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VAG COM / VCDS Register

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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 who have one...
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Mythbusters.

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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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Partsbase.org *Part Number Search*

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by Pieta » Mon Nov 25, 2013 11:28 am
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Don't know if this has been posted before, helped me a lot with part number etc.
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Wed May 16, 2018 9:31 am
Vw Workshop Manuals

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by Barney » Wed Sep 18, 2013 1:46 am
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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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Tue May 15, 2018 12:05 pm
Tyres, wheels, width, J, ET, PCD...

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Sat Jan 27, 2018 8:25 am
Long duration cams and why they work (By panic mechanic)

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by Fran » Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:25 pm
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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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Fri Aug 21, 2015 2:39 pm
Directory of essential telephone numbers.

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Topsport Developments
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Oettinger Performance
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Post numbers that guys need...hopefully this...
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2009 Tiguan 2.0tdi 4motion

Last post by Tsalie-TDI « Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:47 pm

by Tsalie-TDI » Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:47 pm

Howsit guys

The wife has a 2009 VW tiguan 2.0Tdi 4motion and she loves this car but there is a problem.

The coolant is leaking and causing the...

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Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:47 pm
2009 citi starts and dies

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Has a red bell on the rev count and the yellow sign of a car with a key

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Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:59 pm
OBDEleven - local suppliers

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by Gti3 » Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:49 pm
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Anyone know of local suppliers/anyone willing to sell. want to use on my vehicles. 2013 Mk7 Tdi and 2012 Amarok BiTdi.
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Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:59 pm
2009 citi sport starts and dies

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Finance and facilitate a private sale

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by tango » Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:34 am

Hi everyone,

I may have found a buyer for my car which is still financed.
The buyer needs to finance the car.

Is there anyone who can assist?...

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Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:54 pm
2009 citi sport starts and dies

Last post by Teri Williams « Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:52 pm
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by Teri Williams » Fri Jul 20, 2018 7:21 pm

It starts then dies, what’s the solution? It shows a red bell on the rev count and the yellow sign of a car and key blinking,

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Last post by Teri Williams
Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:52 pm
03 Citi Golf stiff/hard gear changing.

Last post by Gerpan ZA « Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:09 pm
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by Gerpan ZA » Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:32 pm

Hi Guys,

I have been driving my citi golf 1.4i for a while now and have been curious about how normal this stiff/hard gear changing is.

When the...

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Last post by Gerpan ZA
Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:09 pm
1.9tdi bxe going crazy

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:52 pm
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by pitaman » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:22 am

Hi guys big problem with a jetta 5 tdi, so after a day of heavy rain I went out to move my car and it started fine and all of a sudden oil pressure...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:52 pm
2006 Velo Golf 1.4 i immobilizer/remote problem

Last post by Teri Williams « Fri Jul 20, 2018 7:48 pm
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by Wikus » Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:28 pm

Hi everyone.
I am battling to start a 1.4i Velo Golf. The Fuel pump is working, and I have spark. The dash lights show it is reading the key chip...

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Last post by Teri Williams
Fri Jul 20, 2018 7:48 pm
1.4 Tsi Golf 7 - Extremely high oil consumption

Last post by aomar296 « Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:02 pm
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by Freelancer » Fri Nov 17, 2017 11:33 am
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Anyone know of any issues with the 1.4 Tsi with regard to high oil usage from around 75000km? Can of oil per refuel and more. No leak detected,...
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Last post by aomar296
Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:02 pm
Unrestricting standard airbox on polo 6R

Last post by PoloB « Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:22 pm

by PoloB » Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:22 pm

Has anyone un restricted/ de trumpeted their standard airbox in the polo 6R?

Is it worth it, any diffirence sound power wise and will it make any...

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Last post by PoloB
Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:22 pm
Engine turns but no start

Last post by PapaJo « Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:04 am
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by caddy club » Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:43 am

Hi guys

Just a general question, when they are saying you droppend valve what exactly does it mean, does it mean you over revv and the valve drops...

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Last post by PapaJo
Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:04 am
Audi tt mk1engine nightmare.

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by Nedstark » Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:14 am

I have a 2002 audi tt mk1 bam engine code. She started using oil and smoked under load. Had the turbo fixed and she ran well. After about 5000km the...

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Last post by Nedstark
Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:14 am
Buying a 2015 Golf 7R, Good idea?

