Bought a '99 1.8T Passat a month ago and took it to the local VW main dealer for a major service last week. Not knowing much about cars (apart from I really like this car, it goes great and is in lovely nick) I was a bit surprised when chatting to one of the technicians who asked if "I'd fitted the suspension and spoiler myself ?". Apparently he really liked the conservative looking spoiler and...

Does anybody know if service manuals for Golf 5 can be found on the web ? Or any site with illustration on wiring ? TIA.

Hi Group, Another annoying thing has happened to me as a VW owner, I discovered the under tray went missing since I can see thru the tarmac when checking the oil level, phoned the dealer, they suggested the tray wasn't there in the first place or was dropped off somewhere in the countryside, but never admit the chance that they forgot to put it back on and chucked it to the bin during the...

Are the Interior Carpets the same on the Pre 1990 Cabrio to the MK1 Golf. I am in the UK and Need a set of black carpets, which will replace the ones that have been eaten by little furry mammals. Thanks In advance Wayne

can anyone explain the functions of the onboard computer? I am a new owner of Mk IV golf auto (1990) and am trying to work out my fuel consumption! I am getting readings from 9mpg to 200mpg Thanks

Has anyone replaced the pathetic headlights on the Mk4 Golf? I have a 1.6SE and would like to replace the main and dipped bulbs with something a bit pokier. There seems to be a lot of choices from £20 to £120. But the specifications on light output are few and far between. Is there anywhere you can compare the Wattage, light output and efficiency before you part with your cash?

This might seem like a dumb question :) What is the most suitable oil for a Mk2 Golf?

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Need an opinion from those who have experience in Europe. Which is better? Which do you own? Have European code halogen in now, with micro DE's, but I need more light since I drive mainly at night on the highway in the country. Is the Bosch OEM HID design better than the Hella OEM halogen? I drive a MKIV Jetta/Bora. So I'm asking of those who know. Definitely appreciate your thoughts, good...

96 Polo 1.4L (AEX) Motronic MP9 automatic. During my routine maintenance, carried out diagnostic check and found error code 00533. Both VWTool and VAG-COM displayed 00533 as " Idle Speed Regulation 09-10 - Adaptation Limit Surpassed - Intermittent". Car runs without any evident problem. Is this a common fault? What's the likely root cause? -Roy- (Surrey, England)

I have a '91 Mk1 Golf cabrio (Rivage) with intermittent central locking. Well, it was intermittent, recently it's become completely dead. I've always tried the central locking from outside, as you do, but the other day I happened to push down the door lock when I was inside the car. This made a quiet but noticeable "squeek" sort of noise from below/behind the dash, somewhere below the instrument...

In case anyone else was considering paying £5 to download instructions for changing a B5 cambelt (or on a range of other procedures) from www.speedways.co.uk as I did (fool be me)...... you might try having a look at http://volkswagen.msk.ru/ first where you can download (for free) the exact same document I paid for and a range of others. Alternatvely have a look at the forums on...

Is there any way to permanently disable the immobiliser? I'm sick of the thing staying immobilised when I try to start the car. Sometimes I have to reinsert the key 20 times before I can start it. Obviously I want to retain the central locking. TIA Nick

http://phatcat_ed.tripod.com/V6.htm (Not 1.8T but useful info.) http://www.clubb5.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=30245 Excellent B5 write up. Slow to load even on ADSL or Cable. http://www.rmcb5.com/modules.php?set_albumName=howto&op=modload&name=Gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php Pictures for above article. www.volkswagen.msk.ru/engine/aeb_pass_b5_timing_belt.pdf

My Passat has done about 68K miles & I'm considering changing the cambelt & tensioners this year (in order to pre-empt known issues of failed tensioners, belt hops off, 20 bent valves etc). Whilst I could just chuck it at VW (or an independant) to sort it out I'm considering doing it myself to save some cash. I don't do a lot of work on cars these days but I know my way around an engine - the...

Hi, ive got a rust problem on my MK3 Golf in the typical place most MK3's get it, in the bottom corners of the tailgate window. So I want to sort the rust before it gets too bad and will need to take out the window to get at it properly. I looked in the workshop manual and it was useless. Supposedly this job is too hard to do at home and it recommends you get it done by a professional due to the...

According to the original service schedule, my VW 1994 Golf Mk3 automatic 096 transmission should be serviced (4L of fluid replaced and filter changed) every 40,000 miles. It's now due and I plan to do it myself. However my local VW agent (Whites) when I enquired about the availability of the replacement filters and gaskets, says they never do that service - they only ever check for leaks and...

Ive got a 93 1.8 Golf. Its the one with an ABS engine, single point fuel injection. Now, its got a regular misfire on number 4 cylinder. Its got new HT leads, rotor arm and dizzy cap and theres definitely a spark at the plug and the leads are in the right order. So I think 'it must be fuel then' but its a single injector. What am i missing? The only thing i can think of is that the inlet...

Hi, the car starts but no power seems to get to the engine no matter how much I push down the accelerator. The engine soon cuts out and dies. I have checked the air intake and it seems fine, I am thinking it may be a fuel flow problem but am not too sure? Has anyone got any ideas? The car only passed it's MOT last week! Cheers