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I have a Meta alarm and immobiliser fitted and it does one touch locking and will close the sunroof and windows when you hold the button down. You can also do this on the lock by turning the key and holding it.

I bought a new one from VW two weeks ago for my VR and it came with all slats open - it was the same part# as the original with covered slats, so maybe this was changes during production?

Not sure about the MkII loom - didn't think they all had it as standard. Each motor takes a 3-pin connector, +,- and control signal from the switch. In the original loom the + is fed from the sidelights and the earths go back into the loom. The switch needs a + feed, two earths and an illumination feed. The original switch has a loom that connects to an extra connector on the factory loom. I made up a loom with earth and positive and a control signal for each side, and then you need to monkey around a bit to get the others. Another idea would be just to run the control signal to the lights, and then splice into the existing loom for +/_, or if you have an upgraded loom you will have one of the OEM headlight connectors sitting there doing nothing, so that could be used as well. I actually have the polarity for the motors reversed, so that I can adjust my lights higher, as I don't use a trailer. In traffic or MOT/NCT, I just turn them down.

The blue temp sensors are very cheap from VW - around 15/20. VW Classic Parts are currently doing lambda sensors for €75.00, just check that it's the right part for your car (chassis number). Alternatively, if you find a Bosch dealer, they will be able to sell you a lambda for less than the dealer price.

These should be them: http://www.polevolt.co.uk/acatalog/Terminals_for_Connector_Housings.html

Most of them are junior or micro timer terminals, made by Tyco Electronics - you need a ratchet crimper for uninsulated terminals. VW sell the terminals on their own, but you'll be unlikely to get a dealer to order you some, and also a repair kit, which is a length of wire with a terminal crimped on at both ends. You can buy them online from Radionics or Vehicle Wiring Products. You'll also need a terminal removal tool.

I got around this problem by taking an old broken headlight apart and cutting out the male end of the 4 contact headlight connector - this goes on to the loom instead of the spades, and you can then simply plug in the existing lhs connector on the original loom to control the relays. I've also got the OEM connectors on the loom. Maybe not practical as a volume thing, but I reckon you could do up a quick CAD file and borrow a 3D printer and run up a batch.

You can use the motors and loom on the later cars, but the switch is the older style - will still fit though. You'll also need to make a loom to run each motor as the wiring is integral to the headlight loom, and there was a different loom for cars with adjustable lights. They show up pretty frequently on German ebay. I have this done to my VR.

What makes the spec of this car rare apart from the Recaro seats?

Get an upgraded headlight loom - there's plenty of info on them here and you can buy them on ebay, or one of the forum members here also supplies them. Older VW/Audi cars all have this problem, as the looms are too long and the current passes through the headlight switch, resulting in a voltage drop at the lights. Upgraded "rally" bulbs can melt your lights, so stay away from them, although some of the premium bulbs will give you more output. Fitting a loom will also reduce the load on the switch - they take their feed directly from the battery and use at least two relays. That and the lupo/TT wiper conversion are probably the two most popular mods around.

The classic parts store currently has a few Corrado items on special offer - 16V badges for €19.99, a sunroof lid for €99.00 and a brand new parcel shelf in beige etc. http://www.etkashop.com/vwcp/Newsletter-Corrado/

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Just checked with Autohaus Schlagheck in Germany: 5357114634FB Verkleidung 21,62 EUR (zzgl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand that means €21.62 +19% tax and pp on top of that. 4FB is the colour code for black. Youc could even try your local stealer and see if they can get it on back order. http://www.online-teile.com/vw

Still available from VAG in Germany

I remember the aux pump isn't cheap - some people just get rid of it and haven't had any issues. I put my old (yellow) sensor back in this evening (those little clips are definitely not field serviceable units! Once gain the Corrado calls for a mechanic with incredibly long and anatomy defying flexible thin arms with little hands) . Went for a good spin, mixed motorway and back roads, and the gauge sat at a steady 80-85 with the oil temp at around 95-105. Came to a stop, let it idle and it went to 90 and fans did their business. So there's a definite 20- 25 degrees difference between the two sensors - maybe I have a bad one. I'm not the best with a multimeter - obviously I set it to ohms to measure resistance, but I have a choice of 200, 20K, 200K etc. Which one do I pick? Next problem is the fan bearing is making a horrible sound - better prepare the wallet for some GBH.

Yeah, it keeps plenty of people worried - just have a look at the sticky "definitive VR6 cooling thread" in the Engine section here!

I think it's worth doing the lot in one go if you can afford it - the problem with the cooling system is that once you replace one piece with new, that tends to highlight a weakness somewhere else, for example a new water pump will raise the pressure in the system a bit, and you may find that some of the hoses or flanges give way. I had this with a MkII GTI and it was an absolute nightmare to fix it all, as soon as one leak was gone, it would spring another one somewhere else! In the end I replaced the whole lot, and in the end the whole car with a Corrado ;)

All the parts I bought were new from VAG - the housings and seals can be had from VW for about €60, crack pipe was €27, and the sensors another €60 for the three. Thermostat is about €20. All still available from the dealers, although I usually buy direct from Germany as they tend to get the parts quicker. Don't go for generic parts for this lot, it's not worth it because of the labour required to get at the cooling system - any non OEM thermostat housings I've seen did not fit together perfectly and a couple were not even flat on the part that fits to the block. Also get new bolts for the housing, as the old ones will be well rusty and make sure not to overtighten them as they shear real easily. I can check all the part numbers and prices for you if you want.

Please count me in for a VR6 set - no logo. Chris

Cheers for that. Not really in the mood to take the thermostat out! I'll check the sender first this evening - I still have the old one so can swap it out. The anti-freeze mix is 60/40.

Hi all - after about 6 weeks finally got the front end back on my car. The initial problem was a bad coolant leak, which turned out to be a cracked thermostat housing where it joins the block. It took me three tries to get it all back together and water tight with no leaks. I replaced all of the following with new VAG parts: - all of the 3 part housing - crack pipe - thermostat - the 3 sensors - new seals all round - oil cooler hoses - bottom radiator hose Car drives well, but the coolant temp gauge shows 70-80 C, when cruising. Oil temp sits between 90 and 104. I thought it might be a bad stat, but had tested it before fitting, and the top hose warms up normally, and then the bottom as it warms up. I checked the blue temp sender temperature reading with VAG-Com, and this showed 84 C after a good run with the fan kicking in. I would have thought the gauge would sit at about 90 C most of the time, and no higher than 80 C seems a bit low. Is is possible I have a bad sender, or is the temperature too low anyway? If it is the stat, I'm not looking forward to diving back in there again - has anyone ever managed to just undo the bottom thermostat housing for replacement without the whole front end off? Oh, and as an aside, make sure you test your bonnet release thoroughly before you close it all up - it may slacken a bit after time, and it actually takes quite a lot of force with a pair of pliers on the cable end to pull it taut enough. Leave the grille off until you are sure it is right. Cheers in advance for any help or advice.

cheers - will do.

Does anyone know how the fog light loom should be routed inside the bumper assembly? Indicator plugs come out the fog/indicator housing, but the fogs themselves have quite a long cable that is routed to the plugs on the loom.

Ah - it won't be going anywhere for a while! But good advice. I'm sorting out all the little things you come across when you can actually see and reach stuff - unless you have arms like that elastic guy from the Fantastic Four or Inspector Gadget. Cheers again.