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VWCSA Membership Applications, Renewals & Queries (2018)

Last post by oomvic74 « Sun Apr 08, 2018 4:45 pm
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by Mbuzi » Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:52 am » in Club and Forum Queries

Hi All,

Membership fees for 2018 are as follows:

New Memberships: R300
Renewals: R250 (please note: If your membership has expired for more than 2...

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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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Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:50 pm
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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by Le Clue » Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:47 pm
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Here you go..
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Sat Jan 27, 2018 8:25 am
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
011 397 4648

CRS Midrand
082 894 0947

Oettinger Performance
012 643 1327

Post numbers that guys need...hopefully this...
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Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:03 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
Finance and facilitate a private sale

Last post by Supervan II « Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:54 pm
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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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Last post by Supervan II
Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:54 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
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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Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:22 pm
Buying a 2015 Golf 7R, Good idea?

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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
Worth getting coilies?

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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So as the topic states..
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
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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Last post by Gti3
Mon Jul 16, 2018 3:41 pm
mk1 golf leaking carb

Last post by marzbars « Mon Jul 16, 2018 3:22 pm
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by chico16 » Mon Nov 27, 2017 9:54 am

I have a 2001 1.6 citi chico mk1 golf. I noticed smoke coming from under the bonnet. I noticed that the carb was leaking onto inlet manifold and...

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Last post by marzbars
Mon Jul 16, 2018 3:22 pm
8P Audi A3 1.8TFSI Cabrio

Last post by ///M « Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:27 pm

by ///M » Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:27 pm

Hello

Can anybody advise on whether or not lowering springs from an 8P 3Dr or Sportback will fit the Cabrio?

Would the same apply to coil over...

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Last post by ///M
Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:27 pm
Citi Golf Tail Lights Issues

Last post by 175SBU « Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:53 pm
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by MahomedOz » Wed Jul 11, 2018 2:42 pm

Good day

i have a 1991 citi golf , it has the square tail lights which i recently replaced with new spec velocity tail lights. i tried wiring them...

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Last post by 175SBU
Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:53 pm
2005 Volkswagen Citi Golf 1.4i

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by hennie86 » Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:51 pm

Good Day

I would please like some advice on where to get a cubbyhole lid for my 2005 Volkswagen Citi Golf 1.4i
Thank you for the assistance

Hennie...

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Last post by hennie86
Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:51 pm
CITI 1.4i FFZ gearbox whine

Last post by PapaJo « Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:46 pm
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by Werner Viviers » Sun Jul 01, 2018 12:19 pm

Hi guys. Is it normal for a FFZ gearbox on a CITI 1.4i to whine? I bought the car about a month ago and the noise is starting to drive me nuts.

It...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:46 pm
Warning lights with car and key flashing

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by slickvinny » Sat Jul 14, 2018 11:46 am

Hi guys

Please assist I'm a new member, My citi golf 1.4i 2008 model show a warning sign with a car and key flashing, got some mechanic and he said...

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Last post by slickvinny
Sat Jul 14, 2018 11:46 am
Radio Firmware

Last post by Wesleydn « Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:15 am
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by Wesleydn » Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:43 pm

How do i go about checking if my radios firmware is the latest? Iv searched online but cant find a place that lists the latest firmware for the...

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Last post by Wesleydn
Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:15 am
Polo 1.0 Tsi

Last post by Esham « Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:17 am
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by Kern » Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:09 pm

Hi does anyone know what kind of springs fit in the 2018 polo looking for lowering springs no one seems to have.

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Last post by Esham
Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:17 am
Aftermarket PDC

Last post by Belix « Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:10 pm
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by zak123 » Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:48 am

Hi Guys

I am thinking of installing an aftermarket PDC on a Jetta 6. Hass anyone did this before? If so, is it reliable in terms of sensing...

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Last post by Belix
Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:10 pm
High Mileage DSG

Last post by m1keyboy88 « Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:46 am

by m1keyboy88 » Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:46 am

Hi Guys

Trying to find some info on high mileage DSG models.
What kind of life can I expect out of mine bearing in mind I do about 30k Km a year...

