malk 0 Posted July 10, 2009 Well, this is my new, and first, Corrado. climatronic wiring-Golf from May 01.pdfDSCF5392.JPG[/attachment:3rwbyko6] 2.8l 24v Climatronic system.pdfDSCF5393.JPG[/attachment:3rwbyko6] DSCF5394.JPG[/attachment:3rwbyko6] It looks a damn sight better from these pictures than it does up close so I'll be adding some of it warts and all soon. Then you get the pleasure of me pestering all and sundry with questions of what I need to do to get it into shape! Just need to sort out the loose drivers door handle, the knackered drivers seat, the rust spot on the dirvers door and wing, the generally tatty paintwork needs a t-cut and polish, the lacquer coming off the doors, the passenger electric window that has just stopped working, the stereo could do with some work and the sigma alarm and immobiliser that were fitted in '99 have a manual but don't seem to do anything... and that's pretty much it! Hurrah for buying a car unseen on ebay, already had my first RAC call out after it completely cut out on the M6 after the alternator decided to pack in. Fortunately it was just the controller so £23.50 later I was back up and running. The good news is it has only done 78,000 miles which is nice and is doing well for rust. More to follow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted July 10, 2009 looks nice mate, got any plans for her? bodywork looks to be in decent nick which is usually the main thing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malk 0 Posted July 11, 2009 Like I said, once you get up close you can really see the imperfections in the colour. Plus, once I get a pic of the massive tear in the drivers seat you'll get the picture. Still only a couple of spots of rust from a rudimentary inspection seems pretty good. We'll see what it looks like after I give it a full wash, t-cut, wash, polish. Apart from that I want to get the interior into decent shape and get everything working nicely. As a complete rookie I first need to work out what the baseline is. Apart from the passenger door not being part of the central locking and the window also having packed in (it was clunky as it closed from the start) the electrics all work fine but the window(s) move really slowly. I don't know whether this is just 19 year old electrics or if they need playing with. First up is taking it in to be serviced and looked over by someone who knows what they're doing! I know a good mechanic so it'll give me the piece of mind to go at the rest at my own pace. First up will be the things I mentioned before, sorting the drivers seat and handle and sorting the electric window. After that I'd like a DAB stereo etc and getting a good alarm and immobiliser that also make the central locking remote would be good. Once that is all sorted I'd be tempted to look at the paint. A respray is out of the question but I'm not shy of getting my hands dirty and have been reading with interest doing something with rustoleum and rollers! In all honesty the t-cut and polish will no doubt be perfectly good enough but a faintly ridiculous big job is appealing! If anyone else has any ideas or tips they would be gratefully received. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flexso 0 Posted July 11, 2009 Nicve ride Malk, Looks like someone has put some money into it. The bonnet is from a later model. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay23Sx 0 Posted July 13, 2009 Your door handle is probably held in with the wrong screw. I had the same problem on mine, it appears that after repairing the door handle they just put it together with the wrong screw (I think it was one from a window winder). I replaced it with the correct one and it's now sturdy as a rock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renson 0 Posted July 13, 2009 Looks nice mate, do like a red corrado. With your windows, try taking the door cards off a greasing all the runners. Made a lot of difference on mine. They will still seem slow compared to new cars though. As for your seat get some pics up. I have a grey set of cloth covers from an early passenger seat you can if you pay postage that might mean you can tidy it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StuartFZR400 0 Posted July 13, 2009 WElcome malk, you'll find loads of info on here. I'd leave the paint until you've done some jobs first, like taking the door trims off and checking the electrics. Also you say the passenger central locking has packed up; yes try greasing runners, you you'll also be checking the central locking pipework/hoses. It maybe the case you're getting water in the pass' side and its fooked everything!? As for the paint, you said the laquer is coming off, so you'll need some laquer on there before the winter nasty rusts you away; be nice to get an entire laquer blow over. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malk 0 Posted July 14, 2009 Cheers all for the advice! The paint is a distant dream (if ever) just thought the technique seemed really interesting! I'll get some pics of the worst bits up tomorrow and we'll see what people think. With the passenger central locking, it does make an odd sucking sound when the locking has been activated so I wouldn't be surprised to find out a hose has come loose. Is this just a case of reconnecting the bugger or will more playing about be required. @renson, I may well be interested in the covers. There's a big chunk of the foam missing which I'll be bodging back with some upholsterers foam before I decide what to do. In the end I think another seat is the answer as it isn't in good shape at all but something to tide me over would be great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renson 0 Posted July 15, 2009 Get a pic up mate, i have the guts from my old seat too. The foam has collapsed slightly thats why i changed it but they may be better than yours. I also have a knackered drivers seat knocking about so should be able to cobble something together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malk 0 Posted July 15, 2009 Ok some more pictures: stromlaufplan_gamma4.pdfDSCF5395.JPG[/attachment:1bsvnbb3] ETKA Corrado.pdfDSCF5396.JPG[/attachment:1bsvnbb3] stromlaufplan_gamma4.pdfDSCF5397.JPG[/attachment:1bsvnbb3] Corrado92.pdfDSCF5398.JPG[/attachment:1bsvnbb3] passat climatronic wiring diags.pdfDSCF5399.JPG[/attachment:1bsvnbb3] climatronic wiring-Golf from May 01.pdfDSCF5400.JPG[/attachment:1bsvnbb3] 2.8l 24v Climatronic system.pdfDSCF5401.JPG[/attachment:1bsvnbb3] DSCF5402.JPG[/attachment:1bsvnbb3] Warts and all from close up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renson 0 Posted July 15, 2009 Sorry mate, the covers i have are for the grey version of those seats. The ones i got my mate were exectly the same as yours though. I may still have the foam for that part of the seat though. It wouldn't be great that is why i changed it. Its not all broken up like yours though its just collapsed so you could do something with it so it would still be better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StuartFZR400 0 Posted July 21, 2009 a blow over would be nice, of laquer. That looks thin and cheap. The key is to have a good laquer layer. I had mine done with the modern day water based stuff; it looked all orange peel, so took it back; when they said it could be cut back any more, I told them to blow over, so they did; the finish was beautifully deep and shiney. The otehr key for it not coming away at the edges is not to simply blow up to an edge of masking tape; they should take off all the rubbers etc and go into reveals etc; that sometimes means that rubbers dont go back on too well, so new are needed; but its well worth it; a good paint shop will do a full job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malk 0 Posted August 8, 2009 Well the car is still in the garage, central locking has been sorted but there is apparently an engine overheating sensor that's playing up... and they don't know which one. It could be one of five and the specialist they called couldn't help them. Should be sorted soon though and everything else has been given the thumbs up so all is good. Looking forward to getting it back and starting on the other jobs. The seats are a priority and then it's getting it nicely alarmed and stereod. After that I'll start to have a little think about the bodywork touched up, if the lacquer can be sorted as suggested below I'll be pretty happy. Mainly just need to get it back on the drive though. With my watch awaiting repairs and car in the shop I feel all naked! EDIT: Me being lazy here but if anyone could give me a quick overview (or links) about what interior I need to replace my ratty drivers seat and door card I'd be all kinds of grateful. At the moment I reckon I'll just go for an "early" of both but if it isn't difficult to fit "late" versions it'll make my search easier! Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
undulattice 0 Posted August 10, 2009 Well the car is still in the garage, central locking has been sorted but there is apparently an engine overheating sensor that's playing up... and they don't know which one. It could be one of five and the specialist they called couldn't help them. Should be sorted soon though and everything else has been given the thumbs up so all is good. Looking forward to getting it back and starting on the other jobs. The seats are a priority and then it's getting it nicely alarmed and stereod. After that I'll start to have a little think about the bodywork touched up, if the lacquer can be sorted as suggested below I'll be pretty happy. Mainly just need to get it back on the drive though. With my watch awaiting repairs and car in the shop I feel all naked! EDIT: Me being lazy here but if anyone could give me a quick overview (or links) about what interior I need to replace my ratty drivers seat and door card I'd be all kinds of grateful. At the moment I reckon I'll just go for an "early" of both but if it isn't difficult to fit "late" versions it'll make my search easier! Cheers! If you're still after the drivers seat and door cards, I know of a red 16v being broken at the moment - fairly local to you as well in Preston. I had a quick look a couple of weeks ago as I was going to swap my grey interior for the black one it has - same as yours but in very good condition. Let me know if you're interested and I can find out if he's willing to split it. Hope you don't mind the thread hijack but... Renson - if your grey seat cover is still going spare I'd be happy to take it off your hands. The cloth has gone on my drivers bolster - presuming yours would fit the drivers seat? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malk 0 Posted August 10, 2009 Hijack away! Just let me know the details and we'll get to working something out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renson 0 Posted August 11, 2009 Hope you don't mind the thread hijack but... Renson - if your grey seat cover is still going spare I'd be happy to take it off your hands. The cloth has gone on my drivers bolster - presuming yours would fit the drivers seat? The bottom bolsters would be fine, but the side bolsters would have the tilt leaver hole on the wrong side. You could unpick them and restitch to make 1 good seat. That is assuming i still have them mate. Moved house on saturday and remember seeing them. Don't think they got slung but my new house is full of boxes at the moment. If i find them i will let you know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malk 0 Posted August 18, 2009 Took the missus off to the Trafford Centre for a spot of shopping yesterday and all was well. Today is another matter it seems! Getting nothing when I turn the ignition. Well, all the electrics are working, battery and handbrake light are on and the temperature warning light (I presume) flashes about eight times. Doesn't even attempt to turn over though. There are some bits of dodgy wiring in the engine bay held together with electrical tape so I'm guessing it's them but it could be the ignition switch or starter motor right? I guess the other option could be the immobiliser? Still looking for an interior for it too but it's a little less pressing... not that I wouldn't jump on one that came available! Once that is sorted (the doorcards in particular) I can look at getting some kind of stereo in there and some working speakers! I miss my five live in the morning and a spot of DAB for sports extra would go down a treat! Any help on the above gratefully received. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renson 0 Posted August 18, 2009 If it is the ignition switch, i found wiggling the key in the lock or turning it back slightly on itself before you turn it over made the car start. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malk 0 Posted August 18, 2009 Tried the whole wiggling malarky but it doesn't seem to help. Have got it to start up a couple of times in the past hour so I'm mow decently confident it's due to the comedy wiring. Pics to illustrate climatronic wiring-Golf from May 01.pdfDSCF5420.JPG[/attachment:3mz59s9o] 2.8l 24v Climatronic system.pdfDSCF5421.JPG[/attachment:3mz59s9o] DSCF5422.JPG[/attachment:3mz59s9o] Let the fun and games begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeal 0 Posted August 18, 2009 Tried the whole wiggling malarky but it doesn't seem to help. Have got it to start up a couple of times in the past hour so I'm mow decently confident it's due to the comedy wiring. Let the fun and games begin. hi, your corrado looks like mine when i started, a fresh coat of paint and new seats should sort it out! theirs two wires coming from the coolent bottle plug one is brown the other is blue/yellow, they head off over the coil the blue/yellow is the closest wire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malk 0 Posted August 18, 2009 Tried the whole wiggling malarky but it doesn't seem to help. Have got it to start up a couple of times in the past hour so I'm mow decently confident it's due to the comedy wiring. Let the fun and games begin. hi, your corrado looks like mine when i started, a fresh coat of paint and new seats should sort it out! theirs two wires coming from the coolent bottle plug one is brown the other is blue/yellow, they head off over the coil the blue/yellow is the closest wire. Sorry mate I don't follow at all! Could you explain like you would to a child please! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted August 21, 2009 Sorry mate I don't follow at all! Could you explain like you would to a child please! "It puts the lotion in the basket....." The plug your holding in this picture download/file.php?id=69599&mode=view gets plugged into the water bottle (where you stick you engine coolant). as your looking at the picture the brown wire goes in the right hand side and the green yellow goes in the left Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malk 0 Posted August 21, 2009 Cheers. Feel like a right numpty looking at it now, it's so bloody obvious! Glad I checked though, the coolant is pretty low so that'll be getting a top up. The engine is starting again too when I give the key a good amount of pressure when I turn it. More evidence to the ignition switch I reckon. Temperature warning light still likes a flash though. Three weeks to go before I need it as a reliable daily... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted August 21, 2009 Cheers. Feel like a right numpty looking at it now, it's so bloody obvious! Glad I checked though, the coolant is pretty low so that'll be getting a top up. The engine is starting again too when I give the key a good amount of pressure when I turn it. More evidence to the ignition switch I reckon. Temperature warning light still likes a flash though. Three weeks to go before I need it as a reliable daily... lol reliable daily hey? Should have bought that VR6 i showed you!!! :lol: :tongue: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malk 0 Posted August 23, 2009 lol reliable daily hey? Should have bought that VR6 i showed you!!! :lol: :tongue: In fairness they were both a long bloody way away from me! VR6 are very tempting though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
