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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: navmk4gti on 08 January 2011, 14:46
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just went to top up my washer fluid as the light was on... only to find a huge leak sumwer as whatever i put in went stright bak out and i can see big puddle on the floor and below the washer bottle :angry:
any1 got how to to get the washer bottle out as cant see no nuts or screws :undecided:
also my driver side sidelight is not working and hasnt been good 3 months now and its really peeing me off.. i have tried evrything checked fuses there fine changed to 3 different bulbs.. also checked wires there fine.. still no luck any1 got any ideas as i have ran out now :sad:
also where do you guys wire your boost gauge too and any1 got a how to?
thanks guys :smiley:
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also where do you guys wire your boost gauge too and any1 got a how to?
To FPR, put your no-buzz T peice on the vacuum hose that comes off the back of it... may be brittle and need replacing.
Theres a grommet thats under heatshielding stuff on back right hand side of engine bay as you look at it that comes out under glovebox, put coathanger through and pull from inside, wont need to remove glovebox, where you put it inside is up to you..
Wire it to your headlight switch, positive wire from gauge to the blue/grey one in switch, earth from boost gauge to brown wire in switch.
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Running down the side of the bonnet opening is a plastic cover, need to remove that as I think that hides a hidden screw
When I upgraded to the 5.5 litre bottle I found it easiest to remove the front bumper and the headlight to give you plenty of room
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thanks replies guys :smiley:
damn i was hoping it aint a remove bumper job.. arghhh :angry: im gonna have leave that till next week :sad:
dave how do i wire it to the headlight switch.. is that the switch next to airvent to switch lights on?? if so how do i get that out dont wana break anything.. sorry to be a noob.. iv sorted the vacum hose out to the FPR fine its just the wiring for the backlight on the gauge i got left to do
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If i remember rightly, you put the switch in upright position and pull.
But i found it easier to take of the panel on the side, same level as steering wheel and remove the harness from the back of the switch itself, and then splice in on that and then push back on..
Blue/grey = power
Brown = ground
You may have more cables connected to the harness than this picture shows, just make sure you get them two
Helpful pictures..
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/itrhybrid/My%20cars/Boost%20Gauge/13.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/itrhybrid/My%20cars/Boost%20Gauge/14.jpg)
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In relation to your water bottle. I had a problem with the water gushing out and it turned out to be the motor housing. When I used the washers the pressure pushed the motor up in its housing letting all the water out. Pushed the motor back down and it stopped. A small drizzle of super glue and the motor has stayed where it supposed to and no leak :smiley:
This was on a model with headlight washers so don't know if that makes any difference.
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If i remember rightly, you put the switch in upright position and pull.
But i found it easier to take of the panel on the side, same level as steering wheel and remove the harness from the back of the switch itself, and then splice in on that and then push back on..
Blue/grey = power
Brown = ground
You may have more cables connected to the harness than this picture shows, just make sure you get them two
Helpful pictures..
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/itrhybrid/My%20cars/Boost%20Gauge/13.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/itrhybrid/My%20cars/Boost%20Gauge/14.jpg)
wikid thanks a lot for that dave... gonna get this done tomorow :smiley:
In relation to your water bottle. I had a problem with the water gushing out and it turned out to be the motor housing. When I used the washers the pressure pushed the motor up in its housing letting all the water out. Pushed the motor back down and it stopped. A small drizzle of super glue and the motor has stayed where it supposed to and no leak :smiley:
This was on a model with headlight washers so don't know if that makes any difference.
ill have a look out for that.. im gonna have shot at it next week as it looks like gonna take be cuple hours to do :lipsrsealed:
was the water gushing out from below the bottle as i can see on mine that its gushing out on the bottom of the bottle can literally see the water flowing out.. dont know if a pipe may have got damaged due to the freezing temp
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May well have done if the water froze. Ice takes up more room than water...
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May well have done if the water froze. Ice takes up more room than water...
it was definetly froze.. the week it snowed i left car siting for the whole week and did check the fluids and the washer fluid was frozen but didnt think much of it as thought when i drive it will just melt with engine temp .. stupid i kno :lipsrsealed:
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it shouldn't have frozen if you had the correct concentration of washer fluid in it :tongue:
If you haven't already I'd get the 5.5 litre bottle to replace it. Approx £20. You'll also need a grommet or two to plug the extra hole for the headlight washers. You can get those from Halfords.
Of course if you have headlight washers then none of the above applies :laugh: :laugh:
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it shouldn't have frozen if you had the correct concentration of washer fluid in it :tongue:
If you haven't already I'd get the 5.5 litre bottle to replace it. Approx £20. You'll also need a grommet or two to plug the extra hole for the headlight washers. You can get those from Halfords.
