what have you done to your car today ?

[iammooks]

My comment would be - why are your wheels so dirty??

I was kind of thinking the same, to be honest.

They need a clean, but I need to get them refurbished too. I've had the fronts done but they're not holding up well, so I'm taking my time on that one.

I think I've found what was causing the knocking sound. If it's not this, I'm going to bin this bloody car. Duct tape shouldn't come as standard, right?

A free afternoon gave me a great chance to strip the old door. Doing this makes me feel a lot more confident if I ever need to do anything to the rear doors. It's way less stressful when you don't have to put it back together again and it doesn't matter if you break anything..

Made sure to keep some spares.

Door is available, by the way. Lacquer is a little ropy but it's totally fine. Free bonnet too.


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[Alexis27]

It's mostly straightforward - drilling out of the old regulator through the metal is a bit of a pig, but you just have to persevere.

Getting the peg into the glass once you have inserted it back into the window regulator - that is the impossible bit.

And how I ended up in a world of pain following YouTube "just put the peg into the glass beforehand and push it into the regulator" videos.

Best advice now is the remove the speaker (which is riveted in) and use the space to get your hand in.

 

[iammooks]

It's mostly straightforward - drilling out of the old regulator through the metal is a bit of a pig, but you just have to persevere.

Getting the peg into the glass once you have inserted it back into the window regulator - that is the impossible bit.

And how I ended up in a world of pain following YouTube "just put the peg into the glass beforehand and push it into the regulator" videos.

Best advice now is the remove the speaker (which is riveted in) and use the space to get your hand in.

I had to put a peg in a few years back when I discovered the garage I got to change the lock on the other side hadn't replaced it. Because the window wasn't in place, I arranged it all so that the regulator was in the down position, but the glass was free. Put the peg and dowel in place by reaching under the door skin, then pressed it together using plumber's grips, before pushing down on the top of the glass to clunk it into place.

I think when I closed the window, there was a massive bang when it seated itself properly. I believe I may have soiled myself when that happened.


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[Nam-uk]

Dam sight easier reming the speaker before that I used long nose pliers but was a faff,
On the later VW you could unbolt the outer skin too get at the lock and window, great idea that and vw must of done that to make it easier for them on service

 

[Nam-uk]

 

[smutts]

I copied this from somewhere, so I can't credit the original authors.
Might vary as it was for some VW or other.
Suspicious of the channel 51 being engine temp, as with the ignition on & engine not running, it slowly goes to 90 anyway.
Enjoy.

Climatronic easter eggs
hanging Degree Temperature Display
Press and hold the recirculation button. Then press the temperature up ("+") button to switch between
degrees Celsius & Fahrenheit on the Climate Control Temperature and Instrument Panel Outside Temperature displays.

Accessing On-Board Diagnostic codes
Press and hold the recirculation button. Then press the manual flow control up arrow.
You should see a 1c. Press the temperature up ("+") or down ("-") buttons to select a
code number. Then press the recirculation button again. The value should display.
Press the temperature up or down button again to display another code.

NOTE: Air Flow Motor (V 71) and Potentiometer (G 113) are not installed in USA/Canada vehicles.
Disregard values displayed for these components.
Code Displayed Value
1 System malfunction - displayed as a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC), see chart below
2 Digital value of Interior Temperature Sensor, in Headliner (G 86)
3 Digital value of Interior Temperature Sensor, in Instrument Panel (G 56)
4 Digital value of Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor (G 89)
5 Digital value of Outside Air (Ambient) Temperature Sensor (G 17), front
6 Digital value of Outside Air (Ambient) Temperature Sensor
7 Digital value of Ambient Temperature Sensor At Fresh Air Blower (G 109)
8 Digital value of Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Potentiometer (G 92)
9 Delta value of Temperature Regulator Flap
10 Non-corrected specified value of Temperature Regulator Flap
11 Digital value of Central Flap Motor Potentiometer (G 112)
12 Specified value of Central Flap
13 Digital value of Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Potentiometer (G 114)
14 Specified value of Footwell/Defroster Flap
15 Digital value of Air Flow Flap Motor Potentiometer (G 113)
16 Specified value of Air Flow Flap
17 Vehicle Speed (km/h)
18 Actual Air Blower voltage (Volts)
19 Specified Fresh Air Blower voltage (Volts)
20 A/C Compressor (A/C Clutch) voltage (Volts)
21 Number of low voltage occurrences, non-transient
22 Cycle condition of A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch (F 118)
23 Cyclings of the A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch (F 118)
24 Cyclings of the switches, absolute non-fluctuating
25 Analog/Digital value, Kick-Down Switch
26 Analog/Digital value, Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Warning Light
27 Engine Speed (RPM)
28 N/A
29 A/C Compressor speed in rpm (Equals Engine Speed x 1.28)
30 Software version
31 N/A
32 Potentiometer malfunction counter, Temperature Regulator Flap
33 Potentiometer malfunction counter, Central Flap
34 Potentiometer malfunction counter, Footwell/Defroster Flap
35 Potentiometer malfunction counter, Air Flow Map
36 Feedback value, cold end-stop, Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Potentiometer (G 92)
37 Feedback value, hot end-stop, Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Potentiometer (G 92), max. stop
38 Feedback value, cold end-stop, Central Flap Motor Potentiometer (G 112)
39 Feedback value, hot end-stop, Central Flap Motor Potentiometer (G 112)
40 Feedback value, cold end-stop, Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Potentiometer (G114)
41 Feedback value, hot end-stop, Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Potentiometer (G114)
42 Feedback value, cold end-stop, Air Flow Map Motor Potentiometer (G 113)
43 Feedback value, hot end-stop, Air Flow Map Motor Potentiometer (G 113)
44 Vehicle operation cycle counter
45 Calculated interior temperature (internal software, in digits)
46 Outside (ambient) temperature, filtered, for regulation (internal software)
47 Outside (ambient) temperature, unfiltered, (internal software, in deg C)
48 Outside (ambient) temperature, unfiltered, (in digits)
49 Malfunction counter for speedometer (vehicle speed) signal
50 Standing time (in minutes)

