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Potentially simple answer. I tried changing my springs the other day due to the crystal clear advice of james walker :D However, on removal of the lower nut, and the top nut, I couldn't for the ****ing life of me get the bottom of the suspension pillar out of the clamp. I'd used a chisel...

I've got an 06 Leon MkII which is (typically) just 2 months out of warranty and the ESP light has been on for the last couple of weeks. I've read on here and other places about is being the ABS pump and worrying comments about £1500 bills. Question 1: will VAG-COM bring up what the problem...

FRONT BRAKES: Edit: Right I fitted the brakes, disks and pads earlier, and it seems the brakes may be stuck on. Took it for a little drive and they were smoking. The passenger side was the worst. Any suggestions as to what it may be, and how to resolve it? Thanks Speaking to a mate...

Hello! Picked up my newly purchased Ibiza this evening, and have just taken it for a drive. Problem i have is the heater controls, even tho everything is set to 'off' and cold, its still pumping out hot air! Its mostly noticeable when i go over 40mph. Also the AirCon doesnt seem to...

Hi guys, my passenger seat position seems to be stuck. i cant seem to move it, even pushing/pulling it with the handle pulled doesnt make any difference. any suggestions? ________ One tree hill dicussion

Hi, I tinkered around with the climate control panel and wanted to it to show engine rpm. its only gone and stuck on 4.4!!! (PD150) it use to work ages ago... anyone know how to make it work? Thanks!

i have the esp light stuck on,it came on after about 15 miles from garage after picking up,and it comes on as soon as key is turned since.i,ve read of the ibiza,s doing this and turning out to be broken wires on a connector from alternator.does anyone know if this broken wire fault could also...

My ESP light has come on today and refuses to go off! Pressing the button has no effect at all. Now, the thing is the service dept at the dealers was shut this afternoon and it obviously not open tomorrow, so it will be Monday before I can take it in at the earliest... BUT: My warranty runs out...

Hey, After some replacement parts being fitted, I have been told the front nearside brake piston is stuck in abit, so that the brake slighty rubs on the disc when driving. This can also be felt when actually applying the brake, as the steering wheel wobbles as one side is braking more than...

Stuck removing my grill... taken the indicators off, loosened the nuts and removed the 2 far clips from the bolts. Unclipped the middle clip behind the badge, but can't unclip the other 2! :( Tried using my fingers and a screwdriver to push the clips down while pulling the grill towards me but...

Hi there as per previous thread, I needed to replace the wiper linkage on one side...this went smoothly enough. Replaced wiper arm etc However, the wipers work fine but when then come to rest either driving or parked up they always return to the service position (at the bottom of the...

as title really, bought some nice shiney metal seat dust caps from flebay, after my wheels got refurbed, went to blow my tyres up the other day only to discover the dust caps are solid![:@] ive tried mole grips etc, but wont budge!! any ideas other than tyres off and new valves??:shrug:

Wanted to paint the discs to hide the corrosion today. Unfortunately all the wheel bolts on the passenger side are seized and the locking nut on the front is seized. Sprayed them with WD-40 type stuff and no joy... My impact wrench couldn't even undo them :confused: Anyway, I managed to...

Had the boot open yesterday for a bit in the wet as i was working away and got caught short, however, i closed it, then went to open it and no go, wont open at all. Ive tried it with both the key fob and using the key but no succes. Any ideas?

Hi all I put my MKII in for its 3rd service and first MOT last week. I also had a fault with the ESP light which turned out to be a failed ABS control module which out of warranty (i.e. this coming Tuesday in my case) would have cost about £1,500 to fix I'm told :wtf: - thank god for the...

Hi guys, Ive got a 56 reg Leon FR TDI BMN engine, in at work confusing me! I deal with these cars all the time but have never had a non runner on one of these.. the basics... engine turns over but wont run. Timing checked, all fine. Fuel pump working. Diesel seems clean and is pumping up from...

hi all my rear middle seat belt has jammed and won't come down also on the same big bench the catch won't lock shut does any one no how to repair either ?

Hello folks. The ESP switch in the transmission tunnel (by the petrol flap release switch) is stuck - it just won't budge at all. Pressing it has no effect on switching on/off the ESP (does not light up in dash) There is no movement on the button at all. Is this a simple fix? I have searched...

My bloody wife has been to McDonalds and put the coke into the cup holders and obviously some has spilt out and resulted in some of the buttons on the stereo and climate control to be 'gunged and hard to press'. I am bloody raging....She has the car for 5 mins and recks it. Any top advice for...

Trying to remove the alternator on my 02 Toledo 1.9tdi. I take it there are two bolts that hold in it? If there is another one, where is it? Cause the alternator is stuck fast at the moment.