum. Much thanks.

  • @zephyrsman
    @zephyrsman Před 2 lety

    Love the special "cup" on the dash by the turn signal.

  • @valeriedunbar9227
    @valeriedunbar9227 Před 2 lety

    Really liking the classic FOB in the background Ray

  • @0815Skorpio
    @0815Skorpio Před 2 lety +2

    At 9:30 I spot Prudence the Safety Goat!

  • @theeddorian
    @theeddorian Před 2 lety

    Long, long ago, I was one of the "head residents" in an apartment complex. HR got a bit of a break on rent by being available to help other residents on weekends. One afternoon a nice lady range the door bell. Her problem was not with the apartment, but with her old style rear engine bug, which she had not driven for some time. Se said her car was making strange noises. We went out to her spot, where she had backed in. contrary to apartment rules - I said nothing. Walking up close there were, indeed strange noise coming under the front. Since the engine is in the back in those old VWs, I suspected something organic. We carefully opened the hood to discover a family of opossums had homesteaded her car. Opening the hood had trapped on between the hinge and body. We called animal control who dispatched an opossum wrangler right away.

  • @brianmetcalf1680
    @brianmetcalf1680 Před 2 lety

    you have change my ways with cotter pins ill never reuse the again thank you

  • @crowttubebot3075
    @crowttubebot3075 Před 2 lety

    8:11 Truer words have never been spoken.

  • @davdsonoftheeagerbeaver8619

    Good find

  • @micktepolt6276
    @micktepolt6276 Před 2 lety

    good find !

  • @LS1LE
    @LS1LE Před 2 lety +4

    Great catch! I’d be willing to bet that hose looked connected.

  • @texasmagpie
    @texasmagpie Před 2 lety +4

    The 07k motor is quite reliable. What issues they do have are very minor. It is the same motor that Audi dominated rally racing for years with.

  • @ignasanchezl
    @ignasanchezl Před 2 lety

    You should come to Oregon, I bought my 1.9 TDi in Florida as it was an absolute rarity, came here to see them on every single street.
    Most of the interior failures don't happen on lower temperature, all of the headliner damage and stuff that my car (even wiring damage) is nowhere to be found on cars born over here.

  • @DarrellGrainger
    @DarrellGrainger Před 2 lety

    Ray, don't underestimate your abilities. Finding that broken connector is definitely a skill. Someone else just replaced the mass air. If it wasn't the customer trying to save some money then it was a crappy mechanic who just try something random, didn't check to see if it worked, charged the customer for unnecessary repairs.
    I had an EVAP leak code on my car. I knew to check the gas cap; $10 for a new gas cap was worth a try. The car was 14 years old. Told the mechanic. He just started randomly replacing things in the car rather than measure the existing parts to see if they work. Near the end, he ran out of things to replace and tried replacing the gas cap. I took it to another mechanic. Turned out an old battery was affecting the electrical. New battery and everything is fine. He found the battery issue by looking at the system with a volt meter.
    Knowing what you are looking for is worth a LOT. If I lived near you, I'd bring my car to you all the time. Fortunately, I have a good mechanic here in my country.
    Stay awesome Ray!

  • @silverghost131
    @silverghost131 Před 2 lety

    there is always knowledge involved !

  • @jameswestberry2006
    @jameswestberry2006 Před 2 lety

    Remote start is the best thing made for cars in Florida

  • @mph5896
    @mph5896 Před 2 lety +7

    A Vw with broken plastic, imagine that🤣

  • @johncarro5755
    @johncarro5755 Před 2 lety

    I had a 71 Super and an 07 convertible beetle. The 07 was the biggest POS I ever owned… Absolutely loved the 71…. As did everyone else!

  • @oldtimefarmboy617
    @oldtimefarmboy617 Před 2 lety +1

    Duck tape. The handyman's universal helper. The perfect material for temporary repairs to keep you going until permanent repairs can be made.

  • @wolfgangweber9924
    @wolfgangweber9924 Před 2 lety +43

    About intake vacuum leaks: The air entering through the leak does not get measured by the MAF sensor. It also reduces the airflow at the MAF sensor. That's a double whammy for the accuracy of the MAF sensor signal.