51 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) in deg C
52 Graphics channel 1 - A/C compressor switch-off conditions are identified by illuminated segments of the “88.8” display. See chart below.
53 Graphics channel 2 - Climate system electrical outputs are identified by illuminated segments of the “88.8” display. See chart below.
54 Control characteristics
55 Outside (ambient) temperature, in deg C or deg F depending on setting on A/C control head
56 Temperature in deg C, from Interior Temperature Sensor, in Headliner (G 86)
57 Temperature in deg C, from Interior Temperature Sensor, in Instrument Panel (G 56)
58 Temperature in deg C, from Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor (G 89)
59 Temperature in deg C, from Outside Air (Ambient) Temperature Sensor (G 17), front
60 Temperature in deg C, from Ambient Temperature Sensor At Fresh Air Blower (G 109)
61 Software version (latest)
86 Display Check (All Segments of Climate Control display light up

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[smutts]

Fault Codes Probably.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Meanings
Diagnostic Trouble
Code (Sensor) Malfunction Description
00.0 No malfunction present
02.1 (G86) Interior Temperature Sensor, in Headliner, static open, *02.1 (see below)
02.2 Interior Temperature Sensor, in Headliner, static short, see 02.1
02.3 Interior Temperature Sensor, in Headliner, sporadic open
02.4 Interior Temperature Sensor, in Headliner, sporadic short
03.1 (G56) Interior Temperature Sensor, in Instrument Panel, static open, see 02.1
03.2 Interior Temperature Sensor, in Instrument Panel, static short, see 02.1
03.3 Interior Temperature Sensor, in Instrument Panel, sporadic open
03.4 Interior Temperature Sensor, in Instrument Panel, sporadic short
04.1 (G89) Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor, static open, *04.1 (see below)
04.2 Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor, static short, see 04.1
04.3 Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor, sporadic open
04.4 Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor, sporadic short
05.1 (G17) Outside Air (Ambient) Temperature Sensor, front, static open, *05.1 (see below)
05.2 Outside Air (Ambient) Temperature Sensor, front, static short, see 05.1, *05.2 (see below)
05.3 Outside Air (Ambient) Temperature Sensor, front, sporadic open
05.4 Outside Air (Ambient) Temperature Sensor, front, sporadic short
06.1 (G110) Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT), A/C static open, *06.1 (see below)
06.2 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT), A/C static short, see 06.1
06.3 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT), A/C sporadic open
06.4 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT), A/C sporadic short
07.1 (G109) Ambient Temperature Sensor at Fresh Air Blower, static open, *07.1 (see below)
07.2 Ambient Temperature Sensor at Fresh Air Blower, static short, see 07.1
07.3 Ambient Temperature Sensor at Fresh Air Blower, sporadic open
07.4 Ambient Temperature Sensor at Fresh Air Blower, sporadic short
08.1 (G92) Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Potentiometer, static open, *08.1 (see below)
08.2 Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Potentiometer, static short, see 08.1
08.3 Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Potentiometer, sporadic open
08.4 Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Potentiometer, sporadic short
08.5 Temperature Regulator Flap, static block, *08.5 (see below)
08.6 Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Potentiometer, malfunction
08.7 Temperature Regulator Flap, sporadic block
11.1 (G112) Central Flap Motor Potentiometer, static open, *11.1 (see below)
11.2 Central Flap Motor Potentiometer, static short, see 11.1
11.3 Central Flap Motor Potentiometer, sporadic open
11.4 Central Flap Motor Potentiometer, sporadic short
11.5 Central Flap, static block, *11.5 (see below)
11.6 Central Flap Motor Potentiometer, malfunction
11.7 Central Flap, sporadic block
13.1 (G114) Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Potentiometer, static open, *13.1 (see below)
13.2 Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Potentiometer, static short, see 13.1
13.3 Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Potentiometer, sporadic open
13.4 Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Potentiometer, sporadic short
13.5 Footwell/Defroster Flap, static block, *13.5 (see below)
13.6 Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Potentiometer, malfunction
13.7 Footwell/Defroster Flap, sporadic block
15.1 (G113) Air Flow Flap Motor Potentiometer, static open, *15.1 (see below)
15.2 Air Flow Flap Motor Potentiometer, static short, see 15.1
15.3 Air Flow Flap Motor Potentiometer, sporadic open
15.4 Air Flow Flap Motor Potentiometer, sporadic short
15.5 Air Flow Flap, static block, see *15.5 (see below)
15.6 Air Flow Flap Motor Potentiometer, malfunction
15.7 Air Flow Flap, sporadic block
17.0 Vehicle Speed Signal faulty
18.1 Fresh air blower voltage, static
18.3 Fresh air blower voltage, sporadic
20.1 A/C compressor voltage not OK - static, *20.1 (see below)
20.3 A/C compressor voltage not OK - sporadic
22.1 (F118) A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch, static open, *22.1 (see below)
22.3 A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch, sporadic open
22.5 A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch, 120X open, *22.5 (see below)
29.1 Belt slip detection "soft", static
29.2 Belt slip detection "hard", static
29.3 Belt slip detection "soft", sporadic
29.4 Belt slip detection "hard", sporadic

