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  1. 2011-present VW Jetta MKVI
    Someone please help! I was driving today and was accelerating after waiting a red light and suddenly the car feels weird and is extremely loud when accelerating! I stopped on the side of the road and even on startup, the car is roaring loud. I haven't seen anything like this after several google...
  2. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    Im writing this today to advise fellow owners, of the applicable make and model, of an issue related to the emission system that I feel needs to be corrected. I have encountered countless stories of other owners who have had lag or hesitation after a cold start and while at cruising speed. Some...
  3. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    I have a 2001 2.1 GLS Jetta, Automatic. 180,000 miles It's making a strange noise, semi metallic sounding, like change rattling in the engine compartment, while either sitting or driving, at 1950-2200 RPMs and anything over 3500 RPM's. But besides those two sets of RPM's it runs fine, no noises...
  4. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    OK so the other day I was driving on a gravel road and i heard a rock pop up and hit the bottom of my car and immediately after my exhaust got really loud. It goes away sometimes like at higher rpm's but it sounds horrible. what could this be? She's a 2001 1.8T
  5. VW Jetta MKIII 1991–1998
    Ever since I have purchased my Jetta I have heard this squealing/rattling noise coming from the front when I accelerate or reverse. Me and my dad thought it was the the cat and exhaust but that was recently replaced 2 weeks ago. It only happens when I accelerate or reverse though not when it...
  6. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    So I installed coilovers a week ago and I cant get the top mount cup to sit tight to the metal. Dose it need to be tight? It look like it dose but not sure how to get it there! There is also a funny noise up front once I start rolling, But nothing is rubbing. The noise is like a hallow/bad...
  7. Jetta Troubleshooting
    Hi, I have a 2003 Jetta GLI that is making strange noises coming from the engine. The car has a little under 90k. The car has two new ignition coils, and a new water pump. Also has a new clutch. The timing chain has not been replaced, as with the serpentine belt. I can't find out what that noise...
  8. VW Jetta MKIII 1991–1998
    ook here it is i have a 96 glx vr6. my car has no over heating problems. but when i turn the vehicle off right away there is a gurgling kinda noise under the hood/dash sounds like its from a colant line like its letting air in or something.. also when i turn the vehicle off there is a small pump...
  9. Jetta Troubleshooting
    I have a 98 Jetta K2 that I bought used with 125,000 miles on it and use it for a second car to save on gas. I had to replace the distributor all was fine for a week and then this ridiculous high pitched squealing started. When the car is at idle no squealing, when you press the brake or clutch...
  10. Jetta Troubleshooting
    so lately i've been hearing a strange sound from the glove box, wich IM SURE its not actually coming from the GBox.....usually it happens when im speeding up from 1st to 3rd gear, after that it stops, it was a slight noise wich i didn't mind it at all but now its just annoying....any ideas...
  11. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    So I have been having this problem with my car and I am not to sure what it is. It happens when ever I turn my wheel to the right that there is this clicking sound. Now I am not to sure if it is my boot or what it is. I have attached a link to you tube with my video. So if anyone has had this...
  12. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    My inner CV Boot had torn and joint had gone bad on right side axle. I ended up replacing Right side axle and while I was at it, noticed that outer tie rod ends needed replacing on both sides so did those too. I've lost the horribe vibration that used to occur over 50mph but now i get a loud...
  13. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    So i recently have had a weird popping noise coming from underneat the dashboard whenever i accelerate or slow down its like a few little ticks and i cant figure out what it could be.... any suggestions?
  14. 2011-present VW Jetta MKVI
    I don't really want to remove it, but recently I noticed the back end came loose (where you put your sunglasses). And now its just hanging there. I tried pushing it back in assuming its just clipped on or something but no luck. Its still hanging there and starting to buzz and vibrate. Anyone...
  15. FAQs
    My 1992 Jetta diesel, manual trans, has recently started a squeal noise sometimes. I believe it's coming from the clutch cable or RPM cable? When this happens, the RPM guage slows down to 1000. Then it sometimes catches again, the RPM's go back up on the guage, and the squeal goes away. If I...
  16. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    When i turn my wheel moving slowly maybe around 5 to 10 miles an hour i get a whining noise usually followed by what sounds like, well basically it sounds like i have a bowling ball rolling around but in the front of my car i checked to make sure my trunk was free from anything moving that could...
  17. VW Jetta MKV 2005.5–2010
    About a month ago I started hearing a noise inside the vehicle, 2008 2.5L Jetta SE. I've searched here and VWVortex and haven't found anything yet, so I am sorry if this has already been answered. Trying to figure out a good time to get to the dealer. The noise is constant and seems to be...
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