  • @MrHanichak2
    @MrHanichak2 Před 2 lety

    We even another video system on top of the video system LOL great ending thank you Ray for your wonderful entertainment

  • @johnwells5314
    @johnwells5314 Před 2 lety

    For a second there I thought I was watching Sesame Street.. 1,2,3,4,5 Five!😂🤣😂

  • @raystorey3670
    @raystorey3670 Před 2 lety

    I had the same thing happen, A self tapping screw was all it cost for the fix over two years ago ! (we have lots of beetels in the uk)

  • @blockbertus
    @blockbertus Před 2 lety +1

    G stands for "Geber" (german for sensor) for basically all VAG cars.

  • @luispatino3180
    @luispatino3180 Před 2 lety +4

    The car Gods were in a good mood today

  • @SamCanada1
    @SamCanada1 Před 2 lety +1

    I think the higher MAS reading @ 7:22 was due to an increase in RPM, past the initial 2000 RPM. I believe it was an, 'in the interest of saving time', thing and nothing to do with the diagnosis since clearly there was a leak after the MAS.

  • @kellsarah
    @kellsarah Před 2 lety +1

    VW has one of the best manufacturer parts networks, I've always been able to locate parts for my 2006 Jetta pretty easily.

  • @dangeiger4231
    @dangeiger4231 Před 2 lety

    Like the Disco music Ray,thanks

  • @jessecain1646
    @jessecain1646 Před 2 lety

    Thank you ray I always enjoy your videos

  • @bigtruck57h25
    @bigtruck57h25 Před 2 lety +3

    Nice catch Ray, This is also a common problem on Hyundai vehicle's too. At least in my experience,as I've had to replace the intake tube on our's(07 Entourage) twice. Experience counts,in a lot of things,as it shows here. Everyone don't forget to remember to have a great day!😊 Greetings from Lake City 🇺🇸🌴😎

    • @justindaniels17
      @justindaniels17 Před 2 lety

      Mine threw an engine light and I didn't know the cause then I realized the intake tube wasnt securely fastened I kept tightening but I doesn't want to be held securely I quickly realized the clamp was busted so I went and got an aftermarket clamp and fixed the issue

    • @michaelpressman7203
      @michaelpressman7203 Před rokem

      I have a cold air replacement kit that I haven't put in yet made out of aluminum with an external filter it just got to get my back working hey have a good day

  • @0ADVISOR0
    @0ADVISOR0 Před 2 lety

    I'm so happy you said unclamping two times =)

  • @davidsicca2352
    @davidsicca2352 Před 2 lety

    "Hit the nail on the head!!!"
    That's a good frase for a mug!!

  • @ScaryPlayerNorway
    @ScaryPlayerNorway Před 2 lety +1

    Love your videos. All the way from Norway 👍

  • @robochrisc2891
    @robochrisc2891 Před 2 lety +1

    Just put a note on the tube that says, "Sorry next guy". Then everything is a-ok. Just kidding obviously.

  • @stansnider2495
    @stansnider2495 Před 2 lety

    Good morning Ray

  • @DavidSprings
    @DavidSprings Před 2 lety

    Wife has a '98 New Beetle she drives daily. Engine is reliable enough, but it reminds me of my '73 Spitfire. Everything but the engine breaks often and is expensive. Door components, A/C controls, window/door lock/trunk/gas cover switches, glove box door -- plastic bits throughout the vehicle. I've replaced the driver's side window regulator 4 times in the past 10 years. For the broken off tab thing, I wouldn't bother replacing that tube. It'll just break again anyway, and the part is stupid expensive. I'd just put a hose clamp on it and get on with life, but I'm not doing it for a customer.

  • @darronwatson730
    @darronwatson730 Před 2 lety

    You are the best mechanic ever very talented!

  • @adotintheshark4848
    @adotintheshark4848 Před 2 lety +1

    70,000 miles and it's already a hooptie. I have a feeling that intake pipe is in high demand, as in they frequently break..it's why it was stocked.

  • @SimpleLife1971
    @SimpleLife1971 Před 2 lety

    What a great way to start the morning!

  • @hooptierescue2540
    @hooptierescue2540 Před 2 lety

    I always just keep some rubber cement around to temporary glue things together in such a way that they won't wiggle loose but can be easily pulled apart by the next tech then offer that as an option to the owner rather than having to shell out (and/or potentially wait quite a while) for a replacement part.

  • @mustafaserkanbakirhan289

    Have a great day ray. İt was very easy job for you.

  • @garyh4458
    @garyh4458 Před 2 lety +74

    I had one of those bugs. It was pretty common for the engine light to come on. I ended up buying my own ODBC adapter and software so that I didn't waste time going to the dealer to fix all the stupid stuff that broke all the time. Was happy when I got rid of that POS. I love the old air cooled VWs but the new beetle gave me a bad taste for VW, in general. I also started despising VW when they started suing, for trademark infringement, all of the little hobby websites and companies that were selling old air cooled parts, which VW no longer sold themselves. VW can suck it.

