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Offline monkeyalan

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common faults explained
« on: 15 December 2005, 14:28 »
been having trouble with the abs on my mk3, code reader says it's the abs pump (bummer) . in my search for info i found this useful site which i thought i'd share with you all

http://www.bba-reman.com/content.aspx?content=hints_and_tips_volkswagon

if you scoll down to the bottom there's a list of common vw faults


Offline adyh

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Re: common faults explained
« Reply #1 on: 15 December 2005, 15:41 »
Good Find .

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Re: common faults explained
« Reply #2 on: 15 December 2005, 16:51 »
I'll sticky it.  :smiley:
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Re: common faults explained
« Reply #3 on: 08 February 2006, 11:15 »
Good stuff! Just what I needed for the plethora faults with the Monza Machine  :grin:

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Re: common faults explained
« Reply #4 on: 15 July 2007, 13:07 »
Anyone know of a "how to" for fixing a heater fan on a mk4 polo? Is this a common problem?
Thanx

Offline monkeyalan

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Re: common faults explained
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Re: common faults explained
« Reply #6 on: 19 July 2007, 11:01 »
Cheers monkeyalan, will have a look, am on club polo but no joy on there so far.

Offline 95gtipete

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Re: common faults explained
« Reply #7 on: 28 November 2007, 17:55 »
i have the same problem with the abs light. the little caution bulb goes out when i release the handbrake only to come on once i move away. is that down to the abs sensor (speed sensor) on the front wheels? i have sourced two new abs sensors for 12 each> will be fitting them along with new discs and pads. hope this cures it.

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Re: common faults explained
« Reply #8 on: 28 November 2007, 17:56 »
forgot to add mine is a 96 model, but they made a few changes in 96 and i need to order new discs but chappy said there are two types of disc 280mm and 288mm which one?

Offline dekadent31

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Re: common faults explained
« Reply #9 on: 18 November 2008, 09:58 »
thanks for the links, very useful