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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: CMD on 03 October 2011, 18:33

Title: Some Advice / Help
Post by: CMD on 03 October 2011, 18:33
After buying my first golf MK4 GTI Turbo 2 weeks ago I am now ready to start sorting out a few common/not so common problem's so sorry if i ask for to much Help..
Problem 1.. Side Light bulb Blown, now sorted after taking off the front bumper I also changed the the Orange indicator bulbs for some Chrome bulbs.

Sorted(http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz191/md176/VW%20GOLF%20MK4/IMG_0436-1.jpg)

(http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz191/md176/VW%20GOLF%20MK4/IMG_0452-1.jpg)

Problem 2  On replacing headlamp and bumper I checked all was working (Daylight) . But i noticed when i used the car to go to work today the headlight adjust (up/down) was not working on the headlight (passenger side)i replaced the side light bulb in.. Have i done something wrong when removing the headlight from the Car.

Problem 3.. I have all the keys with the car (3 keys plus Master) The remote does not open or close the car. I use one of the spare keys to open the drivers door and to start the car up. Now if i open the drivers door and dont put the key into the ignition and turn on the ignition within 30 or so seconds the Alarm goes off.

Problem 4 I can only open the boot using the key (car open or closed)

Problem 5 I remember reading about this at some point, can someone link me to this .. The car's temp will only go to about 75 and not 90 even on a long run Help with this please.

Advise now please.. Can the coil packs be changed on these 1.8t engines so i can do away with the big bolt square box type bolt down coil pack's.

Problem 5.. The Puddle light on drivers door and roof lights don't come on when i open the drivers door but do on the passenger door.. I have changed the bulb in the puddle light and all the roof lights are fine and work when switched on/off..

Any links to these problems will help saves me asking all the time.

Thanks All
Title: Re: Some Advice / Help
Post by: Rhyso on 03 October 2011, 18:37
How do Colin  :wink:

Problem 4 - boot switch has most likely bit the dust

Problem 5 is either the thermostat or temp sender

Problem 6 is most likely the door module and is approx £100 from VW  :sad:

Coilpacks - ring VW with your reg number and see if your call is eligible for new ones under the recall.  The same applies to your A4  :wink:  But the bolt down ones are the best ones to have  :smiley:

Let me know when you want it scanned and we'll point you in the right direction :afro:
Title: Re: Some Advice / Help
Post by: james2 on 03 October 2011, 18:41
Problem 6.. The Puddle light on drivers door : its the micro switch on lock of door mine did this.You can get a new one or use my cheap fix  :lipsrsealed: .get a screw driver and hammer .Put the screw driver in a screw head that holds the door lock in and tap it with hammer until light comes on . :wink:

Problem 5: thermostat
Title: Re: Some Advice / Help
Post by: CMD on 03 October 2011, 18:54
My man Rhyso. I need to do most of the work on the Golf myself as having blown the budget on this car, so Links to DIY will help in a big way. I will get the parts from TPS.
Title: Re: Some Advice / Help
Post by: CMD on 03 October 2011, 18:57
Problem 6.. The Puddle light on drivers door : its the micro switch on lock of door mine did this.You can get a new one or use my cheap fix  :lipsrsealed: .get a screw driver and hammer .Put the screw driver in a screw head that holds the door lock in and tap it with hammer until light comes on . :wink:




Cheers James, I will consider your method
Title: Re: Some Advice / Help
Post by: Rhyso on 03 October 2011, 18:58
Thermostat
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=101783.0

Lets get it scanned to confirm the other faults before you part with your hard earned  :wink:

Re-reading problem 3 I might be able to recode your keys as its possible they've lost sync with the car
Title: Re: Some Advice / Help
Post by: CMD on 03 October 2011, 19:01
Thermostat
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=101783.0

Lets get it scanned to confirm the other faults before you part with your hard earned  :wink:

Re-reading problem 3 I might be able to recode your keys as its possible they've lost sync with the car

Your a star Rhyso.. I will have to write out a BIG IOU.