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VAG COM / VCDS Register
Replies: 265
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Sinbad » Thu Nov 22, 2012 11:41 am
Hi all
We thought it would be a good idea to provide some sort of "meeting point" for people who need access to a VCDS cable and people...
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Last post by Chris_FZ
Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:32 pm
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Vw Workshop Manuals
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Barney » Wed Sep 18, 2013 1:46 am
So during a normal midnight internet trawling I came across this website that has manuals for pretty much all VW models and instructions on how to do...
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Last post by The_Librarian
Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:46 am
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Last post by Teeh17
Sat Jan 27, 2018 8:25 am
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Mythbusters.
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panic-mechanic » Sun Jan 03, 2010 11:26 am
Here are my favorite myths that I see repeated often most of them that has no basis in today's world or never had in the first place - in afrikaans...
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Last post by missioner
Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:05 pm
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Last post by IKKIE213
Wed Jun 14, 2017 2:23 pm
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Last post by 1hotTT
Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:58 am
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FAQ and Using the SEARCH function
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RoadHaWg » Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:19 am
Guys just a reminder.
A lot of the questions asked here have been discussed in depth before. Just because it is your first time thinking about a...
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Last post by Stompie
Fri Aug 21, 2015 2:39 pm
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Last post by AKA
Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:03 pm
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polo power steering problems
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shaney-gti » Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:02 am
Hi guys can any1 help me with regards to the problem i am experiencing with my power steering on my polo gti.
The power steering light comes on...
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Last post by Kappie
Fri Apr 20, 2018 4:45 pm
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Polo Playa Unknown problem
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Dandaman » Fri Apr 20, 2018 4:17 pm
Hi VW Club, so I'm helping my brother fix his Polo playa 1.4 2001 model. the car has a problem where it takes a number of attempts to get the thing...
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Last post by Dandaman
Fri Apr 20, 2018 4:17 pm
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Drive wheel for speedo cable
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jelopymk1 » Thu Apr 19, 2018 3:03 pm
Hi guys
what colour is the Drive wheel for golf mk1 speedo cable for a 5 speed ffz box. red green or white.
thanx guys
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Last post by RedBeard
Fri Apr 20, 2018 2:19 pm
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Citi Golf - Indicators not working....
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Howie-WP » Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:25 pm
Trying to help a girl at work's friend. She has a 2005/6 Citi 1.4 (dunno if it is carb or FI) Anyways, apparently the indicators stopped working. No...
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Last post by [email protected]
Fri Apr 20, 2018 2:09 pm
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Ffz gearbox
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Prinolin » Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:30 pm
Howsit guys just need some help
I currently have an ffz gearbox on my velociti,decided to drop the box on saturday and found a big hole in the...
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Last post by VAG Fan
Fri Apr 20, 2018 1:59 pm
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1.5 JB engine
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Lo & Slo_Bunny » Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:07 pm
Hi there guys. Yesterday i bought an engine that was advertised as a 1.6L. The engine code is JB and when i checked this morning...JB's are actually...
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Last post by VAG Fan
Fri Apr 20, 2018 1:48 pm
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Last post by Kappie
Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:51 pm
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Water temp sender housing leak
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Swaerie » Fri Apr 20, 2018 8:27 am
Morning,
It seems that the FI head i acquired from 8V is slightly different than the others i have seen before.
It has a recessed area where the...
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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:38 pm
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DSG Oil in 02m gearbox
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Ashveer03 » Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:18 pm
Hwzit guys
Has anybody else used dsg oil in an 02m 6spd manual box?
Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk
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Last post by Ashveer03
Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:28 pm
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Jetta interior lights
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Mr.G24 » Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:35 am
Good day,so i need some help with the interor roof lights on my 2008 jetta 1.9tdi.when i unlock or lock the car with the remote the light does not...
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Last post by Mr.G24
Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:10 pm
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Citi golf water temp sensor housing
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DUPZ 55 » Fri Mar 18, 2016 8:35 am
Howsit,
Forgive me for the topic title but I really don't know what this part is called..
