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Technical Help

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  1. Started by James,

    Hi all new here just wanted to know how I can get Android auto which I believe is a free open source thing from Google on my Passat without paying VW dealer £250 for installing it!!! Would really appreciate some help👍👍

  2. Hi folk, I'm hoping someone hre can help me solve this problem... I need to change the OSF/Drivers side wishbone/suspension subframe/bracket. The problem I'm having is with the bolt to the steering rack! It has no nut on it just like a thing washer on the top with a small amount of thread sticking out. When I try to remove this bot it just turns including the thick washer on the top it all turns but dose not come out!!!! I'm at my wits end with it was in the pit all day yesterday trying to get it out cant get a grip on the washer type fixing on the top with anything. Am I doing something wrong? I've never even seen this set…

  3. Started by Mcglynn,

    I have a mk5 tdi 2.0gt 54plate the car has been going into limp mode and losing turbo at about 70mph, when I restart the car the fault has gone doesn’t turn a EML light on, I have changed the fuel filter as was black, changed the G62 sensors, and replaced the MAF sensor, I have taken the boost pressure sensor off and cleaned this, I have had the turbo checked and there isn’t any play in turbo and all moving good, I did have a EGR daily code but once cleared from the ECU this hasn’t returned, any advice would be welcomed

  4. Started by ANTHONY SCOTT,

    Hi help or advice needed please . I have a issue regarding the timing pulleys on golf mk7 2013 1.2 tsi it is the belt version. Neither of which seem to have any timing notches ive inspected them on numerous occasions and was wondering if the timing kit that is required automatically times both the pulleys once fitted. Any help would be gratefully recieved regards

  5. Started by Cookie24,

    Hi new to group,viewed a 57 plate shuttle but I noticed the dpf had been bypassed.Im no mechanic but is this a big no no.Guy selling said garaged had removed a smoking? Any advice ?

  6. Started by Seb_5000,

    Hi there, new to this group. I purchased some new Xenon bulbs from https://xenons4u.co.uk/. One of my bulbs broke, so I bought some new bulbs from https://xenons4u.co.uk/. Top quality and speedy delivery time. If anyone is looking to buy some new bulbs, I highly recommend using them.

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  7. Started by Tokhey,

    Hey, Good day. I have a problem with my new beetles 2001 2.0 l engine.. Automatic transmission.. For the past 2 weeks whenever I go on a long way of 140 km/hr Start observing a very rough down shift and I got weird about this issue and stopped aside and then went back to continue my way but unfortunately the gear doesn't shift up to 2 moreover the the rpm reaches to 4 & 5 without shifting.. So to solve this issue temporary i have to stop the car remove the key and then start it again.. Is there any solution for my vw beetles.?? inbound1294769119114741967.mp4

  8. Afternoon have a 01130 Abs fault code on my Scirocco have been told it needs replaced. Abs pump part number is 1K0614517BE. I've seen 2nd Hand replacement ones online but the only thing different is the last 2 letters all other details are the same. How do I clarify that the part I'm wanting to buy will fit. It says it will fit 2008-2015 Hopefully someone can help Thanks Stevie

  9. Started by stuwd77,

    In the last couple of weeks my Golf Plus TDi has developed a strange battery drain issue. If I leave the car unlocked overnight it starts fine the following morning. If I lock it at night it’s totally flat the following morning. Anyone else experienced this or know a likely fix? TIA Stuart

  10. Started by Stephen McAvoy,

    I'm looking for an erg valve for my VW bus. It's a 1974 Porsche 914 t2 air cooled lh drive engine from California. Can anyone help?

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  11. Started by Ian G Wilson,

    VW Beetle 2004 2ltr petrol Had a sensor problem sensor identified using diagnostic unit Lambda sensor on catalytic convertor changed fault cleared and car ok for two days fault reappeared giving code for crank shaft car would not start.Sensor changed as well as timing belt fault cleared car ok for two days same fault appeared ECU removed and found to be wet sent for testing came back as ok put back into car fault cleared car again good for two days same fault back and car will not start anyone got a clue

  12. Started by chocks2,

    hi,my golf 1.6 petrol 08 .57.000mls.the clutch pedal is down when iget in i pull it up by hand and runs away no probs changing gear,sometimes the pedal fall halfway ,but i can flick it up with foot and runs away perfectly,anythoughts.thankyou

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  13. I recently bought a 13 plate 2.0 TDI GT 150, 5 door automatic... I'm looking at getting it remapped. Has anybody else on here remapped their Golf GT (150 bhp) ? Cheers, Ben

  14. Started by berridge10,

    this morning my hubby was driving down the m1 when all of a sudden there was a rather loud popping noise come from the car. after the noise occured the car started to chuck loads of thick black smoke from the exhaust. any ideas on what the problem could possibly be? the car is a 53plate vw touran 2l tdi

  15. Started by Portucale,

    Hi, I have a VW Caddy transformed to carry a disable person at the rear, I understand the car was lowered to be able to be transformed, but as now is a bit low, every time I pass over a "street hump" the chassis is touching the tarmac, I heard that I could fit "Suspension Air Kit" so I come to you guys to if this would be a solution to increase the gap between the chassis and the road surface and if so which ones should I get? Thanks for the attention

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  16. Started by Trim dev rich,

    Over the past few day my rns 315 will not turn on ,it has the time display in the middle, today I tried again and it worked but now I'm unable to turn it off with the power button ,I'm guessing this is the fault, any ideas please.

  17. Started by sickofcarsbob,

    hi everyone looking for some help from you ,, I have recently just bought a mk 5 golf 1.6 fsi 2004. the car has been very well maintained and ran perfect until yesterday it all started soon after buying the car the radio was not working the only fault on the car when I got it. so as soon as I got it home I removed it to find the fuse had blown replaced and all seemed fine then yesterday I was out with the polish and started the car to turn it around and boom all sorts of lights no power steering lights where eml abs power steering and a few others so turned it off and started to scrach my head. went to start the car again and no it did not want to just clicking so I…

  18. Started by missmouse,

    Anyone know if its possible to use Vagcom to deactivate the annoying rain sensor for the wipers & make it work as normal?

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  19. Hi new on here,having problems with my 2011 Passat cc 140 GT TDI, the reverse camera has stuck open has done it a few times,disconnected the battery at first and that seemed to reset it but now that doesn't work and is permantly open the camera still works but can't open boot manually anybody come across this problem and know a fix if any?

  20. Started by James66121,

    My gear changes are hard and it still thinks its in gear when I put it in neutral Any help much appreciated

  21. Hi and hope help is near... I have a caddy with a vr6 conversation AAA code( don't know much else) It has a real lack of low down throttle response and runs very lumpy until it hits 2.5/3 rpm then takes off like a vr6 should.. I have replaced ht leads and plugs to start looking for a few other maybe's...... Coil? Maf? Coolant sensor?

  22. Started by Dave McKay,

    Is there a spares part of the owners club as i have quite a variation of new VW o.e parts.

  23. Started by Edward,

    Hi I’m looking to see if anyone can help my I have a 2014 golf gt cabriolet and the rear window has been broken but you can’t buy the glass separate from the roof so I’m looking for an glass if anyone can help. Thanks.

  24. Started by Chris mills,

    Does anyone have trouble with the mk7.5 golf on a morning when cold windscreen keeps fogging up on the inside then runs down the inside so u end up with water marks on the inside any ideas whats wrong

  25. Started by Rogersdave77,

    Hi, new here. I have a golf mk5 2.0fsi 2005. My oil cooler is leaking oil, not sure if it's cracked cooler or gasket fail. How do I remove cooler without removing manifold?

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