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Is it safe to have an external oil cooler lower than the OEM oil cooler location?
I'm replacing my oil cooler housing and wish to add an external oil cooler to it. I'm curious if it's safe to set the external oil cooler lower than the original OEM location. The OEM oil cooler works ...
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2016 VW Golf won't turn on
I have a 2016 VW Golf that I can't quite turn on. This morning, I stuck my key in the ignition, and the lights on the dash popped up like normal. As soon as I turned the key, everything went off, I ...
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Head unit ignition switch wire has constant power
I have an aftermarket head unit in my 2014 Jetta that I installed myself. After several times waking up to a dead battery when I was sure I didn't leave the radio on, I decided to kill all power to it ...
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How to tell what mark is my golf?
So I bought my first car a VW Golf
Model Variant GOLF
Model Description 1.6 TDI 105 S 5dr
Year Of Manufacture 2013
Registration Date 02/12/2013
I would like to know what Mark Golf it is, is it mk6 ...
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Broken Coil Spring - How urgent is the repair? [duplicate]
My 2005 Jetta TDI Wagon started making a "spring like sound" that was coming from the right rear corner - I pulled the wheel and found this:
I'm trying to decide if I need to "ground" the car or if ...
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Remove OBD socket from Golf 7
could someone please explain how to remove and replace OBD II socket from Golf 7, ideally with pictures or video? Seems ping in my socket are loose. I have a replacement, but can't get the socket out ...
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VW Polo battery question
My (VW Polo SE TSI Mk5, 2015, 1.2, bought secondhand) car just had a new battery fitted (EFB for start-stop cars) and on checking the battery voltage with a multimeter at idle (engine on, car ...
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2002 VW New Beetle battery discharges only while driving?
My 2002 VW New Beetle has a sketchy (dis)charging issue. Specifically it appears that while the AC is running (though I'm not positive that's always the case) after about 15-20 minutes of driving the ...
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Brake pads sliding (?) between reverse and forward?
I just had my rear discs and pads replaced (2015 Golf). Everything seems fine, but if I'm backing up and press the brakes, there will be a "clunk" on one or both sides; when I then drive ...
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Audi 2.0T Tapping Noise When Accelerating (Up to 3000 RPM only)
Car: 2013 Audi A4 2.0 4-Cyl Turbocharged AWD
Mileage: 71,457 miles
Video Clip: https://youtu.be/HX1wXk84wq8
The car is exhibiting a tapping noise when the engine is under load at lower RPMs.
Test ...
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One rear wheel hesitates to spin freely after drum brake change
I have a Vw Polo 6n2 from 2000 without ABS. A while back I replaced rear drum brake cylinders and shoes. After the change, with the wheels off, one of the drums were stuck while the other side spin ...
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New tires, front brakes and rotors on 2010 VW CC Sport
Clunking noise became worse over next few days. Was told caliper bracket bolt was lost. Also parking brake light stayed on. My question is, what all damage could have occurred to my car? Could it ...
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Water temperature randomly drops while car is in motion (VW Golf Mk6)
I have a 2011 VW Golf Mk6 Variant (European spec) with a 2.0 TDI Engine (CFHC engine code: with DPF but no AWD and no AdBlue), automatic gearbox (6-speed DSG), and 200.000 km on the clock (around 125....
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VW Passat Variant 2016 Diesel engine gets much louder when I turn left/right
My car is running well the only issue I have is that the noise the engine makes gets a lot noisier (but its still the same noise) each time I turn the wheels to left or right. The more I turn them the ...
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Could a car left sitting for 6 years ever run again?
First time posting, let me know if I'm doing everything right!
We've got a '92 Volkswagon Cabriolet, with 175K+ miles on it, that's been sitting in the garage since 2010. Wheels are all flat, and I ...
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What would you estimate needs to be repaired in a bent fender/bumper?
Hit a garage gate pole. Seems that the metal fender is bent quite well, and the bumper clamp area is also broken, hence its dislodged. What would you estimate would need to be repaired/replaced in ...