It's looking tired and after driving water sits on...
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Last post by Swaerie
Fri Apr 20, 2018 8:21 am
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Crankshaft (main and big end bearings)
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MIKE1997 » Sat Apr 14, 2018 5:09 pm
Hi. I hear a knocking sound coming from my polo classic 1998 1.6i.(typical rod knock) So i drained the oil, dropped the pan... And checked for play...
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Last post by MIKE1997
Fri Apr 20, 2018 7:50 am
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Last post by 175SBU
Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:07 pm
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1.8 8v
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Lo & Slo_Bunny » Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:31 pm
Guys do i have to line bore (lynbore) my block if i buy new crank caps. I lost the original crank caps of my HV block and i managed to buy new 1.8 HV...
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Last post by panic-mechanic
Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:40 pm
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1.9 tdi vs 2.0 tdi
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pitaman » Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:03 pm
Hi guys I am planning on buying a jetta 5 tdi and would like to know what to look out for when buying a tdi jetta and also the 1.9 vs 2.0 is the one...
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Last post by dazza
Thu Apr 19, 2018 4:02 pm
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Polo 2013 1.4 Midline Performance Inc
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JoeSteam » Sat Apr 14, 2018 4:29 pm
I bought the car about 3 weeks ago, very good condition i just love it, i would just like to get a few tips on increasing the performance without any...
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Last post by ICE King
Thu Apr 19, 2018 3:47 pm
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Buying a high mileage BiTdi Amarok
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Gti3 » Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:38 am
Hi guys
Need some advice on purchasing a manual 2012 4motion 132kw with 260000 kms. Has a FSH , New gearbox a clutch done at 200 000 kms.
Thoughts...
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Last post by Gti3
Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:55 pm
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How to up power on a citi 1.4i mpi ?
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Oshy » Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:28 am
Good day, i drive a 2009 citi xcite 1.4i with branch and exhaust upgrade :driving: . would just like to know of any quick and cheap methods of upping...
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Last post by Da Stigg
Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:35 pm
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Polo 6R gti Heavy on fuel
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Theo R » Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:30 am
Sup guys,
So my polo 6r Gti is gone stupid heavy on fuel. Car was flashed back to stock software a year ago, so only have a 76mm to 63mm dp. I sold...
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Last post by Theo R
Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:09 pm
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Citi not starting
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Jude » Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:43 am
Hi Gents,
I am sure I can get some help here , I have been banging my head with this one :bang:
So this citi Rox 1.4i motor was transplanted into...
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Last post by Jude
Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:08 am
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heat gauge not reaching halfway
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Oshy » Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:16 pm
HI guys
recently did a radiator change on my citi 1.4 and put in the recommended G12 coolant but now the heat gauge isnt reaching the halfway point...
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Last post by Oshy
Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:02 am
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Mapping
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RayRay » Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:46 am
Hi all
Its been awhile since I was last on here
Who would be the best in and around centurion to re map a 3.0 TDi 176kw motor ?
I don't want to...
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Last post by RayRay
Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:19 am
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1900 build
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merlinvenn27 » Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:27 pm
Sup guys. Recently converted my car to 2lt. I've got a complete AFX engine to mess around with. Here's my plans: send the head in for stage 2...
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Last post by missioner
Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:08 am
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8V Golf Flywheel,No TDC Dimple
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Herschel » Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:02 am
I'm trying to setup my timing with my 2E motor with my Dicktator,after redoing the motor.
The flywheel doesn't have the usual dimple on it for the...
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Last post by Unobeat
Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:41 am
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Dictator - setup - VW MK3 Jetta 2l 8v
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ShuaibM » Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:03 pm
Good day, :hi:
Anybody know of anybody who can help me out, I'm struggling to get my car started with dictator management system, I am from the...
