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Brakes
Lighting
Interior
Electronics
Appearance & Body
Suspension
VR6
1.8t

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Frequently Asked/Answered Questions

MKIV FAQ
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Database - David Cretney
Problem: Pitting Wolfsburg wheels here - pooz01wolfsburg
Peeling wheels petition for MKIV VW's - SilverGTi01
Wheel Weights - leftcoastvw
FAQ-Wheel Tech
FAQ-Tire Tech
Wheel Bolt Pattern and Offset - Weapon-MKIV
Stock tire sizes (recommend to keep speedometer as accurate as possible)
195/65-15 (15's will not fit r32s 337s, 1.8t GLIs, or 20AEs)
205/55-16 (16's will not fit r32s)
225/45-17
225/40-18
235/35-19
Suspension
Read before lowering your car
What is a swaybar and what does it do? - Daemon42
Suspension Tuning
Transmission
How to Change Transmission Fluid - with pics 4/15/04
Brakes
Brake Forum
Brake Upgrade Kits for MK4 Platform - eggroller
Lighting
Lighting FAQ
Bulb List
What Bulbs do you need?
Where can I find 12 to 10 pin adapter for OEM HIDS
How do I adjust my headlights
Fuel & Oil related
DIY Writeup: Fuel Filter Replacement 4_09_04
Oil that meets VW's 502.00 Requirement
1.8t
1.8t FAQ
Which Chip for the 1.8t? - 18turbo.com
Aftermarket Foglights for the 1.8T
Blow-Off-Valve VS. Diverter Valve
VR6
12v VR6 FAQ - Boost Inside & need_a_VR6
The mysterious VR6
Which Chip for the VR6? - NeoJetta
What epoxy should I use to repair my coilpack? - Fantomasz
What is rattling under the hood/what's up with the intake manifold? - adg44
TDI
TDI FAQ - Deception
2.0L
2.0l FAQ
My 2.0 Burns Oil/ Excessive Oil Consumption
General
VW Coil Pack/Ignition Guide (all models)
Coil packs and ignition coil problems
DTC/Error codes post - ducelectronics
DTC/Error codes - nianmuzik
Body Work/Body Styling/Body Kits
Jolf and Getta Conversions
What mods won't void my warranty? - VW TANK
Jack Pads - rgrubb
Light Bulb Guide - Converted_VW
How do I jack up my car? - hungalicious
The DownShifting Debate - Ze
Cullen's OEM parts resource - Cullen
Is oil consumption normal? - jonjacob
Window Regulators
The MAF Thread - john green
How do I remove my door panel? - Jetta
How do I remove my door panel? - Golf / GTI
How do I eliminate door panel rattle?
Squeeks and rattles - Helicon Twist
Single Wiper conversion - Boostin20v
Audi A4 Avant rear wiper with working rotating rear washer - Helicon Twist
Camera Mounts - Stewz-GTI
Where to get Security Torx bits for MAF removal - VgRt6
99.5 - 2004 Paint Codes - Red Pocket Rocket
Fuse Listings
Manual HVAC Bulb replacement (climate control lights don't work, or work intermittently)
Optima RedTop Battery Install - flashback
Coolant Migration Explained - GT17V
Other FAQ's
Other FAQ Resource - mkivresource
John Abella's MK4 VW FAQ - abella
Transmissions, Syncros and Short Shift Kits - CorradoTDI
Various informative posts made by Daemon42 and linked in one place - Daemon42
Side Skirt Links - burningmoney97
Jetta
Jetta body kit options and links to manufacturers - forum discussion
Grill Options for the Jetta - TurboBmaNN
What is a Bora? Bora is the European name for the Jetta. When the Jetta first cam out, it didn't do well on the market in Europe, so they renamed it to change it's image. The MKIII Jetta was the Vento, the MKIV is the Bora

GTI
What does GTI stand for? Gran Turismo Iniezione (Grand Touring Injected)
What does GLI stand for? Gran Luxe Iniezione (Grand Luxury Injected)
PhotoShop
How do you Photoshop your pictures?

