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VAG COM / VCDS Register

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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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Mythbusters.

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by 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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Tyres, wheels, width, J, ET, PCD...

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by Le Clue » Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:47 pm

Here you go..
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Partsbase.org *Part Number Search*

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by Pieta » Mon Nov 25, 2013 11:28 am

Hi All,

Don't know if this has been posted before, helped me a lot with part number etc.
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Vw Workshop Manuals

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by 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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Long duration cams and why they work (By panic mechanic)

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Re: How does it work. Long duration cams
Oooh ooh and look at this beauty - glad I saved this one. Hard to work out at times. This was a post I made...
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FAQ and Using the SEARCH function

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by 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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Directory of essential telephone numbers.

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Topsport Developments

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Post numbers that guys...
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Citi Golf 2004 Hazard Malfunction.

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by Psytist » Sat Sep 07, 2013 12:44 pm

I have a Citi Golf 2004 1400 carb. And about 2 month's ago my hazards seems to have a mind of its own, it comes on and goes off by itself repeatedly...

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DSG reliability

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by Jacques venter » Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:36 am

Good day Are there any known problems with Dsg gearbox reason asking is Im in the market for a gti secondhand but there are so many different stories...
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Data dot in centurio side

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by Imotions » Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:07 am

Howsit guys few questions please assist
1.where to do data dot in Centurion or near laudium
2. Wheres the nearest police clearance center
3.the car...

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Rear Brakes - PLEASE HELP

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by lgreyven » Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:54 am

Hi,

So this weekend i changed my rear brake pads and upon testing the car, the pedal goes all the way to the floor with little effort. Only when i...

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Need help with a part number

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by Donavan » Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:15 am

Can anybody help me a part number for oil pump drive gear that fits onto the crank of 1.8t 20v AGU motor?

Thanks

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Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:59 am
Golf 5 Gti cutting out & bogging after cambelt service

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by Syeasy » Fri Oct 20, 2017 1:57 pm

Hi guys need some help.

I recently got my oil cooler replaced and did a cam belt service. Soon after my Epc came on, the car had limited power and...

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Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:58 am
DQ200 0AM issues. Again

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by Boost » Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:26 pm

My Audi is giving me grief again.
Yesterday I left the office and all is fine.
I get down the road and stop at a robot. While stationary i felt the...

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Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:43 am
Mk2 electrical problem

Last post by ML-MK2 « Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:38 am
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by ML-MK2 » Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:51 pm

Hi guys, I seem to be having some sort of an electrical bug. Tried starting my car, but just won't start. When switching the ignition on I noticed...

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Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:38 am
Golf Mk1 OEM Steering rack assembly ..With pics . :D

Last post by vwchico1,6i « Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:37 am
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by SayedMK1 » Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:59 pm

Hi all just wanted to share this might be useful to some . :thumbup: .

Just getting my car ready for Vdub Campfest decided it was time to swap out...

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Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:37 am
Low down rpm turbo flutter ?

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by P1LAYA-ZN » Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:31 am

Goo day gents,

What would cause this turbo Flutter on my S3 8L apart form a defective DV ?

I have tested my 710N DV and it works perfectly.

Boost...

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Nasty surprise - Rescued!

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by kylebassani » Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:44 am

Hi guys,

I need some help.

Here is some background
I recently purchased a mk2 jetta cli with the 1.8 16v kr motor for a very good deal :hurray:...
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Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:07 am
Citi Golf anti rattle clips

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by Tatouch » Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:16 pm

Good day guys.

I am fitted new pads on my citiRox but have been getting rattling noises after replacing them coming from both front wheels.

Can...

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Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:09 am
1.9 tdi mk4 jetta ALH/AHF starting issue and white smoke

Last post by Clev « Mon Oct 23, 2017 6:31 am
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by Burvix » Mon May 21, 2012 3:41 pm

So the JET is struggling to start in the cold. Starts after the 6th swing and puffs white smoke on cold start or warm start. (Starts easier when the...

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Mon Oct 23, 2017 6:31 am
Dicktator STD assist needed

Last post by PapaJo « Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:51 pm
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by Zuna » Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:06 pm

Hi Guys
need some assistance with my dickator STD connection. im using a VR6 OBD2 TB.
this how i wired the TPS up followed this diagram
pin1 -12...
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Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:51 pm
To GTI or not to GTI?

Last post by Reegz « Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:39 pm
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by Justify » Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:20 pm

Hi VW friends!

The time has finally come to return to the Wolfsburg family, but it's been a while and I'd really appreciate any advice you folks...

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Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:39 pm
Polo TSI Lambsda sensor

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by Neelesh Mitch » Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:45 am

Hi guys,i recently did a diagnostics test on my polo tsi as i was experiencing weird fuel consumption patterns. There were lamsbda sensor faults from...

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Sun Oct 22, 2017 6:39 pm
signs of bad inner cv joints

Last post by Scatman « Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:37 am
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by Dealer_1 » Mon Jul 05, 2010 3:33 pm

What are the signs of bad inner cv joints on a Jetta 2.

I know what bad outers sound like, but not sure how to diagnose inners.

My car makes a...

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Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:37 am
Noisy AC Fan

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by GJHuman » Sun Oct 22, 2017 7:38 am

Hi All,

My aircon fan started squeaking, it drives me mad! I removed it, cleaned it and sprayed a bit Q-20. It worked for a while, but the squeaking...

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Sun Oct 22, 2017 7:38 am
rusty block

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by wesley ZA » Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:04 pm

evening guys,

so after i pulled the head and so on, i noticed rust and rust pieces in the water ways, how can i clean this **** out without taking...

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Sat Oct 21, 2017 2:08 pm
2012 Audi A3 1.4TFSi 8P 92kw / Modifications

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by smitbrandon » Tue Oct 17, 2017 6:56 am

Good morning,

I'm new to this page but from what I've read thus far, this is a amazing community to be part of!

I just recently purchased a vehicle...

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Sat Oct 21, 2017 12:21 pm
1600 block, 1800 crank&piston with 1400 head

Last post by Swaerie « Sat Oct 21, 2017 8:19 am
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by Swaerie » Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:15 pm

Evening,

I have worked through multiple threads and have learned a lot.

Ready to build a little more responsive motor for my 96’ Citi Blues.

Plan...

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Sat Oct 21, 2017 8:19 am
mk1 piston rings

Last post by markfish888 « Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:54 am
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by wesley ZA » Thu Oct 19, 2017 9:51 am

oky

this type of work got me really worried as i have never in my life replaced a car's piston rings,
since i probably have to do this with my...

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Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:54 am
Citi golf Chico 1.4 2006 rear brakes

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by Badboysella » Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:05 pm

Hi All

Hope this is the right place to post this as i do not want to violate any of the vwclubs rules.

My Chico has recently started making a...

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Fri Oct 20, 2017 2:31 pm
Polo 6c Thread

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For all of us with our beloved polo 6c :)
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Fri Oct 20, 2017 2:15 pm
Vw Dicktator or spitronix on r32 engine

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Oct 20, 2017 12:24 pm
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by vwdubnam » Wed Oct 04, 2017 11:13 am

HI

I would like to know who has had a project, Running Dicktator or spitronix on a R32 mk5 or audi 3.2 vr6 24valve motor.
I'd like to know the...

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Fri Oct 20, 2017 12:24 pm
Nissan NP200 - Random Cutting Out

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:59 am
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by Ahmed.Syed » Thu Oct 19, 2017 8:24 am

Hi Guys

Please can somebody assist me with the following issue that my FIL is having with his NP200 bakkie 1.6 Carb

It randomly cuts out while...

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Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:59 am
Maxtrac Coilovers Citi Golf

Last post by Anarchy14i « Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:47 am
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by Pieta » Mon Jul 22, 2013 6:14 am

Hi All,

I have fitted the Maxtrac coilovers to my 2005 Citi this weekend as well as new 15" mags. Just for reference, I am very happy with...
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Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:47 am
Fuel gauge

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:30 am
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by Rizah » Fri Oct 20, 2017 6:15 am

Hi. I have a 2009 VW Polo Classic 1.6. My fuel gauge only moves very slightly but stats on empty even though I have full tank. The float was replaced...

