wifes new beetle

[paparon798]

bought wife her much wanted yellow 2000 beetle she was very happy until a friend told her about the timing belt issues well i told her the fellow that had it before us said it was done at 80000 mile service not to worry but she ask are you sure well i couldn't know for sure is there a way to check? also cel is on with code p1426 please tell me that the car that looks like a lemon isn't she really likes it

[iluvmyVersa08]

Originally Posted by paparon798

bought wife her much wanted yellow 2000 beetle she was very happy until a friend told her about the timing belt issues well i told her the fellow that had it before us said it was done at 80000 mile service not to worry but she ask are you sure well i couldn't know for sure is there a way to check? also cel is on with code p1426 please tell me that the car that looks like a lemon isn't she really likes it

Welcome to the forums!

[kcfoxie]

Hi!

These days you can google vw and the p-code and get a good result. This is what p1426 is from Google:

VW Volkswagen OBD-II Trouble Codes
P1426: Tank Ventilation Valve Open Circuit

You need to ensure you screw the gas cap on until it clicks. You can spend $40 for a code reader at autozone and reset the CEL after you've closed the gas cap till it clicks.

the 2.0 is a good motor, so long as the belt was replaced the car should go another 100k, if it's an automatic i'd highly advise you change the automatic transmission fluid in it (vw claims it is lifetime, it is now) to get the most out of it. some make it to 200k but the majority do not. the 2.0 auto seems to have the best bet, i personally worked with a yellow 1998 that had 211,000 miles on the original engine and automatic transmission, but she seemed to be the exception and she had the car very well maintained.

[Volkswoman]

Wow, I didn't know the NB would go 200,000 miles! I have had my 1999 2.0 just a year this month. I bought it at 108,000, now it is 114,000. I am just hoping to maintain it well enough to make it last til I can afford the 2009 Blush edition.

[iluvmyVersa08]

Originally Posted by Volkswoman

Wow, I didn't know the NB would go 200,000 miles! I have had my 1999 2.0 just a year this month. I bought it at 108,000, now it is 114,000. I am just hoping to maintain it well enough to make it last til I can afford the 2009 Blush edition.

An owner just posted his mileage up with his NB ... 600,000 kms !

[kcfoxie]

1998 TDI. The diesel is only getting warmed up.