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  1. james walker

    checking vac leaks on cupra via vagcom

    no info on search on this guys best way to check for vac leak via vagcom please logging block 032 would be the obvious one, anyone know the values should be seeing, is this done on a run or on idle where vacuum is at its strongest? help appreciated on this one cheers
  2. oil ---- checking level

    should oil level check by dipstick done when oil is cold or warm ?
  3. Checking Injectors with VAG Com

    Hi guys, tried to search forgive me if its in here, but i can find it nor on tdi club. Is there a procedure for checking the health of your injectors on an ASZ PD130 with vag com... many thanks, Scott
  4. PhilW

    Checking Alternator

    Is it just a case of putting a multimeter on the main fuse in the engine bay, one of those metal ones and seeing if its showing any current? I think my alternator is dead as the battery light is on and the engine dies after about 30 mins of driving which sees a fully charged battery drop to...
  5. oldman

    shrewsbury / oswestry / telford - boost checking

    Hello, Need to check boost actual & requested on PD150 Reason: car struggles over 3k to pull or do anything Live: shrewsbury Work: oswestry Times: any really over weekend and most evenings drop pm and i'll give proper contact details thank you
  6. any way of checking map on VAGCOM?

    hi, i have the shareware version of VAGCOM, which i have found very handy for finding ad clearing codes. i was wondering if anyone knew if you could findout which remap the car has using vagcom shareware? the reason i ask is that i have no proof it has been remapped, only the word of the...
  7. Mr_Dave

    Checking my Intercooler

    How can I check my intercooler to see if it's been pierced? Just a case of stick it on a car and listen for leaks? Only ask as the SS FMIC that was on my car someone might want.. It's a bit twisted but it doesn't appear to have pierced it. Anyone got any ideas?
  8. Getting my 07 2.0 TFSI Cupra tomorrow - what should I be checking?

    Hi All -:D I trade my 06 2.0 Altea TDI FR for a Leon 2.0 TFSI Cupra tomorrow. The new car is being purchased for a Main Agent (as was the FR) Is there anything specific - I should be checking or making sure that they have done?? I've read the Cam Follower,post - which has worried me a...
  9. checking a turbo is ok

    Following on from another question, what are the best checks to see the turbo is OK on these cars? Chap said he fitted (ebay) turbo a while ago and has happily done 1.5k miles since, and sounded like an honest bloke to me. I have had a few cars in my time, but not had a turbo...would...
  10. Checking power steering fluid

    this might sound like a bit of a stupid question, but how do you check the level of the power steering fluid? There's no visible min/max markings on the tank. I know the cap has a dipstick on it, but my question is do you screw it right back in to read the level, or just rest back at the...
  11. Kogi

    Checking MAF without diagnostics tool

    Guys, Turbo fluttering, limp effect after a tuning and power loss - leads me directly to a conclusion that it might be a crappy MAF sensor that playing a bad game with me .... :confused: I have ordered a VAG-COM cable from the EBAY store and still did not get it, however I would like to...
  12. corradophil

    Checking for vacuum leaks tomorrow

    My car has developed the fault below, its a 1.8t DBW AUM engine which is basically the same as the AUQ fitted to Leon Cupras. I'm looking for common areas which cause these problems, so I can focus on them. Obviously I'm going to have to strip bits off and do visual inspections, but any tips...
  13. JIMYU

    just bought k03s...just checking its right lol

    Just bought this from US ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ARTQ%3AUK%3A1&viewitem=&item=260105074015 Postage is c. $60 so about £110 to my door. I havent' made a clanger and bought the wrong one have I!?! I'm 99% sure its fine! Thanks, Jim
  14. jtmac

    Checking Oil when it's cold? Or too much Oil

    I had the 10,000 mile oil change just before christmas and as I've done a few more mile since then I thought I'd just check the oil on my lunch hour as it will have all cooled down after this morning's commute. I found that the oil was above the both the kinks in the dipstick. I thought that...
  15. Daz_gibbo

    Checking Lambda probes

    What values would I be looking for when checking pre/post lambda probes? Check voltages with 36/33 or should I use one of the other blocks? Not sure of the values to be looking for either...
  16. Sharky_82

    Checking for boost leaks...

    What do you guys/girls think of this.... http://www.a4mods.com/index.php?page=webcontent/pages/boostleak.html
  17. Guinness

    just checking

    Was reading some threads today, and well u know the pedal covers TT ones when I fitted them I took off the brake and clutch pedal and put those ones on, that is how I do it isnt it? they dont just go on top or anything.
  18. basstard

    Checking intercooler pipes for leaks

    as per title, what's the best way?
  19. djscorch

    Checking Boost Leak/Replacing Hoses

    Hi All, I’m wondering if we could collectively put together a useful reference document of vac/boost pipes to check for leaks and the size of silicone hosing required to replace them (where applicable). I’m doing this for 2 reasons, selfishly I have a boost leak and would like to use the...
  20. Leon Mike

    Checking cam timing on 2001 cupra? (VVT)

    Checking cam timing on 2001 cupra? (VVT) Bling / Chrome The reason I ask is because I have just fitted a replacment (recon) ko3s turbo charger to my leon and although it goes slightly better it's still not like it was...I was so sure I wacked it on the rollers and it came out well down on...
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