Secrets of the New Beetle, Part Deux

[boheme-anne]

Originally Posted by 70autostick

I found out that the gas cap has cutouts to hang on the fuel lid door while pumping gas.

Yeah, I just saw that picture illustrated in my book. I was looking for other information and found that instead.

[boheme-anne]

Originally Posted by Kat_1968

I checked my 06... it has the holes in the back seat for storage of the headrests!!! AND the red light under the dash!!! AND the extendable cupholder in the back!!!YIPPY!!! BUT not the extention on the visors... ahhh well 2 outa 3 aint bad!!!

Can't wait to try the squeaky seat trick. I hope it works! My 03 only came with a cassete player and most of the tapes I have were second hand so I hear every noise the car makes. That doesn't mean there's lots of things wrong...I'm just used to blaring music when I'm driving so now I notice everything.

[MyTron]

Ability to fly .... Secret's out

[Bratgirl]

Refresh Bump! For all the new members out there. This is a good read. You could learn some amazing things about your Beetle's super powers...
Enjoy!
Barb

[10Yellow]

OK, newbie here with a used 2010.



1) window up/down with the key inserted into the door lock - Got it!

2) low light red light near the cup holders? - Can't see any lights anywhere. I was thinking there may be one just underneath the radio pointing down but nothing there either.

3) press the "on" switch on the radio with NO key! Will auto shut off after 1 hr - Got it!


Hey! 2 outta 3 ain't bad. Thanks everyone!!

[dnyed]

Originally Posted by 10Yellow

OK, newbie here with a used 2010.



1) window up/down with the key inserted into the door lock - Got it!

2) low light red light near the cup holders? - Can't see any lights anywhere. I was thinking there may be one just underneath the radio pointing down but nothing there either.

3) press the "on" switch on the radio with NO key! Will auto shut off after 1 hr - Got it!


Hey! 2 outta 3 ain't bad. Thanks everyone!!

Hi there!


If it has the ambient red lighting, it comes from the underside of the rearview mirror. If you put your hand up there, when the headlight switch is on, you will see your hand turn red. The light bathes the gearshift/cup holder area. I hope you have it! It's really nice to have!

[10Yellow]

Originally Posted by dnyed

Hi there!


If it has the ambient red lighting, it comes from the underside of the rearview mirror. If you put your hand up there, when the headlight switch is on, you will see your hand turn red. The light bathes the gearshift/cup holder area. I hope you have it! It's really nice to have!

Nope, not on this car. There is a white light under the rearview mirror with a on-off switch. I was hoping there was something that illuminated the area underneath the radio. It's dark down there at night.
Anyone know of an aftermarket add-on to light up this area underneath the radio?

[Bratgirl]

Mine has this light under the radio and it shines down on the accessory plug. But my car is a 2002. I don't know about the 2010 models.

[ocazares]

HarlequinPixie, I love your headliner... how did you install?

[TennesseeBug]

I don't think my 2010 has the light.

But I did find my extra cup holder in the back AND I reset my auto tranny. I could tell an IMMEDIATE difference in how Jolene drove today! Apparently her previous owner didn't drive Jolene to her full potential! Lol!

Love this thread!!!

[alovelylifex]

Whew. Just went through this whole thing.

I just got my 2000 5 speed beetle the other day and I've been noticing all these really cool things along the way because it didn't come with the owner's manual. The automatic locks is a great feature.

I have a question about the lights, seems to me that when you turn off the car the parking lights come on if you haven't turned off the headlights... This may be a stupid question but is there any way to make it so that if you leave the headlight switch on and turn off the car the lights will go off but the headlights will go back on when you turn the car on?

I have manual windows, so no fancy lock/window tricks for me.

Oh, and there's a switch for what looks like the mirrors, but it won't budge. I'm wondering if it's broken because I think it's missing the actual switch but there is a thing for the mirrors...

[Duffy]

Originally Posted by TennesseeBug

I don't think my 2010 has the light.

You will have to add it as I did on my 09 NBC. Check this link. under dash light

[Kitty Kandy VW]

What model does that secret work for? In have a 2010 will it work?

[HarlequinPixie]

Originally Posted by ocazares

HarlequinPixie, I love your headliner... how did you install?

thanks!

Basically followed along stuff covered in these 2 threads


Valdez - Headliner DIY

Headliner ala scarabY2k- A D.I.Y Joint

i think there's also a few pictures in Stella's photo thread.

[Omaha]

Wow, great thread! Can't wait till I get mine to try all of these out - thanks everyone!

[Kitty Kandy VW]

Thanks to everyone posting there secrets! I spent all day at work reading every page. I am happy to find out the new valuable info that I did not know like the seatbelt sensor. I was thinking something was wrong with the sensors because it would come on when my seat belt is buckled. This forum helped me realized that it was my purse and work bag on the passenger seat that made it go off ! DAAAAAAAH THANKS A LOT GUYS! Smoochessssss

[Hazet]

What's with the dome lamp on my 98?
1 little lamp behind the rear view mirror.
There should be more dome lamps.
Any aftermarket fixes?

[oldnwizr1]

You cannot turn on the inside lights while moving, to say read something. Most cars the headlight
Switch or dimmer switch will do this. Even the Vw service guy was unaware of this.