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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Golf mk3 how to guides + info => Topic started by: monkeyalan on 15 December 2005, 14:28

Title: common faults explained
Post by: monkeyalan 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

Title: Re: common faults explained
Post by: adyh on 15 December 2005, 15:41

Good Find .

Title: Re: common faults explained
Post by: gibby on 15 December 2005, 16:51

I'll sticky it.  :smiley:

Title: Re: common faults explained
Post by: MonzaMonster on 08 February 2006, 11:15

Good stuff! Just what I needed for the plethora faults with the Monza Machine  :grin:

Title: Re: common faults explained
Post by: smiggy 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

Title: Re: common faults explained
Post by: monkeyalan on 15 July 2007, 14:02

best trying these

http://www.uk-polos.net/
http://www.clubpolo.co.uk/forum/

Title: Re: common faults explained
Post by: smiggy on 19 July 2007, 11:01

Cheers monkeyalan, will have a look, am on club polo but no joy on there so far.

Title: Re: common faults explained
Post by: 95gtipete 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.

Title: Re: common faults explained
Post by: 95gtipete 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?

Title: Re: common faults explained
Post by: dekadent31 on 18 November 2008, 09:58

thanks for the links, very useful

Title: Re: common faults explained
Post by: Mrpug on 07 December 2008, 02:01

I know it's off topic, but , where did that person get that fender kit?!! I love the look it gives the GTI. It's tjhe dark red vw on  this page mid way up

Title: Re: common faults explained
Post by: jpdragon on 29 December 2008, 09:47

hi there i have a gt tdi 130 remaped to 180, mk4 and she has developed a problem being holding back at around 2thou revs, is this a common problem, many thanks :smiley:

Title: Re: common faults explained
Post by: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 03 April 2009, 16:15

this is what my screen says;

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd256/tweeter_box/vag.jpg)

 :cry:

but the thing is when i plugged in vag 2 days ago everything was fine!!

Title: Re: common faults explained
Post by: johnd002 on 17 October 2010, 19:06

hi every1, new on here wud appreciate some advice, im buying a mk3 golf gti anniversary needs couple things done but nothin major, the 1 thing im unsure about is when slowing the car down whilst in gear the engine stall but if i take it out of gear and slow down this doesnt occour im thinking its the relay packed up, wud realy appericate any help on this matter :-)

Title: Re: common faults explained
Post by: monkeyalan on 17 October 2010, 23:41

best starting a new thread mate. no-one will see it here  :smiley: