weird looking thing......

[toonraider]

in my boot, near r/o/s tail lights?  what is that box thing that is protected by a sponge casing?
as u can tell i haven`t got round to buying the manual yet

[Adam-D]

im pretty sure its the vacumm pump for the central locking

[vwsystems]

the vr6 has one dont know what it is!

[Overseer]

im pretty sure its the vacumm pump for the central locking

sounds like it..


they normally have a power connector with about 8 lines going in, and a vacuum line (a round hollow tube..) going in the top on the middle.. that usually splits off into two directions shortly after coming out of the pump.

[toonraider]

thats the one for sure, cheers. Also does the rear wash wipe use the same reservoir bottle as the front wipers or is there a hidden smaller one somewhere ? the reason i ask is that i can hear a motor going but no water is coming out.

[p0bber]

On the subject of central locking, does anyone know if it's an easy/affordable job to install a remote control unit?

[Dizzie]

thats the one for sure, cheers. Also does the rear wash wipe use the same reservoir bottle as the front wipers or is there a hidden smaller one somewhere ? the reason i ask is that i can hear a motor going but no water is coming out.

how long do you leave it to see if the water is coming out? mine takes about 3 to 5 seconds to reach the tailgate as the tank is in the engine bay. You could also have a leak somewhere and my first guess is where the pipe goes through the firewall.

On the subject of central locking, does anyone know if it's an easy/affordable job to install a remote control unit?

Volkbits sell universal remote central locking kits that are very easy to fit. (even easier if you already have the VAG c/l) The 4dr kit is about ?30 and can be linked into the existing alarm system faily easily. The kit they do is very good. I have one in my mk2. I now have it wired in to work off my clifford.

[p0bber]

On the subject of central locking, does anyone know if it's an easy/affordable job to install a remote control unit?

Volkbits sell universal remote central locking kits that are very easy to fit. (even easier if you already have the VAG c/l) The 4dr kit is about ?30 and can be linked into the existing alarm system faily easily. The kit they do is very good. I have one in my mk2. I now have it wired in to work off my clifford.

Right, i have the kit from Volksbits now but I'm a bit stuck.? I'm sure you're right and it's an easy job but I'd kinda hoped for a few more instructions with the kit than just a wiring diagram on the back of the box? ? I already have c/l so do i just somehow wire the receiver unit into the pump inthe boot or do i stil have to connect al the wires to each door lock?? I'm beginning to think perhaps a visit to the auto electric place may be in order but would prefer to do it myself.? Anyone any clues?

Cheers