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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: chris_virginie on 19 October 2003, 20:54

Title: Power hood problems
Post by: chris_virginie on 19 October 2003, 20:54

Hi ,

My power hood is getting a bit lazy. Seems to be low on fluid. Anyone had any similar experiences?

Chris

Title: Re:Power hood problems
Post by: AdamB on 19 October 2003, 21:24

try topping the fluid up - I think its just brake fluid? it goues in the little brass bolt just above the fluid reservoir on the unit. Its a bit tricky to fill, use a syringe or spoon it in!!
May also be a sign your battery is in need of replacing

Title: Re:Power hood problems
Post by: chris_virginie on 19 October 2003, 22:09

Thanks Adam,

Will top up the fluid. I swear it was full the other day though and now its below min. Thanks for the tip about the syringe. Are you sure its just brake fluid?

Title: Re:Power hood problems
Post by: AdamB on 19 October 2003, 22:11

I'm pretty sure they gave me dot4 when I asked at the dealers - best to check though

Title: Re:Power hood problems
Post by: Dinky on 20 October 2003, 07:30

Hi
Adam does ur power hood ever take abit longer to go back up again?I know its not the fluid cos as u know i just topped it up.Any ideas?

Dinky :-*

Title: Re:Power hood problems
Post by: AdamB on 20 October 2003, 12:09

Sometimes it does seem a bit slow, but I put it down to the battery not being a full power. Seems to be fine when the car has been out for a run.
It's a fairly simple set up, so I dont think there can be much at fault with regards to the speed of it.
Try oiling the joints etc... might be a bit of friction causing it ???

Title: Re:Power hood problems
Post by: chris_virginie on 20 October 2003, 22:23

Bin told it is hydraulic jack oil. But am going to check with VW anyway. Will update you.

Title: Re:Power hood problems
Post by: Dinky on 21 October 2003, 19:53

Cool Adam, Cheers!

Dinky :-*

Title: Re:Power hood problems
Post by: chris_virginie on 21 October 2003, 20:48

Hi,
Justin informs me that it is ATF.For the hood. Still waiting to hear from VAG though. Will keep you posted. Car looks wicked BTW.

Chris