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Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:30 am
Oil not reaching head/cam

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Oct 20, 2017 6:54 am
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by marlonforbes20 » Thu Oct 19, 2017 9:40 pm

Good evening, hope someone can help. I've got a 2l 8v motor, 2e block and stk head. So everything was recently overhauled. Issue is after assembling,...

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Fri Oct 20, 2017 6:54 am
Switches in Jetta mk2

Last post by ML-MK2 « Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:11 pm
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by Imotions » Thu Oct 19, 2017 4:08 pm

Hi guys as per pic what switch us missing and whats the one w9th the engine and bell is it fine that the light stay on?

Sent from my SM-G920F using...

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Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:11 pm
Replace ignition barrel Citi Golf

Last post by 175SBU « Thu Oct 19, 2017 8:37 pm

by 175SBU » Thu Oct 19, 2017 8:37 pm

Locate these on the steering cover, both sides.

Unscrew both sides.

Now remove the hooter by pulling out,

Unplug the hooter wires

Time to...

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Thu Oct 19, 2017 8:37 pm
1.8T A3 AUM SAI not running - difficulty on cold start

Last post by P1LAYA-ZN « Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:19 am
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by P1LAYA-ZN » Sat Oct 14, 2017 8:25 am

Good day gents,

So, this morning my car struggled to start. Maybe on the 10th attempt it started, and then I noticed the SAI pump not running and...

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Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:19 am
To cone or not to cone ??

Last post by AirborneZA « Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:10 pm
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by AirborneZA » Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:30 am

Ola

I got bored over the weekend and fitted a CRP cone filter similar to the pic. At first it was mounted with a 90 degree silicone pipe and...
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Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:10 pm
Microfueler

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Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:31 pm
CITI 1.4I 2007 GOLF 1 - Switches off when I push my clutch in

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:23 pm
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by Duke12 » Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:21 am

Hi

When i am going to slow down or stop, the car dies when i put my clutch in
then i have to release the clutch in 3rd gear and it is back to...

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Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:23 pm
engine keeps cranking

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:20 pm
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by Dmitriy Olov » Fri Oct 13, 2017 11:21 am

Hi everyone I have a problem with my polo classic 1999 model 1.6 engine. I just replaced new oil velve Seals, rings and bearings. the online keeps...

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Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:20 pm
2009 Velociti 1.4i

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:01 pm
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by JKManuel » Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:56 am

Good morning all.

I am new to this site. I am the owner of a Volkswagen Golf 2007 Velociti 1.4i which I purchased in 2009. Since then she has given...

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Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:01 pm
Car jerking

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by Mandisi86 » Wed Oct 18, 2017 6:46 pm

Hi guys I'm new in this forum i have a problem with my golf1 1997 1.3 curborater whenever I'm driving for about 30min with 80 it starts jerking and...

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Wed Oct 18, 2017 6:46 pm
New A4 TFSI engine differences

Last post by OOBA « Wed Oct 18, 2017 5:34 pm

by OOBA » Wed Oct 18, 2017 5:34 pm

Anyone have info on the differences between the 140kw FWD petrol and the 185kw Quattro? Software only?

Thinking of getting one, the 5 year freeway...

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Wed Oct 18, 2017 5:34 pm
Velocity brake lights

Last post by HenkB « Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:11 pm
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by HenkB » Wed Oct 18, 2017 3:45 pm

Hi there, please help a lost soul, my velocity all of a sudden decided that the brake lights are not working, including the eyeline brake light in...

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Last post by HenkB View the latest post
Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:11 pm
Polo 9N3 central locking popping up issue

Last post by smitbrandon « Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:04 pm
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by Justify » Wed Oct 18, 2017 2:32 pm

Hi guys

My 2007 Polo's central locking has started acting up. When I lock the doors (or the auto lock at speed kicks in), all the doors lock (their...

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Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:04 pm
Wind noise at front passenger side windscreen or door - Polo 1.2 Tsi

Last post by smitbrandon « Wed Oct 18, 2017 3:56 pm
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by Dale » Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:03 pm

Hi guys,

A family member purchased this car new. First drive on the highway I noticed wind noise coming from the the front passenger side.

I cant...

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Wed Oct 18, 2017 3:56 pm

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