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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Madmax on 13 August 2009, 15:23
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A 97 GTI 8v. From the comments on here i was expecting it to be super slow but it's not bad really, i reckon it'd
beat my old MK4 8v. it's completely standard apart from a Scorpion exhaust which isn't loud. Few marks here & there
but nothing touch up paint won't fix. It's a lovely red that hasn't faded & the alloys are mint too.
I have a few questions tho,
-The handbrake light stays on
-The petrol gauge doesn't move from the empty position
-And how do i turn the fog lights on at the bottom? :)
Cheers.
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A 97 GTI 8v. From the comments on here i was expecting it to be super slow but it's not bad really, i reckon it'd
beat my old MK4 8v. it's completely standard apart from a Scorpion exhaust which isn't loud. Few marks here & there
but nothing touch up paint won't fix. It's a lovely red that hasn't faded & the alloys are mint too.
I have a few questions tho,
-The handbrake light stays on
-The petrol gauge doesn't move from the empty position
-And how do i turn the fog lights on at the bottom? :)
Cheers.
1) Switch or low fluid level
2) Faulty sender or gauge
3) Not sure factory fog lights are in the front bumper and the switch is on the light switch, if not factory then not sure.
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Cheers, will probably take it too the local garage to have a look.
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Cheers, will probably take it too the local garage to have a look.
For the front, and rear fog lights to come on, turn the light switch to the right all the way then pull it out :)
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I will give that a go as they did come on when i first got the car. Thank you.
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Handbreak light could be an abs fault. Does the abs light come on and off when u start it as it should do?
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Handbreak light could be an abs fault. Does the abs light come on and off when u start it as it should do?
Yup, on & off as normal. :)
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The light switch will pull out two clicks, one for rear and two for front IIRC.
The fuel gauge, if you take the bottom of the rear seats out, you will see a black panel, unscrew that and you will see a sensor with three wires. Take the green (IIRC) wire and touch it on bare metal, if your fuel gauge goes up (with ignition on) then it's the sensor.
Handbrake light with be low brake fluid or a faulty switch at the very rear of the handbrake under the leather cover.
Hope that helps. :)
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The light switch will pull out two clicks, one for rear and two for front IIRC.
The fuel gauge, if you take the bottom of the rear seats out, you will see a black panel, unscrew that and you will see a sensor with three wires. Take the green (IIRC) wire and touch it on bare metal, if your fuel gauge goes up (with ignition on) then it's the sensor.
Handbrake light with be low brake fluid or a faulty switch at the very rear of the handbrake under the leather cover.
Hope that helps. :)
Thank you. I tried the light switch by pulling it out whilst turned far right but only the headlights come on, no fog lights.
I'll give the rest a go tomorrow but if it is the sensor for the petrol gauge, is this an easy fix or will i need a mechanic?
Thanks again. :)
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Fairly easy to do mate.
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Alright, went down to look at it today and:
- The fog lights didn't come on, & i turned to the right & pulled out twice. (the rear fogs came on tho)
- There was no black box under the rear seats.
- Haven't checked the handbrake yet.
Any suggestions? :smiley:
Anywho, whilst looking around the car, i did find that it has Alpine gear back & front which i'm very pleased at. Now if only the stereo worked. :grin:
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its more of a black cover then a box? theres not alot under the seats so you carnt really miss it!
fogs as said, turn all the way to the right and pull once for front, and pull again fro back and front? (i think it is) theres a status light next to the actual switch, but dont rely on that, get out and check.
and get some piccies up!
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mmm, have you got front foglights??
If so are tehre bulbs in there
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its more of a black cover then a box? theres not alot under the seats so you carnt really miss it!
fogs as said, turn all the way to the right and pull once for front, and pull again fro back and front? (i think it is) theres a status light next to the actual switch, but dont rely on that, get out and check.
and get some piccies up!
That's what i done! Turned all the way to right then pulled it out.
Will have another look under the seats.
Will upload some piccies soon. :)
mmm, have you got front foglights??
If so are tehre bulbs in there
Yup, they came on when i first got the car but since then, nothing.
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Fuse blown or foglight loom connector by radiator loose?
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Fuse blown or foglight loom connector by radiator loose?
Fuses are fine, but will check the loom.
Thanks.
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Had a proper look at the fog lights today & both wires that plug in the back of them are just hanging loose. There
are bulbs in the front but nothing to plug the hanging wires into.
Any ideas?