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Last post by PapaJo
Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:09 pm
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Low oil pressure warning light
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Johndevine999 » Tue Mar 27, 2018 8:16 pm
Hi there , needing help here! I own a golf mk5 2.0 dsg!! About month n half ago the low oil pressure light come on while driving then just went off....
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Last post by panic-mechanic
Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:03 pm
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Golf 5 GTi starting issue
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Nevel » Fri Mar 30, 2018 1:12 pm
Hi Everyone. New to this forum. Anyway, I have a manual Golf 5 GTi, 2007 model. Car refuses to start when key is turned full. Everything else works...
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Last post by panic-mechanic
Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:54 pm
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V8 TDi Touareg - no oil pressure
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Emdee96 » Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:59 pm
Mid way to a morning meeting I hear the ping sound coming from the dash, the sound like makes your sphincter weld itself shut. In red I see an oil...
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Last post by panic-mechanic
Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:48 pm
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Jetta 2012 - Rattling Sound
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Juls » Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:26 am
Hi Guys
I need to know if anyone have had the same issue, when pulling away after going into second gear a rattling sound coming from the front...
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Last post by hostility
Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:37 pm
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Caddy BJB to ASZ Conversion
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Bumblebee58627 » Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:47 am
Guys just want to know when doing BJB to ASZ swap, are there any other things that will have to be done?
Is it a straight swap.?
I will do stage 2...
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Last post by Bumblebee58627
Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:52 am
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Engine Mounts - Midrand/Jhb Area
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KRISHZN » Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:35 am
Hi Guys,
I need to get my engine mounts replaced on my 94 golf 1.
Please can some advise on where I can take the car to get this done ?
I stay in...
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Last post by KRISHZN
Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:35 am
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1.9 vw touran intercooler
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Impie » Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:22 pm
Hi need some advice want to know whether 1.9 polo and 1.9 touran intercooler air the same size and fitment
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Last post by Impie
Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:09 pm
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Polo 9N3 GTI Boost/Turbo issue
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PiRACY » Tue May 30, 2017 1:09 pm
Hi everyone. I was taking my polo for a test drive with its new milltek exhaust yesterday, and during wide open throttle in 4th I suddenly lost turbo...
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Last post by sonic-mike
Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:01 pm
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PCV valve on 2007 polo 9n3 gti
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El Toro » Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:42 pm
Hi everyone. I need some help and advice please. Been experiencing an idling issue with my car ( 2007 polo 9n3 gti ) Basically at idle the car seems...
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Last post by sonic-mike
Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:53 pm
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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:39 pm
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VW T5 Transporter Vibration
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Kyle511 » Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:01 pm
Hi,
I have recently noticed a vibration mainly coming from the front of my van.
The vibration can start to be felt from about 130km and is at its...
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Last post by Kyle511
Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:01 pm
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1.4 polo torque settings
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StanTheman » Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:41 pm
Hi guys i need some help. Im looking for torque settings for a 1.4 polo BLM engine, they include big ends , cam box and cylinder head please.
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Last post by StanTheman
Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:41 pm
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Caravelle 2.6i
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London » Fri Oct 12, 2007 10:01 am
Hi all. I just want to ask a question about the above car's fuel system. Can anyone tell me what ecu if any is this car using and how does its...
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Last post by MarshallGTi
Mon Apr 16, 2018 2:36 pm
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Heater Valve for Citi Golf 1.4 i
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Mavric » Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:14 pm
I need to replace a heater valve on a 2004 Citi Golf 1.4i. The aftermarket unit available works the opposite way the original valve does i.e. when...
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Last post by Irfaan
Mon Apr 16, 2018 2:27 pm
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Last post by JuandreR
Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:28 am
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S3 8L - Steering Angle Sensor (G85)
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P1LAYA-ZN » Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:46 am
Good day gents,
My traction Control light on the Dash is on and after scanning with my Vag Xtool 401 I pick up this fault.
It reads as follows :...
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Last post by P1LAYA-ZN
Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:49 am
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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:22 am
