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Thread: Changing heater matrix...
Post: RE: Changing heater matrix...
| I did mine a few weeks ago it took me a couple of days. There are two guides on the Gti6 site they are listed in there FAQ index I used both. My biggest problem was the car wouldn't start when I fin... |
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Mikey |
Interior, Exterior, ICE
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05-02-2014, 10:40 AM |
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Thread: Clock and temperature display.
Post: RE: Clock and temperature display.
| 1.2w wedge globe. Part No NG-5301. they just push into the black plastic holders. |
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Mikey |
Electrics
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3,170 |
05-02-2014, 09:42 AM |
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Thread: Clock and temperature display.
Post: RE: Clock and temperature display.
| Clock and temp gauge are working again, all I had to get was a couple of tiny globe inserts from the dealer, they gave me a refund on the ones that were wrong and the inserts only cost a couple of dol... |
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Mikey |
Electrics
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3,170 |
04-02-2014, 06:29 AM |
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Thread: Clock and temperature display.
Post: RE: Clock and temperature display.
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DeeTurbo Wrote: (02-02-2014, 10:07 PM)
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Are you using the right type of bulbs? If I remember correctly the bulbs in that display are not the same as others that size, the contacts are in a differen... |
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Mikey |
Electrics
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3,170 |
03-02-2014, 09:14 AM |
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Thread: Clock and temperature display.
Post: RE: Clock and temperature display.
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Mikey |
Electrics
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3,170 |
01-02-2014, 10:09 PM |
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Thread: Clock and temperature display.
Post: Clock and temperature display.
| My clock back lighting is not working, I have changed the two bulbs but they don't light up, the clock is working just the globes don't light up. Does this mean I have to get another clock or is ther... |
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Mikey |
Electrics
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3,170 |
01-02-2014, 06:58 AM |
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Thread: Car won't start.
Post: RE: Car won't start.
| Yes I disconnected the battery well before I started work and the central locking still works. |
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Mikey |
Electrics
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13-01-2014, 09:29 AM |
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Thread: Car won't start.
Post: RE: Car won't start.
| I can't hear the fuel pump,and there is no spark. I have pressed the inertia switch and rechecked all the multi plugs. There is a red stop sign in the middle of the dash which is staying on when the k... |
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Mikey |
Electrics
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13-01-2014, 02:14 AM |
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Thread: Car won't start.
Post: RE: Car won't start.
| Where is the inertia switch? |
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Mikey |
Electrics
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1,716 |
11-01-2014, 12:18 AM |
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Thread: Car won't start.
Post: RE: Car won't start.
| Yes I had to unplug the immobiliser to move the dash, I haven't checked for fuel or spark yet. |
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Mikey |
Electrics
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1,716 |
07-01-2014, 08:14 AM |
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Thread: Car won't start.
Post: RE: Car won't start.
| Its a 2ltr twin cam 5speed rallye 2001 model. could it be something to do with the imobiliser? |
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Mikey |
Electrics
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1,716 |
07-01-2014, 03:00 AM |
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Thread: Car won't start.
Post: Car won't start.
| I have just finished changing the heater matrix in my 2001 306 and it won't start it turns over but won't fire. Any ideas what might be the problem? Thanks. |
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Mikey |
Electrics
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1,716 |
07-01-2014, 01:03 AM |
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Thread: Wipers
Post: RE: Wipers
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Piggy Wrote: (15-10-2013, 02:19 PM)
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sometimes the joint gets rusty/stiff. wd40 and moving it on off the screen loads helps. the spring just looses its strength
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Thanks for the advice, I will t... |
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Mikey |
Interior, Exterior, ICE
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15-10-2013, 10:10 PM |
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Thread: Wipers
Post: Wipers
| Hi I am having trouble with the drivers side windscreen wiper, its not wiping the window completely, it leaves a patch in the middle unwiped. I have tried different blades but its still the same . Its... |
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Mikey |
Interior, Exterior, ICE
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1,414 |
14-10-2013, 10:41 PM |
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Thread: Bottom radiator hose.
Post: RE: Bottom radiator hose.
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puglove Wrote: (03-08-2013, 08:13 PM)
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Just take the front bumper off , its a 5 min job
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OK Thanks. |
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Mikey |
XU Petrol Engines
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3,607 |
03-08-2013, 09:17 PM |
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Thread: Bottom radiator hose.
Post: RE: Bottom radiator hose.
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Piggy Wrote: (03-08-2013, 07:30 AM)
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its just a fiddly bugger
get lots of wd40 on it and prepare to get fingers mashed
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Do you mean the drain plug or the bottom hose connection? |
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Mikey |
XU Petrol Engines
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3,607 |
03-08-2013, 08:03 AM |
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Thread: Bottom radiator hose.
Post: Bottom radiator hose.
| Hi, I want to take the bottom radiator hose off so I can flush out the old coolant but can't reach it. It looks like you have to take the front grill out to reach the wire clip holding it in the radia... |
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Mikey |
XU Petrol Engines
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3,607 |
03-08-2013, 03:26 AM |
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Thread: Steering wheel
Post: RE: Steering wheel
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DeeTurbo Wrote: (24-07-2013, 09:40 AM)
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I've just bought a second hand wheel that needs some attention and I've been looking into this.
So far I have found a couple of products on ebay that look... |
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Mikey |
Interior, Exterior, ICE
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24-07-2013, 09:00 PM |
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Thread: Steering wheel
Post: Steering wheel
| Hi My steering wheel has lost its original finnish on the top outer edge from sun damage. Is there anything you can rub or paint on to restore the feel and look of it? I don't think it is leather loo... |
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Mikey |
Interior, Exterior, ICE
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1,196 |
24-07-2013, 08:05 AM |
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Thread: Heater bypass
Post: RE: Heater bypass
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puglove Wrote: (09-07-2013, 12:23 PM)
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Uuhh what?? You aint going to get any longer days or warmer weather than we have now :S
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Im in Australia, and its winter here. |
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Mikey |
XU Petrol Engines
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3,033 |
09-07-2013, 09:13 PM |
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Thread: Heater bypass
Post: RE: Heater bypass
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puglove Wrote: (09-07-2013, 09:13 AM)
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Im guessing because he CBA to change the leaky matrix
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I only want to bypass it for a few months to hopefully stop the coolant smell and then when the wea... |
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Mikey |
XU Petrol Engines
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3,033 |
09-07-2013, 09:45 AM |
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Thread: Heater bypass
Post: RE: Heater bypass
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Grant Wrote: (09-07-2013, 06:03 AM)
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clicky (http://306oc.co.uk/forum/thread-14799.html)
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Thanks for the thread, it sounds like it could be a problem unless you put the right restriction in the... |
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Mikey |
XU Petrol Engines
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3,033 |
09-07-2013, 08:18 AM |
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Thread: Heater bypass
Post: Heater bypass
| Hi, Can someone tell me if it is ok to by pass the heater or not, I thought it was a normal thing to do if the heater core was leaking, also does that coolant smell go if you do it. Thanks. |
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Mikey |
XU Petrol Engines
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3,033 |
08-07-2013, 09:56 PM |
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Thread: Hi
Post: Hi
| Just saying hi to every one from Australia. Just bought a 306 with a leaking heater matrix I new about it and got it any way because the car has full service history and has been very well looked aft... |
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Mikey |
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