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This sounds weird but yesterday I noticed I had a brake lamp out so I checked it & left the old one out until I got new. Next time I started car the abs check light was on. I thought I had a problem I would have to get fixed but after I fitted the new brake bulb the abs light has gone out ! Is t...

but is there some kind of procedure to release them? Do you stick a screwdriver or special tool in somewhere & push/ twist/ pull ...... what? I cant find anyone who can give a definitive answer to this!

nobody ever figured this out?

is there some kind of special tool or knack to removing the many electrical connectors on VAG cars? ( such as the one that plugs into the MAF) I always end up having to chew up the plastic catch thingy as it never eases off. I love the ones Ford & co use which has a metal clip bit you simply squ...

thanks for the link! Ive had a wee read a t that also seen another popular way to stop the light by twisting the sensor slightly in the MAF. Google MAF twist.
Cheers

yeh, you are right! its just come on with a warning " emissions - workshop"!
I have Vagcom so I guess I can easily get rid of it? Can Vagcom be used to code it out so it doesnt come back tho?

just pulled & blocked the vacuum pipe on my 2005 TDI & no lights on dash or vagcom showing any fault codes. Cant decide if its going any better yet tho! ;)

Nothing at all to do with emissions! Its all to do with American protectionism!

Don't you mean the bump stops? The part that the shock absorber guard slips on to, I'd say the top mount is the part that the shock bolts onto, then in turn bolts to the chassis with two bolts. nope, I do mean the top mounting. Which as you say the bit that bolts to the body with 2 bolts & the ...

ah, highline

Gazwould wrote:Top mounts yes , 1be Sport or 1ba Standard ?

No idea! how would I tell?

my rear shocks are leaking ( 2005 TDI130 estate) Ive had a quick look on Ebay & found the prices range from about £15 each to £100's! Its an old car & Im not going to track race it so Im inclined to go for cheaper ones but, is it advisable to get some with the top mountings included? Do th...

best price so far is £186 each ( Yikes!)

Phil Miller wrote:I will have a look as ive got afair amount of genuine stock, i will let you know in the morning dude

Cheers,

It says 360mm but I don't think this is correct, they don't do a 360mm option for the phaeton. Parts base says they are 365mm. If the price is over £75 you get £10 off . So order them seperately and you would pay £138 for 2 discs http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/Volkswagen_Phaeton_6.0_2008/...

I need a set of front discs for a W12 Phaeton , part no 3D0615301N for front of my RS4. These Im told are half the price of Audi items just because they are not drilled! Any good ideas where I can buy? Any discounts available at TPS etc?

Cheers
Simon
( Im in Glasgow)

heres a good one for you! this morning I tried to adjust the blower on my heater/ac panel & found nothing would alter! After a few minutes driving however everything started to work again! Gremlins?

nope, not mine! Although I did buy off ebay - 2 years ago!

great idea! Ill get some of that & fill it with Sikkaflex when I fit it!

dunno, the painter sourced them! Fit isnt too bad just this sharp edge!

No the foam was removed! I did try VW for new wings but some previous owner had filled them so claim was rejected! Clown!
I dont remember the original wings having such a sharp inner edge thats all!

just had my front wings replaced but with pattern parts so there is a sharpish edge along the wheelarch just where the arch liner fits. Was wondering if anyone had any ideas to prevent rust getting a hold here? ( & please, no smart ass replies like I should have bought genuine VAG wings!)

pump bearing can be changed without getting a complete new pump!

tried the warranty claim but unfortunately it was rejected due to some idiot previously doing a " filler job"!

looking at pre painted new front wings for my 2005 & saw some on ebay for £125 +postage . Talked to my local bodyshop guy & he quoted me £250 for 2 wings fitted , paineted + a big scratch fixed along the back door. Think this is a good price? Obviously these wont the OEM wings but he said ...