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  1. GTI Owners Club
    I have an 08 GTI [Mk V] with manual trans. would like to be able to start the car without having to press the clutch pedal, don't know which wires need to be disconnected or where they are. Has anyone successfully done this?
  2. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    I have a 1981 VW Caddy with 1.6l diesel (bad engine-no compression). Thinking about putting another diesel in it. My question--what sizes can I put in it and out of what cars will fit?? I am not interested in getting into changing wires and going computer.
  3. Phaeton Owners Club
    Hi there I've recently bought a phaeton 3.2 off a friend who had starting issues. I've managed to find 2 broken wires from the kessy which I've sorted out. It turns over but will not start. After further investigation I've discovered the but pressing the 167 relay in and holding it it will start...
  4. MK1 Rabbit Electrical
    hello all, my 83 gti never had a reverse light clip/harness on the transmission so I bought one, the switch on the transmission has 4 terminals and this clip/harness has 5 wires and I do not have a clue what each wire does and need your help labeling them so I can extend and hardwire them into...
  5. TDI / Diesel Owners Club
    Hi. New to the forum. Just picked up a 2014 TDI sportwagen and wanted to change rearview mirror to an Auto dimming one. Had seen one on eBay from 2012 pasat for 60 dollars. How easy is the swap and wht people use to hide the wires coming down from the overhead console. Thanks Sent from my...
  6. GTI MK6 / 2009-2014
    Have a 2011 gti have had no issues with it till this past year. Recently every few weeks I would have trouble starting it or the engine would cut off when I go from reverses gear to drive. It's an automatic. More recently it died and when I went to try and start it smoke starting coming out of...
  7. Golf MK4 / 1999-2002
    Recently bought a TDI golf as a beater. It seems like the previous owner wired the stereo and then never plugged anything in. When going to plug in connectors that lined up, the stereo turned on, without a key in the ignition. Can somone help me with placing these wires/connectors somewhere?
  8. Golf MK5 / 2003-2009
    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...
  9. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    I am just about thru with my swap. 1981 VW Caddy 1.6l diesel. Need picturer or diagram to show where to put wires on starter. I put labels on the small wires for cam and the others but missed starter. thanks allen
  10. Golf MK6 / 2009 -2014
    I have a 2013 Golf TDI. When I purchased it, the fod lights were removed. I purchased OEM fog lights and installed them. The OEM wires were already there since they were previously installed. They will not turn on. The fuses are all good, the switch works. not sure what else to look for. anybody...
  11. MK1 Rabbit Electrical
    I want to eliminate my upshift unit entirely from my '82 Rabbit Pickup with newly installed 1Y diesel engine (1.9L). Is it just a matter of disconnecting all the wires to the relay/transmission/instrument panel or do I need to "jump" some connections in order for everything else to work...
  12. Routan New To Forum / Frequently Asked Questions
    Hi, I am trying to install a wireless back up camera (AUTO-VOX M1W ) on my 2009 VW Routan. The installation says "Install the backup camera by connecting the camera red wire with reversing light and black wire with ground (metal part on the car)." I see three wires on my reverse light Blue...
  13. Golf MK5 / 2003-2009
    A friend has got an 07 Golf, I am trying to help install a new radio for her, the radio I have taken out was not the original VW one, the previous owner has really butchered the wiring and I have no clue which is the Radio Antenna wire.....can anyone please advise what the VW Radio antenna wire...
  14. Ask A Volkswagen TECH - Hosted by Nitroscope8
    Sorry boys, first time on the site. 2012 Passat honks during turns while driving, very annoying. I have removed the airbag a nd checked for chaffed wires that I could see, none found. Oh....and it's intermittent too. Sometimes only happens after driving for 15 to 30 minutes. Did anyone see this...
  15. MK1 Rabbit Electrical
    Okay I have a 1981 diesel pickup. It is my only transportation to and from work. I put a new alternator on it and it is not charging the battery, which is also brand new. There is the plug on the back with three red wires but there is also another little place for a wire that says B+. There...
  16. Air-cooled Owners Club
    I inherited a 71 super beetle, it was from the first half of 1971 so it has the flat windshield. I have been trying to get it road worthy. I have everything ready except the brake lights. I cannot find the fuse for the lights or where the wires travel from the brake lights. Any help would be...
  17. 1975 - 1984 VW Rabbit General Forum
    so we blew a head gasket and now that is fixed, but I just don't remember nor does my son who took it apart where the two wires from the a/c compressor plug back into ? it used to work and blow cold, now we get nothing, the wires are about 6 inch long and connect to another 8 inch section and...
  18. Passat B6 Forums
    Hey guys. I'm trying to fit a reversing camera to my 2009 high line passat. I've located the reversing light but it has 2 earths. This would mean I need to wire the camera to the switch on the gearbox(the wire isn't long enough) I was wondering if anyone has advice for a solution. I am going to...
  19. Jetta Owners Club
    There are 3 wires going into the reverse light assembly. I was hoping someone with a meter could tell me which colors are what? Appreciate
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