Jimjam

It's usually caused by air locks in your tank. As the petrol goes in the air in your tank has to go somewhere. If it cannot escape (cos the nozzle's in the way) pressure buildup causes the auto cut-off to trigger. I used to have a car that was a nightmare for it. As everyone says, if you take the nozzle out to release the air and put it back in it should be ok. I also find using the nozzle upsidedown usually cures it completely.

Perhaps this is one for Daves16v?

Oh for god's sake, please don't start that again.

Whilst driving (read: crawling) home from work today in appalling traffic, I managed to get a princely 6.3 mpg according to the (probably widly inacurate) MFA. Has anyone else achieved such high eschelons of eco-unfriendliness? And why is there always a shoe in the central reservation of a motorway? Is it generally accepted as the best way to dispose of a single piece of unwanted footwear?

Supercharged - have pm'd - really appreciate that. 45power'd - thanks for the tip. Will come in handy if I don't get anywhere with the key.

Did the corrado come with locking wheelnuts as standard? Where they a generic pattern and if so, can you get replacement keys from VW? Failing that, is there anyway to get a locking wheelnut off without the key? *runs off to dig out the grinder*

Fingerprint nightmare. You can buy a caterham unpainted, although I'm not sure it is as shiney as that.

Saw two today: Very tidy red one. Don't know model. Lowered, Red & clear in pro lights. Debadged grill. K515 UML. Hammering up Wilton Avenue in Southampton. Silver one. K??? EMH. Didn't get a good look. Anyone recognise these?

Never gonna use 'em. Never gonna use 'em.

Shouldn't there be a plate stuck on the inside of the door, with the correct pressures on?

Ok. I'll aim to get a picture at the weekend (weather permitting) but it's very unimpressive compared to lot. Just a completely standard (except for aftermarket window rattle) blackberry M plater. Oh, and where do I get the uprated headlight looms? (I don't actually think the headlights are *that* bad, but compared to xenons, any increase in light intensity would be a bonus). And what bulbs do people recommend? J

Thanks Timo

Blimey, that was quick. Yes, there is an aftermarket alarm fitted - do hope they haven't messed about with things. I'll have a look at the relays at the weekend. Had the stereo out yesterday evening and the screen vent cable is *very* stiff. Looks like that will need replacing as well. (Came across that passat control mod - would appear to be the way forward) Thanks Kev - appreciate your help. James

Hello folks I've not long owned my Corrado and I have since been on an intensive wallet-slimming program. (To think I bought this car as a cheaper alternative. *geez*). I've nearly got everything up together, but a few things have come to my attention. Hoping you guys could set things straight. Here goes: 1) Did the Corrado come with heated mirrors and washer jets as standard. It hasn't really been the weather to test the presence of such features. 2) My car hasn't got a headlight beam adjuster. Does it do this automaticly, or have I just not got one (I thought all cars of a certain age had to have them - I may be wrong?) 3) The manual says the drivers window should go up one-touch. It doesn't. Browsing the forum, it appears to be a common problem. Does anybody know of a likely cause / easy fix? 4) Very occaisionally when I start the car it revs quite erratically - rising and falling. If I blip the throttle it sometimes cures it (but not always), but restarting always sorts it. Again, any ideas on what the problem could be and if there's an easy (read: cheap) solution? 5) Heater direction control. What sort of price am I looking at for a replacement (dealer / scrappy)? 6) Finally, there is a bloody annoying rattle that comes from the nearside window. I presume something is in need of tightening, but I don't know what. If I open the window ever-so-slightly the rattle stops. Anyone? By the way, the car's a 95M, 2 litre and it's got 8 valves (I counted them). All comments (abusive or otherwise) gladly received. Thanks in advance guys. James.

They still sell them at stealers - £49.35 + VAT. If they go for over £70 quid on ebay, why not buy a few sets and flog them on?