Last post by Arbee « Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:11 pm
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by Arbee » Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:21 am

Hey guys,

We are in need of a second car, ideally a hatch/coupe... Doesnt necessarily need 4 doors but will be better with 4. We have a budget of 80...

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Last post by Arbee
Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:11 pm
dicktator issues help please

Last post by mon2fri « Thu Jul 19, 2018 6:09 pm
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by mike65 » Tue May 01, 2018 5:36 pm
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Hi guys ive wired my dicktator in according to a mp9 diagram i found...

all wired in and when i switched the ign on my coil wire burned...poped the...
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Last post by mon2fri
Thu Jul 19, 2018 6:09 pm
08 G5 GTI__1st Gear Issue

Last post by Camo « Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:14 pm
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by Camo » Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:41 am

Hi guys

2008 G5 Gti 1st Gear issue

Please help,..my car not taking 1st gear. All other gears sharp but first gear, even with car off no first gear....

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Last post by Camo
Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:14 pm
Worth getting coilies?

Last post by silverstone « Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:40 pm
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by silverstone » Fri Jul 06, 2018 10:31 pm

Gents
I have a g6 tsi. 18's and lowered with eibach pro kit. Ride is as comfy as stock..and i dig that fact.whilst it has a decent less than 2 finger...

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Last post by silverstone
Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:40 pm
Where to get downpipe for G6, JHB northern suburbs

Last post by Graham1 « Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:34 am
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by Graham1 » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:32 pm

Hi guys, as the topic states, simple and straight forward, where do I go to get a downpipe for my G6 in the northern suburbs jhb?
I did some...

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Last post by Graham1
Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:34 am
vw polo 9n bah

Last post by WolfsbergMK1 « Wed Jul 18, 2018 11:09 pm
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by dstyler » Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:45 am

Howsit Guys

I have just done the engine on my vehicle

Did the complete block and head cylinder

The timing is perfect set on relevant marks the...

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Last post by WolfsbergMK1
Wed Jul 18, 2018 11:09 pm
Driving a carb car from the reef to the coast

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:13 pm
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by smashedmink » Tue Jul 17, 2018 4:45 pm

Hey guys (and girls)

I am in need of some advice.

I’ve never owned a carbureted car until the Fox so there are still some things I’m learning....

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:13 pm
2009 Tiguan 2.0TDI 4 motion Glowplug warning lamp

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:09 pm
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by Herrowpreeze » Wed Jul 18, 2018 1:30 pm

Hey all,

So the glowplug warning lamp came on the other day followed shortly by the engine warning light

The car went tinto limp mode, but if i...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:09 pm
Starter Solenoid not always working

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:07 pm
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by GT08 » Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:17 am

Hi,

I am having trouble with my Mk2 Jetta and starting.

The starter spins freely but the solenoid does not always kick in when cold. When warm it...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:07 pm
9N3 Polo GTi boost issue

Last post by madhoshival « Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:14 pm
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by madhoshival » Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:12 pm
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Hey guys, hope you all well.

Have a very strange issue with my 9n polo gti. So I recently bought a complete turbo kit from a fellow member, which...
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Last post by madhoshival
Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:14 pm
2008 Polo 1.9tdi Oil

Last post by ICE King « Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:33 am
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by Marius Swart » Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:50 am
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I have the 76kw 1.9tdi
Has 121k on the clock , did the big service last year .
Whats the best option for oil with the same rating .
I used the...
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Last post by ICE King
Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:33 am
9a and pl mk1 conversion possible

Last post by blou_poot « Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:16 am
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Hi dubbers,

Hope all is well.

Wanted to find out how easy it is to fit the 9a and pl engines into a mk1.

What needs to be changed?

Can i expect...
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Last post by blou_poot
Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:16 am
Oil pressure light blinking

Last post by ICE King « Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:13 am
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by Spiller » Mon Jul 16, 2018 11:54 am

Good morning. I own a polo gti 1.8t 2008. 9n shape. My oil pressure light came on and stayed blinking than my car sounded rowdy and loud like a...

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Last post by ICE King
Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:13 am
Polo 6R Thread

Last post by Blade « Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:32 am
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Hi

I got kicked out of the official Polo thread :( since it was mostly 9N and 9N3 vehicles.

Im new to the forum as a poster. I have been browsing...
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Last post by Blade
Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:32 am
2.0 TSI Timing Chain-Tensioner Failure

Last post by Silverbird_96Kw « Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:20 pm
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by VLVN » Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:10 am

My timing chain failed 5 days before it was due to go to mechanic for replacement :bang:
I thought I was being way too premature with replacing the...

