20 Most Recent 1986 Volkswagen Jetta Questions & Answers

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REVERSE LIGHT SWITCH FAULTY OR SHORT CIRCUIT AT THE LINE.CHECK SWITCH FIRST IT IS LOCATED AT THE GEARBOX

You can purchase an automotive manual from Advance Auto Parts (HAYNES # 96016). This should be of help. Apprrox. price is $ 25. Good luck.

86 wow its a classic ,anyway whatever you have done the clutch isnt dis-engaging and its so old i cannot remember if its a hydraulic or a cable clutch ,seem to think its a SELF ADJUSTING cable on this car but i could be wrong but if it is then you will need reset the clutch cable which means taking it off putting it in a vice then ?? sorry iam old now and my memory ? i think i used to hold the main part then sort of twist or turn and push the cable in then hold it in whilst using a piece of bailing wire to hold it in place so it doesnt spring open then refit the cable and once its on then release the wire .But dont quote me for this model as its been a long time

Have you tried ( www.alldata.com) ? You may want to try, (www.autozone.com ) also, as they have repair info available when you look up parts.

Eather aair in lines or master cylender leaking, Look behind each tire and see if flouid leaking on back of tires if so this will be your brake calabor.Do not drive it will quite working all togather then no brakes, Good luck to tou.

There is no way to know from here what has been done to create this mismatch. Very sorry

check fuses with test probe/light switch fault/bulbs

Hi,Kathmandu, Anything is possible when we want.To make your Jetta conventional with carburetor you need some parts extra such as inlet manifold and a carburetor-make sure is PIERBURG-2.Ignore fuel pump by removing the fuse,and then repair all fuel pipes from and to fuel tank.Don.t touch the electronics

Is this a manual transmission? I can't recall for sure, but I know my 1987 Cabriolet does not have a clutch safety switch, but the Jetta's might.

Can you jump the starter solenoid and get it to turn and run? It could be a bad or broken connection on the starter wires, or a bad solenoid, but id count on a connection issue. Or if its an automatic it may have a safety switch issue, try starting in nuetral if its an automatic.

The fuel pump should be located next to the right rear wheel inside the fuel tank. A little reminder when you'r gonna attempt to pull out the fuel pump, make sure the tank is close to empty, battery is disconnected, and nothing near you to cause static shock.

Hope this Helps!

Have you checked the fuse?