Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 120

BATTERY CABLES, WIRES, AND CONNECTORS 

Battery Cables, Wires, and Connectors 

Post (top or side) burned, affecting 
performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Post (top or side) burned, not 
affecting performance 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Post (top or side) corroded, affecting 
performance 

A 

Require repair. 

Post (top or side) corroded, not 
affecting performance 

2 

Suggest repair. 

Post (top or side) loose 

A 

Require replacement. 

Post (top or side) melted, affecting 
performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Post (top or side) melted, not 
affecting performance 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Specific gravity low 

B 

Further inspection required. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Recharge and test to manufacturer's specifications. If battery fails performance 
test, require replacement. 

State of charge low 

A 

Further inspection required. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Recharge and test to manufacturer's specifications. If battery fails performance 
test, require replacement. 

Top dirty 

2 

Suggest cleaning battery. 

Top wet 

A 

Require cleaning battery. Further inspection 

required. See note below. 

NOTE: Check fluid level and adjust to manufacturer's specification. Suggest checking 
charging system for proper operation. 

Vent cap loose 

A 

Require repair or replacement of vent cap. 

Vent cap missing 

C 

Require replacement of vent cap. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Application incorrect 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Attaching hardware broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Attaching hardware missing 

C 

Require replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware not functioning 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

 

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BATTERY CONNECTORS 

See Battery Cables, Wires, and Connectors.  

BATTERY TRAYS AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE

hardware. 

Connector broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector melted 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Connector missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Insulation damaged, conductors 
exposed 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Exposed conductor at replacement (aftermarket) terminal end does not require 
repair or replacement. 

Insulation damaged, conductors not 
exposed 

1 

Suggest replacement. 

Open 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Protective shield (conduit) melted 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Protective shield (conduit) missing 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Resistance (voltage drop) out of 
specification 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Routed incorrectly 

B 

Require repair. 

Secured incorrectly 

B 

Require repair. 

Shorted 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal burned, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Terminal burned, not affecting 
performance 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Terminal corroded, affecting 
performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal corroded, not affecting 
performance 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Terminal loose, affecting performance 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal loose, not affecting 
performance 

1 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Voltage drop out of specification 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

 

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Battery Trays and Hold Down Hardware 

BATTERY WIRES 

See Battery Cables, Wires, and Connectors.  

BELT-DRIVEN AIR PUMPS 

Belt-Driven Air Pumps 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Battery improperly secured 

2 

Suggest repair. 

Bent, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Bent, not affecting performance 

No service suggested or required. 

Broken, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Broken, not affecting performance 

No service suggested or required. 

Corroded, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Corroded, not affecting performance 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Cracked, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Cracked, not affecting performance 

1 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Threads damaged 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Threads stripped (threads missing) 

A 

Require replacement. 

Water drain clogged 

A 

Require repair. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Attaching hardware broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware missing 

C 

Require replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware not functioning 

A 

Require repair or replacement of hardware. 

Inoperative 

A 

Require replacement. See note below. 

NOTE: Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM specification. 

Leaking 

A 

Require replacement. 

Missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Noisy 

2 

Suggest replacement. 

Pulley alignment incorrect 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Pulley bent 

A 

Require replacement. 

Pulley cracked 

A 

Require replacement. 

Pulley loose 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Pulley missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Threads damaged 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Threads stripped (threads missing) 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

 

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BELT IDLER ASSEMBLIES (ACCESSORY AND CAM BELTS) 

Belt Idler Assemblies (Accessory and Cam Belts) 

BELT TENSIONERS (ACCESSORY AND CAM BELTS) 

Belt Tensioners (Accessory and Cam Belts) 

BOOST CONTROL MECHANISMS 

See Waste Gates and Boost Control Mechanisms.  

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS 

Camshaft Position Sensors 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Alignment incorrect 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Attaching hardware broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware missing 

C 

Require replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware not functioning 

A 

Require repair or replacement of hardware. 

Bearings worn 

1 

Suggest replacement. 

Cracked 

2 

Suggest replacement. 

Missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Noisy 

2 

Suggest replacement. 

Seized 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Alignment incorrect 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Attaching hardware broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware missing 

C 

Require replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware not functioning 

A 

Require repair or replacement of hardware. 

Bearings worn 

1 

Suggest replacement. 

Belt tension incorrect 

B 

Require adjustment or repair. 

Cracked 

2 

Suggest replacement. 

Missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Noisy 

2 

Suggest replacement. 

Pulley damaged, affecting belt life 

A 

Require replacement. 

Seized 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Attaching hardware missing 

C 

Require replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware threads 
damaged 

A 

Require repair or replacement of hardware. 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

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