i have a 1997 r reg vw sharan 2.0cl auto it has to be the biggest heap of crap in the uk the ammount of things that has gone wrong in 4 mnths is amazing we loaded up the sharan and we set off about 15 miles into the drive a lot of knocking and rattling came and it started slowing down then cut out restarted and drove to the next layby opened bonnet then opend oil cap lots of white smoke comming...

Hi Wanting to change the plastic walnut trim in my golf for piano black ones. Car has this trim around the centre console, drinks holder and on the door pulls. Have been told you can get jet piano black ones to replace them. Anyone know where I can get them from? TIA

Just had my renewal notice for RAC motor breakdown insurance. Phoned to try and renew,spoke to someone who couldnt understand me so I didnt bother proceeding with the renewal. A bit of googling reveals that RAC exported loads of UK jobs to India. As i have a policy of not dealing with companies who export UK jobs, I will no longer be dealing with the RAC. These

Hi Does anyone know what "comfort" features can be enabled/disabled using VAG-COM? TIA

Thanks for sharing your knowledge about this carb. Problem was vacuum pipe in wrong place. You saved me a lot of money. I'm truly grateful. Cheers. -- Message posted via CarKB.com http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/vw-watercooled/200604/1

Help - The interior lights (with time delay) have stopped working completely - I've checked the fuses - any ideas?

Ive just bought a 96 Sharan VR6 and the air bag light stays on. I read that it may be a bug in electronics tripped by VAG computer plugged in. Anyone else heard of this and if so is it dangerous or will it just not function. Any thoughts gratefully read. THANX

Owning a 2001 Sharan TDI and having driven over 140000 miles in it I have not been more than a few months in the last couple of years without incurring costly problems despite regular main dealer servicing. However, I remain too attached to the car, it's not a bad drive for an MPV, fuel economy is great, the engine has been good until now and the car is fantastic for the family. The latest...

I've been searching the web for a clue to water in the driver footwell (only) of my 2000 Sharan 1.9 110. I found a few refs. to blocked drainage pipes at the base of the windscreen. But my Sharan does not appear to have any pipes/ holes or any other channel. Water just goes down the back lip at the back of the engine compartment and appears to run out down the back of the wheelarch covers....

How would one go about getting a "spare" key for a mk4 golf (2000, X reg). Have recently purchased the car but it only has 1 key fob......Car is a v6 4motion. The current fob is the 2 button type (lock and unlock buttons). I have seen several on ebay for sale which have blank keys, ie ready to be cut. How would I go about programming the key to unlock/dis-arm and lock/arm the...

Hi guys been reading all your views so i thought i would register and ask a question I have a query regarding my 2003 VW Bora TDI 130. Over the last couple of days i have noticed that if i Have the car in 4th gear at about 1500rpm and under hard acceleration, as the rev needle goes towards 2k it drops slightly and then continues, it seems to do this when i get towards 2.5k as well, However i can...

My 1998 Polo 1.4L has recently developed a problem with starting. Instead of starting first time after it's been left standing for a few hours, it starts *third* time. Even a long run with the starter fails to give a first-time start. The spark is good, but there was a recent problem with the non-factory immobiliser holding the fuel pump and injectors off. The auto-electrician disconnected...

I am trying to find a nearside rear brake caliper for a Golf V6 4motion. GSF supplied me with one but it is the wrong one, turns out GSF DO NOT stock rear calipers for V6 4m. The rear disks are vented. Would appreciate any suggestions as to where a caliper could be purchased.

Hi, Driving home today I heard a loud clunking noise. After this the car continued to make a noise but seemed to drive ok (I was nearly home and going about 30). I've had a look and it appears that the rear suspension has disconnected. On the other side the spring sits on a disc (mounting?). On the broken side the spring appears to have snapped or come free of the disc leaving the mounting...

Hi, I'm new on here , so be nice. Just thought i'd introduce myself. I have a mobile auto electrics buisness in the west midlands. I have diagnostics for most makes and models On the car side of things i do drive a ford but own a 1964 beetle as a play thing (2110cc mental engine) If your having grief electrically i may be able to help i'm cheaper than most dealers. i'm based in the...

Anyone used these to obtain parts for VW/Audi vehicles. They contacted me through 24/7 parts website, for a part I am trying to locate. Rang them up, my part is supposed to be coming tomorrow. Just wondered if anyone else had any comments about them? TIA

Got a mk4 Golf, 2000, X reg. The wipers are very slow, so low that they almost stopped mid way across the windscreen. Could this be a seized linkage problem or a burnt out motor??? Could anyone details the procedure to check, or lube the linkage etc. Thanks

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP TRIED YOUR SUGGESTIONS BUT ALSO FOUND AIR BUBBLES IN MY FUEL. SO I BLED THE AIR OUT AND HAY PRESTO STARTS FIRST TIME, ALSO FOUND IF I TURN KEY LET GLOW LIGHT GO OUT TURN KEY AGAIN LET GLOWLIGHT GO OUT THEN COMPLETE THE KEY TURN IT STARTS. SO THATS THE WAY UHHU UHHU I LIKE IT. THANKS AGAIN SCOTTIE

Just after opinions on what other VW owner use to clean the dashboard / interior of their cars. Don't want to get one of these spray on products which makes the surface go all shiney...prefer the matt look it currently has. Wife suggests a damp cloth to remove all the dust/dirt but not sure what effect this will have on the top of the dash. Would appreciate any comments.

I'm thinking about replacing the standard 16 inch alloys on my Mk 4 Golf GTI T with 18 inchers. I've heard that increasing the diameter of the wheel can affect the readings from the speedo/trip computer. Is this true and are there any other things I need to consider?? Any help on this is much appreciated... Thanks in advance