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I have a 2008 sage green four-door 2.5 rabbit. It rained recently very hard and my windshield leaked a lot, about 5 gallons got into the car. I sucked it all out and it dried but now my seat heater and the seat back adjustment don't work. I checked all the fuses I looked under the seat for any...

Hi all, the windscreen wipers on my 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco GT do not work when the car is not moving, but starts working when the car is moving. Any suggestions what this issue may be? Thanks

There is a wire labeled KBL on my 4 prong relay. When I purchased the car it was unplugged. Anyone have any idea where it goes?

My ignition switch does not engage the starter motor, but DOES give accessory power and allows the car to be started by "hot wiring" it when shorting the starter solenoid. The starter motor works, the starter solenoid functions, and the switch appears to function correctly since the car will run...

Just recently, my DSG auto gearbox has started losing power. I pull in, turn off the ignition and restart after a minute and things go back to normal meaning that it is probably a software problem. The last time a spanner icon has appeared in the gear display. Do I just get it checked out with a...

Hi there, my girlfriend has just picked up her first car, a mk5 1.6 fsi. Was wondering if i could have some information as to what to look out for on these cars and any parts due changing. Cars on 101k miles and has a full service history. Had new springs and shocks, new wheel bearing and abs...

Drivers power seat adjustment does nothing. Passenger seat is working normal. I am unable to find which fuse is for the drivers seat, nothing in the owners manual about any fuse identification for various components. All the plug connections under the seat appear to be engaged properly. I did a...

Hi, Im new to the forum. Just bought myself a Golf Mk4 Estate. Ive previously owned a Golf Mk1 GLS and a MK2 GTi . This is my first VW in a few years... Hope to get help and provide some help to forum members. Have experience of car diy over the last 20 years but lacking in knowlege of the...

'82 VW Rabbit pickup with newly installed 1.9l 1Y engine. Glow plugs work as does the solenoid fuel shut off/on. However, the glow plug light in the instrument panel will only briefly come on as the key is turned and then off again. I've traced the electrical continuity from the relay to the...

I had a voltage regulator fail and overcharged the system for maybe a day or two. Now I can't get my truck started. What parts of the ignition system could have been damaged by this? Coil, ignition control module (ICM), Hall sender, plugs or wires (coil to distributor wire)? I'm hoping none of...

The timing belt ruptured causing electric shutdown and battery discharge. I replaced the battery and the timing belt but the car did not start. VW is telling me that the electric unit is burnt. I found it strange a timing belt rupture generate burning of the electric unit. I can not see the...

Hi Volks! Wondering if a 2018 with no clock and has PASSAT logo under the hazards can be removed and a 2017 clock be added. I'm wondering if the electrical hook up is behind the plate. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks! Pat

I am thinking about getting a Touareg, not a new one, but one a few years old. I currently drive a 105 series Landcruiser, which i love but my wife hates, only had a month, i had a couple of M classes before so she got spoiled. My concern on doing research on these vehicles, is the amount of...

Ok so I have an 82 rabbit na diesel, about a month ago I began the process of removing the old broken dash and install a much better quality dash from an 83 Jetta parts car, due to all the extras and differences on the new dash I opted to just go ahead and replace the fuse box and all, I have...

Hello all. I have had a good look for a workshop manual for the above and come up blank. Does anybody know where I can lay my hands on one? The engine is going in a project car and I am struggling to work out all the oil/water/fuel/electrical connections and the crate engine I have seems...

My 2001 Golf has a charging issue. I am not sure of what it is yet, but something discharges the battery when the car is off. My temporary solution to it is disconnecting the battery every time I arrive somewhere and I turn off the car. If not, when I want to start it again, it doesn't start. I...

I've done all my own work on my circa-1968 1600 for 20 years. Built 2 engines from scratch along the way. a few months ago my engine suddenly died after 5 minutes of running. engine would not even show sign of restarting. fuel was flowing normally and I had spark yet engine would not fire...

I just bought a 1985 Scirocco tonight the previous owner said that it needs a battery and ignition coil to run. Going to drop a battery in there tomorrow, whats a ohms reading on the coil to test for, can't find my book not too sure if its says it in there. Thanks for your guys help if anyone...