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Offline Foreveryoungaus16v

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Engine Diagnostic Check??
« on: 24 August 2012, 19:07 »
Hello I have recently got a 16v GTI and have done all the norm like service etc.  Is it worth having an

Diagnostic check from TSR.  They have quoted me £25 today.  What are your thoughts??

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Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
« Reply #1 on: 24 August 2012, 19:38 »
If its all running ok then i wouldnt bother,spend the money on a code reader instead and do it yourself.

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Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
« Reply #2 on: 24 August 2012, 19:41 »
Yeah it is running fine, I am just paranoid want to make sure everything is running good. 

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Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
« Reply #3 on: 24 August 2012, 19:45 »
Stop being paranoid and just drive it,drive it hard   :evil:  lol

Offline Foreveryoungaus16v

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Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
« Reply #4 on: 26 August 2012, 14:56 »
Any other opinions?

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Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
« Reply #5 on: 26 August 2012, 15:20 »
If its running fine dont waste your money

Offline Foreveryoungaus16v

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Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
« Reply #6 on: 26 August 2012, 15:26 »
It seems to be, what are the classic signs if it is not?

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Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
« Reply #7 on: 26 August 2012, 15:41 »
Some form of warning light on dash. Lack of power. Excess exhaust smoke. Abs problems.

That kinda stuff  :smiley:

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Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
« Reply #8 on: 26 August 2012, 15:42 »
Stop fretting and get out there and drive it while you still can..

Offline Foreveryoungaus16v

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Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
« Reply #9 on: 26 August 2012, 16:08 »
The only light which does not go off is my handbreak light??

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