I have a 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio it will start with no problem but then dies right away I cannot figure out what the heck this is is anybody got any answers what do I do?

Often, when a vehicle starts and dies immediately, there is a problem with the security system. It could be a key fob with a bad battery or a system that has lost communication with the rest of the vehicle. Try using a different key to start the vehicle. If this does not work, try scanning the vehicles computer to find any fault codes. Security system issues often have to be repaired by a dealer or a shop with qualified equipment. If you smell fuel when the vehicle starts and then dies, flooding would not be the problem, but rather a lack of fuel. Look for puddles of fuel under the vehicle and make sure there are no loose connections or bad lines.

Mas air flow sensor went on my cabrio, pretty easy to fix, when it went my car would lose power sputter then die out. also could be spark plugs fuel pump, fuel pessure regulator,

On some models, the Engine Control unit has a power supply relay. These relays some times get internal dry solder points. After driving for some time the the solder will get hot and separate. When it cools down it makes contact again. You will have to replace this relay or open it up and re- solder the solder joints. The relay is usually located on the main relay station in position 3. the relay station is located behind the right dash panel.[right hand drive vehicles]. You may need to refer to a manual for your specific model to find the exact location of the relay.

A/C cycling on and off normally indicates freon is low. Add freon until it stays on normally.

What happen next?

Dodge trucks never used to work in the rain.
Spray the ignition with WD40. It chases out the water and the problem will go away.

when you first start you car you shut be able to see your MIL light for few seconds if you don?t see it cud be as simple as the little light bulb has burn out or some times some card dealers or mechanic shops cheat when have a problem than cant figure out by taking the instrument cluster out and the take the little light bulb out so the unsuspecting buyer or customer think than is nothing wrong whit the car .

Changing headlights on VW Cabrio I just changed the headlights on my roommate's 2002 Cabrio, but I followed the instructions given for a 2001. What you have to do is: 1. Move the metal wire holding the black cover to the side and remove the black cover. 2. Remove the power cord from the bulb itself and push to the side. 3. You will see a pin holding the headlight in. Squeeze the pin (you want to squeeze closer to the top of the pin, which is the closed end; don't squeeze the open ends because all you will do is get irritated and hurt your fingers), then push it back and down. What this will do is move the pin away and then out from those little metal tabs that its going through. One side will pop out, then the other. When you get it out, the pin should be standing up, with the closed end pointing up. You can then remove the bulb and replace. Popping the pin back in is a heck of a lot easier than getting it out! I was able to remove the cover, but I got totally stumped on the pin. I hope this helps you out, it may be a little confusing but its kind of difficult to describe. Maybe this will at least point you in the right direction!

I do believe that you have to reprogram the key, check your local dealer; that is the simple solution. The same problem can be caused by the ignition coil being bad.
Good luck

I would look to see if the anti-theft light is on next to the door lock. A 95 cabrio did this when I was test driving it. All we did was get out of the vehicle and manual lock and unlock the car, then it went away. This could definitely be more complicated than this, but always worth a try.