Of course if you have headlight washers then none of the above applies :laugh: :laugh:
aint got headlight washer mate :grin:
y would i need a new bottle tho .. i was thinking just could be one of the hoses gone damaged or something ..
as for correct amount washer fluid.. wasnt any.. was pure water :lipsrsealed:
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If you're ripping it all out you just as well upgrade :tongue:
Exactly my point about the concentration of washer fluid :tongue:
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If you're ripping it all out you just as well upgrade :tongue:
Exactly my point about the concentration of washer fluid :tongue:
lol was waiting for the upgrade bomb lol
how much would the upgrade cost? and is it a b@stard to do :grin:
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If you're ripping it all out you just as well upgrade :tongue:
Exactly my point about the concentration of washer fluid :tongue:
lol was waiting for the upgrade bomb lol
how much would the upgrade cost? and is it a b@stard to do :grin:
£20 for the bottle and lots of bruised / scraped knuckles. The old one comes out really easily, the new one doesn't go back in quite as easily. Worth it though as it will ages between having to fill the thing up :grin: :grin:
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If you're ripping it all out you just as well upgrade :tongue:
Exactly my point about the concentration of washer fluid :tongue:
lol was waiting for the upgrade bomb lol
how much would the upgrade cost? and is it a b@stard to do :grin:
£20 for the bottle and lots of bruised / scraped knuckles. The old one comes out really easily, the new one doesn't go back in quite as easily. Worth it though as it will ages between having to fill the thing up :grin: :grin:
think i will be doing it then... im use to have bruised knuckles from this bloody car .. :grin:
wa bottle am i looking for btw? is it an s3 5litre one
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All you want is the 5.5. litre from ANY Golf that had the headlight washer system installed :afro:
There might be a part number kicking around one of my threads as i remember posting it up
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All you want is the 5.5. litre from ANY Golf that had the headlight washer system installed :afro:
There might be a part number kicking around one of my threads as i remember posting it up
sweet.. nice one for that rhyso :wink:
ill pop down dealers see how much it is.. if not down to scrappys :smiley:
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All you want is the 5.5. litre from ANY Golf that had the headlight washer system installed :afro:
There might be a part number kicking around one of my threads as i remember posting it up
sweet.. nice one for that rhyso :wink:
ill pop down dealers see how much it is.. if not down to scrappys :smiley:
Think this is the part number
Part: 1J0 955 453 L
Meant to add its from a MK4 Golf / Bora :wink: It might have been used on Audi's / Skoda's / Seats but I don't know for sure
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All you want is the 5.5. litre from ANY Golf that had the headlight washer system installed :afro:
There might be a part number kicking around one of my threads as i remember posting it up
sweet.. nice one for that rhyso :wink:
ill pop down dealers see how much it is.. if not down to scrappys :smiley:
Think this is the part number
Part: 1J0 955 453 L
Meant to add its from a MK4 Golf / Bora :wink: It might have been used on Audi's / Skoda's / Seats but I don't know for sure
nice 1 mate... will give em that number and see what they come out with.. :smiley:
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Post the price when you find out mate :afro:
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Post the price when you find out mate :afro:
defo will do mate :smiley:
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Hi guys - suffering the same issue myself with the washer bottle chucking the entire contents. I already have the 5.3L bottle as part of the winter pack fitted (Headlight washers fitted), but the previously mentioned part number (Part: 1J0 955 453 L)the one for the larger bottle?
Was trying the remove the flippin thing in the cold and wet today only to manage taking the top bolt off, but looking at this its best to remove bumper and headlight to get at the fecker......?!?!?
Best to replace bottle anyway or try and repair old faulty one.......?
PS - I didnt have any Concentrate in the bottle either so i know its my own fault...... :cry:
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IIRC there is a bolt holding it at the bottom and the only way to get the bottle out is by removing the bumper and headlight. It's physically impossible otherwise
The part number is for the larger bottle :wink:
For the the price i'd get a new one. Don't forget your washer fluid too :tongue:
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VW screenwash FTW !.. yer take headlight out for better access.
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Ironically i had just purchased the washer fluid with the weather in mind, but too little too late...... :cry: :cry:
will have to fit new monster bottle before the MOT in March as i dont think the old 2 litre coke bottle of water in the boot will do any good for the annual test me thinks.... :laugh:
Will post a price for new bottle etc if not already done by navmk4gti.....
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right guys sorry for late post..
been to dealers..prices inc vat :rolleyes:
£25 for the standard water bottle
£38 for the 5.5l water bottle from mk4's with headlight washers :wink:
bit steep me thinks
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il be sticking with the smaller one :grin:
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i have bigger one fitted and i rarely have to fill it up its great..
