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VWCSA Membership Applications, Renewals & Queries (2018)

Last post by summy1985 « Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:18 am
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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...
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Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:32 pm
Vw Workshop Manuals

Last post by The_Librarian « Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:46 am
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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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Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:46 am
Tyres, wheels, width, J, ET, PCD...

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by Le Clue » Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:47 pm
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Sat Jan 27, 2018 8:25 am
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 Jan 25, 2018 7:05 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 Jun 14, 2017 2:23 pm
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.

Last post by AKA « Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:03 pm
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by Rabbit222 » Fri Nov 03, 2006 1:11 pm
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Topsport Developments

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CRS Midrand

082 894 0947

Oettinger Performance

012 643 1327

Post numbers that guys...
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Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:03 pm
Ffz gearbox

Last post by Prinolin « Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:30 pm

by 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 Prinolin
Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:30 pm
Citi Golf tail lights. New to Old. Conversion

Last post by 175SBU « Thu Apr 19, 2018 3:38 pm
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by arsonist » Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:43 am

Hi guys.

I have a question regarding the new round tail lights off the 2005+ Golf 1 citi.

The plugs for new and old lights are different from my...

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Thu Apr 19, 2018 3:38 pm
How to up power on a citi 1.4i mpi ?

Last post by Da Stigg « Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:35 pm
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by 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
Polo 6R gti Heavy on fuel

Last post by Theo R « Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:09 pm
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by 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
Dictator - setup - VW MK3 Jetta 2l 8v

Last post by PapaJo « Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:09 pm
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by 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
Low oil pressure warning light

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:03 pm
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by 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
Golf 5 GTi starting issue

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:54 pm
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by 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
Jetta 2012 - Rattling Sound

Last post by hostility « Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:37 pm
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by 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
Engine Mounts - Midrand/Jhb Area

Last post by KRISHZN « Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:35 am

by 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
VW T5 Transporter Vibration

Last post by Kyle511 « Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:01 pm

by 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
1.4 polo torque settings

Last post by StanTheman « Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:41 pm

by 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
Caravelle 2.6i

Last post by MarshallGTi « Mon Apr 16, 2018 2:36 pm
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by 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
Heater Valve for Citi Golf 1.4 i

Last post by Irfaan « Mon Apr 16, 2018 2:27 pm
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by 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
Change the main beam bulb on driver side Headlight

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:22 am
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by Enjay2007 » Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:39 pm

Hi Guys

I drive a 2007 Polo 1.9TDi Highline Sedan, the driver's side Main Beam light bulb has gone bust and needs to be replaced, so I wnet out and...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:22 am
Layout of fusebox of 2002Polo 1.6 Classic(9N)

Last post by Tornado « Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:47 pm

by Tornado » Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:47 pm

Good day, i have a 2002 Polo1.6(old shape) and my owners manual shows the fusebox with fuses numbers but it does not correspond with the numbers on...

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Last post by Tornado
Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:47 pm
Looking for this Audi control unit

Last post by Aslam_MK4 « Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:59 am
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by Reegz » Sat Apr 07, 2018 12:05 pm

Folks,

The old man has been having some issues with his Audi. Was originally quoted 800 for a replacement unit but then the price went to 2k.

Is...

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Last post by Aslam_MK4
Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:59 am
Anti-Hijack not working

Last post by Babs « Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:22 pm
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by Fly » Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:14 am

Hey all,

I picked up a problem with my cars anti-hijack, after i had a flat battery and had to jump start the car.

It's a 99 deco citi golf,...

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Last post by Babs
Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:22 pm
Polo throttle body fault codes

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:07 am
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by klausccroth » Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:20 pm

Hi guys.

I need some advice please.

My polo is throwing fault codes at the moment, basically the following:

17950 - Angle Sensor 1 for Throttle...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:07 am
difference between a DGG and FFZ gearbox?

Last post by missioner « Thu Apr 12, 2018 7:57 pm
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by moe786 » Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:22 pm

hey guys..my DGG box on my mk2 is bust..i settled for a FFZ box due to the scarcity of the DGG and the one i came across was in a mess..according to...

