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- Wed May 15, 2013 7:04 am
- Forum: TDI Only Forum
- Topic: Use of GM Dexcool flavor of Prestone in TDi
- Replies: 8
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Re: Use of GM Dexcool flavor of Prestone in TDi
Mechanic drilled and tapped one bolt, all others extracted, backed out and replaced on transmission mount. Coolant hose was cut by motor pulley. Mechanic replaced cut hose and all coolant with replacements from VW
- Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:43 pm
- Forum: TDI Only Forum
- Topic: CCM Problem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5325
Re: CCM Problem
So far I am asking for help to find where in my car the CCM is located, may be just bad connections. I have to find it to try to clean up the connections! Now whenever I unlock the drivers door I have to lock it again, and let it pop open again 'cause when I try to manually lock it if I do not let i...
- Wed Oct 17, 2012 5:53 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: oor remotes
- Replies: 0
- Views: 9418
oor remotes
My 2003 Golf TDi has gone into rebillion:Door remotes stopped working,Doors do not lock when I drive. When I lock with the key they pop back open.SunRoof and window control is gone. Interior lights do not function also. Where is this thing located on an 03 Golf?
- Tue Jan 31, 2012 6:17 am
- Forum: TDI Only Forum
- Topic: CCM Problem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5325
CCM Problem
A month ago I found my sunroof open on a rainy morning. I was sure it was shut when I locked it up the prior night.Then I could not unlock the trunk with the button on the driver's door.Last Sunday the Sunroof stopped working(Closed thank God!) but the power windows stopped working.The key fobs stop...
- Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:29 pm
- Forum: TDI Only Forum
- Topic: 2003 TDi key door remote stopped working
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7314
Re: 2003 TDi key door remote stopped working
I put new 2032's in the keys in August and October. Have worked fine until today
- Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:26 pm
- Forum: TDI Only Forum
- Topic: 2003 TDi key door remote stopped working
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7314
Re: 2003 TDi key door remote stopped working
both remotss stopped working. When I locked doors with inside button a second later they reopened. Yesterday when I tried to start. battery was weak. Clock reset to 12:00 Trip odometer reset itself to 0.0. I put new CR2032 llithium cells i both key fobs in the last few months, and have worked fine u...
- Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:22 am
- Forum: TDI Only Forum
- Topic: Use of GM Dexcool flavor of Prestone in TDi
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10507
Re: Use of GM Dexcool flavor of Prestone in TDi
A shop that put an SAE bolt to secure my tranny mount to the frame, probably topped off the coolant with dexcool.The tranny6 mount broke loose again a pulley cut the expansion tank hose again and also cut a power steering hose, the steering pump was destroyed when it ran dry.The VW spent a YEAR in a...
- Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:13 pm
- Forum: TDI Only Forum
- Topic: A (0) symbol lit up on display
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5128
Re: A (0) symbol lit up on display
:D I already have a spare set of pads. I have swapped Summer & Winter tire/wheels a couple of times in the past year,pads had plenty of "meat on the bones" so more likely sensor than worn pads. I can take a look and replace pads as necessary :D No Problem. an ABS fault would have been ...
- Sat Jan 14, 2012 8:33 am
- Forum: TDI Only Forum
- Topic: A (0) symbol lit up on display
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5128
A (0) symbol lit up on display
A yellow symbol lit up in the middle of the display area(O).I suspect it may have to do with brakes but I wonder what is the detailed meaning.
- Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:41 pm
- Forum: TDI Only Forum
- Topic: Glow plug symbol blinks on display whiler driving
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5169
Re: Glow plug symbol blinks on display whiler driving
The good news is one braklight bulb is out.I hope that is IT
- Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:25 am
- Forum: TDI Only Forum
- Topic: Glow plug symbol blinks on display whiler driving
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5169
Glow plug symbol blinks on display whiler driving
Last night I ran to the store. On the way home I noticed the glow plug symbol began blinking on my dash as I drove my 2003 TDi Golf. What does this mean? My first guess this is just a CHECK ENGINE light
- Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:34 pm
- Forum: TDI Only Forum
- Topic: 2003 TDi key door remote stopped working
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7314
Re: 2003 TDi key door remote stopped working
After prying apart the half with the blade from the half with the keyring. The part with the blade is just that.The part with the buttons is the electronics.The front has the 3 black buttons.This last part splits front and back.The front has all the buttons.The back cover just has just the 2032 cell...
- Fri Jul 29, 2011 7:50 am
- Forum: TDI Only Forum
- Topic: 2003 TDi key door remote stopped working
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7314
2003 TDi key door remote stopped working
How doed one repace the lock remote battery in the key of a 20003 TDi?
I can't see how to open it!
I can't see how to open it!
- Fri Jul 29, 2011 7:46 am
- Forum: TDI Only Forum
- Topic: Clutch repair for 2003 Golf TDI
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10317
Re: Clutch repair for 2003 Golf TDI
Transmission shop failed to realign engine after transaxel R&R. Used brute force to position transmission dog bone mount nto reattach it to frame.Dog bone to frame bolts broke off.An engine pulley cut expansion tank coolant hose.Later bolts broke again. This time pulley cut power steering hose.G...
- Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:33 am
- Forum: TDI Only Forum
- Topic: Use of GM Dexcool flavor of Prestone in TDi
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10507
Re: Use of GM Dexcool flavor of Prestone in TDi
Golf back on the road after a year in the shop!Transmission dog bone mount fixed.4 broken bolts extracted one broken/cross threades bolt drilled and helicoiled.Last time dog bone got loose both power steering and coolant resrvioir hoses got cut New ncoolant hose replaced January 2010. Mechanic used ...