This Volkswagen GTI, Golf, Jetta repair manual covers the model years 1985 through 1992, gasoline, diesel, Turbo diesel and ECO diesel models. It includes the Golf and Jetta GL, Golf GT, Jetta GLI and Carat, 16-valve models and Wolfsburg editions for the United States and Canada.
Though the do-it-yourself Volkswagen owner will find this manual indispensable as a source of the same detailed maintenance and repair information available at an authorized Volkswagen dealer, the Volkswagen owner who has no intention of working on his or her car will find that reading and owning this manual will make it possible to discuss repairs more intelligently with a professional technician.
Engines covered:
- 1.6L Diesel (engine code: ME, MF, 1V)
- 1.8L Gasoline (engine code: GX, MZ, HT, RD, RV, PF, PL)
- 2.0L Gasoline (engine code: 9A)
Transmissions covered:
- 010 3-speed automatic
- 020 5-speed manual
New durable hardcover format - This manual is now being published as a durable, long-lasting hardcover book designed to withstand frequent use in a professional shop or home garage. All of the content of the previous softcover edition is included.
Technical highlights:
- Fundamental automotive concepts, including explanations of basic troubleshooting, safe and effective workshop practices, and tools.
- Complete tune-up specifications, plus troubleshooting and repair of the electronic ignition system and knock sensors.
- Engine and cylinder head service, repair and reconditioning, including Turbo diesel and ECO diesel.
- Troubleshooting and repair of CIS, CIS-E, Digifant I and Digifant II fuel injection systems and the CIS-E Motronic engine management system.
- Emission control tests, repairs and adjustments, including testing and replacing the oxygen sensor, and resetting the OXS warning light.
- Automatic and manual transmission maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair, and manual transmission rebuilding.
- Full suspension and steering adjustment and repair, including power steering.
- Disc and drum brake reconditioning and repair, plus troubleshooting and repair of the Anti-lock braking system (ABS).
- Body adjustments and repairs, including sunroof.
- Complete electrical system troubleshooting and repair, including electrical current flow diagrams.
- Comprehensive Volkswagen factory tolerances, wear limits, adjustments, and tightening torque specifications.