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Modified by BRM10984 at 5:01 PM 12-26-2004


Modified by BRM10984 at 3:47 PM 1-4-2005

 

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Lighting

Lighting
Headlight Bulb Replacement
Golf Headligt bulb Replacement Guide - converted_vw
Hella Micro DE Foglight install - rs4-380
randall_ehren's Hella Micro DE Install - randall_ehren
Bumper and Headlight removal - BrandonC
Joey Mod, Black Headlight modification
Jetta E-code Headlight Installation
Rear foglight Wiring
Smoked Front Bumper Lights
Rear Fog Icon wiring - Sawdust
Fog lights [factory headlamps with fogs] in a 2003: - syntrix
City Light DRL's (right click save as) - VR6GTI'00' 5-9-03
OEM HID Harness Adapter How to: - GTI_Matador 7-10-03
03+ HID Leveling Motor Wiring - GTI_Matador 2-28-04
"Golf Estate Variant" Tail Lights install for Jetta Wagon - bsulliva 10-31-03
Rear Fog and 5 Brake light wiring - 1.8TWolfsberg 12-13-03
Auto-leveling on 03+ style HIDs - Nik S. & 20AE #0911 13 Mar 04
Rheostat Switch Install and Headlight Rewiring by OEMPlus - rmbalisa 1 Nov 04
Brake Light Switch Repair (Brake Lights stay on or never come on) - je. - This item is on recall -see your dealer.
03+ HID Leveling done right - Nik S
Removing GTI/Golf Taillights


Modified by rs4-380 at 12:52 PM 1-25-2005

 

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Interior

Interior
Bolsen's Rieger Shift knob install - Bolsen
itr_hybrid's B&M short Shifter Install - itr_hybrid
Shift Knob Install for an Automatic - Apocrates
Shift knob removal and install - hungalicious
SSheikh's Headlight Switch Alteration
Audi TT Brake pedal install
Gauge Cluster Painting - NielsNV
Removal of OEM steering wheels - moclov
Shift Light Illuminated Gauges
Hillside Imports's W8 install - SoFlaJetta
W8 Overhead Console Install
W8 Overhead Console Install, additional info
Interior Makeover - nimrat
Air/Fuel Gauge Install - boraIV 4-23-2003
Removing interior parts (e-brake & center console, armrest, glovebox, ashtrays) - VgRt6 7-30-2003
Removing interior parts II (dash trim, brake light switch, radio, cupholder, radio/ HVAC cage) - VgRt6 8-5-2003
Removing rear door parts (door panel, door unlock handle and rusty triangle window insert) - VgRt67-31-2003
Replacing trunk microswitch on MKIV Jetta (may apply to Golf/GTI as well) - VgRt67-31-2003
Removing front door parts (door panel, door unlock handle and sideview mirror) - VgRt67-31-2003
Removal & Replacement of OEM Glovebox Door... - Waagenz1-13-04
Upgrade to Center Console with cupholders - fierrpawz1-28-04
All OEM Part Number you need to add Wood or Aluminum trim to your car... - GTi 1.8Turbo 30 Mar 04
Neon Trunk Light Install - Vasillalov
Neons in Footwells connected to Headlight Switch
Black Interior Trim/Headliner Thread - black2001aww
Black Headliner in-a-can - jkrewdotcom3
Removing Rear Seats - Roger Moore
Removing Front Seats 1 - BoraSport
Removing Front Seats 2
Removing Rear Deck - Bumpin1ohm
Aluminum door sills for $25 - 2002silverbullet
Door Lock Module DIY (problems with door locks, alarm arming, etc) - VgRt6
Manual HVAC Bulb replacement (climate control lights don't work, or work intermittently)
CLIMATRONIC Swap (manual- automatic HVAC) feasibility and Search
Boost Gauge Install


