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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: 01664gti on 16 March 2011, 19:28

Title: mfa not working
Post by: 01664gti on 16 March 2011, 19:28

Hi all, I have recently purchased a 90 spec gti,All is well and im really happy with it.The only thing that niggles is the MFA does not do anything.However you move the toggle on the stalk nothing happens.

Im not sure where to start with it so i was wondering if anyone has any ideas or common causes why it is u/s

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: mfa not working
Post by: dragonfly on 16 March 2011, 19:59

Is it blank or showing "---"?

Title: Re: mfa not working
Post by: 01664gti on 16 March 2011, 20:28

I just have the clock showing and it doesnt do anything else

Title: Re: mfa not working
Post by: dragonfly on 16 March 2011, 20:47

Have you pressed the end of stalk rather than the toggle switch?

Title: Re: mfa not working
Post by: 01664gti on 16 March 2011, 21:03

yes i have pressed that and moved the toggle and re tried.It just continuously shows the clock.

Title: Re: mfa not working
Post by: X4MGS on 16 March 2011, 21:08

Does the clocks have MPG, Temp etc marked around the MFA display?

Title: Re: mfa not working
Post by: 01664gti on 16 March 2011, 21:24

yes they are definatley the right clocks.I had a driver before and my gti says mpg temp etc around where the clock is.

Title: Re: mfa not working
Post by: X4MGS on 16 March 2011, 21:30

Sounds to me like someone has fitted a NON MFA unit with a rev counter...

You will have to do one of 2 things...

1, Take off the bottom cover of the stalk cover and see if the white 5 or 6 pin connector from the MFA stalk is connected

or

2, take the clocks out and check that they have the Vacuum unit in-between the rev counter & speedo... if they do make sure the Vacuum unit isn't broken but as I say I think someone has fitted the wrong clocks...

Title: Re: mfa not working
Post by: tech1889 on 16 March 2011, 21:36

stupid question my vac bit was plugged in back of clock but tube not into anything where it plug into ??

Title: Re: mfa not working
Post by: rubjonny on 17 March 2011, 09:52

sounds liek stalk or wiring problem, where is the hazard switch dash or column? try pulling dash fuse for 30 seconds might kick it back into life

Title: Re: mfa not working
Post by: 01664gti on 17 March 2011, 22:34

Im going to have a poke around tomorrow,I have a spare stalk so i will try that,Just out of curiosity which fuse do i pull??

Title: Re: mfa not working
Post by: dragonfly on 18 March 2011, 08:40

Fuse number 21 15A (second on the right) the interior light will probably go off as well.

Title: Re: mfa Now fixed but broke my indicator stalk in the process !!!
Post by: 01664gti on 18 March 2011, 13:51

Yay all fixed,It was a loose connection behind the cowling.On the downside i have managed to snap my hazard light switch part off my indicator stalk.What a cap end lol!!!

Anyone have a 90spec indicator stalk for sale??

Title: Re: mfa not working
Post by: X4MGS on 18 March 2011, 14:00

Kool...  :laugh:

Glad to hear it was just that!!