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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: topdog2201 on 28 September 2011, 21:03

Title: Mk4 help needed please ASAP...
Post by: topdog2201 on 28 September 2011, 21:03
Evening all, I am in the process of buying a GTI 1.8 turbo, it has a slipping clutch and the trip computer is flashing can anyone tell me how hard it is to change the clutch and why is the computer flashing, many thanks peeps
Title: Re: Mk4 help needed please ASAP...
Post by: daz veedub on 28 September 2011, 21:04
upgrade clutch to the g60 flywheel vr6 clutch kit job done  :smiley:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87775.0
Title: Re: Mk4 help needed please ASAP...
Post by: topdog2201 on 28 September 2011, 21:10
What's with the flashing trip computer plus thanks for the quick reply, how much for the up rated clutch system
Title: Re: Mk4 help needed please ASAP...
Post by: daz veedub on 28 September 2011, 21:14
not sure on flashing dash can u get a code reader to plug in that will help u

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-VAG-Diagnostic-Fault-Code-Reader-CAN-OBD2-/150667813023?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item231480609f
 :wink:
Title: Re: Mk4 help needed please ASAP...
Post by: houston on 28 September 2011, 21:16
which bit is flashing? the trip or the centre screen?
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Post by: topdog2201 on 28 September 2011, 21:17
The trip and it is beeping is it just showing that there is a fault with the clutch
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Post by: daz veedub on 28 September 2011, 21:19
does it say owt on screen whilst flashing and beeping  :undecided:
Title: Re: Mk4 help needed please ASAP...
Post by: topdog2201 on 28 September 2011, 21:23
No nothing mate just flashing on and off and beeping, is it hard to replace the clutch in a mk4
Title: Re: Mk4 help needed please ASAP...
Post by: daz veedub on 28 September 2011, 21:28
No nothing mate just flashing on and off and beeping, is it hard to replace the clutch in a mk4

if ur not a mechanic then yes will be a pro job, its gearbox out, drivshaft off etc
Title: Re: Mk4 help needed please ASAP...
Post by: topdog2201 on 28 September 2011, 21:35
My mate is a mechanic so will throw it his way, is there anything to look for when buying a mk4, it has done 130,000 miles is that a problem
Title: Re: Mk4 help needed please ASAP...
Post by: daz veedub on 28 September 2011, 21:49
My mate is a mechanic so will throw it his way, is there anything to look for when buying a mk4, it has done 130,000 miles is that a problem

if its been looked after then that mileage will not be a problem  :smiley:

have a good scan through maintenace section  :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk4 help needed please ASAP...
Post by: houston on 28 September 2011, 23:36
the trip could be for due service, but the centre screen should also say service due, weird :huh:
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Post by: Wayne on 28 September 2011, 23:59
Might be worth getting it scanned for codes before parting with the money if you can.
Title: Re: Mk4 help needed please ASAP...
Post by: topdog2201 on 29 September 2011, 06:54
Thanks for all your help dudes