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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: mista_khan on 03 June 2010, 19:57
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Hi
im new to the forum so thought id say hello :D
ive been intrested in mark 4 golfs for sometime but now i can get insured on a mark 4 1.8 turbo so ive been looking for a decent one for some time now.
i want to be given the heads up to what i should look for when buying a 1.8T , what are the usual signs of if anything needs replacing etc
any advice or hints would be appreciated
cheers
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Welcome :cool:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=38557.0
Take a code reader with you :laugh:
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Welcome :cool:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=38557.0
Take a code reader with you :laugh:
whats a code reader?
what does it do?
where can i get it from
cheers
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Welcome :cool:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=38557.0
Take a code reader with you :laugh:
whats a code reader?
what does it do?
where can i get it from
cheers
It reads ecu fault codes - tells you of stored fault codes and problems with the car.
Just plug it in above the ashtray :wink:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-AUDI-Diagnostic-Fault-Code-Scanner-VAG-OBD2-U280-UK-/140406879729?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item20b0e6f5f1
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i hope you have deep pockets and lots of spare time fixing it when you find one :smiley:
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Welcome :cool:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=38557.0
Take a code reader with you :laugh:
whats a code reader?
what does it do?
where can i get it from
cheers
It reads ecu fault codes - tells you of stored fault codes and problems with the car.
Just plug it in above the ashtray :wink:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-AUDI-Diagnostic-Fault-Code-Scanner-VAG-OBD2-U280-UK-/140406879729?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item20b0e6f5f1
Nice
so generally if i plug it in a car im viewing and it says error codes about some stuff will it repair it for me? saving me the hassle to go to vw dealership?
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i hope you have deep pockets and lots of spare time fixing it when you find one :smiley:
:shocked: Meaning?? lol
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good luck m8 they are a pain in the arssssssssssssss they are like babys always needing attention :wink:
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good luck m8 they are a pain in the arssssssssssssss they are like babys always needing attention :wink:
+1 but well worth the time and money , i think more of my car than my missis :lipsrsealed: and seem to spend more on it than her as she ofton remind's me :grin:
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:grin: same here m8 plus my mk4 does not moan half as much :grin:
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:grin:
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Nice
so generally if i plug it in a car im viewing and it says error codes about some stuff will it repair it for me? saving me the hassle to go to vw dealership?
lol the code reader tells you what needs fixing
It doesn't fix the faults :laugh: :laugh: If that was the case we'd all be master mechanics and save millions on garage bills a year :grin: :grin:
Make a list of the codes, do some research to find out what may be involved in putting them right and then decide if its worth haggling
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mk4's aint that bad mate.. for a turbo car there reliable and give good mpg compared to other turbo cars out there :wink:
try finding a low miler.. whats your budget btw? :smiley:
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:grin: same here m8 plus my mk4 does not moan half as much :grin:
LOLOL moan and nag is all they do in ther spare time
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Nice
so generally if i plug it in a car im viewing and it says error codes about some stuff will it repair it for me? saving me the hassle to go to vw dealership?
lol the code reader tells you what needs fixing
It doesn't fix the faults :laugh: :laugh: If that was the case we'd all be master mechanics and save millions on garage bills a year :grin: :grin:
Make a list of the codes, do some research to find out what may be involved in putting them right and then decide if its worth haggling
LOl my bad i hear ya, where can i get a list of the codes ...
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Nice
so generally if i plug it in a car im viewing and it says error codes about some stuff will it repair it for me? saving me the hassle to go to vw dealership?
lol the code reader tells you what needs fixing
It doesn't fix the faults :laugh: :laugh: If that was the case we'd all be master mechanics and save millions on garage bills a year :grin: :grin:
Make a list of the codes, do some research to find out what may be involved in putting them right and then decide if its worth haggling
LOl my bad i hear ya, where can i get a list of the codes ...
From the fault code reader you plug into the car :tongue:
Then look them up here
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
:smiley:
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mk4's aint that bad mate.. for a turbo car there reliable and give good mpg compared to other turbo cars out there :wink:
try finding a low miler.. whats your budget btw? :smiley:
My budget is 2k- 2800 max
Theres one ive been haggling, for 1800, 2001 Y plate, 1.8t 90k , mot tax, NO SERVICE HISTORY AT ALL,
is it worth paying 1800 for it bearing in mind it has no service history?
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Nice
so generally if i plug it in a car im viewing and it says error codes about some stuff will it repair it for me? saving me the hassle to go to vw dealership?
lol the code reader tells you what needs fixing
It doesn't fix the faults :laugh: :laugh: If that was the case we'd all be master mechanics and save millions on garage bills a year :grin: :grin:
Make a list of the codes, do some research to find out what may be involved in putting them right and then decide if its worth haggling
LOl my bad i hear ya, where can i get a list of the codes ...
