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 Topic: Heater/blower motor not working |
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dannyboy-gti
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 Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 6:10 pm Subject: Re: Heater/blower motor not working |
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Have you removed the glovbox for access? I sprayed wd40 around the edge of my motor and left it a day, came away ok then |
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Topic: ABS fault code C1118 - what does it mean? |
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dannyboy-gti
Replies: 5
Views: 1761
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:02 am Subject: Re: ABS fault code C1118 - what does it mean? |
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[quote="Sim"]Googling suggests C1118 Left Rear Apply Solenoid Correlation Fault (4 channel)
Rear Apply Solenoid Correlation Fault (3 channel
But I suggest PP2000  Best bet in this world of fault ... |
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Topic: ABS fault code C1118 - what does it mean? |
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dannyboy-gti
Replies: 5
Views: 1761
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:23 pm Subject: ABS fault code C1118 - what does it mean? |
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Hi
I have an intermittent abs light on my preplex gti. I don't have Planet but my scan tool does connect to the abs module and gives me a code C1118, but no explanation.
A search online doesn't ... |
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Topic: non start gti |
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dannyboy-gti
Replies: 0
Views: 580
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 5:32 am Subject: non start gti |
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Hello all
I already have an early gti preplex that is my main car. No issues with it. Have bought a V reg gti non-runner, to swap some trim parts, but on picking it up its in fairly good condition. ... |
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Topic: Heater constantly stuck on high!!! |
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dannyboy-gti
Replies: 3
Views: 1138
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 9:38 am Subject: Re: Heater constantly stuck on high!!! |
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It clips in behind the little vent in the dash on the passenger side. I don't think you can get access without removing the glovebox from memory. I don't think it has screws to hold it in, it just cli ... |
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Topic: Heater constantly stuck on high!!! |
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dannyboy-gti
Replies: 3
Views: 1138
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 10:23 am Subject: Re: Heater constantly stuck on high!!! |
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I had this happen. It was the heater resistor. It is part of the fan behind the glovbox. It can be changed separately without renewing the fan. Presuming you have climate control it's the part that l ... |
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Topic: Gti clutch change labour - sound ok? |
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dannyboy-gti
Replies: 5
Views: 1005
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 3:27 pm Subject: Gti clutch change labour - sound ok? |
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Hi
Been quoted £200 labour to change gti clutch. Is that OK? Never had a clutch done on any car before!
Cheers |
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Topic: gti137 clutch judder, change advice |
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dannyboy-gti
Replies: 1
Views: 700
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:58 am Subject: gti137 clutch judder, change advice |
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hi, clutch judders on my car and am going to replace
How much should a garage charge? Does the flywheel ever need changing or skimming, if so is skimming ok on the gti?
Thanks, d |
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Topic: Horn sounds randomly by itself |
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dannyboy-gti
Replies: 0
Views: 729
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:54 am Subject: Horn sounds randomly by itself |
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Really annoying!
Gti preplex. Horn will just beep by itself. No pattern, car can be parked and ignition off or can be whilst driving. Not every journey. One toot, two toots, half toot. Crazy
Lot ... |
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Topic: Poor running after battery change, gti |
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dannyboy-gti
Replies: 2
Views: 845
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:46 am Subject: Re: Poor running after battery change, gti |
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Cheers.
This problem sorted itself out the next day and has not been an issue since
D |
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Topic: Poor running after battery change, gti |
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dannyboy-gti
Replies: 2
Views: 845
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 2:56 pm Subject: Poor running after battery change, gti |
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Hi
I've changed the battery in my preplex gti. Drove to friend's house about 2 miles away and back but it wasn't very smooth and it had a slight hesitation. Do I need to do some kind of ecu re-lear ... |
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Topic: gti137 Head skim advice, and head rebuild tips |
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dannyboy-gti
Replies: 4
Views: 1111
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:29 am Subject: gti137 Head skim advice, and head rebuild tips |
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Hi
Have the early gti engine on a W plate. Just taking the head off to change the valves (coolant froze in winter, my fault). Going smoothly so far, no troublesome bolts etc
I've done the job on ... |
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Topic: Timing belts average cost? |
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dannyboy-gti
Replies: 19
Views: 3175
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 7:41 am Subject: Re: Timing belts average cost? |
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I had mine done at the dealer in december because they were the cheapest around. £295 not including water pump. Or £345 if you opt for genuine Pug parts
Deals still on the pug uk website here:
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Topic: Dead reversing light |
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dannyboy-gti
Replies: 4
Views: 796
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:19 pm Subject: Re: Dead reversing light |
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Even easier to visually look to see if the switch is connected first? Sometimes left disconnected through other work like a clutch. |
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Topic: Cabin fan stuck on max |
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dannyboy-gti
Replies: 13
Views: 1635
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:00 pm Subject: Re: Cabin fan stuck on max |
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Seeing as your old fan and motor still work you can just swap the resistor from the damaged fan and then you've got a whole spare unit to sell or keep! |
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