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Electronics

Electronics
Alientech Install Guide
Double Din Radio Fix - UKAUSSI
Aftermarket Radio Install - randall_ehren
Roger Moore's Monsoon Subwoofer Install - Roger Moore
CD Changer Install
Blaupunkt Single-Din Head unit install - VarLordahl
Valentine One Hardwire install
Escort Passport Radar Detector Hardwire Install - DoubleAron
How to access the factory antenna through the headliner - Pelican18TQA4
Alarm leds on both doors - LIQUIX
Mp3 player mount install - protiji
Double-Din Monsoon Aftermarket Amp+Sub(s) Install Guide - "user name unknown"
Hella Horn Install - VW_Nomolos
iPod User Guide for MK4 - nebulight 06 Aug 03
Push Button Engine Start - evilpat 28 Jan 04
Shock sensor add -on to factory alarm
Programming a key fob - Gee Spoolin 26 Feb 04
Increase Keyfob range - 03Jetta1.8T 9 Jul 04
Routing wires through the firewall - dmann 16 Feb 05


Modified by VgRt6 at 8:02 AM 2-16-2005

 

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Appearance & Body

Appearance & Body
OEM Front Bumper Post Discussion of European, R32, Votex Bumpers, Valances, Rubstrips etc. For Jettas/Wagons/Golfs/GTIs
Removing a Golf/Jetta front bumper - CoolWhiteWolfsburg
Golf Front Bumper Removal - also applicable to Jettas
Single Wiper Conversion - Boostin20v
GreedSpeed Grillcraft Grill Insert Install (includes OEM Grille and Front Bumper Removal) - Rippen
Color Matching the rear Emblem - nianmuzik
Golf Jetta front end swap - DasRaven
Jolf and Getta Conversions - the six
Roger Moore's 4Motion rear Valence install - Roger Moore
Brushed Aluminum Dashkit install - kaotica
Mesh Lower Grills - BoraDR1VER
DIY lower mesh grille writeup - UTdaneVW
Audi Style Center Grill - FryingPan
Stock Rear Valence mod - TOoDamnFast
Debadging
Roof Rack installation - philliptiongson
blue-tinted, split-angle, aspherical side view mirrors - randallhb
paint gauge cluster, calipers, and make hella blink white - Golfzinhooo
Upgrading the Golf to the Audi A4 Avant rear wiper with working rotating rear washer - Helicon Twist
Color changing emblems - 1Quick1.8T 9 Sep 03
Replacing the front door window regulator clips and/or door lock module - VgRt69-9-03
painting factory valences - jettajake0011-17-03
How-to Replacing wiper blades on aero wipers - Sawdust11-20-03
How to remove window tint - CapeGLS17 Mar 04
Hummer H2 antenna - Lord_Balsac_Christ



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Suspension

Suspension
*Notice - The process for lowering any MKIV platform car is fundamentally the same. Therefore it does not matter if you are installing just springs, a cup kit, or full coilovers, a DIY for any type of suspension install will apply.
Read before lowering your car
Shine Real Street Suspension install - 3WheelinWolf
Front Swaybar install
AutoTech Rear Swaybar Install
Neuspeed Rear Swaybar install
Autotech upper stressbar install
Autotech Lower Stressbar install
Shock and spring install
H&R Coilover Install - noahlh
Spring install
Roger Moore's Pss9 CoilOver Install - Roger Moore
Roger Moore's TT Brake install - Roger Moore
Replacing and/or lubricating the front sway bar bushings on a MKIV Jetta/Golf/GTI - VgRt6 8_19
Replacing the Dog Bone (Rear engine/tranny) mount and bushings - Vasillalov
Neuspeed upper strut bar install - nirav




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Brakes

Brakes
Caliper Painting - NielsNV
Rear Brakes - MRP2001GTi
337/TT rear brake upgrade - Helicon Twist 27 Apr 03
Front brake install how to, rotors and pads - Sawdust 08 Aug 03
brake install how to, rotors and pads - chickenbak 15 Aug 03
DIY - Installing a new brake light switch (without breaking it!) - 12-29-03