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Engine swap & ecu
So I was thinking about putting a vw 2.0t into my 1999 eclipse gs. Would I have to get a standalone ecu or can I wire in the engines ecu in place of the eclipses oem. I'd be able to figure everything ...
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VW Golf 5 FSI Jerks When Driving
Please help. I have recently serviced my VW Golf 5 with air cleaner,oil filter,fuel filter and plugs but the car still jerks most times when driving. I had it diagonised and gave me error codes P1403 ...
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Help diagnosing broken windscreen wiper on MK5 GOLF with loud noise
Upon starting the engine and activating the wipers, they move approximately 20 degrees before halting abruptly. Simultaneously, what I believe to be the wiper motor emits a loud droning noise for ...
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What can cause powered, but not functional Wipers, 2012 VW Passat?
A few weeks ago my wipers started acting up when raining. The wipers will suddenly stop working. It happened about 3-4 times or so, and stopping the car, powering it off, opening the door, closing the ...
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Volkswagen Polo 2009 bluetooth problem
I have a Volkswagen Polo from 2009 with some electronics I think are upgraded through the time. The display which shows the media radio and stuff also shows
an option for phone, phone messages, and ...
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No voltage between ECU GND and 5V
I had a short circuit problem with my car because of a faulty fuse and some of the engine harness wires melted together. I repaired the harness the engine starts normally but I am getting Signal high ...
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P0491 Secondary Air Injection System Insufficient Flow. Stumped
My VW CC 2010 is having a CEL with the code P0491 which means the pressure sensor is not detecting enough air being pumped from the intake into the exhaust. No other codes. No problems since this is ...
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Should I worry about fuel pump noises after a filter and injector change?
I recently fixed a starting problem with my 2007 VW Rabbit. I ended up replacing both the fuel filter and fuel injectors. After I was done, per the manuals directions, I flushed as much air as I could ...
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mk6 Golf - cam shaft sensor wire broken (I think)
I drove my golf for around 500 miles on Monday, 8/22, I tried to use it after that and the car wouldn't turn on. I tried a few things and googles and finally found that this wire, which I believe to ...
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Wax between wheel centring and rim – is it necessary, and what wax to use?
Volkswagen Group tyre technical manuals (e.g. this for the Seat Leon, this for the VW Golf) say that the "wheel centring seat should be waxed using wax spray to prevent corrosion between wheel ...
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Is this headlight cover corrupted? (Small cracks from an angle)
VW Passat Variant B8 2017 - I'd like to make low beams more bright so I decided to buy better bulbs but I noticed the covers have small cracks inside when looking from some angles.
Is this a problem? ...
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Spongy brakes on Golf MK5 after new pads and disks
Here go's, i have a mk5 golf 2.0 TDI i had new disks pads and 1 caliper on the front NS for the MOT, now the whole brake system has been flushed and pressure bled as fluid was brown and pedal was soft ...
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VW Golf 6: Strange humming noise at increased speed
I have the following problem:
For some time now, my VW Golf 6 has been experiencing a strange humming sound while driving.
This hum only occurs at increased speeds. From about 50 kph (31 mph) quietly ...
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Front end damage [closed]
Front damage to bumper
To avoid an accident I swerved into a ditch and my front end slammed down. My radiator is hanging and I know somthing cracked cause I smelled it. I was 5min from home, was ...
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Adding Pure Antifreeze to Coolant Tank
My car has a slow coolant leak from the radiator so I've been topping up with distilled water until I can afford to have it fixed.
Colder weather is here, so I bought an antifreeze test to make sure ...
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Volkswagen GTI OBDII Readiness
I have a 2015 Volkswagen GTI SE (2.0T) which is (a little over) due for an emissions test.
A few weeks ago I had some rear-end bumper damage repaired, and while in the shop they cleared the trouble ...
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How to fix Check engine error P0171 on VW Tiguan?
Took the vehicle for service after the usual 7000km.Parts that were changed during the service are Spark plugs, engine oil type 5W-40, Oil filter, Air cabin filter and Air filter. Two days later l got ...
