Bought mk3 Anni 8v (1996)...need some help ordering cambelt parts!

[Len]

The exhaust problem is definitely the heatshiled!
Its down on the manifold/down pipe and the only way to fix it is the take the exhaust and manifold off!
This could turn out to be a massive job as the manifold is secured on studs and they are renowned for snapping! Which then means a head off job!!!
So short answer is put up with it and turn the stereo up!


The PAS belt can be tightened but best to replace it as it will slip in wet conditions and going around a roundabout with no pas is no fun!

[boneybradley]

going around a roundabout with no pas is no fun!

you sure?? 

[Horney]

THis reminds me I really need to get my PAS belt splash guard back on!

Nick

[chrishyder]

OK nice one guys, going to do that as well.

Discovered another problem today - the ABS doesn't work!  Well, at least I don't think it does - appears that some git has either cut the wires or removed the bulb from the dash so it doesn't light up. 

Can that panel just be removed by prying with a screwdriver, or is it a case of removing half the dash to get behind?  Want to get it re-connected so I can then start trying to fix whatever is wrong!

Chris

[madhouse]

bulbs might have gone or the fuse removed to hide a fault somewhere  could just be a wheel sensor thats duff and a previous owner couldn't be ar$ed so took the fuse out.

Depends if you really want ABS or not. It's not an MOT thing so depends if you can live without it or investigate - suss out the cost - then decide  First step - check fuse - then try and get any fault codes read to save hacking away at unknown areas 

[Horney]

Yeah my ABS doesn't work on the Rado and I'm happy with that for the moment. I'll have a nosey what's up with it when I'm a bit more flush. THe pump seems to work as you can hear it and feel it through the peddle when it primes on start up.

Nick

[GOLF_MK]

My ABS panel had been disconnected when i brought my car too, i connected it back up again expecting and ABS light to come on and it didn't - it was the airbag!

Easy fix though, the slip ring cable was broken so a second hand steering wheel from here (£15) and a session with a cheap ebay VAG COM to switch the light off and all was well!

[chrishyder]

Hi all,

Thanks again for your replies!

I pried the cover off and found that the ABS light has actually blown...problem is that I can't seem to get the bulb out of the PCB and wondering if any of you have managed to do so?

It looks like it's in a tiny socket that's soldered to the PCB, but can't seem to twist/push/pull it out.

Took the car for a drive today and did an emergency stop at ~40mph and the wheels didn't lock, so have my fingers crossed that the ABS might actually be working - going to invest in a VAG COM kit though.

So, have any of you managed to get those bulbs out?

Cheers again
Chris

[EDIT: has anybody managed to get the VAG COM USB kits to work with Vista?  Looks like most of them most likely won't work with Vista and are only compatible with the old version of the VAG COM software from 2004...]

[madhouse]

this any help??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mk3-Golf-VR6-GTI-etc-Air-Bag-ABS-Warning-light_W0QQitemZ320304159668QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320304159668&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[chrishyder]

Ace, thanks! 

Didn't even think about looking on eBay...now, back for a coffee...