How to replace shift cables on 2000 vw beetle

Paul Thoegersen

• 95 Answers
• Posted on Nov 20, 2008

SOURCE: 2000 VW New Beetle wheels locked up

The most likely problem is a faulty master cylinder or if your ABS light came on, a wheel speed sensor problem . Did you do any work on the brakes recenntly? if so check front sensors. If brakes are old the caliper pins could be worn and binding....this really should be checked by a pro with VAG Com scan tool.

SOURCE: 2000 VW BEETLE WILL NOT START

when you try starting the car look at the gauge cluster, you will most likely see a small emblem light up that has a picture of a key in it. that is the immobilizer light and the problem is it doesn't recognize the key as it's own so it won't start thinking it is being stolen. try all the keys you have if none of them will work and all set that light off it will have to be towed into your local dealer to have it all recoded.

SOURCE: emergency latch for gas cap 2000 VW Beetle, where is it?

From the manual:

• Open the rear lid.
• Open the cover on the backside of the luggage compartment. To open the cover, turn the two "quick-releases" and fold the cover down.
• Reach through the opening by the fuel filler flap. Grab the cable with th plastic covering and pull down. The filler flap will open by itself.

SOURCE: blue light stays on in my 2000 beetle sometimes flashes

MINE DID THE SAME THING. THE LOW TEMP SENSOR IS ON TOP OF THE HOSE PHLANGE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. IT HAS A WIRE PUGGING IN TO THE TOP. IT IS ROUND WITH A GREEN SHFT ON THE TOP. WHEN CAR IS COLD. GENTLY PULL THE CLIP OUT, THEY BRAKE EASILY, PULL OUT THE SENSOR AND O RING. REPLACE WITH NEW PARTS. VERY EASY TO DO. DO NOT SUGGEST USING AFTERMRKET SENSOR THE ARE UNREALIABLE. WORTH SPENDING THE $30 AT VOLKSWAGON FOR THE CORRECT ONE. VERY EASY JOB TO DO.

SOURCE: something draining battery on 2000 VW Beetle Turbo

If you are sure you have a key off battery drain, what you need to do is connect an ammeter to the negative side of the battery(disconnect the negative battery cable and connect one side of the ammeter to the battery terminal and one side to the and one side to the battery cable) note the reading and start pulling fuses one at a time making sure to put them back in their proper slot when the reading an the ammeter goes down to normal the short will be on the circuit of the fuse you have pulled if any part of these instructions is too difficult have the problem checked by a dealer