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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: lukehod999 on 16 February 2011, 16:42

Title: Mk3 2.0 8v gti wiring loom swap
Post by: lukehod999 on 16 February 2011, 16:42

hi, my mk3 gti gearbox recently went and ive now bought a new mk3 gti with wiring problems in the hope of making a good car out the two. Ive decided to use my old gti with the gearbox problems for spares. Is it a big job to switch the ecu and all the wiring loom into my new car ? any help appreciated.

Title: Re: Mk3 2.0 8v gti wiring loom swap
Post by: Wayne on 16 February 2011, 16:50

What year are the cars, should be easy enough to sort.

Title: Re: Mk3 2.0 8v gti wiring loom swap
Post by: lukehod999 on 16 February 2011, 16:56

both 1996 models . thanks for the quick reply

Title: Re: Mk3 2.0 8v gti wiring loom swap
Post by: Wayne on 16 February 2011, 21:19

Quote from: lukehod999 on 16 February 2011, 16:56

both 1996 models . thanks for the quick reply

In that case, will be a straight forward swap over, take pics as you go (always help later if you cannot remember where a plug goes) and take you time.

Title: Re: Mk3 2.0 8v gti wiring loom swap
Post by: rubjonny on 17 February 2011, 09:45

hardest part is unplugging fusebox end, as i think the brake servo has to come off the bulkhead to get the wiring out from behind it? not 100% sure on a mk3 but you do on a mk2 at least.

Title: Re: Mk3 2.0 8v gti wiring loom swap
Post by: lukehod999 on 18 February 2011, 00:22

thanks , ill let you know how i get on

Title: Re: Mk3 2.0 8v gti wiring loom swap
Post by: Khare on 18 February 2011, 00:30

Yup brake servo will have to come out to access the hole in the bulkhead.