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Golf MK7 clunk/klik while engaging or disengaging the clutch
I have a manual transmission Golf 7 TSI from 2015 and when shifting in the lower gears(1->2, 2->3, 3->4) there is an audible clunk when engaging or disengaging the clutch. This however only happens ...
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Engine revs at startup
Hi since a bought my car (used) noticed that sometimes when starting the engine it spikes the rpm to much.
Is not big deal I know but I'm not sure if is normal because it doesn't always do this, ...
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What is the Difference Between VW 8X0951253 (650) and 8X0951253A (655) Relays?
What is the difference between the 8X0951253 (650) and 8X0951253A (655) VW Relays?
Original 2012 VW Passat, these (wiper) relays are Blue, have the part number 8X09512531 and top marking 650`. Seems ...
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What could cause a knocking noise front drivers side?
I have a VW Polo. The knocking noise can be heard from the front drivers side when going at slow speeds. The noise can mainly only be heard when going over any sort of bumps. The knocking can be felt ...
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Part number for rubber beading in engine bay - VW Polo Mk5
This is a VW Polo Mk5 from 2015. I noticed that the engine bay has a rubber seal around the leaf guard that has fallen off. What is the part number for this rubber seal?
This is my car
This is how it ...
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Can I use API certified oil in my 2011 Volkswagen Jetta?
I have a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 SEL. I recently have decided to start doing my own oil changes due to the increasing prices of having it changed elsewhere.
I know that the oil that has been used in ...
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2014 VW Touran 1.6TDI 1T3 UK Windscreen Washer Motor Fuse
I'm trying to find the fuse for my windscreen washer pump motor on my right-hand-drive, but the manual states that the fuse schedule is not available at time of print. The Haynes manual shows only ...
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VW Passat B8 - remove low beam bulb - pull, rotate or...?
I'm learning to replace the low beam bulb (H7) on VW Passat B8. The access is under the wheel.
I got to the bulb but I'm not sure if I should just pull using the force or do I have to do something ...
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Mechanic detected low coolant level in car, says no leaks, could some of it have evaporated slowly over time?
I'm looking to buy a second-hand VW Polo 1.2 TSI, 2015, and with 31K miles on the clock (I'm based in the UK). Car has clean history, never written off and has passed all its MOTs without any ...
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2017 VW Passat is showing 255km/h when stationary on VVS
I don't have a lot of tools to get deep into it. But yesterday I started my car at work. Idled for 10 minutes and then drove out of the parking spot kind of fast, drove home using cruise control on ...
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Repair work done after front end damage-condenser replaced- now compressor is bad-shop says it’s my problem
After 4000 worth of front end damage, shop gives car back and week later compressor is bad. Insurance company says no physical damage so no coverage. 1600 to replace on my 2012 vw beetle and I’m on ...
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93 Eurovan - Accelerator pedal/stalling issues
Recently picked up a '93 Eurovan Automatic. It has had a couple of issues since I've owned it. Currently driving across the US after being told the van was mechanically alright.
There are a couple of ...
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2004 Volkswagen New Beetle oil pan replacement: stuck bolt
I’m trying to replace the oil pan on my 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S. (My best guess is I hit a speed bump too fast or too hard. It’s cracked.) I’ve gotten every bolt out after draining the oil, ...
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2012 VW Passat dual AC zones partially working
My 2012 VW Passat SEL has dual AC Zones. The driver's side is working fine. Hot and cold air. However, the passenger side AC is blowing what seems to be the outside air (on the really hot days it ...
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manual trans really hard to get into gear
I am currently having issues with my 2008 VW Jetta transmission. I am currently trying to diagnose the problem. My shifter has always had a lot of play while in gear since i got the car (with 170k ...
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Is there a difference in cars manufactured for hot or cold climates?
I have one very interesting question. I would like to purchase new Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.6 2015-2016. I found new car in official dealer store. But there is one problem - These cars were constructed ...
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Mk7 2015 golf gti
Hello i had oil in my coolant but engine lloked fine so i had to change the oil cooler then the coolant color have a white layer on top and when move i can see the water , any ideas ?
also the ...
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