I realize that I should have researched these issues before paying $1500 USD but I figured that the worst case scenario is that I needed a new transfer case and I would just part the car and make money. So can we please avoid the "Should have came here first" comments?
2004 v8, air suspension, 136k.
I've already done the standard maintenance stuff, pulled the FACTORY cabin filter and spark plus, new air filters, brakes and rotors, etc.
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Headlights do not work.... One High beam works but only as a flash to pass. One fog light used to work, two of them now work without me doing anything. Neither low beam works.
Are we thinking that it is the headlight switch, the stalk switch, or the D1S bulbs/ ballast?
Should I order new ballasts/ bulbs because the car could use them anyway? Can I simply order an aftermarket D1S HID kit? Full ballasts and bulbs for $200 or will this throw codes?
New combi switch? I heard VW passat switches are the same unit for $18. Is this true? If so, from what years?
I pulled a new stalk switch from the junkyard for $25 already.
Should I just replace the bulbs, ballast, stalk switch, and comb in one sweep to rule out everything and clean the slate?
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Trans fluid, I typically replace only the pan fluid as I was told by a Mercedes tech once that with higher mileage trannys with unknown service histories that it was dangerous pressurizing out the trans cooler lines. That you could potentially blow a trans chunk into your trans. He recommended simply a pan fluid flush. Any truth to this?
Can I mix valvoline max ATF with factory spec fluid if i only drop the pan, swap filter, and refill with the pan capacity?
Should I just flush the who trans with valvoline? or must I use VAG spec fluids?
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Diff fluids, anything special to know here?
I've done fluid changes on Jeeps and always was told to remove the diff cover and clean out the pumpkins with brake cleaner and compressed air. Then place a new gasket and refill.
Thoughts?
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Vibes in the rear 60-80mph
It comes and goes, but always at higher speeds. From all the terrifying threads here about differentials and such Im a little nervous.
The rear tires are heavily worn on the inside, as the PO did not believe in alignments. Also, the car only came with one thule rack which I had to order a new key for. Could this be causing enough wind resistance to make me feel vibes?
Thoughts again?
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Air suspension, How do I lock it in jack mode/ low/ high? I didn't get a manual, and the soft touch buttons are all gone.
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Thank you gentleman!
2004 v8, air suspension, 136k.
I've already done the standard maintenance stuff, pulled the FACTORY cabin filter and spark plus, new air filters, brakes and rotors, etc.
--------------------------------
Headlights do not work.... One High beam works but only as a flash to pass. One fog light used to work, two of them now work without me doing anything. Neither low beam works.
Are we thinking that it is the headlight switch, the stalk switch, or the D1S bulbs/ ballast?
Should I order new ballasts/ bulbs because the car could use them anyway? Can I simply order an aftermarket D1S HID kit? Full ballasts and bulbs for $200 or will this throw codes?
New combi switch? I heard VW passat switches are the same unit for $18. Is this true? If so, from what years?
I pulled a new stalk switch from the junkyard for $25 already.
Should I just replace the bulbs, ballast, stalk switch, and comb in one sweep to rule out everything and clean the slate?
--------------------------------------------
Trans fluid, I typically replace only the pan fluid as I was told by a Mercedes tech once that with higher mileage trannys with unknown service histories that it was dangerous pressurizing out the trans cooler lines. That you could potentially blow a trans chunk into your trans. He recommended simply a pan fluid flush. Any truth to this?
Can I mix valvoline max ATF with factory spec fluid if i only drop the pan, swap filter, and refill with the pan capacity?
Should I just flush the who trans with valvoline? or must I use VAG spec fluids?
--------------------------------------------
Diff fluids, anything special to know here?
I've done fluid changes on Jeeps and always was told to remove the diff cover and clean out the pumpkins with brake cleaner and compressed air. Then place a new gasket and refill.
Thoughts?
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Vibes in the rear 60-80mph
It comes and goes, but always at higher speeds. From all the terrifying threads here about differentials and such Im a little nervous.
The rear tires are heavily worn on the inside, as the PO did not believe in alignments. Also, the car only came with one thule rack which I had to order a new key for. Could this be causing enough wind resistance to make me feel vibes?
Thoughts again?
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Air suspension, How do I lock it in jack mode/ low/ high? I didn't get a manual, and the soft touch buttons are all gone.
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Thank you gentleman!