    • @yeahitskimmel
      @yeahitskimmel Před 2 lety +3

      Wow that's foolish of them, most ppl I know in the US buying new VW products like them because of their passion for the older vehicles

    • @Minimalist1266
      @Minimalist1266 Před 2 lety +3

      I had the opposite experience with that engine. 2010 Jetta, manual. Towed my pop-up with it all over the east coast. Phenomenal tow vehicle for a small trailer. Only issue was a vacuum pump which was easy to fix.

    • @badazz2969
      @badazz2969 Před 2 lety +11

      As a tech I can confirm they are trash and an absolute nightmare to work on most of the time I refuse to touch them besides maintenance I'd never own ANY vw

    • @dipwaded
      @dipwaded Před 2 lety +2

      My wife and daughter decided they had to have the new beetle in fact we ultimately had three of them and at about five years old they all started having problems. One after another after another and sometimes the same problem again. After a while the cute little bug (s) were pieces of junk.. Now we own three Kia’s and absolutely no problems… Yet

    • @craiglyles4755
      @craiglyles4755 Před 2 lety

      Hitler is rolling in his grave at the abortion of a product line VW has become.

  • @FullMaxx1
    @FullMaxx1 Před 2 lety

    Skill is not finding the problem.. skill is knowing to look for it in the first place

  • @briantilley3158
    @briantilley3158 Před 2 lety +29

    It never ceases to amaze me that drivers accept faults on their car and don’t get them fixed. A failed horn may seem trivial, but here in the UK the vehicle would fail its annual test and could not be legally driven until fixed.

    • @yeahitskimmel
      @yeahitskimmel Před 2 lety +9

      If you put a reflective triangle on the back and say it's for farming use, you can drive whatever you want in FL

    • @margaretabengtabelsson9500
      @margaretabengtabelsson9500 Před 2 lety +7

      Please fix the horn, my brakes are funny!

    • @dragonmaker1541
      @dragonmaker1541 Před 2 lety +4

      There are like 10 things that are required for any vehicle. Like wipers and that little white light over your tag etc. A horn is another. Though rarely checked it could get you a ticket.

    • @K.Kelly87
      @K.Kelly87 Před 2 lety +1

      @@yeahitskimmel LMAO!!!!

    • @thebaldmechanichardatheari1124
      @thebaldmechanichardatheari1124 Před 2 lety +1

      Just yell. 😂

  • @bartenz4307
    @bartenz4307 Před 2 lety

    It's a car and a big green egg grill, those crafty Germans

  • @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP
    @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the video, Ray.

  • @eddieMurphy11111
    @eddieMurphy11111 Před 2 lety

    A ACE mechanic at work it makes you wonder who took it off in the first place they could do with a good telling go and get another job thanks for the video CLICK

  • @iangrice329
    @iangrice329 Před 2 lety +1

    Always found VW to be ultra reliable (the odd Friday afternoon car) There customer service and parts supply is superb 👌

  • @fredwalker839
    @fredwalker839 Před 2 lety

    Good eye Ray. The biggest “problem “ here is the customer “not telling” the service writer, I had this expensive issue not long ago, & was not fixed . Almost like this was a test of honesty ! LOL

  • @djspbb
    @djspbb Před 2 lety +6

    I had fun with my Prius yesterday. I had a tire blow, put on spare tire, it blew 4 miles down the road. $150 tow bill.

    • @bloodybones63
      @bloodybones63 Před 2 lety

      So you had 2 blow jobs in your Prius. Is that par?

  • @christophermarshall5765

    Later version of the 2.5 used in the Audi 100 CD5E. They had a 5 cylinder engine.

  • @jasonporter728
    @jasonporter728 Před 2 lety

    A little trick I use to get hoses to fit a little better. WD-40.

  • @ALEX-xd7ko
    @ALEX-xd7ko Před 2 lety

    Ray from experience. Zip tape or flex tape is your friend when it comes to v.w intakes lol.

  • @hawkertyphoon4537
    @hawkertyphoon4537 Před 2 lety

    MAF or leak.
    You called it before even looking under the Bonnet.
    That is experience. Bullseye! Right on the money!

  • @guntersgaminggroup
    @guntersgaminggroup Před 2 lety

    Doin great work ray.

