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If your Volkswagen Beetle has a humming noise at high speed, it can be distracting and, depending on the cause, dangerous. We’ve outlined the most common reasons why a humming noise in your car gets louder with speed. We’ve also provided an audio sample of each issue to help determine …

P0501 is an OBD2 trouble code that indicates there is an issue with your Volkswagen Beetle’s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). It occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) gets a signal from the VSS outside its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0501 is a generic powertrain code, which …

P0008 is a somewhat uncommon OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Volkswagen Beetle. It indicates that the crankshaft and camshaft are not synchronized properly, and should be considered a breakdown risk. Driving your Beetle with P0008 can lead to engine damage and a costly repair. While P0008 is …

P0678 is a common diagnostic trouble code found in diesel engines. It’s a generic code, which means it has the same meaning for the Volkswagen Beetle as it would any other vehicle made for the 1996 model year+. P0678 indicates that the eighth cylinder glow plug is not heating its …

P0725 is a common OBD2 code that can occur in the Volkswagen Beetle. It indicates an issue with the engine speed sensor input circuit (which measures the engine speed at the input shaft and helps the PCM determine when and how hard to shift the transmission). It’s a generic code, …

P0523 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Volkswagen Beetle. In layman’s terms, it indicates the signal from the oil pressure sensor is higher than its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0523 is generic (it has the same definition for all vehicles), repair steps …

Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Volkswagen Beetle’s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your Beetle’s DRL warning light is on, …

P2279 is a generic OBD-II code. It indicates there is a vacuum leak coming from your Volkswagen Beetle’s air intake system. While P2279 is a generic code (it has the same definition for the Beetle as it would any other vehicle made after 1996), repair steps will vary based on …

P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Volkswagen Beetle as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and is almost always symptom-free. P0036 should NOT be …

P0058 is a not too common and OBDII trouble code that occurs in the Volkswagen Beetle. It indicates that the heated oxygen sensor (which we’ll be referring to as HO2S a lot) heater control circuit located at B2S2 is sending a signal to the PCM that is outside of its …