This Volkswagen service manual is a comprehensive and up-to-date source of maintenance and repair information for Volkswagen "A3/Mk3" platform models sold in the USA and Canada. It covers Golf, Jetta, and GTI models from 1993 to early 1999, and covers Cabrio models from 1995 to 2002.
Models covered:
Volkswagen Cabrio 1995-2002
Volkswagen Golf 1993-early 1999
Volkswagen GTI 1993-early 1999
Volkswagen Jetta 1993-early 1999
Engines covered:
1.8L turbo gasoline (code ACC)
1.9L diesel (codes AAZ, 1Z, AHU)
2.0L gasoline (code ABA)
2.8L gasoline (code AAA)
Transmissions covered:
020 and 021 5-speed transmission
096 and 01M 4-speed automatic
Technical highlights:
Covers Volkswagen Mk3 models with "1H" or "1E" at position number 7 and 8 of 17-digit Vehicle ID Number (VIN). Includes GolfIII and JettaIII, Cl, GL, LE, GLS, GLX, GTI, City, Wolfsburg, Trek, K2 and Cabrio Highline editions.
Tune-up and maintenance procedures, including resetting the Service Reminder Indicator (SRI).
Engine and cylinder head service and reconditioning, including timing belt (4-cylinder) and timing chain (6-cylinder) repair.
Explanation of Bosch Motronic, Mono-Motronic, Diesel Fuel Injection and Turbo Direct Injection (TDI) systems.
Emission control tests, repairs, and adjustments, including Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and Secondary Air Injection system.
Drivetrain maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair, including hydraulic clutch, gearshift linkage, and axles.
Suspension component replacement, including front struts, rear shocks, rear coil springs, and wheel bearing/hub units.
Disk/drum brake repair and troubleshooting, including anti-lock brakes (ABS) and traction control (EDL) Heating and air conditioning repair, including A/C blower motor replacement and specifications for R134a refrigerant.
Body adjustment and repairs, including sunroof adjustments and manual/power Cabrio top.
Wiring schematics, including fuse/relay locations and a general explanation of electrical circuitry.
Volkswagen OBD II diagnostic trouble codes, SAE-defined OBD II P-codes, as well as control module coding.