Tech Talk • New wheels - help needed.
Hey all,I'm looking to buy a fresh set of wheels and when I've gone to build the rim/tyre package I've got the option to add TPMS sensors but honestly I don't know if I need these or not.They're...
View ArticleTech Talk • Re: New wheels - help needed.
You didn't say what car you had, but I don't think you need sensors. My 2009 Scirocco does not have any TPMS, and my 2017 Golf just uses the ABS wheel sensors as the basis of it's TPMS.Statistics:...
View ArticleTech Talk • Re: Yellow Flashing engine light followed by EPC Light
I was driving my 1.4tsi 160bhp Scirocco home last night and after putting some beans in it I was met with a flashing engine light and an EPC light. I began to slow down and the engine light came of...
View ArticleGeneral Scirocco Talk • Re: OEM Scuff Plates 1k8071305
They seem to be widely available online - dealer and lllparts etc.Statistics: Posted by bigkris06 — Fri Nov 29, 2024 4:42 pm
View ArticleScirocco R Talk • Re: Aluminium cap for drivers side wing mirror
Yes have to agree with finetrond on this one.Maybe replace the pair for carbon or something else that you’d like rather than spend that sort of money.As for the headlight washers I’d say more likely...
View ArticleGeneral Scirocco Talk • Re: 2010 Scirocco Parking light (L+R) not turning on
After some investigation today i noticed that even when looking before the connector (the white and black cable) the cable itself also displays low <1v voltage. The fog light and indicator both...
View ArticleTech Talk • Coolant leak (another topic on…)
Morning roccers,Been a while since my last post, but hoping for some help. My coolant light came on yesterday after a short drive (no real pre-warning like stains on floor that I noticed). As my...
View ArticleTech Talk • Rattling sound when idle
This is my petrol 2.0 R, rattling like a diesel at idle when the engine is hot. A few seconds later, it subsided.Any ideas on what it might be?https://youtu.be/IYtdQxxGEcAStatistics: Posted by Ragnar...
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General Scirocco Talk • Is a '14 plate twincharge a safe buy?
Hi all,Assuming all other normal considerations for a ten year old car are taken into account, is a '14 reg twincharge a safe buy? I am well aware that the 08-12 twincharge is not. Thing is, my...
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General Scirocco Talk • My roc's idle is lumpy?! 1.4 TSI
Long story short, had a rattle in my engine which turned out to be water pump bearing loose and rattling around. Changed that, rattle disappeared but the engine starts juddering like hell and then EML...
View ArticleTech Talk • Re: App-Connect CarPlay help.
Was the issue really the usb port from the MDI on the armsrest ?Statistics: Posted by Arukadou — Wed Dec 04, 2024 4:10 pm
View ArticleTech Talk • ABS Woes, tried everything at this point. 2008 2.0 TSI
HiThis might go on a little bit but im at the end of my tether at this point.About 6 months ago i got the dreaded ABS lights. Fault code that was reading was 01299 Diagnostic Interface for data...
View ArticleTech Talk • 2.0GTD 140 hot start issues.
Guys, looking for some help. This issue doesn’t affect the car when cold, and usually will start when hot if you don’t touch the throttle but sometimes even that makes no difference.It will crank and...
View ArticleScirocco R Talk • Air intake not entirely utilised for power?
Hi all,Just wondering if anyone else has noticed that the air intake (small "funnel" just below the bonnet in the bumper) does not solely feed the airbox. Only half or so of that "funnel" goes to the...
View ArticleGeneral Scirocco Talk • Scirocco started to misfire and then just did not...
Hey there Guys...Compliments of The Season to All...So last night out of the blue when starting my car started misbehaving...Started sluggish and had a loss of power...Managed to get it home - had...
View ArticleGeneral Scirocco Talk • Re: Scirocco started to misfire and then just did not...
Herewith Diagnostic Report prior to starting and running 3 times and then just swinging without startingStatistics: Posted by sintek — Thu Dec 26, 2024 3:00 pm
View ArticleGeneral Scirocco Talk • Re: HELP! How do you change the dipped Headlight Bulbs?
Has anyone got a pic of the wooden 'key' referred to above used to remove the dipped headlight lamp holder? Space is so limited to get my hand in it seems almost impossible to get at them with enough...
View ArticleGeneral Scirocco Talk • Scirocco problem with both Remote keys
Hi guys , I’m new here so I’m not sure if I’m writing in the right topic ! I’ve got a problem with my vw scirocco ! Not sure if this is happened after jump starting another car of from replacing...
View ArticleTech Talk • Re: Scirocco Rim Swap Compatibility
So...Back again...I can get a set of Audi rims with following specs...2x 8j x 192x 8.5j x 195x112 pcdET 42This will fit without any modifications...right?Statistics: Posted by sintek — Sun Jan 05,...
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General Scirocco Talk • What size are the stock 2.0 TSI 2011 Front struts?
Hey, just a quick one.Wondering what size the stock 2.0 TSI 2011 Front struts are if anyone knows.was hoping to fit some coil overs but they say they only fit the 55mm struts.Any help would be greatly...
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