 

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General

General
RoadSleeper's DIY - RoadSleeper
Velocity Cold Air Intake install
Roger Moore's Stock Airbox Cold Air Intake - Roger Moore
Neuspeed P-Flo Installation
Changing your own gear oil - Helicon Twist
Second Gear Grind Fix - Tatge
Window Regulator Fix - SpoolinGTI
How to reprogram a new key
Sqeaky Door fix
disabling EDL and ASR with vagcom - Cypher2k
Door Rattle Fix - 337' drew
Squeeks and rattles - Helicon Twist
How to clean an ITF foam air filter - AWE Tuning
Replacing the dust pollen filter (also know as the cabin filter) - VgRt6 8-5-03
dogbone mount bushing install - flanders 14 Aug 03
Replacing oxygen sensors - VgRt6 8_21
Replacing exhaust hangers - ROCKnRLR
Automatic ASR Defeat - 1.8TWolfsberg 13 Dec 03
Fuel Filter Replacement - alchu 29 Mar 04
DIY..Turbo Key Mod - jean malicar
VF-Engineering Pendulum (Dogbone) Mount Install - darisd
Transmission Mount Bushing Replacement - 1.8tWolfsberg
6-Speed Conversion
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement - FaelinGL


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1.8T

1.8t
Texture's boost gauge install - texture
Boost Gauge install
Flanders boost gauge install - flanders
Boost, EGT, Oil Pressure gauge installs - Jman5000
Changing 1.8t coilpacks - rbenjami
removal/installation of N75 valve - hungalicious
1.8t Turbo Inlet
Audi TT Intercooler Vent Modification
Hidden Boost Gauge Install
Flanders downpipe install - flanders 14 Aug 03
Updated temp sender (Green Tip Engine Coolant Temperature Sender) - 1.8TWolfsberg 13 Mar 04
Turbo Timer Install and Mod - 1.8TWolfsberg 13 Mar 04
Clamping the Map Sensor aka "Diode Mod" - 1.8TWolfsberg 7 July 04
Forge Turbo Inlet Pipe (TIP) Installation - Flanders
Eurosport Under Drive Pulley Installation - Nirav 12-22-04


Modified by VgRt6 at 3:37 PM 12-22-2004

 

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VR6

VR6

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The name, VR-6 come from a combination of Vee and the German word Reihenmotor. The combination of the two can be roughly translated as "in-line Vee."

VgRt6's list of VR6 and MKIV DIY's (includes throttle body cleaning, timing chains, etc). - VgRt6
12v VR6 Cam install
adg44's VR6 Shifter Rod Replacement - adg44
photo guide on how to change oil on the VR6 - FLdude
12v VR6 coolant sensor install - Fantomasz 5-9-03
2.0L MAF sensor in VR6 MAF housing - ROCKnRLR 5-11-03
Fixing early model cracked VR6 coil pack with JB Weld Part1- 9-15-03
Fixing early model cracked VR6 coil pack with JB Weld Part2 - 9-15-03
JB Welding of Coilpack Thread with pictures
More Coilpack/JB Weld Fix
Removing a VR6 serpentine belt tensioner and lubricating the tensioner - 12-5-03
DIY - Replacing the main water pump on a MKIV 12v VR6 - 12-29-03
2.0L MAF sensor in VR6 MAF housing - VgRt6 6-3-04
12v Grounding Locations - ROCKnRLR
MKIV 12v VR6 oil/filter change - FaelinGL - 12-27-04
MKIV 12v spark plugs and wires change - FaelinGL - 1-22-05

2.0
Replacing Spark Plugs on a 2.0 (AEG) (PDF) - Vasillalov 7-20-04
Installing a 1.9L TDI Thermostat on a AEG 2.0 Engine - Vasillalov 12-14-04
Eurosport Under Drive Pulley Installation - Nirav 12-22-04


Modified by VgRt6 at 6:15 PM 1-22-2005