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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: logg1ebear on 20 September 2013, 15:09

Title: mk 3 golf automatic 1.8gl
Post by: logg1ebear on 20 September 2013, 15:09

Need some advice my mk 3 auto starts but is over reving when trying to get into 1st and 2nd gear then goes ok in 3rd. Ive had so many diff people tell me so many diff things was wondering if any1 had any advice

thank you in advance

Title: Re: mk 3 golf automatic 1.8gl
Post by: Bellend on 20 September 2013, 19:04

Check oil level in the box and also check the gearbox loom plug. Had non stop trouble with one and found the loom plug clip had a tiny crack in it.

Title: Re: mk 3 golf automatic 1.8gl
Post by: logg1ebear on 20 September 2013, 19:18

How much oil needs to be in gearbox and where wld I find the loom plug sorry to be a pain

Title: Re: mk 3 golf automatic 1.8gl
Post by: Bellend on 20 September 2013, 19:21

Plug on the top of gearbox going straight down and in.

Oil level as far as I know you need to leave it in park, start it and undo the sump plug on the box. Then you gotta try with a tube or a pump to squeeze some in til it just starts to drip out.

Title: Re: mk 3 golf automatic 1.8gl
Post by: logg1ebear on 20 September 2013, 19:34

Looking down on gearbox which 1 would be the sump plug. Sorry if I sound stupid. Woman looking for advice

Thank you for help so far

Title: Re: mk 3 golf automatic 1.8gl
Post by: Bellend on 20 September 2013, 19:39

Sump plug/nut is underneath.

The loom is a connector on the top of the gearbox, top left:
(http://volkswagen.workshop-manuals.com/volkswagen/golf-mk3/images/golf-mk3-1603.png)

Title: Re: mk 3 golf automatic 1.8gl
Post by: logg1ebear on 20 September 2013, 19:50

Thank you my bf is gon have a look in the morning 4 me ill let u know how it goes
thanks again

Title: Re: mk 3 golf automatic 1.8gl
Post by: Jasikasisback on 25 September 2013, 16:32

what engine is ir? AAM?

Title: Re: mk 3 golf automatic 1.8gl
Post by: logg1ebear on 26 September 2013, 15:19

1.8 gl whas aam sorry

Title: Re: mk 3 golf automatic 1.8gl
Post by: Jasikasisback on 27 September 2013, 06:50

It is the engine model. It will tell you in the owner's manual if you have it. Did you manage to sort the car?

Title: Re: mk 3 golf automatic 1.8gl
Post by: Jasikasisback on 27 September 2013, 06:52

where you located??