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Hi, As title. Now it's started to rain, I've noticed the current wipers don't clear a thing!! Thanks

I don't have an Ipod connected, but like I say it has always been fine (I think) just the last few months there seems to be a problem. Disconnecting my radio is the next job - just need to find the keys to pull it out! I've just had look through the other thread and found that the cigarette lighter is on the same circuit - which has always been dodgy so that'll be next! Thanks

Hard to say really, it has only gone completely flat once, which was probably over the weekend (2-3 days). But it's just some mornings the starter is really struggling. No I have a the standard loom still. Also when I ran the test with the multimeter, the only circuit drawing any real current was the radio. ---------- Post added at 9:13 AM ---------- Previous post was at 9:08 AM ---------- No it doesn't, but I turn it off and take off the face plate. So I assumed it would be off? I have had the stereo for 5 or 6 years and I have never noticed a problem before - I thought maybe something had gone wrong in the radio making it draw current when off? I'm trying to work out what would be a reasonable amount of current for the radio to draw when off? I have checked the manual and there is a heading 'backup current: 25mA' - which I am guessing is what it should be? So if I am reading the multimeter correct, it's drawing 10 times as much as it should?

I have been having a few problems recently with my battery / starting the car, so have had a new battery and starter motor. This was a couple of weeks ago and I am still having issues with the battery discharging. I'm trying to decide whether the battery is a dud or whether it's a problem somewhere else... So this weekend, I used a multimeter in series to test how much power is drawn when everything is off. I found that fuse 22 (the radio) was drawing 0.31 amps, which I think I am correct in thinking is 310mA? (tested using the 10A setting on multimeter).:bonk: It's an aftermarket headunit (Pioneer deh68), I'm assuming it's drawing far too much - just wanted some second opinions??

Hi, As title - hopefully someone can help... I've been watching out for them but always seem to miss out by a couple of days!!

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Hi all, In desperate need of a headlight switch (late type), the plastic tab inside mine broke last night. I am having to take the whole switch unit out of the dash to turn the lights off now!! :bonk:

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I have an a starting problem in warm weather ie when the car has been sitting in the sun all day. I turn the key and the car will fire up for a second maybe shorter then cut out. After searching through the forum for answers, I think it may be; immobilizer, ignition switch or starter solenoid? I am going for the immobilizer first and I have read about cleaning contacts but I am not sure exactly where to go. Could someone please point me in the direction or give me an idea of what to do? Thanks in advance!

StueyB!! ABS sensor guides arrived quickly and in perfect condition Thanks

I don't have a vag com, a garage did it for me, they told me front and rear offside sensors. I'm afraid they didn't give me the codes. He did clear them afterwards when I started the car again my light is on, so I'm pretty sure they are still there. The garage said they will scan it again for free, if the fault happens again. But I was planning on changing the sensors this weekend myself and then take it back Monday and get them scanned again to check they are OK.

I have had my ABS vag com'ed and it has come up with an error with both front and rear offside sensors. My first question is will it definately be the sensors, or could it be the cables or connections between the ecu and sensors. Second is, I have looked on GSF and ECP the seem to have a budget and mid and expensive. Anyone had any experience with the cheap ones? Any good? Or should I just stick to the most expensive? Cheers

Hi, I have had a search and there doesn't seem to be anything that matches my problem exactly... When I start my 2l 16v I can hear the starter going and the car will rev once up to 1-2000 and then die straight after. I can sometimes catch it by revving the engine and that keeps it idling. If I do manage to get it going it runs perfectly, idles fine, never stutters. I have checked all the air hoses (no leaks) and cleaned the throttle body, as these are the free and easy things to do. What would you guys check / change next... I'm thinking fuel filter, pump in the tank?

Hi, I am missing the grey U shaped clip / hose retainer from my front off side wheel. You can see part of it in the picture on this thread: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=93867&p=1089972&hilit=abs#p1089972 (not where the green arrow is pointing, the plastic running accross the middle). I was wandering if anyone could tell me what it's called / part number and where I could get one from. I have tried the part number on the one pictured on GSF and they don't reconise the part.

thanks all, Like I said the car had a new cat less than a month ago and also a new lambda sensor and starter motor. I'm hoping its just the cat that is buggered after all the suggestions, its getting towed to a garage tomorrow morning so I guess i'll find out then.