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by jackbarr
Tue Jul 06, 2010 3:00 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Wheel Centre Cap White Worm
Replies: 26
Views: 14344

Re: Wheel Centre Cap White Worm

Can confirm my local dealer changed all 4 of mine under warranty - in fact he only took 3 as one had fallen out of alloy. I must admit I thought the white streaks were caused by excessive salt use during the winter?
by jackbarr
Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:15 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: finally some smear free wiper joy!
Replies: 29
Views: 10968

Re: finally some smear free wiper joy!

Can't explain it but the Jetta Wiper Blade did the business. I did notice that it said made in Belgium therefore could be a superior batch. Service manager at my local dealership couldn't believe it?
by jackbarr
Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:54 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Fiscon or Parrot or another blue tooth kit
Replies: 9
Views: 4026

Re: Fiscon or Parrot or another blue tooth kit

Fiscon without a doubt - I even fitted it myself which means it must be straight forward.

Quality is superb and callers comment on how clear you sound in the car!

As already stated it is "integrated" and unseen.

Jack :yes:
by jackbarr
Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:25 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: AM Radio not available.............
Replies: 1
Views: 1394

Re: AM Radio not available.............

Hi Paul

If you scroll down about eight posts you can read my experiences last week - there is a problem with the dual aerial lead which is covered by a VW notice to dealers.

I had my new lead fitted under warranty last week - would you believe it AM radio.

Your radio has AM
by jackbarr
Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:24 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: AM Radio Band - No Stations
Replies: 8
Views: 3002

Re: AM Radio Band - No Stations

Guys - all I am saying is if you have a problem with AM Band in a unit with sat. nav. there is a fix at no cost. :yes:
by jackbarr
Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:54 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: AM Radio Band - No Stations
Replies: 8
Views: 3002

Re: AM Radio Band - No Stations

ffiish wrote:AM aerials are a different design (loop) compared with that of an FM aerial (rod), so there are probably two within the window - chances are one was broken.
Thanks "ffish" that sounds about right - it must be fairly common for VW to issue a notice!
by jackbarr
Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:41 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Wiper Blades
Replies: 62
Views: 23200

Re: Wiper Blades

I have had this problem now since December 2008. VW changed the blades about three months ago with no improvement and I ordered non VW blades a couple of weeks ago to rule out "Stock Wiper Blade" issue - marginal benefit but smear still present. Third set of blades now. http://www.wiperbla...
by jackbarr
Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:26 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: AM Radio Band - No Stations
Replies: 8
Views: 3002

Re: AM Radio Band - No Stations

Should have highlighted the fact that I have had my car since December 2008 therefore may be a problem with 2008 cars - this gremlin also pertains to the VW - EOS. I will be interested to hear of anyone with a similar issue - FM worked perfectly as did sat. nav., SD card and Ipod connection.
by jackbarr
Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:27 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: AM Radio Band - No Stations
Replies: 8
Views: 3002

AM Radio Band - No Stations

Tried to listen to the sport on "AM 909" last week but couldn't tune into any stations - havn't used AM recently or ever come to think but had a chat with dealer whilst in for another matter. Seems there is a problem which VW are aware of and they ordered a replacement aerial cable which t...
by jackbarr
Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Driver's Side Windscreen Wiper Smear
Replies: 66
Views: 25392

Re: Driver's Side Windscreen Wiper Smear

After trying all the suggested remedies "Rain X" etc I eventually contacted my local VW guy who ordered and fitted a new driver side wiper blade - problem solved no more streak or smear. Night and Day result.
by jackbarr
Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:32 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: No more cruise retro fits for now!
Replies: 13
Views: 9298

Re: No more cruise retro fits for now!

I was given the same information yesterday by my VW garage - the revised kit will be available 1st Quarter 2009 and will include a control panel as well as the stalk! It will also be more expensive to fit?