Scirocco Central

Is this an mot failure the shocks are in perfect working order no leaks and secure. This indicates a sensor has has failed,however you will have a normal working shock absorber system ,in the fail safe position,perfect working order. You will lose the ability to set hard or soft suspension. Will my ...

WANT TO FIT FIXED SHOCKS ALL ROUND.OR WOULD I NEED MAIN DEALER.

have priced up eibach car axle shows 1020kilo will go for these from demon tweeks . they say maxs for these springs is 1050 kilos . thanks for help.
would like to think they do better than originals.and a better stance as a bonus.

thanks for reply , will go for eichbach , can you throw any info regards drop .two sizes .30mm front and rear or 25mm front rear 20mm i sense
they will both look good.

will my adaptive suspension work ok with one inch lowered after market springs .over the years every spring has broken, i am not hard on the car,.i want to replace all 4 .whenever a shock absorber goes i will put on standard shocks.crazy money for ome ones

what is the least problem and what would be the most expensive problem. can anyone give me a heads up.off to main dealer ,do i have to save up again. as far as i know the abs does intermittent braking for you in a severe emergancy.

Hi thanks. can you improvise on this in any way. Presume you wind out anticlockwise.

Have changed many pads and discs over the years .Well over ten years ago.Feeling a bit rusty.Anything special i should know.Do the pistons just push back. ,any thing special about handbrake connections. What is the torque of the callipher bolts or just make tight tight. Out of money with garage bills

Many thanks service due will request it, hope they do not blank me.

Had car since new, main dealer maintained 65000 miles should this not have been done, mechanic said it is usually done if felt there is a need. there does not appear to be a specific time to when this is done. does any body know the official vw policy on this . been looking at going away from main d...

Hi bunneyjen was going to let this go, not now dealer said there was no good will coming from vw.
going back to dealer for information code .will try direct with customer services.Personally they just
hardmark..might drag on a bit as going on holidaynow.

Inlet manifold replaced at 38k. car 4 years old .60k car 8years old. each bill £600 plus. Manifold is seemingly a sealed unit and fault sticking flap. Have found out this problem was known back then by vw. hope the ones now are sorted. Are inlet manifolds still a frequent problem. Car was bought new...

Messed up big style,whilst decelerating on slip road of motorway tried to put it into too low a gear.Allmighty bang and shudder coasted to halt.Engine runs clutch pedal was to floor. slight oil leak from gear box. Car in main dealers £500 to srip and look.No information yet.I guess£500 for complete ...

Have to replace red pin stripes on scirroco front every two month due to fading to yellow. Have been told it must not be uv protected. Wow this was sold by Halfords , not good if you have pinstriped alot of the car.The car is white and looks good with red pinstripe round the grill.Does anybody know ...

Main dealer did pressure test and by jiggling (moving) water hose at thermostat connection this showed leakage on certain movements. On inspection of the hose the mechanic and myself came to the conclusion that nothing appeared to be wrong. The car has done 43,000 miles, owned by myself and no previ...

thanks peacock8 great pics will have a go myself,oooh

hatchback brake light not working, wiring ok. cannot replace lcd lighting strip. vw main dealer will sell me complete brake light for £47 but suprise suprise will not fit it. it has to be a body shop 12 miles away.,seemingly the top of the spoiler has to be removed. a bill well over £100 pound , am ...

good news vw to pay for parts. me the labour.if correct i should have the new revised inlet manifold fitted.
if you have this problem ask for goodwill. it may not always be forthcoming,unless you ask.

thanks salsajoe , will try for some goodwill.this could happen again if vw do not research problem.

warning light permantly on refers to manifold system lamba sensor possible fault. main vw dealer has found that i need anew complete inlet manifold, cost £600 bill car has done 35000 miles from new by me. the shaft is worn on which the runner flaps fit.never in a month of sundays, has this happend t...