just got mk 3 gti

[Gavv8]

The mk3 and particularly the 8v is a pretty simple car to work on, get yourself a s/h haynes manual and with some help from people here and a little common sense you can do your own repairs and save ££££'s.

[dan_apps]

right buy one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150541025281&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

this will scan and remove codes and tell you where the problem lies, sensors are cheap enough to replace dependant where you buy from but between £15 - £30 for genuine. if its the pump as said by Wayne 100 quid odd.

if you dont fancy tackling urself a garage will charge u £45 - £70 just to get an auto eleci out to look at it then its abour and parts on top

[claretsimon]

Can anyone point me in right direction Of a Haynes manual?? Cheers all, if anyone is near south west I will pay you for services??

[thai-wronghorse]

Try Google, eBay, Halfords or just maybe one of those strange places called a 'book shop'

[allenthehat]

Haynes manuals are £20 in Halfords but you can get them for half that off eBay.  If the bulbs are smashed then replace them and see if they still light up when you start the car. If the ABS light stays on then it seems the most common fault is the rear sensors.

I read somewhere that cleaning the sensors could get rid of the problem. Although to get through an MOT they are fairly cheap on eBay.

[claretsimon]

thanks guys would replacing the bulbs be an easy job? can i get those on ebay too? sorry but i am very amateur lol

[allenthehat]

thanks guys would replacing the bulbs be an easy job? can i get those on ebay too? sorry but i am very amateur lol

Whole new switch on ebay going cheap http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vw-golf-mk3-vento-abs-and-airbag-warning-light-/150645419095?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item23132aac57

[claretsimon]

cheers pal!

[claretsimon]

got it for 11.50

[claretsimon]

so just got the mot...... just needed a front offside wheel bearing and brake fleck or something at the rear???