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by john250666
Sun Sep 01, 2013 7:21 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Bonnet Rod Rattle?
Replies: 11
Views: 1514

Re: Bonnet Rod Rattle?

Hi, yes i this with mine, all i did was put a slight bend in the rod, so when its stowed away it is a tight fir between the rubber holders... job done!!... what part of sheff are you from?..im from the s20 area, we got lovely smooth roads now!!
by john250666
Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:43 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Possible Battery undercharging Fault code 00447
Replies: 6
Views: 8859

Re: Possible Battery undercharging Fault code 00447

Hi, had this problem ... The dealers fitted a new Varta battery under warranty , not had a problem since... according to the late chris, (RW1) Varta batteries are the best! who am i to disagree!!
by john250666
Fri Jun 28, 2013 6:49 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: VW Extended warranty
Replies: 1
Views: 389

VW Extended warranty

Hi all , my warranty is due to expire in July, so i an thinking of taking out the VW extended warranty, they have quoted me around £350 for the fully comp one. Just wondering what your thoughts are on this?.. and has anyone had any experience with extended warranty"s good or bad?
Cheers John
by john250666
Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What did you do to your Scirocco today?
Replies: 3072
Views: 1600766

Re: What did you do to your Scirocco today?

Just got back from a road trip to the Lakes and Scotland , went as far north as Fort William . Did almost a 1000 miles , Roco drove a treat, used a tank and a half of Diesel . Happy days indeed!
by john250666
Tue Jun 04, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: First "proper" drive and a "good" tyre buying experience.
Replies: 2
Views: 616

Re: First "proper" drive and a "good" tyre buying experience

result mate<< send me their address !!!
by john250666
Sun May 19, 2013 8:41 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: A safe, switched 12v Supply?
Replies: 7
Views: 2468

Re: A safe, switched 12v Supply?

What is it your doing? if you dont mind me asking?
by john250666
Sun May 19, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: A safe, switched 12v Supply?
Replies: 7
Views: 2468

Re: A safe, switched 12v Supply?

oh right i missed that one !!
by john250666
Sun May 19, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Air-con not working !
Replies: 9
Views: 8055

Re: Air-con not working !

Had mine in the dealers for an air con fault, i.e. not cooling, they say they need the car for 3 days, to do some wiring mods , i have to say I'm a bit worried about all this, they told my wife they need to remove the dash??
by john250666
Sun May 19, 2013 7:43 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: A safe, switched 12v Supply?
Replies: 7
Views: 2468

Re: A safe, switched 12v Supply?

Forgive me if im wrong but Chris"s DVM circuit would be permanently live , and not swiched by the inanition key?
J
by john250666
Wed May 01, 2013 9:18 pm
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Odd swirl mark on door
Replies: 6
Views: 3123

Re: Odd swirl mark on door

Yes definitely looks like egg damage to me, had it happen to me in a Ford Escort i had a few years ago ...
J
by john250666
Tue Apr 30, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Dealer diagnostics
Replies: 3
Views: 1478

Re: Dealer diagnostics

No they shouldn't do mate..... as long as its still under warranty , if they try it tell em to bog off!!
by john250666
Thu Mar 21, 2013 9:02 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Old Veeduber, new to Sciroccos!
Replies: 15
Views: 6055

Re: Old Veeduber, new to Sciroccos!

great let me know! i'll be no match for you guys in your r's... but will look forward to meeting you all

J
by john250666
Tue Mar 19, 2013 1:52 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Old Veeduber, new to Sciroccos!
Replies: 15
Views: 6055

Re: Old Veeduber, new to Sciroccos!

yep im up for that!!!!
by john250666
Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:22 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Old Veeduber, new to Sciroccos!
Replies: 15
Views: 6055

Re: Old Veeduber, new to Sciroccos!

Hi mate I'm from sheffield!! s20 near crystal peaks!

nice car BTW
by john250666
Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:30 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Flat Battery
Replies: 17
Views: 7099

Re: Flat Battery

Feel a lot happier having read your positive reply!.. like i say will keep a note of the battery voltages, Think i'm gonna take the car to Guilders when its due its 3 year service and MOT in july ...
Thanks for all the help and advice

J
by john250666
Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:36 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Flat Battery
Replies: 17
Views: 7099

Re: Flat Battery

Hi Guys... Just got my car back, been in for 5 days (if you count Saturday and Sunday) They have replaced the battery i now have a 61ah Varta , and they have replaced the main power relay, It seems the Battery was not holding its charge... The relay was the fault that showed up on the Engine control...
by john250666
Fri Feb 22, 2013 6:41 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Flat Battery
Replies: 17
Views: 7099

Re: Flat Battery

Yes i will do that, Chris
by john250666
Fri Feb 22, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Flat Battery
Replies: 17
Views: 7099

Re: Flat Battery

Hi all Had the car at the dealers , as the Battery problem was getting worse , had to go out and jump start the car a couple of times at my wife's work .... not good they say they have had the battery on charge all day and its still not full... and they have found a fault on the ECU.... they are kee...
by john250666
Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: AUTO LIGHTS
Replies: 27
Views: 8242

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

OK!! fair point! and no i don't want to drive a Volvo ... ever!
by john250666
Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: AUTO LIGHTS
Replies: 27
Views: 8242

Re: AUTO LIGHTS

Cheers Chris, is it possible to use the sidelights as DRLs ??
i need a helpful person with vagcom!! anyone in sheffield / south yorkshire guys?