Technical Help

Of those of you who have chosen to get your own VAG Com tool/s which make/brand did you invest in and has it proved to be a good investment.. thanks..

I have a 2007 Touran which came with (2nd hand) a multifunctional steering wheel with the paddles for the DGS gearbox and it all works very fun.. but I think it is looking in need of replacement to clean things up a bit - so my question is, from which other newer VW can I get a replacemnt.. my local VW say they do not know as all they would do is replace it with an original wheel.. I really like the look of the new VW Golf R steering wheel though my car has the cruise control on the left hand stalk..

Hello guys, I need some help, I have VW Passat 2006 1.9 TDI. 1. I am planning to upgrade current steering wheel for multifuncional (see pics wheel1 and wheel2). Do I need any modules for that? Any guide? 2. Also I am wondering if can replace heat control unit for newer one? See pics (unit 1 and unit2) Please don't ask why I didn't get a model with all the things above, I got this car from my friend for free ;) Cheers!

Hi all, I'm thinking of fitting power folding mirrors to my Amarok. Currently they manually fold but are electrically adjustable and heated. Do I need to run new wires or will the required cabling exist in the loom of the vehicle? Obviously I appreciate I will need to change the mirror mechanisms and the switch. Thanks in advance. Dan

Hi, I am a newbie on here, please be gentle. Would someone on here please provide some advise on a Japanese made Bosch fuel injection pump ( diesel ) part number 0 470 504 012. I would like to know the resistance value of the spill control solenoid/electromagnet, part number 479763-1220. I have a feeling that the one on this pump may have "burnt out". Would anyone have the Bosch yellow publication giving principle of operation and hopefully tech details please. Thanks in advance. rich.

Hi,looking for a bit of help with something that is starting to drive me nuts, the clock in my phaeton just stops on a regular basis, I pull the fuse and replace it and its good again for a day or two then it stops again. Don't want to buy a new clock just in case there is another cause. Any help please?

I've just bought a 2010 Touran with NavPrep. I know it needs a SD card but my question is does it need to be a specific SD card and also where do I get all the maps loaded on to it????

wiperbladeshop.co.uk. Anyone used this site..? really cheap for Trico wiper blades by the looks of it but I’m just wondering how good they are.

In case anyone wasn't aware VW Poole are offering to update non-navigation head units to navigation units for £599. I imagine this offer will be available through other dealers too.

I have a 2011 2.0 SA match Tiguan an on Friday the cam belt went. It has 76,000 on the clock and was due a cam belt change but just hadn't got round to it. VW have investigated the reason for the Cam belt failure and it was the water pump and although I have extended warranty on the car the warranty company are saying as I missed the replacement interval for the belt they won't honour it. i am currently in dispute as I have said that as the water pump was the root cause this should be covered, any thoughts? i have had a quote of £1350 for a reconditioned engine and wondered if anyone could give me an idea what it might cost to swap over. suffice t…

Hello Polo Members. I have a 57 plate, 5 door Polo and I need to remove the drivers door inner skin to inspect/remove the window regulator module. I have had a go by removing the 3 screws at the bottom. All the plastic popper fixings seem to have come apart okay. Not sure how to tackle the top door release with mirror switch and the lower grab handle with window switch.?? Can anyone advise please, I would be grateful. Thanks Reggie

Hi everyone. Hoping to get some advice about the turbo system on my car.It's a 2005 1.9 TDi PD SE touran.The car would run fine for a mile or two then it'd be like the turbo had stopped working. Just no power at all. Switch off and it'd be ok for a mile or so then it'd happen again. I suspected MAP sensor as something was obviously resetting when it was switched off. After a week or so the emissions workshop light came on so I asked a friend to read it for me. Plugged into reader and it came back, from what I can remember, turbo pressure or something along those lines. Turned out that when I took turbo off the shaft had movement in it so I replaced the full unit. The car …

Hi Just purchased my first VW. It's a Golf mark 5 1.9tdi match 08. Seller told me to remapp as he has done it on his wife's Audi with same engine. He said big lift in BHP and fuel economy. Well worth doing. Can anyone give advice on pros and cons as I don't want to do something to car that may damage it or have no affect. Thanks Alan

my Dad's 1973 beetle is not well, he is not sure how to set and adjust carbs; it drives like it's firing on 3 1/2 cylinders not 4. any advice would be appreciated. Eastbourne