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Last post by Silverbird_96Kw
Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:20 pm
A little concerned

Last post by G-spot « Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:18 pm
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by JR’S TSI » Tue Jul 17, 2018 5:16 pm

Hi guys
I have a question!
What should I look for ?
I just received my car back from a 30000km service and when I popped the hood it seems as if it...

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Last post by G-spot
Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:18 pm
Engine swap,1.9 to 2.0 tdi

Last post by lwanza « Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:08 pm
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by lwanza » Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:52 pm

Good day been having problems with my 2008Jetta 5 1.9tdi nex engine ,spent money on it and I’m giving up so was able to find a 2011 2.0tdi caddy...

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Last post by lwanza
Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:08 pm
VW Golf 1 dash conversion to Velocity Dash

Last post by Martin96 « Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:08 pm
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by Martin96 » Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:52 pm

Hi, I have a Golf 1 Chico 1.3 Carb with an old dash and want to buy a Velocity dash and put in my Golf. I just want to find out where can I buy a...

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Last post by Martin96
Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:08 pm
VW Polo Cambelt Covers and Wheel Arch lining

Last post by Ashveer03 « Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:21 pm
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by Deetz » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:27 am

Hey Guys,

Sorry if this is posted in the wrong section.

I am looking for the Cheapest place in Western Cape where I can buy the three...

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Last post by Ashveer03
Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:21 pm
Steering Wheel hub spacer

Last post by DES7 « Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:21 am

by DES7 » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:21 am

Hey folks,

Issue: The Golf 5 wheel is slightly 'bent' and rubs on some turning.
I was thinking that an adapter like hub spacer for the steering...

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Last post by DES7
Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:21 am
Coolant Thermostat Assembly

Last post by mebs « Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:03 am
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by Conroy » Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:20 pm

Have a water leak on a Golf 7 TSI.
Coolant Assembly is leaking water. Is there anyone that had the same problem. And also im not a machanic can i...

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Last post by mebs
Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:03 am
Advise needed - Fuel trims at -25 on idle (resolved)

Last post by Tman21 « Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:36 am
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by BdtDSG » Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:50 am

Hey Guys,
Looking for some advise please.
My 2011 Roc 2.0 TFSi seems to be over-fueling on idle and under vacuum, when I get off the gas pedal. I...

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Last post by Tman21
Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:36 am
Quality engine parts

Last post by PapaJo « Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:51 am
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by kylebassani » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:08 pm

Hi guys.

I am in the process of rebuilding my 1.8 16v kr motor and I am now at the stage of trying to get new parts like bearings and pistons.

So...

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Last post by PapaJo
Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:51 am
Talk to me about Stretch Tyres

Last post by Wolf Mk2 16V « Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:35 am
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by LYFGP0 » Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:37 pm
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I just need some info and what your views are on this.

Using my car as an e.g (to see pics, click on rides thread link in...
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Last post by Wolf Mk2 16V
Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:35 am
Mk7 gti

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:43 pm
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by eezi » Mon Jul 09, 2018 4:18 pm

Hi guys

I need to do the rear brakes on my vehicle and I would like to know what you guys can recommend and where about I can obtain the...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:43 pm
Engine cutting out

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:33 pm
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by Viking5 » Mon Jul 16, 2018 3:30 pm

Hi all,

I'd appreciate some advice on a potential cause of the following problem..

My Citi Golf 2007 1.4i Velocity is cutting our when the revs...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:33 pm
Jetta2 IDLING ISSUES

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:20 pm
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by jetta786 » Tue Jun 05, 2018 8:49 am

Good Day Folks,

trust all is well? I have a problem which has been mind boggling. allow me to give you a brief history. remember I am running a 2LT...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:20 pm
CitiSport Suspension

Last post by Da Stigg « Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:23 pm
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by Da Stigg » Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:28 pm

Howzit Ladies and gents

I wanted to ask for some advice regarding 'servicing' the suspension on my 09 VW Citi Sport.

Since fitting the 17's seems...

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Last post by Da Stigg
Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:23 pm
Mk7 Heater system working intermittently

Last post by Gti3 « Mon Jul 16, 2018 3:41 pm
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by Gti3 » Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:23 pm

Hi Guys

been having intermittent problems on my 2013 Mk7 Golf Tdi. sometime there is heat, sometimes there isn't.

I have flushed/reverse flushed...

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Mon Jul 16, 2018 3:41 pm

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