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Last post by missioner
Thu Apr 12, 2018 7:57 pm
VW Mk3 GTi - Brake issue

Last post by ML-MK2 « Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:03 pm
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by Howie-WP » Wed Apr 11, 2018 3:31 pm

So I have been driving my Mk3 for the last few days and experienced the following odd behavior wrt braking. Sometimes maybe once every 2 trips, the...

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Last post by ML-MK2
Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:03 pm
Electrical issue no wipers or fan

Last post by saffer « Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:03 pm
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by saffer » Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:23 pm

Hi folks

Cities golf 1.4i
Got an electrical issue.
Wipers became intermittent, than stopped working, then a day later the inside fan stopped...

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Last post by saffer
Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:03 pm
16valve head electrical

Last post by PapaJo « Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:55 pm
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by Scary Rabbit » Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:31 pm

Hi. Can someone please advise what is the 3 sensors located on the side of the 16v head? Gearbox side.

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Last post by PapaJo
Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:55 pm
VW Citi Golf 1.4i Engine running rough

Last post by UDC « Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:04 pm
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by saffer » Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:31 am

Hi Folks,

I am new to this forum, and have used much of the advice to get around the smaller issues. I'm mechanically savvy and have been fixing my...

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Last post by UDC
Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:04 pm
STEERING COLUMN MODULE - 1K0953549BK

Last post by Kwagga777 « Tue Apr 10, 2018 1:27 pm

by Kwagga777 » Tue Apr 10, 2018 1:27 pm

Hallo

Im looking for the following module

STEERING COLUMN MODULE - 1K0953549BK

Its for a Golf 5 2.0 Comfortline 2007

Hope someone can assist

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Last post by Kwagga777
Tue Apr 10, 2018 1:27 pm
ABF Spluttering/ misfiring

Last post by panic-mechanic « Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:13 am
Replies: 5
by Burn » Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:09 am

Hi All

Need some help urgently on my mk1 ABF, Once vehicle reaches optimum temperature it starts to splutter or like reach a dead spot and then...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:13 am
VW 1.4i 2005 'sluggish @ pull away'

Last post by Mk1Crazee « Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:40 am
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by PaulVincent » Sun Apr 08, 2018 1:38 pm

Good Day All

I trust all is well,

Reason for this discussion is that I have a standard 1.4i 2005 VW citi golf,

I had my timing belt/tensioner...

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Last post by Mk1Crazee
Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:40 am
2012 G6 GTI

Last post by WesleyE « Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:40 pm

by WesleyE » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:40 pm

Hi everyone, looking for advise

There is a 1 owner FSH Golf 6 GTI for sale manual with all the bells and whistles.

Mileage is currently 170 plus...

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Last post by WesleyE
Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:40 pm
radiator fan issues

Last post by panic-mechanic « Sun Apr 08, 2018 3:01 pm
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by matt999 » Sun May 04, 2014 11:20 am

Hey guys,

Perhaps some sparkys can help. The radiator fan on my mk3 stopped working. So tested the thermoswitch by bridging the lug to close the...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Sun Apr 08, 2018 3:01 pm
Please help a noob regarding diy central locking

Last post by missioner « Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:34 am
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by RJ8V » Tue Apr 03, 2018 12:37 pm

Hi guys need some help please.

So I've bought a DIY central locking kit with remote. I am planning on installing it on my 2005 Nissan 1400 champ. I...

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Last post by missioner
Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:34 am
Deadlocked!

Last post by Supervan II « Sun Apr 08, 2018 12:29 am
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by Supervan II » Wed Apr 04, 2018 3:15 pm

Seat Ibiza 2.0 Sport.

So the Right Rear door is deadlocked. Any pointers on getting it open? Not that I am actually using it, but it's bugging me...

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Last post by Supervan II
Sun Apr 08, 2018 12:29 am
Polo 6c Thread

Last post by Chris_FZ « Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:57 pm
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by vwpolow » Wed May 27, 2015 9:24 am
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Last post by Chris_FZ
Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:57 pm
Golf 5 2.0 L 2007 Comfortline cooling fan problems

Last post by Black Widow « Sat Apr 07, 2018 4:42 pm
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by dryden » Tue Apr 12, 2016 9:49 pm

Golf 5 2.0 L 2007 Comfortline cooling fan problems
For 4 months have had a problem with the cooling fans in my car. They remain on all the time, and...