  • @u.e.u.e.
    @u.e.u.e. Před 2 lety

    ... the next maintenance - what can happen at ANY time in a Volkswagen! 🤪😂🤣👍

  • @1DarkStorm
    @1DarkStorm Před 2 lety

    Welcoming back!

  • @bradmarshall4208
    @bradmarshall4208 Před 2 lety

    Knowledge not skill. Knowledge is power

  • @shanew3293
    @shanew3293 Před 2 lety

    good job..the 2.5 vw engine is actually pretty reliable

  • @oldbiker9739
    @oldbiker9739 Před 2 lety

    5 cylinder that's new to me ,didn't know that , its turbo time lol

  • @CrimeVid
    @CrimeVid Před 2 lety

    The old aircooled jobs were fine, I have never been around the brazilian specials

  • @phillipaggus4323
    @phillipaggus4323 Před 2 lety

    Completely off topic, but as I watching yesterday's video, my wife was listening in and thought I was watching something with Ben Stiller in!! 😅

  • @Ilikecoolmovies
    @Ilikecoolmovies Před 2 lety

    hated working on my daughters VW beetle same as this one no ac, bad fuse/battery combo connections. no trans dipstick, headlamps are a magic trick to remove and change bulbs.

  • @ReachOutToWilliam
    @ReachOutToWilliam Před 2 lety +1

    "When the part is in stock, the failure is common."

  • @Thestargazer56
    @Thestargazer56 Před 2 lety +2

    I still wish that you would get a break-away, non-conductive silicone wedding band, and I can recommend an assisted opening knife such as (similular to the) Kershaw Speedsafe® with flipper (makes one handed opening and closing very easy) they have decent steel, hold an edge, easy to sharpen, and inexpensive. How would using a screw type hose clamp have worked in holding the plastic tube to the air induction pipe ( if the OE part was unavailable or too expensive)?

  • @katzenpapa
    @katzenpapa Před 2 lety +1

    'com'on hose' words of a pimp

  • @weorldedit
    @weorldedit Před 2 lety

    You know you have a real car enthusiasts vehicle when it comes with a vase on the dash.

  • @elmioutdoors
    @elmioutdoors Před 2 lety

    good eye Ray

  • @fontagamer7756
    @fontagamer7756 Před 2 lety

    Man it was hot yesterday Wednesday and the day before Tuesday

  • @stephenrogers4537
    @stephenrogers4537 Před 2 lety +1

    Good morning Raymond 👋and family👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 from Chicago,🌬🌦 why don't you send us some spring up here? 🤔🤷
    ( you can even send IT COD😲😳😁😃👍) BROTHER 🤣

  • @tomredmond
    @tomredmond Před 2 lety +1

    Got to Love those 'There's your problem" type repairs.

    • @K.Kelly87
      @K.Kelly87 Před 2 lety +1

      Or like Eric O would say: "There's your problem Lady!"

    • @tomredmond
      @tomredmond Před 2 lety +1

      @@K.Kelly87 Yep. Watch Wes Work also. I left out the "Lady" part to cover any and all operators of vehicle.

    • @K.Kelly87
      @K.Kelly87 Před 2 lety +2

      @@tomredmond LOL! Eric O doesn't care. Says it anyway!

    • @tomredmond
      @tomredmond Před 2 lety +1

      @@K.Kelly87 True that.

  • @GeorgeSemel
    @GeorgeSemel Před 2 lety

    I am surprised they even had the part. I drove a VW diesel from 1977 to 2010. In my last car, they stopped supporting the vehicle. a 1991 Jetta Diesel and parts became very hard to find and when found very expensive. I Remember getting the last 4 fuel injectors in NA. My mechanic found them in BC, Canada- $ 100 apiece. The last fuel line in the country came out of California, When the alternator bracket wore out, the only fix was to have one frabricated- at that point, I decided that a 30 dollar part at best of VW still made them would have cost me well over 500 to have made, I was done with the car after 19 years and with VW for any future car purchases.

  • @REDBIRD-95
    @REDBIRD-95 Před 2 lety

    I agree with you Ray about the driver's seat, I have to have it all the way back before I drive. I don't know how some people drive with the steering wheel in their chest😲

    • @snowlothar45
      @snowlothar45 Před 2 lety

      Even a tyrannosaurus has short arms.

    • @bloodybones63
      @bloodybones63 Před 2 lety

      @@snowlothar45 That's why he is so mean & dangerous. He can't reach things. lol

    • @peted5217
      @peted5217 Před 2 lety

      Psychologists say folks drive that way cause they're scared.......