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Last post by m1keyboy88
Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:46 am
Borsehung timing chain...how good is it?

Last post by silverstone « Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:18 pm
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by silverstone » Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:18 pm

Gents
As title says... How good is this brand? Goldwagen sells it. I wana replace chain and tensioners on my 2010 g6 tsi. VW quote R7000 for job.But...

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Last post by silverstone
Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:18 pm
Golf MK1 (2009) ECU Problems?

Last post by panic-mechanic « Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:03 pm
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by Cobusctz » Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:33 am

Hi all,

Just joined, and need some info, please. I have a 1.4 Golf (2009), and I'm pretty sure the ECU is dead. The car starts, but no dash lights,...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:03 pm
Vw Polo 1.6 Bah spark plugs and pinging

Last post by almweideman « Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:10 am
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by almweideman » Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:25 pm

Hi all.

Been having some pinging issues and started investigating to what can be the cause.

Ive noticed the spare shop has been giving me NGK...

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Last post by almweideman
Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:10 am
Rear wheel bearing woes

Last post by Naku786 « Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:02 am
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by Naku786 » Thu Jul 12, 2018 8:01 am

Guys,

I'm having an intermittent issue with rear wheel bearing failure on my citi golf.

Some history, I fitted rear axle spacers a few months back,...

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Last post by Naku786
Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:02 am
fuel gauge

Last post by Juan the dealer « Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:38 am
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by Winston Kameel » Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:47 am

Hi guys i am having a problem with my fuel gauge on my citi 1.4i i have replaced my BCM ,tank sender unit, tested with an other cluste tested...

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Last post by Juan the dealer
Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:38 am
New Member. Need help with performance (2L 8V ADY)

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:48 pm
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by Joshmunger_424 » Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:10 pm

Hi Everyone,

I'm driving a Citi golf that has been converted from a 1.4 carb(chico) to a 2l 8v fuel injection. :driving:
I'm looking for advice in...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:48 pm
Suggestion please - Sound absorber material for engine bay.

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:34 pm
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by Dale » Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:59 pm

Hi guys,

Do anyone one know if your local haberdashery will stock the material for a diy on a engine lid cover?

Or maybe someone who makes these...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:34 pm
vehicle it cranks but it doesn't start

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:32 pm
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by Phindilemlotshwa » Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:59 pm

Have 1.6 polo vivo max battery was flat jump started it then it was fine , next day in the morning car swings but if doesn't wanna start tried jump...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:32 pm
Golf flicker problem

Last post by Howie-WP « Wed Jul 11, 2018 4:36 pm
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by Braam Kruger » Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:08 pm

I need to solve a problem on my 2003 Golf Chico.

The flickers only work corectly on the left bside of the vehicle.
Right side flicker very fast but...

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Last post by Howie-WP
Wed Jul 11, 2018 4:36 pm
Mk1 Golf 1.4 Carb wont start unless headlights are switched on

Last post by 175SBU « Wed Jul 11, 2018 2:03 pm
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by SgtHopalong » Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:15 pm

Hi guys,

Our Mk1 gol is doing something weird. Yesterday it started to have starting issues. When we turn the key thee is no sound from starter but...

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Last post by 175SBU
Wed Jul 11, 2018 2:03 pm
Towing a trailer

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by Nkosana92 » Sun Jun 10, 2018 6:02 pm

Good day is it safe to tow a trailer with a polo vivo 1.6 2017 model

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Last post by Unobeat
Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:38 pm
Car won't start - please help!

Last post by Howie-WP « Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:05 am
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by Ar88 » Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:45 pm

I have a 2010 polo vivo which decided not to start.
A week earlier the car went for a service(private mechanic) who said even though the cars done...

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Last post by Howie-WP
Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:05 am
How do I update the firmware of the RNS510

Last post by eugenevisser « Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:08 pm
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by eugenevisser » Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:53 pm

Hi All

I just got my 2010 Tiguan 2.0 TDI Sport-Style 4Motion yesterday, I want to know where I can get the latest firmware and maps for the RNS510,...

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Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:08 pm

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