gripper924

thanks, will give it a try

I've got an intereting humming noise comming from the front of my 16v which gets louder at 30mph, dies away then gets louder again at 50mph to the point of very annoying. If I take the car out of gear it still makes the noise at 50mph. I have changed the front tyres, checked the rears, and given the wheels a shake to check the bearings. There is no steering wheel vibration or anything else that appears strange. Does anyone have any ideas or has experienced this? Thanks.

Many thanks - it sounds a bit more complicated than I first thought. I would probably try and find one from a breaker yard and get someone to fit it - who can fit it for a reasonable price is the question. Hopefully somebody will read this and have an answer! thanks.

Thanks for the reply. If doesn't sound easy which is why I would rather pay to have it fixed. Is it an identical sunroof and mechanism on a mark 3 Golf then?

A couple of years ago the sunroof jammed and the manual allen key override failed to work. The local garage got the roof back in position but I never did anything about repairing it. Does anyone know a reasonably priced person who would repair the mechanism? I understand it is a good few hours work, so maybe a VW tech 'out of hours'? Has anyone else paid to get one repaired? Comments, as always, very appreciated. regards.

I recently posted that my 2.0l 16v was occasionally jumpy and got a reply to check plugs, leads, distributor etc. However, I have noticed that this only happens in hot weather. It will suddenly and momentarily cut out and then regain power once I take my foot off the accelerator. It is only when accelerating harder so usually when travelling up hill! Any ideas of the cause and solution? thanks.

My 1995 2.0 16v has started to jump under hard acceleration. It is a bit of a shock each time as the engine loses power and then regains it. It starts and idles fine, but is jumpy when accelerating which is also unnerving as I am usually overtaking! My thoughts are: I'm pretty sure it occurs when the weather is hotter, although I can't prove that theory until cold weather comes! The fuel pump has been wining for years but I suppose it could be about to fail? The leads and plugs have not been changed for a while. Does anyone have any ideas please? thanks.

Thanks for the quick reply. I will pass that onto the mechanic along with other replies I hope to receive.

Back again two months on and no joy with my ABS problem - the car still does not have an MOT! The VW mechanic and VW electrics chap has tested and retested the mass of wires and is getting fault code 00532 'ABS supply voltage static' but cannot find the source of the problem. I have replaced the ABS ECU - is there a chance they have a common problem? Can anyone help with suggestions or answers to the problem please? This is desparate as it is costing me and there is no light at the end of the tunnel (except an orange one with ABS written on it). To add to my misery I found my original post of three years ago with ABS problems which I got around but not over - they have come back to bite me. The ABS light is all that stands between 12 more happy months of Corrado motoring!

My Corrado is perfect....except the damn ABS. Thanks for all the advise above, I may need it if I am forced to reconnect the ABS ....read on - 3 years ago the ABS light would not go out. VAGCOM said fault was the ECU. ECU tested (twice) and reported to be okay. After 5 weeks off the road I got the ABS light wired to the battery light and it passed the MOT. Last year the ABS cut in for no reason at low speed when I braked, so getting fed up I disconnected the ABS. NOW, there seems to be an electrical current kick back from the alternator and the car has failed its MOT because the ABS light flickers on when you turn off the ignition and the MOT tester noticed this. What do I do? Try to resolve the electrical current return?, OR r-econnect the ABS, disconnect the ABS light from the battery light and re-install the whole system again (at great expense no doubt). Gutted about this as the MOT has now expired and I cannot drive.

Private messages still playing up. I will paypal £15 so send asap well wrapped thanks. Will send another private message with address and also email. thanks.

okay, not to worry about fast delivery, send normal post when you get chance. You can drop me an email with the details?

Sorry mate, have not got it - my private messages dont seem to be working. Can you email [email protected] Would really appreciate if you could send tonight and I will sort out payment no problems. Thanks.

have sent private message. Let me know if you dont get it, thanks ---------- Post added at 2:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 2:02 PM ---------- Sent two private messages but could not see them in my sent items. email [email protected] with paypal details if you wish. Cheers.

Yes please - assuming it all works fine as I have had a problem with mine and the dashboard light - where do I send the cheque, and can you get it to me by Friday - will pay any extra postage of course.

Could you let me know the part number of the ABS ECU please?

Do you still have this for sale please?

Thanks I have located it, so what I am looking for is part number 1HO 907 379D. Anyone?

Right... from the start! I own a 1995 2.0 16V 93k, great condition I have owned it as a second car for 11 years and it lives in the garage six days a week. Two years ago it failed its MOT as the ABS light would not go out. Five weeks and much diagnostic later the garage eventually gave up and wired the ABS light to the battery light as the ABS worked fine. This got it through the MOT. A year later the ABS cut in under normal braking, so I disconnected the ABS. The local VW dealer had a team of mechanics looking at this problem but could not work it out. Now the MOT has picked up that the ABS light flickers when I switch the engine off, so there must be some sort of charge coming back to the ABS light once the engine stops. My questions: 1. Can I stop this reverse charge so the light does not flicker when I turn the engine off. 2. How can I find out what the ABS ECU unit part number is in case I need to replace it? 3. Where is the ABS ECU located so I can look at it myself. 4. Any other useful information will be much appreciated. I run the car on a tight budget so am not able to fund a new ABS ECU! appreciated, Peter

Hi, do you still have the ABS ECU please?

thanks for reply. Medium revs, but uphill normally, or when accelerating and causing pressure. So it has happened at 2000 rpm and at 4000 rpm. There is no hesitation when I pull away. Would the fuel pump cause intermitant power loss? or would it just go completely? Is it likely to be the internal lift pump or the main pump? thanks.

Hi, my '95 16v with 90k is suffering from sudden power loss, normally when accelerating. The car will lose all power for a second or two which feels quite violent when accelerating, and quite disconcerting. Once or twice it has stalled, but normally it just picks up again until the next time. My first thought is the fuel pump as the external one has been noisy for some time. I had it replaced about 6 years ago but the internal lift pump was not replaced yet that had failed and I think it put pressure on the main pump? Does the fuel pump sound a possible cause or are there any other possibilities? If it is a fuel pump what would the likely cost be? thanks all.

cheers guys, will check in daylight over the weekend and reply.

OK, the 16v '95 9A is going to be nearer than the VR6 one. Any clues as to where its located in the car? I'll check out the part no. thanks both.

Thanks for replies. Sensors have been checked and the electrics followed through to the ABS ECU. Do you know what model and year the ABS ECU is? I bet they changed regularly and were different for VR6 than 16v. Is that a list of the cars you own now or have owned??!!