While driving down the high way my heater core burst shooting coolant into the floors and on to my legs in side the car. As of yet my heater core has just been by passed due to me awaiting a hopeful good will from vwoa.
The worst 1990 Volkswagen GLI problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility1
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- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.
- Risk
- The venturi tube can partially block the throttle plateand prevent it from returning to its full idle position, resulting in unwantedengine speed when the vehicle is placed in a forward or reverse gear.
- Remedy
- Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.
Recall number 92V131000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Volkswagen GLI 1
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What 1990 Volkswagen GLI owners say
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Questions about the 1990 Volkswagen GLI
Is the 1990 Volkswagen GLI reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1990 Volkswagen GLI, fewer than a typical GLI model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Volkswagen GLI?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1990 Volkswagen GLI have?
1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.
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