Author Topic: SECTION GUIDELINES, USEFUL LINKS & SEARCH FUNCTION  (Read 47916 times)

Offline Rhyso

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The way this section works is simple:

The regular mk4 section is for when you have a problem and can't find the answer. Post up a question and it normally gets a decent answer.

The child board of "maintenance and info" is a section for usefull links, guidlines, how-to's etc on common problems. Hopefully this will eventually become a comprehensive guide to how to fix or improve your mk4.

If you have a problem with your mk4 please check the maintenance section first to see if your question has already been answered, this will both save you time, and also (without sounding grumpy) regular users get bored of answering questions that have been covered frequently.

Link to Maintenance Section Index:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=217884.0



Also if you feel you have a usefull guide or how-to (pictures always help) then we will happily include it in the maintenance section for others to read and learn from.

Hope this helps and with luck should allow the "maintenance and info" section to become a vital resource and the regular MKIV section to remain helpfull for more random questions!

Lately there has been a few issues where text speak has become more and more apparent - please can you try to use proper english as it not only helps people to diagnose your problems but it looks nicer and also helps the search function locate topics etc

To upload pictures :

Sign up to www.photobucket.com , Upload your images and copy and paste the IMG code into your post.

Thanks and enjoy.

USE THE SEARCH BUTTON PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!! 



Failure to at least look like you've used the search button will result in being tied to a lamp post and choked on diesel fumes  :evil:
« Last Edit: 12 January 2014, 21:46 by Rhyso »

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Re: SECTION GUIDELINES & HOW TO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON
« Reply #1 on: 25 June 2010, 09:18 »
Excellent starting post if you're new to the world of 1.8T's

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=159156.msg1465851;boardseen#new

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Re: SECTION GUIDELINES & HOW TO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON
« Reply #2 on: 05 January 2012, 19:21 »
Seeing as people cant use the search function on the forum or are too lazy to :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
Ive compiled our maintenance section into a nice easy to read index...
(If you find any errors in the links let me know)


Buying a Mk4 Golf

Buying guide/common faults
Engine Codes & INFO
2.0 8V Facts
MK4 Tax Costs
Mk4 Tips & Tricks
Red I On Rear Badge?

Engine

GENREAL Service INFO
Can I Fit A Dump Valve?
Best Recirculating Valve for the 1.8T
Front Mount Intercooler Info and How to Guide
1.8T Troubleshooting Guide
Faulty MAF
K03-K03S Turbo Numbers/Parts INFO
Engine Compression Check
HOW TO: Remove/Bypass the N249
HOW TO: Fit A Intank Fuel Pump
HOW TO: Throttle Body Clean
HOW TO: Replace the thermostat
HOW TO: Replace Temp Sender
HOW TO: Replace Pollen Filter
HOW TO: Fix Starter Motor squeal
HOW TO: Smooth Your Airbox/fit R32 DSG intake
HOW TO: Remove & Replace Fuel Injectors On A 1.8T
HOW TO: Fit Engine Mounts
HOW TO: Carbon canister delete
HOW TO: Wheel Arch Vent Mod
Milltek Exhaust INFO


Gearbox

Gearbox Data
G60 VR6 Clutch Upgrade
R32 Dog Bone Mount
HOW TO: TT Short Shifter Fitting & part numbers
HOW TO: Change/Top Up Gear Box Oil


Suspension

Coilovers or Springs
ARB Bush Size Codes
What FRONT ARB???
HOW TO: Replacing Bushes
HOW TO: Replace Rear Beam Bushes Without Removing Rear Beam
HOW TO: Replace Front & Rear Top Mounts
HOW TO: Fit a S3 Lower Strut Brace
HOW TO: Fit Lowering Springs


Brakes

312mm Brake Upgrade
HOW TO: Bleeding Brakes


If you find any other guides on your internet travels which would be helpful here drop myself or Rich a PM and we'll add them or if your competent enough right a guide when you do a job with pleny of photos and we'll add it to the maintenance section :smiley:

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« Last Edit: 07 January 2013, 20:06 by jv »
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Re: SECTION GUIDELINES & HOW TO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON
« Reply #3 on: 11 March 2012, 21:35 »
Continued. . . .

Wheels

Wheel/Tyre Fitments
Wheel INFO
Strange Road Noise


Exterior

Headlamp Washer Jet Part Number
HOW TO: Fit A Delock Kit & Part Numbers
HOW TO: Rear VW Sharan Badge Mod
HOW TO: Colour Code Standard Valances
HOW TO: Remove Rear Bumper
HOW TO: How to Change the boot handle / lock


Interior

Water In Passenger Footwell
HOW TO: Remove Interior Parts
HOW TO: Window Regualtor
HOW TO Window Regulator - UKMKIVS
HOW TO: Rear door card removal
HOW TO: Retrim your doorcards
HOW TO: Remove Your Seats
HOW TO: Remove Your Seats 2
Recaro Seat Fix
HOW TO: Remove The Steering Wheel
HOW TO: Fit New Interior Trim
HOW TO: Fit A Centre Armrest
HOW TO: Replace your chrome handbreak button


Interior Electrical

Reverse Light Wiring Fault
Wiper Motor & Boot Catch
Faulty Door Module
Bora Sport/Anniversary Clocks INFO
HOW TO: DIY W8 Light Mod
HOW TO: Install a Boost Gauge
HOW TO; Zero Boost Gauge Needle
HOW TO: Replace Heater Control Bulb
HOW TO: Fit Bora Vents & W8 & Part Numbers
HOW TO: Remove Radio & INFO On Radio Codes
 

Electrical

Bulb INFO
Fues Box & Relay Info
Check Alternator Fuses
Dash Lights
AGU Bosch M3.8.3 ECU Pin Out Information
AUM ECU Pin Outs
HOW TO : Replace Coil Pack Wiring
HOW TO: Joey Headlight Mod
HOW TO: Twin Foglight How To
HOW TO: Replace Brake Light Switch
HOW TO: OEM OEM Xenon Wiring Adapters & Rheostat Mod


Vag-Com/Vag-Tacho Related

Vag-Com Data Measuring guide
OBD Vag-Com Fault Codes
Vag-Com Fault Codes & User Location Database
HOW TO: Miles To Empty
HOW TO : Resync your keys & change the battery
New Key


Diesel

PD Deisel How To List
HOW TO: EGR & Intake Manifold Cleaning


Remapping

Engine Codes Explained & bExpected Powers From Remap


Miscellaneous

Online MOT History Checker
HOW TO: Reset Service Indicator
TPS Parts Price List
What a VAG part number means





Some other useful List of guides


'HOW TO' Guides

UK-MIVS

VWVortex

If you find any other guides on your internet travels which would be helpful here drop myself or Rich a PM and we'll add them or if your competent enough right a guide when you do a job with pleny of photos and we'll add it to the maintenance section :smiley:

GolfGTI.co.uk and how to writers take no responsibility for any injury to yourself or any part failure!
« Last Edit: 29 July 2012, 17:13 by richw911 »
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Re: SECTION GUIDELINES & HOW TO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON
« Reply #4 on: 21 June 2012, 19:31 »
BUMP FOR THE NEWBIES :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
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Re: SECTION GUIDELINES & HOW TO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON
« Reply #5 on: 04 September 2012, 22:59 »
Bump for the NOOBS

Please search before posting a thread. Doesn't take long and its not rocket science.. :lipsrsealed: :wink:
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