Secrets of the New Beetle, Part Deux

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by KittenPoker

For Da Ladiez in Da Houze...

The heated seats in the NB are awesome for cramps!!!

indeed!

[Maggadog]

Originally Posted by KittenPoker

For Da Ladiez in Da Houze...

The heated seats in the NB are awesome for cramps!!!

Also good for lower back pain from arthritus.

[from Margaritaville...]

Or for keeping bagels warm on the way home from the bakery...

[Grover]

Never thought of that!! I bet that would work for a pizza too!!

[Oyveychris]

The also work against you too, if you fart in them and then use the seat heaters at a later date, you get a "surprise"!

[dunno513]

The windshield washer nozzels on my 06 are adjustable. You can aim then up or down on the windshield. I only found this trying to find out why one pisses instead of sprays fluid.

I now have something else that will drive me crazy.. "too high, too low, one's higher than the other, too low at high speeds, to high at low speeds....."

[Maggadog]

Originally Posted by dunno513

The windshield washer nozzels on my 06 are adjustable. You can aim then up or down on the windshield. I only found this trying to find out why one pisses instead of sprays fluid.

I now have something else that will drive me crazy.. "too high, too low, one's higher than the other, too low at high speeds, to high at low speeds....."

So, how do you adjust them?

[BlondieeAggiee]

Originally Posted by Witchywoo

yay the key works! would be better if it was the fob but hey, what can you do?!
this is my ashtray and possible cupholder...

has anyone got the same prob?

I've had my pop-out rear cupholder replaced twice already. I guess them getting stuck is a common problem.

[digitalputty]

Originally Posted by Maggadog

So, how do you adjust them?

Is this possible on an '03.5? Gonna check in the morn.

[CoriBug]

My cupholder gets stuck too, but if I push it in just right it will pop out. I've had mine replaced, but that was because I attempted to lift a very heavy anatomy book from the back seat to the front using only one hand while the cupholder was out. Oops.

Cori

[dunno513]

Originally Posted by Maggadog

So, how do you adjust them?

It just pivots. Unless it's broken

Update.. They are definately adjustable, They simply push up or down and under the hood you can see a ball and socket type hinge to allow this.

[Maggadog]

Originally Posted by dunno513

It just pivots. Unless it's broken

Update.. They are definately adjustable, They simply push up or down and under the hood you can see a ball and socket type hinge to allow this.

Thank you. I will look at mine when it stops raining.

[dunno513]

Originally Posted by dunno513

The windshield washer nozzels on my 06 are adjustable. You can aim then up or down on the windshield. I only found this trying to find out why one pisses instead of sprays fluid.

I now have something else that will drive me crazy.. "too high, too low, one's higher than the other, too low at high speeds, to high at low speeds....."

My pissing nozzel ended up being busted. I went in to have it looked at and they said 30 minutes. I went over to the parts counter and picked up a new one for under 5 bucks. Cheap trouble shooting vs. warranty time. New one works like a champ and had I not battled with trying to get the hoze off the old one for 20 minutes before I finally cut it, this repair would have taken less than 2 minutes. The wiper nozzel pops off the hood at the windshield side first, then just slips out, hose attached. Really easy fix, and cheap too.

I'm going to bring the old one back and see if they will give me a new one (warranty) and keep it as a spare. Ya right, but it's worth a shot.

Now with the other one spraying again, They shoot clear over the car with both of them aimed all the way up.... to bad they weren't adjustable while driving...

[yeller beetle bug gal]

side mirrors will fold in if you want to drive your beetle in the car wash, like alot of other car/truck models

i like the way the steering wheel will telescope so you can adjust it to your preference

really cool when you can open/close both windows/sunroof with passengers key in door

no ashtray in car? 2 power outlets in front console, 1 in trunk

if you have monsoon system which displays cd changer controls, no cd changer? cd changer connector is in trunk behind plastic compartment on driver's side

armrest can be adjusted to preferred height by pressing in button on armrest

really odd to find other fuse box on battery

[k8thegr8]

I found out the hard way that there's a nifty little anti-theft feature in my NB. I don't have a standard alarm but...

When I press the button on my key fob to unlock the door, it unlocks. If after I get in, I take a little while to put the key in the ignition and start it up, the doors lock again. Then, when I turn the key it starts blaring and flashing!

This totally freaked me out in a crowded parking lot. I finally figured out how to turn it off, but it was pretty embarrasing.

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by k8thegr8

I found out the hard way that there's a nifty little anti-theft feature in my NB. I don't have a standard alarm but...

When I press the button on my key fob to unlock the door, it unlocks. If after I get in, I take a little while to put the key in the ignition and start it up, the doors lock again. Then, when I turn the key it starts blaring and flashing!

This totally freaked me out in a crowded parking lot. I finally figured out how to turn it off, but it was pretty embarrasing.

i've done that a few times. it IS embarassing.

[cjbear]

One feature unique to Beetles is that when they drive next to each other, they will begin glowing and shaking (ok, maybe not, but it'd be hilarious!)

[CaptainXeroid]

Originally Posted by k8thegr8

I found out the hard way that there's a nifty little anti-theft feature in my NB. I don't have a standard alarm but...

When I press the button on my key fob to unlock the door, it unlocks. If after I get in, I take a little while to put the key in the ignition and start it up, the doors lock again. Then, when I turn the key it starts blaring and flashing!

This totally freaked me out in a crowded parking lot. I finally figured out how to turn it off, but it was pretty embarrasing.

I've had this happen a few times in my 99 MkIV Jetta. Sometimes when I lock it, the driver's door pin does not go down , and I think the problems are related. Opening the passenger door seems to disarm the alarm, and while it is a nuisance, it's better than having the alarm go off.

[from Margaritaville...]

Originally Posted by cjbear

One feature unique to Beetles is that when they drive next to each other, they will begin glowing and shaking (ok, maybe not, but it'd be hilarious!)

Well, maybe not. But sometimes, if you look closely, the inhabitants will raise an arm start waving their hands towards each other as if they know each other. (This feature is primarily on Beetles and some other VW owners who wish they had Beetles)...

[dunno513]

Not sure if this was hit upon with the locking your keys in the car threads, but if you lock the doors via the passenger side door switch then close the door, the alarm is not activated.

All other ways of locking the vehicle arms it.