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Last post by Black Widow
Sat Apr 07, 2018 4:42 pm
Citi R-line Clutch

Last post by Preshen16 « Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:25 pm
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by Mandro » Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:32 am

Hi Guys!

My clutch is busy slipping (especially when i drive it hard between 1st and 2nd) so im gonna need a new Clutch kit soon.

I wanted to ask...

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Last post by Preshen16
Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:25 pm
Rewinding brake caliper piston, Mk4

Last post by VAG Fan « Fri Apr 06, 2018 3:22 pm
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by VAG Fan » Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:05 am

I'm about to change the rear brake pads on my Mk4 Golf (TDI, '04) - it's the first time I'm working on this specific brake.

Do the auto-adjusting...

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Last post by VAG Fan
Fri Apr 06, 2018 3:22 pm
Scan tools

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Apr 06, 2018 1:03 pm
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by klausccroth » Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:30 am

Hi guys.

I'm trying to find a generic (genuine) OBDII scan tool that will work for both my polo and the wifes Nissan.

Theres tons of stuff on...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri Apr 06, 2018 1:03 pm
Wiring diagram wanted - Audi B7 RS4

Last post by Ian_F « Fri Apr 06, 2018 11:43 am

by Ian_F » Fri Apr 06, 2018 11:43 am

Afternoon all.

I’m looking for a wiring diagram of the Audi RS4 seat harness.

Internet search has proved rather futile.

I’d like to try and wire...

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Last post by Ian_F
Fri Apr 06, 2018 11:43 am
Carbon Cleaning

Last post by Le Clue « Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:57 am
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by makanyie » Wed Mar 28, 2018 10:53 am

Hi guys, is R1800 a fair charge to clean carbon build up on an Amarok

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Last post by Le Clue
Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:57 am
Golf 5 2.0 comfortline Steering column issue

Last post by Kwagga777 « Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:04 am

by Kwagga777 » Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:04 am

Hallo Guys

After replacing the battery nothing on the steering column is working

no wipers,no flickers,no hooter,no brights,no access to trip...

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Last post by Kwagga777
Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:04 am
Car miss fires

Last post by Ashveer03 « Thu Apr 05, 2018 11:00 pm
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by Bong » Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:07 am

Good day guys i have n Velocity 1.4 fuel injection i whent thrue water and it miss fires i chanced the plugs.but its still doing the samething...

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Last post by Ashveer03
Thu Apr 05, 2018 11:00 pm
Roof Lining DIY - Weekend Project - Golf 5

Last post by Jetta16v « Thu Apr 05, 2018 5:02 pm
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by Stompie » Tue Apr 03, 2018 12:46 pm

Hozit guys,

I Thought id show you guys what i got up to yesterday. BIL is up from cape town amd recently bought a golf 5 but the roof lining was in...

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Last post by Jetta16v
Thu Apr 05, 2018 5:02 pm
Airbag light must go

Last post by Neuk « Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:41 pm
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by Randz » Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:26 am

Good day :hi:

Please help, I recently had to replace the battery on my polo 9N 1.6 and since then my airbag light stays on. I read on previous...

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Last post by Neuk
Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:41 pm
Golf Velociti 1.6i Wipers & Heater Not Working

Last post by missioner « Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:20 am
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by The Musical Dr » Wed Apr 04, 2018 12:09 pm

Howzit guys! My heater and wipers stopped working suddenly. Have you experienced this? If so, what was the cause? I have already checked the fuses....

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Last post by missioner
Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:20 am
Polo Airbag Fault

Last post by Poloks « Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:00 am

by Poloks » Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:00 am

Good day all.

Firstly I'm new here so thanks for letting me on-board.

I'm driving a 2014 Polo 1.6 TDI and the airbag light just came on randomly....

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Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:00 am

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