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by skippy
Thu Sep 28, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Tyre pressure
Replies: 2
Views: 1557

Re: Tyre pressure

I don't own my Scirocco anymore, but from memory, I tended to inflate to 33-35 PSI. For sure if carrying a heavier load, occasionally I inflated to a little bit higher, but never did I inflate over 39.
by skippy
Sun Feb 13, 2022 5:38 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Tailgate will not open.
Replies: 3
Views: 2454

Re: Tailgate will not open.

lloydie63 wrote:Tailgate will not open using the keyfob but OK with the lever inside the driver door. Any deas as to why?
At a guess, it is not the central locking switch activated so passenger door and tailgate are locked?

On our Polo, I have to double click the fob to unlock passenger door and tailgate.
by skippy
Mon Jun 28, 2021 5:36 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Sat Nav map location change
Replies: 2
Views: 5609

Re: Sat Nav map location change

Indeed, almost certainly the shark fin aerial. I had this on mine back in 2015.

Please see this link for details.

http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/ ... rk#p206769" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by skippy
Sun Jan 03, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Main dealer vs independent (Cambelt & pump)
Replies: 6
Views: 5195

Re: Main dealer vs independent (Cambelt & pump)

Yes - for an older vehicle, I would be inclined to go with the independent. I find the service to generally be superior than at the main dealership and they quite often are happy to tackle other smaller issues, which the main dealer would refuse or quote a ridiculous amount.
by skippy
Sat Jun 20, 2020 7:17 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: New owner help
Replies: 21
Views: 11659

Re: New owner help

My 11 year old Scirocco only had 35K on it when I sold it at the start of this year. Some lucky person has got themselves a mint (un-modded) example.

Enjoy your new ‘R’!
by skippy
Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:39 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Water pump leak
Replies: 3
Views: 3085

Re: Water pump leak

My 09 plate Scirocco (recently sold) had a replacement water pump when it only had 6K miles on it, but that was back in 2010! As per Paradox1 comment, I don't think it is common, but I would expect VW to offer up some goodwill with only 16K on the clock so long as it has been serviced within the dea...
by skippy
Tue Feb 11, 2020 9:06 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Scirocco GT or R
Replies: 2
Views: 3392

Re: Scirocco GT or R

I would go for the R-line as with the GT you will be getting more of the same so to speak. I think the R-Line will give a different driving experience with the DSG. But of course, depends on the condition of wither vehicle before you make your choice, but it would be the R-Line for me.
by skippy
Wed Feb 05, 2020 5:34 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Audi R8 oil and coolant cap
Replies: 5
Views: 3863

Re: Audi R8 oil and coolant cap

Audi R8 oil cap? :eyepop:
by skippy
Tue Feb 04, 2020 7:24 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: anyone else had this problem??
Replies: 23
Views: 13820

Re: anyone else had this problem??

Mowwwsin wrote:Did you manage to find what was wrong I am having the same issues with my tdi.
Looks like this thread has not been commented on in 18 months (9 year old thread) so sadly not much hope of a response I’m afraid.
by skippy
Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:44 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: P0441 fault
Replies: 4
Views: 3541

Re: P0441 fault

On and off for a while I’ve had P0441 code pop up now I’ve replaced my filler cap and it stopped. Well till my full tank dropped below half a tank of fuel. Anybody got any ideas why this happens? I had this code, not on my Scirocco but on our Polo GTI. It did turn out to be the EVAP control valve t...
by skippy
Sat Aug 31, 2019 8:58 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Engine Oil level check light
Replies: 4
Views: 14937

Re: Engine Oil level check light

Hi all, A couple of quick question, hope they make sense: this is regarding the 1.4tsi Scirocco that has 3.6 litres of oil capacity. 1: Below what point does the engine oil level check light comes on? If the engine oil level check light comes on for the very 1st time, does the engine still have som...
by skippy
Thu Mar 21, 2019 10:32 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Possible sale of my beloved car.
Replies: 13
Views: 8525

Re: Possible sale of my beloved car.

:grumpy: haven't posted for a very long time. But here is an update. Well 2 years and 3 months after I posted this the car is now gone. I held out as long as I could. Just had our 1st baby born 2 weeks ago . And it just wasn't practical anymore. So last week it got part exd for a 2016 vw rline dsg....
by skippy
Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:53 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: New to the forum- Clutch question
Replies: 5
Views: 3730

Re: New to the forum- Clutch question

I am fortunate to experience the best of both worlds, my Scirocco is manual but we also own a Polo GTI DSG which I have great fun with. For most of the time, then yes - the gear lever is in full auto, but I tend to go into manual control for more spirited driving or on steep hill climbs where the DS...
by skippy
Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:21 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Folding mirrors help
Replies: 8
Views: 4811

Re: Folding mirrors help

I don't think you can use the fob to fold the mirrors. Mine is an early model (2009) where you use the rotary switch to retract the mirrors and push them back out again, but I don't believe it is any different on later models I'm afraid.
by skippy
Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:55 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Who is in Australia ?
Replies: 2
Views: 2645

Re: Who is in Australia ?

Skippy is my nickname, but I am not in Australia! :hyper:
by skippy
Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:30 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Heating has packed in :(
Replies: 2
Views: 3945

Re: Heating has packed in :(

Has the coolant level dropped at all?

Maybe check these pointers I found, may yield some clues. https://www.avonvalleygarage.co.uk/blog ... -cold-air/#" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by skippy
Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: MDI and Iphone
Replies: 6
Views: 5910

Re: MDI and Iphone

My car is also a 2009 model and I can confirm I don't get any issues with my iPhone through the MDI. My iPhone is an iPhone6 but running the latest iOS12.

I have to run it with legitimate Apple cables though and as we know, being Apple branded they ain't cheap!
by skippy
Mon Sep 10, 2018 3:36 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: What bottle is this in my engine? Help a dummie
Replies: 4
Views: 4478

Re: What bottle is this in my engine? Help a dummie

Yes, coolant reservoir, but must be filled with G12/G13 coolant (not plain water), and then, don’t exceed the max fill line to allow for expansion.
by skippy
Sun Sep 02, 2018 5:52 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: P0444 - Evap Emission System Purge Control Valve
Replies: 2
Views: 3861

Re: P0444 - Evap Emission System Purge Control Valve

We had that code on our Polo GTI (twin charge engine). Think the part was around £63. It is I think relatively easy to replace yourself, but I got a VW indpendent to do the work.

Cost me £177 including diagnostic fee.
by skippy
Fri May 25, 2018 4:41 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Wastegate clip
Replies: 6
Views: 4194

Re: Wastegate clip

I thought the wastegate clip was only for the petrol 2 litre, I had the clip fitted to my car back in 2012. I may be wrong on that though.