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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: aero0986 on 13 March 2011, 20:39

Title: fault code reader or vagcom
Post by: aero0986 on 13 March 2011, 20:39
hi ppl im just wondering if there is any1 in the norwich or norfolk area uk who are intrested in golfs?
i think i have bought a dodgy 1 and just wondered if any1 wanted to have a look at it for me? i dont mean fix it or anything just a quick look over to tell me.got an air bag light on now and its not been in a crash.not sure what i have let my self into lol.cheers ppl
Danny
Title: Re: fault code reader or vagcom
Post by: richw911 on 13 March 2011, 20:42
Get your own reader cheap from ebay  :wink:

Try and clean the airbag plugs under the front seats  :smiley:
Title: Re: fault code reader or vagcom
Post by: aero0986 on 13 March 2011, 20:51
ok cheers for the quick reply.
ill try that,are the plugs easy to get to?
also i find when i unlock the drivers door by putting the key into the lock my windows sometimes goes down which is annoying.and where the fuse box is behind that there is a ticking noise.interior lights dont work when you open the doors but if i press them manually they come on very strange.
any idea on why i might of failed the emissions test for the mot?
cheers :)
Title: Re: fault code reader or vagcom
Post by: richw911 on 13 March 2011, 20:58
Quote from: aero0986 on 13 March 2011, 20:51
ok cheers for the quick reply.
ill try that,are the plugs easy to get to?
also i find when i unlock the drivers door by putting the key into the lock my windows sometimes goes down which is annoying.and where the fuse box is behind that there is a ticking noise.interior lights dont work when you open the doors but if i press them manually they come on very strange.
any idea on why i might of failed the emissions test for the mot?
cheers :)

Yeah just under the seats.

Fuse box http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87372.0

Interior light fault = http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=86403.0
Title: Re: fault code reader or vagcom
Post by: aero0986 on 13 March 2011, 21:03
cheers for that mate :)
if i was to buy a new module is it like plug and play or would i need to programme it on a computer to make it work for like the locks to work with my key?
Title: Re: fault code reader or vagcom
Post by: richw911 on 13 March 2011, 21:05
Quote from: aero0986 on 13 March 2011, 21:03
cheers for that mate :)
if i was to buy a new module is it like plug and play or would i need to programme it on a computer to make it work for like the locks to work with my key?

Plug and play  :smiley:
Title: Re: fault code reader or vagcom
Post by: aero0986 on 13 March 2011, 21:10
nice1 that is helpful as it will be cheaper than paying a garage to plug it in and re programme :)
would a lambda sensor being faulty or something might affect my emissions?
sorry for asking all these questions im new to vw and havent a clue lol
so all the help your providing is most appreciated thanks
Title: Re: fault code reader or vagcom
Post by: richw911 on 13 March 2011, 21:11
Quote from: aero0986 on 13 March 2011, 21:10
nice1 that is helpful as it will be cheaper than paying a garage to plug it in and re programme :)
would a lambda sensor being faulty or something might affect my emissions?
sorry for asking all these questions im new to vw and havent a clue lol
so all the help your providing is most appreciated thanks

Yeah could well be a lambda sensor as said you need to scan it for fault codes before do anything  :wink:
Title: Re: fault code reader or vagcom
Post by: aero0986 on 13 March 2011, 21:13
nice1 thanks ill b sure to do that as i have only 7 days till mot due :(