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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Azza1234 on 27 October 2016, 11:15

Title: 1999 golf mk4 gti 1.8 t
Post by: Azza1234 on 27 October 2016, 11:15

Brought a mk4 golf and the center screen that displays the mpg etc doesn't work the immobiliser kicked in and wouldn't let me start it then suddenly worked and haven't had any problems since the odometer now has stopped working until you turn the engine off then the miles go up is this a common fault? Or any easy fixes?

Title: Re: 1999 golf mk4 gti 1.8 t
Post by: itavaltalainen on 27 October 2016, 13:06

Where are you in the country?

I would first check that connector is plugged in at the back properly.
If that is all in the speedo might be acting up - which is why I asked where you are. I can help you with either repairing speedo or fitting a replacement, including matching immobiliser etc.

Title: Re: 1999 golf mk4 gti 1.8 t
Post by: Azza1234 on 27 October 2016, 19:43

Hi mate I've tried disconnecting the connections and also took the clocks apart but couldn't see nothing suspect the immobiliser kicked in again twice today now and is becoming annoying lol I'm in byfleet surrey 

Title: Re: 1999 golf mk4 gti 1.8 t
Post by: itavaltalainen on 27 October 2016, 19:51

What part number is your speedo?
And which make is it (VDO, Bosch, Motometer)?

Title: Re: 1999 golf mk4 gti 1.8 t
Post by: Azza1234 on 27 October 2016, 20:13

Where would I find the part number?  It's a vdo

Title: Re: 1999 golf mk4 gti 1.8 t
Post by: itavaltalainen on 27 October 2016, 20:16

On the back or if you have a diagnostic system you could read it via OBD.
If you have a CAN bus speedo things are much easier - i.e. if it is 1j* 920 *** * it will be CAN. 1j* 919 *** * does not have CAN and they are rare and quite a lot more expensive.

Title: Re: 1999 golf mk4 gti 1.8 t
Post by: Azza1234 on 27 October 2016, 21:01

Ok I will check tomorrow and let you know

Title: Re: 1999 golf mk4 gti 1.8 t
Post by: Azza1234 on 28 October 2016, 15:35

1j0920921 a

Title: Re: 1999 golf mk4 gti 1.8 t
Post by: Azza1234 on 29 October 2016, 11:16

Also went to the petrol station filled up reset the odometer,started driving and said I done 10 miles when I had only just left the petrol station I then noticed the heater dials light went out until I reset the odometer then the lights came on again could this be related to the speedo /immobiliser issue?

Title: Re: 1999 golf mk4 gti 1.8 t
Post by: itavaltalainen on 29 October 2016, 15:10

Might be a wiring issue. Though it showing 10 miles after a short distance sounds like there is an issue in cluster.

You have a CAN bus speedo - which is a good thing. Do you have a KKL cable and diagnostic software (VCDS lite or wbhdiag)?
Then could send you a spare speedo (it's a diesel on but would work for testing but trying to get a petrol one back that I lent out).

Title: Re: 1999 golf mk4 gti 1.8 t
Post by: Azza1234 on 02 November 2016, 15:03

Haven't got a kkl cable I will have to get one will I be able to change the mileage on some new clocks when I get some with a kkl cable?

Title: Re: 1999 golf mk4 gti 1.8 t
Post by: itavaltalainen on 02 November 2016, 18:48

You can with some speedos if you have a kkl cable, but I would go down modding the EEPROM itself.

I should get a loan speedo back this week, could program your mileage into it and send it to you. Might be able to loan a cable.... need to see if I have a spare.

Title: Re: 1999 golf mk4 gti 1.8 t
Post by: itavaltalainen on 04 November 2016, 08:34

I do have a speedo, my cheap kkl cable does not work anymore.

Think about getting one, e.g.:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Auto-Diagnostic-Tool-USB-Cable-KKL-VAG-COM-409-1-OBD2-II-OBD-VW-Audi-Seat-Skoda-/152158688196?hash=item236d5d53c4:g:f5kAAOSwOVpXfol1


This is the speedo in case you are after one.... you can get it off me outside eBay for much less.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/192017905344?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Title: Re: 1999 golf mk4 gti 1.8 t
Post by: Azza1234 on 07 November 2016, 13:28

Hi there how much would a speedo be from you? Posted to byfleet surrey kt147hx

Title: Re: 1999 golf mk4 gti 1.8 t
Post by: itavaltalainen on 07 November 2016, 14:48

Send me a PM - I should be able to loan you a simple KKL cable too.
You'll probably first need to reach 10 posts as I cannot PM you....

Title: Re: 1999 golf mk4 gti 1.8 t
Post by: Azza1234 on 09 November 2016, 15:42

Ok will post some more then pm you thankyou