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The most likely answer is that the interior door handle has broken. The door handles are made of cheap plastic, and they have a small lever on the inside that pulls on a cable when you pull the latch. That...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The oil should be changed at the same time as the oil separator is replaced. The separator is not located in a place where the oil needs to be drained to access it, so...

Hi there. The engine fault workshop light means that the engine light is on and active with a fault code. Get a code reader and scan the computer to the vehicle to determine what codes are stored in the computer....

Hi there. Your question of what to expect in service costs is difficult to answer. There are variables involved, whether the vehicle was driven hard by the previous owner(s), or whether the vehicle has had maintenance performed at the recommended...

Hello. It sounds like it may have a failing alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement). If the alternator is failing or if the belt is loose due to a bad belt tensioner (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/drive-belt-tensioner-replacement) then this will occur. I would check and see if the...

Hi there. A problem such as this can be caused by many things. Anything from a bad battery, to wiring problems, can cause the vehicle's cluster to behave erratically. As problems like these can sometimes be difficult to diagnose, I...

You may have a shorted wire going to the headlights. A technician can test all the fuses and check to see if the wiring is shorted (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement) to ground and diagnose the problem. I would look at the fuses to...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Your question cannot be technically answered at this point in time. With your symptoms, it could be either the slave or the master cylinder. The clutch master cylinder is more commonly a problem, but...

Hi There, Your check engine light may come on as a result of the battery light coming on indicating that you have a problem with your charging system. This generally means that you have a weak battery or possibly a...

Hi there. Car alarms come with different kinds of sensors that affect how they respond to activity around them. Car alarm systems also come with tilt sensors, which trigger the alarm if the car's position is moved. Check all of...

Hello. If you maintain the pressure (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-do-i-check-my-tire-pressure) on the tires then you do not need to worry about it if the warning light does not bother you. If you want to get it to turn off then you need a...

There is a technical service bulletin from Volkswagen for updated programming to remedy inconsistent operation of the convertible top; you may want to take your Eos to a dealer to get the update. Also, disconnecting the battery for 15 minutes,...

Having the OBD code for your Volkswagen Eos is a great start to narrowing down a proper diagnosis on your vehicle. The code, P2181, stands for Cooling System Performance. This code is meant to give a certified mechanic a starting...