Hi All Having a bit of a problem with our 1966 Bug,seem to have lost horn,indicators and wipers,all else OK,ANY IDEAS. Only thing on schemes connecting the three is the starter coil? Cheers Geoff

Hi, We have a 2014 beetle and we were able to sinc our phones but we can hear people but they can't hear us. The sound is muffled and like we're in a tunnel and very far away.

hi, Both the key operated central locking and the electric front windows are not working. A local Independent linked their diagnostic machine to the car and it was pointing towards a Central Control Unit or perhaps called a Computer Control Unit, housed within the drivers door. It seems to be an intermittent fault strangely working okay in warmer weather but packing up in wet and colder weather. Does anyone have any experience with this problem please? The car will only lock manually via each door independently and the electric front windows do not work at all. Many thanks, Stephen

Hi this is my first entry on this VW site, my wife as a Lupo SDI which is a great car But recently its started draining the battery, an auto electrician looked at it and removed the aftermarket alarm and central locking. three days later it was flat again, I charged the battery and disconnected the negative lead from the battery, today I put an Amp meter between the negative lead and the negative connector and it showed 6.2 amp drain for a few second then went to zero. Help as any one got any Ideas PLEASE.....

Hi, I have an 07 3.0V6 TDI Phaeton and have aswitch on left side of steering wheel below dash level which consists of a + and a - with a push button above, it bleeps once when you push either +/- but no apparent effects, any ideas what this is for? Nothing in car manuals. Thanks for taking the time to read this, Ste Byrne.

What engine is used in the cabriolet 2litre 2001se Mk3 Mk3.5 Mk4 Cheers

Hi am new to this site can anyone help ive got a clunkinging sound when I turn right like the drivers front wheels light on the ground pluss I get clunk when reverseing slow feels like drive shaft here goes ive change for new top strut mount both drive shafts anti roll bar and wish bone bushes new water pump plus cam kit and new engine mountings still a clunk can any one shead some light please thanks golf wizard its a golf mk4 gti 2.0 8v on a 2002 plate could it be diff

Hi, My 2012, 2ltr Bluemotion Passat DSG has recently started to give me some gear selection problems. Basically it is an occasional problem, where ,after starting the car ,it is extremely difficult to move the gear selector leaver out of the Park position. It requires extreme force to move the leaver into drive. My vehicle is still under warranty but before taking it into the local dealer, I wondered if anyone else had experienced a similar problem. Would be grateful for any info. on this problem ,as it is very inconvenient to get to the dealer. Thanks Marsh

i have a 61 reg passat 2ltr diesel bluemotion its taking 5 attempts to start the car and its annoying as been in vw they thought the battery was fault but i didnt the battery passed all tests took it away took it back the next day same issue then following day they rang said theres petrol in diesel they recommended changing filter, draining the the tank clean it andn line £260 i said no dont drain tank next day pick car up they had drained the tank without permission be great for help cars under warranty

2003 Jetta 1.9L TDI w/hydraulic clutch and 5 speed manual transmission. Problem occured suddenly not gradually so must be failure rather than wear. When engine is running and clutch depressed, cannot shift into or out of any gear. With engine off, can shift thru all gears smoothly. With engine off, shift into any gear, then start engine and let clutch out, clutch engagement is smooth, everything is normal until next shift point. Can't shift unless engine is shut off, then shift is smooth, engine restarted and everything normal until next shift point. Same thing happens thru all gears. Clutch engages normally with no chatter. When stopped with engine running, no vehicl…

Can you advise on a compatible rear mounted cycle carrier that will fit my VW UP 2012. My car is leased so I don't want to purchase the roof mounted carrier (as advised by my local dealer) as it's too expensive. I have also spoken to a local towbar company last year and they advise the load weight of the car restricts the installation of a towbar. I thought a manufacturer may have made a suitable rear mounted cycle carrier now that the UP has been out on the market for a year. Much appreciate any feedback.