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How To Remove an VW Sunroof Glass ~ Salvage Yard Tips

How to remove a sunroofIn this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove a sunroof glass on a Volkswagen. This job was performed on a MK4 Jetta. Re sunroof remove is very similar on many other Volkswagen models. The job is pretty easy, and it makes it easier if you can move the sunroof glass with switch. But if the sunroof is stuck or has no power, it because a little harder. Luckily I will show you how how to open it but hand.

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 177

Today I will be taking your automotive questions. If you have a question about a car, car repair, DIYs on your car, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, or anything car related, ask it up. If you have a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com.  Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best way to avoid the spam monster. If you don’t get your question on this show, email it again just to be sure.

Sponsor of the Day CRP AUTOCRP deals in a ton of OE automotive parts. They also make the factory DSG fluid for VW. Having them as a sponsor will give us access to more information about fluids than I would ever get from VW. I am really excited to have them as a resource of information. To learn more about the great products they have, check out CRPAutomotive.com 

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Join me as I take your automotive questions on:

  • (0:27) ~ How to get a question on a show
  • (1:23) ~ No heat in a MK5 Jetta?
  • (3:48) ~ Temp Gauge not working ?
  • (7:29) ~ What can happen if I don’t fix oil leaks?
  • (10:50) ~ OEM vs Aftermarket parts
  • and more

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As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below. Again, if you have a question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)humblemechanic(dot)com with Question for Charles in the subject. Also if you have an idea for a show you can email me, or use the contact me form!

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How To Remove an VW Steering Wheel ~ Salvage Yard Tips

steering-wheel-wrongIn this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove an airbag and a steering wheel on a Volkswagen. To remove the steering wheel, the airbag must be removed. This can be tricky even with the VW Airbag Tool. Today I will show you how to remove both with basic hand tools.

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For more salvage yard DIYs, be sure to check out the Salvage Yard DIY’s playlist. As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below.Also if you have an idea for a show you can email me, or use the contact me form!

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 176

Today I will be taking your automotive questions. If you have a question about a car, car repair, DIYs on your car, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, or anything car related, ask it up. If you have a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com.  Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best way to avoid the spam monster. If you don’t get your question on this show, email it again just to be sure.

Sponsor of the Day CRP AUTOCRP deals in a ton of OE automotive parts. They also make the factory DSG fluid for VW. Having them as a sponsor will give us access to more information about fluids than I would ever get from VW. I am really excited to have them as a resource of information. To learn more about the great products they have, check out CRPAutomotive.com 

Help Support The Show Many of you have asked about supporting the show. For that I thank you. For now, the best things you can do are SHARE THE SHOW, and shop with my links on Amazon. You will not spend any more money that you would normally. Here is the Amazon link ~ Humble Mechanic on Amazon or you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below. Join me as I take you questions on:

Join me as I take your automotive questions on:

  • (0:18) ~ Happy New Year!
  • (2:06) ~ Can I change my DSG gear ratio?
  • (6:22) ~ Can I DIY my CC Remote?
  • (8:34) ~ What can cause FSI cooling system issues?
  • (12:23) ~ MK4 electrical issues
  • and more


Trouble viewing? Watch “Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 176” on YouTube.

As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below. Again, if you have a question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)humblemechanic(dot)com with Question for Charles in the subject. Also if you have an idea for a show you can email me, or use the contact me form!

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7 Things To Know About Pull A Part

In April I had the chance to head to to Atlanta for a video shoot. My good friend EricTheCarGuy, and the folks at Pull A Part played a little prank on me, not telling me about Eric being my camera guy. We shot a ton of videos on how to properly remove parts, good ediquette  in a salvage yard, and more. One of the topics we wanted to be sure to cover was some things that make Pull A Part different. So today we go over those 7 things

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