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Offline Pretzel

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Are trim panels removed for the 142 point check
« on: 21 October 2017, 16:33 »
I had an appointment to view a GTi this morning which was cancelled at short notice because the car had the interior panels removed to check the wiring. I've had a quick look at the 142 point checklist and don't really see any need to remove trim panels.

My only thought is that there has been some aftermarket modification to the car or possibly a Tracker.

Any ideas?

Offline wantmygti

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Re: Are trim panels removed for the 142 point check
« Reply #1 on: 21 October 2017, 16:40 »
Is it at a VW dealership?
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Re: Are trim panels removed for the 142 point check
« Reply #2 on: 21 October 2017, 16:42 »
Sounds very unlikely. I'd want to know exactly what the problem was before going further. Could be anything.
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Re: Are trim panels removed for the 142 point check
« Reply #3 on: 21 October 2017, 17:15 »
Is it at a VW dealership?

Yes - a large VW dealership

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Re: Are trim panels removed for the 142 point check
« Reply #4 on: 21 October 2017, 17:17 »
Sounds very unlikely. I'd want to know exactly what the problem was before going further. Could be anything.

Exactly hence my post, trying to decide if I walk away before even seeing the car,

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Re: Are trim panels removed for the 142 point check
« Reply #5 on: 21 October 2017, 17:25 »
Sounds very unlikely. I'd want to know exactly what the problem was before going further. Could be anything.

Exactly hence my post, trying to decide if I walk away before even seeing the car,

Still worth going to look if it's what you're after but I'd be wanting a decent explanation.
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Re: Are trim panels removed for the 142 point check
« Reply #6 on: 21 October 2017, 17:26 »
I had an appointment to view a GTi this morning which was cancelled at short notice because the car had the interior panels removed to check the wiring. I've had a quick look at the 142 point checklist and don't really see any need to remove trim panels.

My only thought is that there has been some aftermarket modification to the car or possibly a Tracker.

Any ideas?

Not necessarily; it could be that an electrical problem was discovered when the 142 point check was being carried out, and it was necessary to remove the panels to gain access to the wiring.

Why not ask the dealer why it was necessary to check the wiring behind the trim panels?

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Re: Are trim panels removed for the 142 point check
« Reply #7 on: 21 October 2017, 18:30 »
I would suspect they are addressing a fault/defect of some sort.
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Re: Are trim panels removed for the 142 point check
« Reply #8 on: 21 October 2017, 19:06 »
Trim panel could mean the engine tray as that needs removing to even see the bottom of the engine.

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Re: Are trim panels removed for the 142 point check
« Reply #9 on: 21 October 2017, 19:12 »
Trim panel could mean the engine tray as that needs removing to even see the bottom of the engine.
he said interior panel