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you earn to much money tech :laugh:
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no money mate just the car came with headlight washers.. which i removed as they are sh!te.. now the bottle just feeds the front and rear wipers..
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is there anywhere cheaper can source a bigger bottle.. or is it a scrap yard search :undecided:
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IIRC there is a bolt holding it at the bottom and the only way to get the bottle out is by removing the bumper and headlight. It's physically impossible otherwise
The part number is for the larger bottle :wink:
For the the price i'd get a new one. Don't forget your washer fluid too :tongue:
I took my bottle out not so long agow as it was pissing out with liquid and i didn't have to take the light or the bumper off. Granted it was trick but i was able to do this. Small bottle mind you not he 5L one. I thort i fixed the thing only to put it all back together and find it was not the place i thort it was. I now think it's the rubber gromit the pump pushes through into the bottle. This has split and alowing the liquid out :sad:
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IIRC there is a bolt holding it at the bottom and the only way to get the bottle out is by removing the bumper and headlight. It's physically impossible otherwise
The part number is for the larger bottle :wink:
For the the price i'd get a new one. Don't forget your washer fluid too :tongue:
I took my bottle out not so long agow as it was pissing out with liquid and i didn't have to take the light or the bumper off. Granted it was trick but i was able to do this. Small bottle mind you not he 5L one. I thort i fixed the thing only to put it all back together and find it was not the place i thort it was. I now think it's the rubber gromit the pump pushes through into the bottle. This has split and alowing the liquid out :sad:
how long it take you to do??
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£38 :shocked: :shocked:
Unlucky :laugh: :laugh:
Best get down to the scrappies mate or stick your hand in your wallet for a change :laugh: :laugh:
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£38 :shocked: :shocked:
Unlucky :laugh: :laugh:
Best get down to the scrappies mate or stick your hand in your wallet for a change :laugh: :laugh:
even if i had change i woudnt pay that much... im hunting on the bay now too :grin:
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mornign mate.
it took me about 30 mins to get the bottle out. With a little pulling and shuving it came out. Disconected the pipes to the motor and the wires. Then palled the motor out. The undid the the 2 plastic 10mm bolt/washer combo. This is the hard est bit as its a little tricky to get to but not inposable. You then just move the bottle out :)
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mornign mate.
it took me about 30 mins to get the bottle out. With a little pulling and shuving it came out. Disconected the pipes to the motor and the wires. Then palled the motor out. The undid the the 2 plastic 10mm bolt/washer combo. This is the hard est bit as its a little tricky to get to but not inposable. You then just move the bottle out :)
ill hopefully wont have to remove the bumper to do it then :lipsrsealed: gonna get cracking on it on weekend once got a bottle.. im not sure if i even need new bottle or is the wires i need :undecided:
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HI folks - Just had a look at the washer bottle today and found that one of the hoses that comes off one of the washer motors (the one behind the washer bottle as you look at it) had simply come off and thats why the flippin thing was emptying the entire contents on the floor......Think this happened when the bottle froze and the ice expanded and luckily for me the pipe just came off instead of cracking the bottle...
Might be worth a look for anyone else thats havin this problem before you buy another bottle just to check that the plumbing pipes are connected first...might save a few quid..
I still had to take the bumper off and headlight out to get at it though... Pain in the aris...
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HI folks - Just had a look at the washer bottle today and found that one of the hoses that comes off one of the washer motors (the one behind the washer bottle as you look at it) had simply come off and thats why the flippin thing was emptying the entire contents on the floor......Think this happened when the bottle froze and the ice expanded and luckily for me the pipe just came off instead of cracking the bottle...
Might be worth a look for anyone else thats havin this problem before you buy another bottle just to check that the plumbing pipes are connected first...might save a few quid..
I still had to take the bumper off and headlight out to get at it though... Pain in the aris...
i already ordered a bottle and a motor for £15 all in.. im gonna get myn taken off and looked at when i get my discs and pads changed on wensday.. hopefully will just be a pipe come off too.. bottle looks fine from a little snoop but you never know :smiley:
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Funny you should mention the discs and pads thing - I was literally driving today after fixing the washer bottle and the feckin brakes are grinding now so might need that doin next....
Ohh the joy :grin:
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Navmk4gti - Was that £15 for the standard sized bottle or the 5.5l one ?!?!?
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lol mines are like a year over due mate.. my car has no such thing as brakes anymore loll :lipsrsealed:
dats a standard size bottle mate with motor.. picked it up off the bay :wink: