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Manifold pressure sensor fault by Joseph Craine
I was giving my mk4 golf (1.6 se auto) a routine scan with vag com and it shows a manifold pressure sensor short to B+ fault. I cleared the fault and have driven about 3 miles and the fault has not returned. The car drives fine, no loss of power or anything, no extra petrol being used, all seems well. Any ideas if this is something to worry about ? (any ideas where this sensor is so I can...
January 23rd 10 04:33 AM
by xodicflor Go to last post
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Heating problem by Rob[_15_]
Stephen wrote: "Rob" wrote in message First you have to check the waterpump is working correctly. Pull the hose off the header tank (when cold) and give the engine a rev and water should squirt out - if it just dribbles then its a waterpump. Hi rob, thanks for the info. I'll wait for it to cool down first then try and pray its not the waterpump. I'll...
January 19th 10 02:38 AM
by Rob[_15_] Go to last post
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Heating problem by Mrcheerful
Stephen wrote: "Mrcheerful" wrote in message ... Stephen wrote: "Duncan Wood" wrote in message news:op.u6o7p9wqhaghkf@lucy... On Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:27:44 -0000, Stephen wrote: MK4 golf 1.6 SE T ref (AEH engine) Automatic
January 18th 10 01:00 PM
by Mrcheerful Go to last post
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Varta batteries by nick
Does anyone have any definitive written information on the Manufacturer's Warranty for Varta batteries? Specifically a Varta Blue Dynamic B18 45Ah, 420A. Ours is failing fast and the supplier is trying to tell us the Warranty period is only two years. I've emailed Varta UK but they have not replied.
January 17th 10 02:15 AM
by Krak Go to last post
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This stunt is really possible by Koken[_2_]
Really spectacular http://www.crazy-video-streaming.com/best/stunt-car.htm
January 6th 10 04:27 PM
by Koken[_2_] Go to last post
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Thermostat by Stephen
mk4 golf 1.6 SE 8v AEH engine Can anyone offer any advice or points to guides for changing the thermostat. I had been getting a temperature reading of 80, so I changed the coolant temp sensor first as its cheap cheerful and easy and q common failure. That did not cure it so next port of call is the thermostat I was told, but no idea where there is ? or how to change it ? Also mentioned was...
January 3rd 10 09:56 PM
by Chris Bartram Go to last post
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Mk 5 Golf by Roberts
Sorry folks I meant where can I get another key for my golf Alan
January 2nd 10 09:44 PM
by Stephen Go to last post
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B5.5 Passat "Alternator workshop" warning by Simon Finnigan
Hi all, driving early this morning, after about 20 miles of driving I was on a flat road, at 40mph when the "Alternator workshop" warning came on the display, and the battery light came on. Cars a 2002 model, just under 170k miles on the clock. I`ve checked for error codes and can`t find any to clear, and was wondering what other options there may be for this warning? The car still starts...
January 2nd 10 09:38 AM
by Simon Finnigan Go to last post
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Mk 5 Golf advice needed by Roberts
Hi I seem to have lost my spare set of keys. I have replaced the house keys but where is the best place to go and how much? Alan
January 1st 10 11:06 PM
by Stephen Go to last post
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Mk 4 Golf Avia wheels by nick
I've got 5 spoke 15" Avia alloy wheels on my Golf Mk 4. The other day I went to swap the wheels front to back and couldn't get one of the locking bolts undone. I tried so hard the adapter popped out. I'd managed to twist the splines inside the head of the bolt so the adapter would no longer fit. I got the local tyre service to use a bolt extractor to remove it, but I
December 5th 09 12:21 PM
by nick Go to last post
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MK4 golf boot won't open by Peter smith
mk4 golf 1.62 2001 I loaded up all my work stuff the night before, came this morning at the office I went to open my boot and it would not open even though the car was unlocked. I tried opening the key manually and nothing. The central locking key fob unlock part is pressed twice and nothing (which always opens it) I worked the key in and out of the lock and squieted some wd40 and nothing.
December 3rd 09 08:36 AM
by Chris Bartram Go to last post
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coolant loss by Peter smith
I was doing my 2 weekly checks under the bonet and topping up etc. I noticed my coolant is down to just above the minimum marker. 2 weeks ago it was just under the max marker. I'm guessing I have a leak somewhere ? Never had to fix anything like this before any ideas where to start. I did have a look around the hoses and couldn't see anything blarringly obvious. But I guess it the level is...
November 24th 09 05:18 PM
by Peter smith Go to last post
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MK4 Golf Rear Demister Not Working by K Morgan
Hi all, The rear demister has stopped working. I've also noticed the dash button is orange regardless of whither it's pushed on or off. I'm going to check the fuse this weekend, any help/experience would be much appreciated. The Golf is a 2000 GTI 1.8T
November 23rd 09 10:31 AM
by K Morgan Go to last post
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White smoke by Peter smith
Startde my mk4 golf 1.6 16v 01 up this morning and got about 10 seconds of pure white smoke out of the exhaust which disaapeared quickly. Very alarmed by it as it never ever does anything like this. Any idea what could cause this ?
November 5th 09 09:05 AM
by finalecrom Go to last post
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passenger engine mount and dogbone mount by Peter smith
I have a worn passenger side engine mount and I suspect the dogbone mount (rear engine mount) may be worn as I'm getting aknock coming right from that area when reversing out of the drive and touching the brakes theres a clunk coming from the dogbone area. I was just wondering swhat the process for changing the engine mount is. jack up a solid part of the engine to take support of the engine...
October 28th 09 02:58 PM
by Eric Brain Go to last post
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Coolant temp not at 90 by Dubber
When I bought my mk4 golf 1.6se 8v 1999 the temp display registered 0. I put a new temp sensor on from eurocarparts it now registers but only at about 80 degree. So I bought a new one from VW and it registers at 80 only, my wife took it for a 4/5 mile drive and it made it to 90 but she said it fluctuated. I doubt both sensors could be bad, so something is not working right. I'm having a...
October 10th 09 02:09 PM
by Fred Go to last post
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MK4 golf washer jets by Peter smith
My washer jets do hit the window when sprayed, but quite a bit shoots onto the rood and sunroof area which shamefully has got me unaware a few times :) Is there a way to shorten the spray pattern and aim it more directly onto the screen ? Thanks
October 2nd 09 12:41 PM
by Chuckie Finzter Go to last post
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98 Jetta VR6 USA w/ 0413 engine code by HanKdKranK
Hey all. Topic says it. My air pump (recently replaced) isn't coming on and I've replaced the relay. Anyone have any insight? Please and thanks, HKD
September 24th 09 01:16 AM
by HanKdKranK Go to last post
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MK3 Golf AEE (1.6) starting issues by Doki
My girlfriend's Golf is having a bit of starting trouble. Basically, the starter will spin the engine fairly well, up to about 400 revs or so, which if I recall correctly, is about right for a starter. However, the engine doesn't catch. Give it a welly full of throttle, and it'll fire and then bog down again at around 600rpm, and stall. What it reminds me of most is driving an old MK2 Golf...
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September 20th 09 08:36 PM
by Dubber Go to last post
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Torque wrench it or muscle it :) by Peter smith
I'm changing my wishbones on my mk4 golf and te bolt torque settings are between 30/70 nm and have mis placed the sodding torque wrench, do you reckon if I do them up really tight on the socket it should be fine ? Also do you need to get the tracking done after changing wishbones ?
September 18th 09 07:59 AM
by SFC Go to last post
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