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by wild3bill
Wed May 15, 2013 7:04 am
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: Use of GM Dexcool flavor of Prestone in TDi
Replies: 8
Views: 8893

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
by wild3bill
Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: CCM Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 4070

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...
by wild3bill
Wed Oct 17, 2012 5:53 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: oor remotes
Replies: 0
Views: 6223

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?
by wild3bill
Tue Jan 31, 2012 6:17 am
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: CCM Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 4070

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...
by wild3bill
Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:29 pm
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: 2003 TDi key door remote stopped working
Replies: 6
Views: 5591

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
by wild3bill
Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:26 pm
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: 2003 TDi key door remote stopped working
Replies: 6
Views: 5591

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...
by wild3bill
Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: Use of GM Dexcool flavor of Prestone in TDi
Replies: 8
Views: 8893

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...
by wild3bill
Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: A (0) symbol lit up on display
Replies: 2
Views: 3883

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 ...
by wild3bill
Sat Jan 14, 2012 8:33 am
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: A (0) symbol lit up on display
Replies: 2
Views: 3883

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. :(
by wild3bill
Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:41 pm
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: Glow plug symbol blinks on display whiler driving
Replies: 3
Views: 3884

Re: Glow plug symbol blinks on display whiler driving

The good news is one braklight bulb is out.I hope that is IT :)
by wild3bill
Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:25 am
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: Glow plug symbol blinks on display whiler driving
Replies: 3
Views: 3884

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
by wild3bill
Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:34 pm
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: 2003 TDi key door remote stopped working
Replies: 6
Views: 5591

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...
by wild3bill
Fri Jul 29, 2011 7:50 am
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: 2003 TDi key door remote stopped working
Replies: 6
Views: 5591

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!
by wild3bill
Fri Jul 29, 2011 7:46 am
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: Clutch repair for 2003 Golf TDI
Replies: 6
Views: 8965

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...
by wild3bill
Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:33 am
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: Use of GM Dexcool flavor of Prestone in TDi
Replies: 8
Views: 8893

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 ...