How do you open a stuck Beetle trunk?

How do you open a stuck Beetle trunk?

Preferred Method

1. Take out the radio.
2. While pushing down on the release handle (as when opening the trunk), clamp the vise grips onto the cable as far down the cable as possible.
3. Now you can let loose of the handle and give a good yank on the cable with the vise grips.

How do you reset a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle?

Volkswagen New Beetle Oil Service Light Reset Guide

1. Turn OFF the ignition. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped.
2. Press and hold the TRIP button while turn on the car. Now hold down the TRIP button on the dash as you turn your key to the on position.
3. Release and press the button again.

How do you open the trunk on a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle?

Look at the bottom of the hatch and you will see the two handles molded into the plastic, on the right hand side one there should be a little rubber circle in it, pry that off with your finger and pull it, the trunk will release.

When did the VW New Beetle come out?

A sporty Turbo S edition joined the lineup in 2002 but was dropped after 2004, and a New Beetle Convertible debuted in 2003. For 2005, an MP3 player connection is standard. Optional XM or Sirius Satellite Radio includes a three-month subscription.

How big is the trunk of a VW New Beetle?

Trunk capacity is a modest 5 cubic feet. A 115-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder goes into GL and GLS convertibles, but a 150-hp, turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder powers the GLS 1.8T. The engines can team with either a five-speed-manual transmission or a six-speed-automatic transmission with Tiptronic operation.

What kind of transmission does the New Beetle have?

For 2005, an MP3 player connection is standard. Optional XM or Sirius Satellite Radio includes a three-month subscription. A six-speed-automatic transmission with Tiptronic manual-shift capability is now available with the turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder.

What kind of top does a new Beetle have?

The five-layer lined top features a glass rear window. Convertibles come in GL and GLS trim levels. Much like the original Beetle convertibles of the 1950s to 1970s, the modern-day model has a fabric top that rests on the back of the car; it doesn’t fold into the body.