Wayne2015 10 Posted May 9, 2015 Doesnt look like a VW part to me :shrug: Anyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mk3highline 10 Posted May 9, 2015 Looks like possibly either an amplifier?bor an alarm What's on the other side at bottom? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted May 9, 2015 Google for Laserline 996.. will give you an idea! :) (it's a car alarm) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted May 9, 2015 Cheers guys! :thumbleft: Its a Cat1 alarm according to forum http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=3802 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted May 9, 2015 Anyone know what this rubber strap is for?? :shrug: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted May 9, 2015 It's not rubber, it's a bonding lead that should connect the bonnet to the body. Most peoples are like yours and it doesn't really effect anything. I think it's designed to help the radio signal. New ones will break quickly so not worth replacing like for like. Get a proper cable and attach it to the body and bonnet if you are bothered. It's likely been like that for years.... I think this topic has come up twice in the last few weeks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted May 9, 2015 It's not rubber, it's a bonding lead that should connect the bonnet to the body. Most peoples are like yours and it doesn't really effect anything. I think it's designed to help the radio signal. New ones will break quickly so not worth replacing like for like. Get a proper cable and attach it to the body and bonnet if you are bothered. It's likely been like that for years.... I think this topic has come up twice in the last few weeks... Cheers Sean! In that case I ll just leave as is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted May 9, 2015 Just remove it completely Wayne. If you find that you struggle with radio reception, replace it but modern radios and aerials (now that you have one) are much better than the stuff fitted 20 odd years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted May 9, 2015 Just remove it completely Wayne. If you find that you struggle with radio reception, replace it but modern radios and aerials (now that you have one) are much better than the stuff fitted 20 odd years ago. Cheers Sean My stereo is aftermarket Aerial + cable all way to stereo are brand new - reception is fine So I ll remove it then :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted May 14, 2015 Look what arrived?!!! :dance: What it normally look like Easily pull out by anyone :eek: A bit bent tabs Using the LEFT THREADED bolt (i think) ... EXCELLENT! :dance: AFTER almost THREE months?!!! :eek: :shocked!: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted May 14, 2015 Yay!! :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted May 14, 2015 Yay!! :thumbleft: Yay! Andy! :dance: Finally - YEAAAAAAH-HA!!! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted May 14, 2015 Woohoo! I knew you could handle it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted May 14, 2015 Woohoo! I knew you could handle it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted May 14, 2015 Did you fit that little white bit of plastic that goes over the bit of metal you bent back with pliers? I can't see it on the pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted May 14, 2015 Did you fit that little white bit of plastic that goes over the bit of metal you bent back with pliers? I can't see it on the pictures. er It dropped into the big black hole inside the door card at one point :( What was its purpose anyway? :shrug: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted May 14, 2015 It slides over the bit of metal you were bending and stops the handle from rattling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted May 14, 2015 it slides over the bit of metal you were bending and stops the handle from rattling. damn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted May 14, 2015 VW don't put anything in for no reason. It cost's them to do it in the first place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted May 14, 2015 VW don't put anything in for no reason. It cost's them to do it in the first place. I did tried to source some in the past - but no luck :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted May 14, 2015 Go to VW, that's where I got mine from during the rebuild. They cost pennies and are used on a few cars so should be easy enough to source. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted May 14, 2015 Go to VW, that's where I got mine from during the rebuild. They cost pennies and are used on a few cars so should be easy enough to source. cool! :thumbleft: Easy to put in??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted May 14, 2015 Yeah, Remove the handle again, slide it over the bit of metal you were bending and refit the handle. It is U-Shaped and it's pretty obvious when you have it in front of you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted May 14, 2015 Yeah, Remove the handle again, slide it over the bit of metal you were bending and refit the handle. It is U-Shaped and it's pretty obvious when you have it in front of you. Thanks Sean! :) No.12 (not 12A) ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted May 14, 2015 That's it Wayne. 12a should be on the inside face of the handle. If it's missing, it's also easy to fit and cheap enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