From the fault code reader you plug into the car :tongue:
Then look them up here
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
:smiley:
you know that i meant were do i get the code list LOL :D
god thats alot of codes, do i have to keep a record of all of em when i use that code reader when viewing a car : http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Category:Fault_Codes
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mk4's aint that bad mate.. for a turbo car there reliable and give good mpg compared to other turbo cars out there :wink:
try finding a low miler.. whats your budget btw? :smiley:
My budget is 2k- 2800 max
Theres one ive been haggling, for 1800, 2001 Y plate, 1.8t 90k , mot tax, NO SERVICE HISTORY AT ALL,
is it worth paying 1800 for it bearing in mind it has no service history?
its a risk mate i would say. personally i would not get one unless its got full service history preferable dealer history. So then at least you know the ccar has been taken care off and what has been done like timimng belt, water pump etc etc which are prone to go at 100k mark :wink:
but with any car give good once over and go with your gut feeling :smiley:
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mk4's aint that bad mate.. for a turbo car there reliable and give good mpg compared to other turbo cars out there :wink:
try finding a low miler.. whats your budget btw? :smiley:
My budget is 2k- 2800 max
Theres one ive been haggling, for 1800, 2001 Y plate, 1.8t 90k , mot tax, NO SERVICE HISTORY AT ALL,
is it worth paying 1800 for it bearing in mind it has no service history?
its a risk mate i would say. personally i would not get one unless its got full service history preferable dealer history. So then at least you know the ccar has been taken care off and what has been done like timimng belt, water pump etc etc which are prone to go at 100k mark :wink:
but with any car give good once over and go with your gut feeling :smiley:
thats so true first instincts play a big part, ideally i want one with service history if not FSH, theres on selling for 3000 72k fsh, all black with few mods, i offered him 2600 he isnt budging and im not paying anything more just incase it needs something after i buy it ?
what you reckon how much are they worth on 2000 plate with them specs?
cheers mate
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mate i have a 2000 reg w reg agu fsh 116k miles wouldnt take less than 2.8k runs mint
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Nice
so generally if i plug it in a car im viewing and it says error codes about some stuff will it repair it for me? saving me the hassle to go to vw dealership?
lol the code reader tells you what needs fixing
It doesn't fix the faults :laugh: :laugh: If that was the case we'd all be master mechanics and save millions on garage bills a year :grin: :grin:
Make a list of the codes, do some research to find out what may be involved in putting them right and then decide if its worth haggling
LOl my bad i hear ya, where can i get a list of the codes ...
From the fault code reader you plug into the car :tongue:
Then look them up here
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
:smiley:
you know that i meant were do i get the code list LOL :D
god thats alot of codes, do i have to keep a record of all of em when i use that code reader when viewing a car : http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Category:Fault_Codes
It comes with a booklet with most of the codes :wink:
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i got mine with no history but just a receipt from vw saying it had a new reckon engine and its all good its done 60k on the reckon engine :wink: i service them my self so history is not an issue i paid £1200 for mine i was in the right place at the right time :cool:
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It doesn't fix the faults :laugh: :laugh: If that was the case we'd all be master mechanics and save millions on garage bills a year :grin: :grin:
Make a list of the codes, do some research to find out what may be involved in putting them right and then decide if its worth haggling
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LOl my bad i hear ya, where can i get a list of the codes ...
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From the fault code reader you plug into the car :tongue:
Then look them up here
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
:smiley:
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you know that i meant were do i get the code list LOL :D
god thats alot of codes, do i have to keep a record of all of em when i use that code reader when viewing a car : http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Category:Fault_Codes
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It comes with a booklet with most of the codes :wink:
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So the device Rhyso showed me on ebay comes with codes, thats not bad then,
cheers
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The device richw911 showed you yes lol :grin:
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The device richw911 showed you yes lol :grin:
LOLOL my bad, richw911 showed me :D
thanks all for the info, but someone tell me how much is a 1.8t worth under 100k mileage if it has full service history and if it doesnt have service history, i dont want to overpay for one and then regret it after?
thanks all
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Let us know when you see one you want to look at, I'm sure if someone here is close they'll go with you?
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i got mine 2000 plate AGU full VW service history wit 74K for 3400, been good for me minus the norm problems wit window reg and coolant sensor.
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Let us know when you see one you want to look at, I'm sure if someone here is close they'll go with you?
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I'd rather have a well looked after one with 120000 than a raped example with 40000 that has been treated like an orphan. A well maintained engine will see you well. I'd want £3000+ for my 1998 AGU or an m3 if I decided to sell it. Although I don't think I could. Just shop around instead of impulse buying. If you are humming and harring about one with no service history, that's how the next buyer will be thinking when you come to sell it....... :smiley: