Removing my rain tray - easy question!

[general_piffle]

Hi, trying to remove my scuttle panel / rain tray to check the ECU code so I can get a chip but the large flat mushroom clips that hold it in place just spin around when I try to unscrew them without coming out.

How can I get the little buggers out?! Cheers

[itavaltalainen]

Use a flat screwdriver and prise the outer part of the clip slightly up while you're undoing the pin in the middle with a screwdriver. This will stop em from spinning. You only need to undo a few turns - then you can pull them out (both parts should come out still attached to each other - otherwise you've undone it too much).

What engine do you wanna fit a chip too?

[general_piffle]

Use a flat screwdriver and prise the outer part of the clip slightly up while you're undoing the pin in the middle with a screwdriver. This will stop em from spinning. You only need to undo a few turns - then you can pull them out (both parts should come out still attached to each other - otherwise you've undone it too much).

What engine do you wanna fit a chip too?

Ah, that makes sense cheers! It's a 16 valve GTI MK3.

[Foreveryoungaus16v]

Get the chip from this guy ebay 271789306325

[general_piffle]

Get the chip from this guy ebay 271789306325

Thanks will do. Have you got one, any good, notice any difference?

If it's the type that just plugs in I'll go for it but if it's a solder job I might not bother.

[Foreveryoungaus16v]

Yes it just plugs in. It did make a little difference about 5 bhp at most. 

[Foreveryoungaus16v]

There is a good guide on u tube On how to: install a chip on a Mk3 volkswagen ecu

[general_piffle]

There is a good guide on u tube On how to: install a chip on a Mk3 volkswagen ecu

Thanks, just found it, guy with the crazy hair.

Am I right in thinking you have to disconnect the battery even with the engine off before removing the ECU / chip?

[Foreveryoungaus16v]

Yeah if I remember correctly I did

[itavaltalainen]

I would always disconnect battery when working on electrics (be aware of your radio code though).