Volkswagen Golf mk3 Service & Repair Manuals, Owner's manual, Wiring Diagrams etc, engine and transmission diagnostics and repair, Error codes list DTC, fuse box and Relay locations.
VW Golf 3 (1H1) 1992 - 1998
VW Vento (1H2) 1992 - 1998
VW Golf Variant 3 (1H5) 1993 - 1999
VW Golf Cabriolet 3 (1E7) 1993 - 2002
Volkswagen Golf/Vento 2.0i CAT 1992-1994 Engine 2E
Volkswagen Golf/Vento 2.8 VR6 1992-1997 Engine AAA
Volkswagen Golf/Vento 1.8i CAT 1992-1997 Engine AAM
Volkswagen Golf/Vento 1.4i CAT 1992-1995 Engine ABD
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 16V 1992-1997 Engine ABF
Volkswagen Golf/Vento 1.8i 4x4 CAT 1992-1994 Engine ABS
Volkswagen Golf/Jetta 1.6i CAT 1993-1994 Engine ABU
Volkswagen Golf 2.9 Syncro 1994-1997 Engine ABV
Volkswagen Golf/Vento 2.0i 1994-1997 Engine ADY
Volkswagen Golf/Vento 1.8i & 4x4 1994-1997 Engine ADZ
Volkswagen Golf/Vento 1.6i 1995 Engine AEA
Volkswagen Golf/Vento 1.6i 1995-1997 Engine AEE
Volkswagen Golf/Vento 1.6i 1994-1995 Engine AEK
Volkswagen Golf/Vento 1.4 1995-1997 Engine AEX
Volkswagen Golf 3: Motronic ignition system, checking. Engine AAA 1993-1995 Ignition system
Volkswagen Golf 3: Motronic MFI and ignition system. Engine AAA 1993-1995 Ignition system
Volkswagen Golf 3: Motronic MFI and ignition system. Engine AAA 1996-1999 Ignition system
Volkswagen Golf 3: Motronic MFI and ignition system. Engine ABA 1993-1995 Ignition system
Volkswagen Golf 3: Motronic MFI and ignition system. Engine ABA 1996-1999 Ignition system
Golf 3 / Jetta 3 - Engine: AAA. Exhaust system: Secondary Air Injection (AIR) System
Golf 3 / Jetta 3 - Engine: AAA: Exhaust manifold, front exhaust pipe and TWC Converter
Golf 3 / Jetta 3 - Engine: ABA. Exhaust system:Secondary Air Injection (AIR) System
Golf 3 / Jetta 3 - Engine: ABA: Exhaust manifold, front exhaust pipe and TWC Converter
Climatronic - Construction and Function Repair manual
Golf 1992 VW Jetta 1992 Motronic MP 9.0 Injection Ignition system. Engine AFX, AFV, AFW
Simos injection and ignition system. Engine ADY, AGG, AFT
Volkswagen Golf 3 / Jetta 3 Exhaust system: Muffler assembly and mountings
VW Golf 3: Suspension fron Repair manual
VW Golf 3: Suspension rear Repair manual
FWD Axle Shafts 1995-96: Volkswagen Golf III
FWD Axle Shafts 1995-96: Volkswagen GTI
Volkswagen Axle Shafts - FWD 1993-94: Golf III, Jetta III
VW TroubleShooting – ABS Teves MK 04
Volkswagen Golf III 1992-1996: Maintenance Download
Volkswagen Golf 3: Power steering, servicing
Volkswagen Golf 3: Steering column and steering wheel
Volkswagen Golf 3: Steering column removing and installing
Volkswagen Golf 3: Steering wheel with airbag
Volkswagen Golf 3: Power steering gear (TRW)
Volkswagen Golf 3: Power steering gear (ZF)
Volkswagen Golf 3 / Jetta 3: Seats, front
Volkswagen Golf 3 / Jetta 3: Seats, rear
Volkswagen Golf 3 / Jetta 3: Airbags, front and side
Volkswagen Golf 3 / Jetta 3: Sunroof, servicing
Volkswagen Golf 3 / Jetta 3: Instrument panel
Volkswagen Golf 3 / Jetta 3: Interior trim panels, servicing
Volkswagen Golf 3 / Jetta 3: Bumpers, servicing
Volkswagen Golf 3 / Jetta 3: A/C controls and mechanical components, servicing
Volkswagen Golf 3 / Jetta 3: Windows, removing and installing
Volkswagen Golf 3 / Jetta 3: Hood, assembly
Volkswagen Golf 3 / Jetta 3: Rear lid, assembly
Volkswagen Golf 3 / Jetta 3: Front door, servicing
VW Golf 3 1993 Wiring Diagrams
VW Golf 3 1994 Wiring Diagrams
VW Golf 3 1995 Wiring Diagrams
VW Golf 3 1996 Wiring Diagrams
VW Golf 3 1997 Wiring Diagrams
VW Jetta 3 1994 Wiring Diagrams
VW Jetta 3 1995 Wiring Diagrams
Volkswagen Golf 3 - Vento: 1.9 L Diesel Ecomatic. Engine code AAZ
Volkswagen Golf 3: Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
VW Golf 3: Power sunroof, interior light
VW Golf 3: Central locking system
VW Golf 3: Heated washer nozzles
VW Golf 3: Heated outside mirrors
VW Golf 3: Heated outside mirrors (from Jan 1996)
VW Golf 3: 2.0L Engine (OBD II), code ABA (from June 1996)
VW Golf 3: 2.0L ABA Main wiring diagramm Electrical, ignition, lighting
VW Golf 3: 2.0L engine code ABA (m.y. 1995) ECU, doors, tidy, etc. (1995)
VW Golf 3: 2.0L engine code ABA ECU, lighting, tidy, turn signals, wipers, etc.
