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Offline richw911

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Useful "How to" links.
« on: 29 July 2008, 22:53 »

PDF guide to clock coding : http://www.gwdale.co.uk/other/immo2_to_immo3_install.pdf


Info on 1.8t engines and 1.8t engine tuning

http://euroturbo.net/abouteuroturbo/

Test your DV

http://www.vaglinks.com/Docs/Misc/VAGLinks.com_DIY_Testing_a_Bosch_Diverter_Valve.pdf

Front Wiper linkage replace

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/432747/2960884.aspx

1.8T clutch replace

http://myfastgti.com/volkswagen/threads/12367-2004-Mk4-1.8T-Jetta-GLI-GTI-Clutch-Replacement

Door Module

http://www.taligentx.com/passat/maintenance/doorlockmechanism/

Convenience module

http://www.scribd.com/doc/56214783/2/Control-units

Broken rear seat latch repair:

http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-fix-a-Broken-Rear-Seat-Release-Latch-VW-MKIV-DIY

Crank Sensor

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3864951-DIY-cam-positioning-sensor-%28hall-sensor%29

Catch can install and PCV removal:

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/269734.aspx

Boost Leak tester 1.8T:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/190404-DIY-ALL-1.8T-Boost-Leak-Tester

http://www.dubbersinc.com/forum/diy/2286-diy-boost-leak-tester.html

Key / Immobilizer:

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/multi/immobilizer.htm

Retro fit cruse control:

http://www.carbasics.co.uk/vw_golf_mk4_cruise_control.htm

Ariel removal:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/961976/Aerial_Guide_MK4_Golf.pdf

Option code decoder :

http://igorweb.org/equidec/Default.aspx

Fault codes list:

http://www.airbagnews.com/PDF/Fehlercodes%20VAG%20english.pdf

Anniversary Side skirt fitting guide:

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/29321/252378.aspx#252378

Boot handle remove:

http://www.r32oc.com/performance-technical/23820-help-required-mk4-tailgate-handle-removal.html

1.8T spark plug how to:

http://www.diynexus.com/vw/mk4_18t_spark_plug_change/mk4_18t_spark_plug_change.html

2WD bushes upgrade

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/167165.aspx

Rear Axel bush how to:

http://uk-mkvs.net/forums/p/189654/1235357.aspx#1235357

Axel bush alignment pic http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=115991.30

Tie rod remove:

http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/campingart/jettatech/tierods/tierods.htm

Recaro seat clunk fix:

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/126318/2330456.aspx

Tailgate micro-switch fix (boot light not working):

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/319766.aspx

Rear wiper motor fix:

http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:UpcMOF_q0DYJ:pics.tdiclub.com/data/3419/How_to_Repair_the_Rotating_Rear_Washer_Nozzle.pdf+1J6+955+711+B&hl=en&gl=uk&sig=AHIEtbSPzsTxCVx_r7VRKo_Szj8KZOqbsA

VW 1.6/1.4 chocolate gearbox faults:

http://www.btinternet.com/~a_hutton/VW_Gearbox_Failure.htm

Heated seat fix:

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/130369.aspx

1.8T gearbox codes :

http://www.turbo-conversion.com/16v-turbo-conversion/16v-turbo-conversion/54

Gearbox linkage alignment : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp9ggefOjAE

AGU ignition module test:

http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=1535031

Top mount replace:

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?p=703226

1.8T all in one trouble shoot:

http://www.elitedubs.com/index.php?topic=988

Window regulator plastic clips replace:

http://vwgolfr32.co.uk/windowregulator/

Cambelt change 1.8T:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2840728

Water leak fix:

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/51109/720456.aspx#720456

Code option decoder :

http://igorweb.org/equidec/

N75 valve info

http://www.peterbeers.net/vw_roadtrip/GTI/GTI_Mods/N75J/N75J.htm

Various mods

http://www.pocketrocket.ca/vwtech.htm

http://www.izvw.com

Bumper and headlight removal:

http://web.archive.org/web/20060104081720/http://home.nycap.rr.com/brandonc/headlight/

Dog Bone mount:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1588015

Coilover install:

http://noahlh.com/car/coilover_howto/

Delock guide:

http://www.r32oc.com/tutorials-guides/4301-my-mk4-delock-guide.html

Aluminum trim install:

http://00626e1.netsolhost.com/formoshun/interior2.htm

Satin black interior part numbers:

1J0867171A A94 X2 left side door grab handle £3.15 each
1J0867172A A94 X1 right side door grab handle £3.15 each
3B2867172E A94 X1 drivers side door grab and handle £10.19
3B0867175 A94 X1 little peice that goes on the drivers side! £2.50

Total £22.14

All Trim part numbers:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1313745&postid=12834925

Trim in different color options:

http://www.pgperformance.com/old/dashkits.htm

Gear knob fitting:

http://00626e1.netsolhost.com/formoshun/fitting_knob.htm (1.4 and 1.6 have different size bores on the gear knobs.)

Gear knob removal

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=97087.0


Starter motor noise on start up fix:

http://www.montreal-vdubbing.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43

Vag com download

http://www.ross-tech.net/vag-com/download/1405/Release4091us.exe

Maf clean :

http://www.oneighturbo.com/2007/09/14/how-to-mass-air-flow-cleaning-for-the-mkiv-volkswagen/

Replace brake light switch:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1158315

http://www.geocities.com/jason_ettorre/VWBLS/BLS.htm

Bora vent / W8 light upgrade :

http://www.carbasics.co.uk/vw_golf_mk4_bora_vents.htm
 
W8 READING LAMP GREY W/ SUNROOF - 3B7 947 106 A 2EN
W8 READING LAMP BEIGE W/ SUNROOF - 3B7 947 106 A Y20
W8 READING LAMP GREY W/O SUNROOF - 3B7 947 105 F 2EN
W8 READING LAMP BEIGE W/O SUNROOF - 3B7 947 105 F Y20

Bora and W8 looms :

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/120319.aspx

http://bambergvr6.50megs.com/passat_w8_console_DIY.htm

Change keyfob battery:

http://www.riskin.org/vwkey/

OEM Xenon headlight - Rheostat Leveling Wiring Guide

http://www.billswebspace.com/HIDleveling.pdf

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/260139.aspx

Boost gauge install:

http://forums.generationdub.com/showthread.php?t=15536&page=1

http://www.42draftdesigns.com/installation/WEB_Edition1Volume4.pdf

http://pics.tdiclub.com/pdf/gauge_install_2001_VW_Golf_TDI.pdf

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.combes2/Vdo.htm

Oil gauge install:

http://www.42draftdesigns.com/tech.html

Speedo Clock face change :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au4kT4WEP9c&feature=related

Clock disassemble:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOEPmbBzFSU

ARB installation
http://www.autotech.com/instructions/i4251525.pdf

Fan control module replace:

http://www.nime.co.uk/content.php?fancontrollerinstall

Online Spares catalog like ETKA

http://www.vagcat.com/

Clutch pedal plastic clip fault:


http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/43912/346776.aspx#346776


Useful part numbers:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=402331

Joey Mod :

http://www.bora.wudy.co.uk/how_annilights.shtml

1.8T TIP install:

http://www.ottawa-vdubbing.com/forums/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=8651

1.8T 5 piece boost pipe fit:

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/119678/810133.aspx#810133

Forge 007P fit guide : http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/valve.pdf


4 motion rear valance install:

http://bambergvr6.50megs.com/golfivrear4mo.htm


Rear wiper relay fault:

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/164706/1080972.aspx#1080972

Repairing the Secondary Air Pump (Noise on start up)

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/141240.aspx

Heated seat element fix:

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/117290.aspx

VW grounds list

http://mit.edu/dennis/www/vw/grounds.html

OBD DTC Fault Codes:

http://www.obd-codes.com/

Vag com measuring blocks How to:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=115366

Bleeding brakes MKIV :

http://www.ottawa-vdubbing.com/forums/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=24701

Mirror cap removal :

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?&id=4099628

Rear interior light removal :

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/184536.aspx

Handbrake adjust:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=110028.0

Audi TT short shifter install :

http://www.ottawa-vdubbing.com/forums/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=13399
« Last Edit: 31 July 2012, 23:03 by richw911 »

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Offline mattkh

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Re: Useful "How to" links.
« Reply #1 on: 13 December 2012, 07:47 »
A link to changing the air filter :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDH_hOAmkho