Diagnostic Trouble Code Notes: *02.1 Digital default value of 128 is programmed if sensor fails
*04.1 Value supplied by Temp. Sensor is used if sensor fails
*05.1 Value supplied by Temp. Sensor is used if sensor fails
*05.2 Digital default value of 128 is programmed if sensors G89 & G17 both fail
*06.1 Engine Coolant Temperature is calculated is sensor should fail or is not installed; diagnosis occurs only above 0 degrees Celsius
*07.1 Programmed corrective value = 0
*08.1 Temperature Regulator Flap Motor will no longer be controlled automatically; manual adjustment only
*08.5 Motor is cycled; software attempts to eliminate block
*11.1 Central Flap Motor will no longer be controlled automatically; manual adjustment only
*11.5 Motor is cycled; software attempts to eliminate block
*13.1 Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor will no longer be controlled automatically; manual adjustment only
*13.5 Motor is cycled; software attempts to eliminate block
*15.1 Digital value is internally programmed for limp-home mode
*15.5 Motor is cycled; software attempts to eliminate block
*20.1 Compressor remains off until voltage is greater than 10.8V for at least 25 seconds
*22.1 Compressor remains off until switch closes
*22.5 Compressor re-engagement circuit, VAG 1551 Scan Tool function

 

[Alexis27]

Yeah the temperature gauge is just a counter that gives a theoretical temp.

 

[mmisch]

Installed some new cable end bushings on top of the gearbox + 2 new top bushings for the shifter (other ones are quite difficult to get to) on my 1.8t.

Going to install a oil temp sensor soon which matches perfectly with the topsport cluster, red backlights, white background, analog needle, simple oil temp icon

 

[iammooks]

Stripping things down explains a lot of things...

Today's lesson: why do the window seals go bad?


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[g60stu]

I’m ready to remove the radiator pack. How do I release the bonnet cable???

 

[Thai-wronghorse]

I’m ready to remove the radiator pack. How do I release the bonnet cable???

How far have you got it stripped down so far?

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[Thai-wronghorse]

Stripping things down explains a lot of things...

Today's lesson: why do the window seals go bad?


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The strips have a thin metal insert so they rust from the inside out causing them to bubble up and generally look shite.

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[g60stu]

How far have you got it stripped down so far?

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Everything disconnected now. Just 4 bolts at the top of the slam panel and the bonnet release cable to do. Bonnet release is filfthy and no obvious what to do.

 

[Thai-wronghorse]

Have you removed the latch cover plate?

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[g60stu]

These?

 

[Thai-wronghorse]

Yes, remove those bolts and plate. Then there's another single bolt holding the latch in place.
Withdraw the latch and you see where the cable hooks onto the latch lever so it can be detached.
You'll also need to unplug the latch from the slam panel loom.

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[g60stu]

Yes, remove those bolts and plate. Then there's another single bolt holding the latch in place.
Withdraw the latch and you see where the cable hooks onto the latch lever so it can be detached.
You'll also need to unplug the latch from the slam panel loom.

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Thanks cable is released now!! 4 bolts and I should have the front end off!!

 

[g60stu]

Joy!! Compressor next…

 

[iammooks]

The strips have a thin metal insert so they rust from the inside out causing them to bubble up and generally look shite.

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You'd know the answer to this - how on earth do you get the window out? The seals are all connected to the one that holds the rear window in place, and I really don't fancy breaking either the seals or the window.

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