VW Golf 3: 1.8L engine code ACC, Canada only Engine electrics
VW Golf 3: 1.9L Diesel engine code AAZ, Canada only Engine electrics
VW Golf 3: 2.8L engine code AAA (eng.) Basic wiring diagrams
VW Golf 3: Air conditioning, 1.8L and 2.0L gas engines (1993 m.y.) (eng.) 1.8 and 2.0 (1993)
VW Golf 3: Power sunroof, interior light with delay and reading light (eng.)
VW Golf 3: Air Conditioning, 1.9L TDI Engine (eng.) 1.9L TDI (from Dec 1996)
VW Golf 3: Power Convertible Top
VW Golf 3: Radio, Central Locking System (eng.) Radio, Central Locking (1998 m.y.)
VW Golf 3: Alarm System (eng.) Factory alarm (from Sep 1997)
VW Golf 3: Automatic transmission, 1.8L gas engine (eng.)
VW Golf 3: Automatic transmission, 2.0L gas engine (eng.)
VW Golf 3: Cruise control (eng.)
VW Golf 3: Daytime running lights (except GTI, Canada only) (eng.) low beam
VW Golf 3: Daytime running lights (GTI, Canada only) (eng.) low beam
VW Golf 3: Power windows (eng.)
VW Golf 3: Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (Jetta GLX only) (eng.) ABS
VW Golf 3: Heated outside mirrors (eng.)
VW Golf 3: Heated seats (eng.)
VW Golf 3 / Vento: Convertible top operation - Golf Cabriolet Convertible roof (From Sep 1993)
VW Golf 3 / Vento: Convertible top operation - Golf Cabriolet Convertible roof
VW Golf 3: Stereo radio, 4 door
VW Golf 3: Stereo radio, 2 door
VW Golf 3: Headlights and fog lights (GTI, USA only)
VW Golf 3: Heated washer nozzles
VW Golf 3: Fog lights (Jetta GLX only)
VW Golf 3: Air conditioning, 2.8L gas engine
VW Golf 3: Automatic transmission, 2.8L gas engine (Jetta GLX only)
This model entered the market in 1991 and then made a splash with its streamlined shapes. Against the background of its predecessors with square "muzzles", the car looked super innovative. It was produced with hatchback, convertible, sedan, station wagon bodies and sold 4.8 million copies around the world, entering the list as one of the most successful models of the manufacturer.
Despite its considerable age, this car is still very popular in the secondary market. But you need to understand that in the best case, such a machine will be “adult”, therefore, breakdowns and failures of components and mechanisms of the 3rd Golf are not uncommon due to age.
And so that you know exactly what spare parts for Volkswagen Golf 3 (1991-1999) you should have in stock, we have prepared for you a small overview of the most common diseases of cars of this model.
Engine
The main thing in the car is, of course, the “heart”. The Golf 3 model was produced with a wide variety of engines from 1.4 to 2.9 liters. Both gasoline and diesel engines were popular. But for the latter there was a real hunt. It was believed that he was simply unkillable. Even if we lower today's high fuel consumption per 100 km, it cannot be said that a diesel engine is the best choice.
The first thing you have to prepare money for is the details of the connecting rod and piston group. Many new owners have to change them, fortunately, finding them for sale is not a problem and the price does not bite much. But the main problem lies in the mechanical turbine of the diesel engine. She dies safely by 300 thousand kilometers, which the previous owners are gaining.
Therefore, sooner or later, a new owner is waiting for the purchase of a turbine. Usually they are looking for a decent option at a showdown (and they find it, since there are a lot of them), but you can try and repair it. As practice shows, such attempts do not end very successfully - either the master will come across a “kulibin” or, having repaired one element of the turbine, another one fails. Repairing the whole thing completely will be more expensive than taking the same “bush” for analysis.
Gasoline engines are less problematic in this regard. They are easier to repair and will keep in much better condition than diesel ones. The weakest point of gasoline units is the chain. You have to change every 150 thousand kilometers.
Also, carefully monitor the heat exchanger of the cooling system. If it malfunctions, the engine may overheat and, as a result, the tightness between the head and the cylinder block will be broken and antifreeze will get into the oil.
Transmission
Automatic is a fairly hassle-free mechanism. Change the oil in a timely manner and there will be no serious problems with it. Also, the handbrake on machines with an "automatic" tends to turn sour.
"Mechanics" has also proven itself well. Sometimes such a problem arises with it: the mechanism starts to include first gear instead of reverse. This is a clear indication of the failure of the plastic bushings.
Chassis
The original suspension from the factory was of good quality and served the first car owners well. But it is no longer possible to find a Golf 3 with her, taking into account her age, and it is not necessary, since in any case she has worked out her resource several times over such a period. It is unlikely that anyone will recognize what was put in as a replacement, so the suspension should also be written down as mandatory expenses in the first place. In steering, every second owner periodically encounters knocks that cause play in the tip thrust joint.
The suspension itself is easy to replace and maintain and extremely economical. Also, when buying not the cheapest China, you can count on a good working resource, but the dismantling is full of suspension arms with a huge residual resource.
Salon
Here you will have a rich field for investing money and effort. Worn-out door seals through which it blows mercilessly. Clogged stove radiator, which already heats poorly, a faulty glove box lock. It is also worth saying about door locks that they like to freeze tightly in winter. It is likely that there are problems with the speedometer, tachometer and instrument dial illumination.
Power windows are a sore spot in the cabin. Mechanical handles are much more reliable. Seat upholstery due to age looks in most cases tattered. The only thing to which there are no complaints is the quality of the plastic. Such scratch resistance today you will find only in luxury cars.
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