Been 21 yrs since last VW, new to forum
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From: La Luz, New Mexico
Been 21 yrs since last VW, new to forum
Hello everyone,
Just purchased a 2002 Cabrio, 2.0l with A/T with 84,000 miles on it. The last VW I owned was a tricked out 80' Rabbit over 21 years old.
We had to drive about 500 miles to get this one. Like any used car there are always a few issues. I'm looking forward to hearing from other owners and reading their remedies, I'm just not sure where to post my questions. Keith, can you provide some directions? I need some information on the following initial concerns:
1. Side mirrors are warm to the touch, even though "rear window defroster" switch is not activated.
2. Owners manual doesn't give a layout of the fuse box. [and my old eyes can barely make out the printing on the underside of the fuse box cover]
3. Have a question about daylight running lights and about replacing the old worn out headlamps with something newer, maybe with a fog light?
4. Any advise regarding wind deflectors.
5. Went should the timing belt be changed?
It's late, and most of my thoughts are grinding to a halt due to intense mind fog.
Will upload some photos in a few days.
Just purchased a 2002 Cabrio, 2.0l with A/T with 84,000 miles on it. The last VW I owned was a tricked out 80' Rabbit over 21 years old.
We had to drive about 500 miles to get this one. Like any used car there are always a few issues. I'm looking forward to hearing from other owners and reading their remedies, I'm just not sure where to post my questions. Keith, can you provide some directions? I need some information on the following initial concerns:
1. Side mirrors are warm to the touch, even though "rear window defroster" switch is not activated.
2. Owners manual doesn't give a layout of the fuse box. [and my old eyes can barely make out the printing on the underside of the fuse box cover]
3. Have a question about daylight running lights and about replacing the old worn out headlamps with something newer, maybe with a fog light?
4. Any advise regarding wind deflectors.
5. Went should the timing belt be changed?
It's late, and most of my thoughts are grinding to a halt due to intense mind fog.
Will upload some photos in a few days.
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Welcome to the forum Mark. 
The timing belt replacement time for your 2001 Cabrio 2.0 is 48 months regardless of miles/KM.
I've seen your post about the heated door mirrors being on all the time. These are controlled by the heated rear window it that warm the same? I would suggest you find someone with VAG-COM\VCDS to investigate more.
Its nice to see you've added your car spec in you signature without being asked.
The timing belt replacement time for your 2001 Cabrio 2.0 is 48 months regardless of miles/KM.
I've seen your post about the heated door mirrors being on all the time. These are controlled by the heated rear window it that warm the same? I would suggest you find someone with VAG-COM\VCDS to investigate more.
Its nice to see you've added your car spec in you signature without being asked.
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Keith, thank you for the information on the timing belt. Every 4 yrs uh? At the rate that we will drive the Cabrio, that will equate to about 32,000 miles if that. Regarding the mirrors, once I get a repair manual [either a Haynes, Clinton or Bentley] I will be able to pull the fuse to the RWD and see if that kills the power to the mirror heaters. I'm hoping it's just a bad RWD switch.
What's the suggested mileage or time interval for changing out the A/T fluids?
Thanks, Mark
What's the suggested mileage or time interval for changing out the A/T fluids?
Thanks, Mark
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