White VR6 in Windy Yorkshire! :)

[Ray1965 10]

The cables as far as a know are normal. Seen them on plenty of other cars and mine is the same. Correct me if i am wrong, think there are the hand brake cables.

Edited February 7, 2015 by Ray1965

[seanl82 23]

Rear speakers accessed by removing parcel shelf supports. You should be able to see the proper wiring if its not been used by checking down the rear turret carpets.

 

Centre bit on the dash is not a speaker, just a blank. Outer two are removed by levering up at the front corner nearest the door. The covers just clip in.

 

Wooden strip on seat just pushes up into a recess.

 

Heater dials removed by pulling the face of it off, and its secured by four corner screws.

 

Cables under the car are handbrake cables, that do stick down a bit, and the blue one and those next to it are fuel lines. Look a little low to me.

 

The bit on the gearstick surround should have a Karmann sticker on it.

[Wayne2015 10]

Cheers guys!

I will take all u said in and have another poke around tomorrow! :)

[Hairyarse 10]

Options code decoder. Just type them in here - http://igorweb.org/equidec/

[Wayne2015 10]

Options code decoder. Just type them in here - http://igorweb.org/equidec/

 

Cheers Andy! :)

 

 

 

Only code it came back with was:

 

X2B = National sales program Great Britain

 

B0N = Component parts set, complying with vehicle type for Great Britain, various parts

 

C5K = Alloy wheels 9J x 19

 

G0C = 5-speed manual transmission

 

M1M = 6-cyl. gasoline engine 2.9 L/140 kW VR6 Motronic, closed-loop catalyt. converterbase engine is T6Q

 

T6Q = 6-cylinder gasoline engine 2.9 L unit 021.D

 

Q1D = Sports front seats

 

3AE = Right exterior mirror: flat, electrically adjustable and heated

 

3BF = Left exterior mirror: convex, electrically adjustable and heated

 

3FD = Electric sliding/pop-up sunroof

 

8GM = Alternator 70 A

 

8TD = Rear fog light for driving on the left

8BF = Halogen headlight for driving on the left

8WD = Integrated front fog light

9HA = Without additional malfunction display

 

1BA = Standard suspension/shock absorption

 

9C2 = Without special headlight activation mode but with "Coming and Leaving Home" function

 

 

I LIKE ABOVE! :)

How do I set the coming/leaving home function????

[Wayne2015 10]

 

The bit on the gearstick surround should have a Karmann sticker on it.

 

Found some ebay pics - awww thats what they look like

[Wayne2015 10]

Ref car stalling...

 

Did a search on here,

GLUP! Its a common problem for VR6s????!!!!

*the stalling at low idle speed eg approaching junction*

And there is no definitive solution :( :( :(

 

With the search I did,

When car is at garage on Friday (oil / filter / coil overseas),

Will ask garage to look at following:

1. Clean ISV

2. Throttle body

3. All intake pipes

4. Crank sensor

5. Coil pack

6. MAF

7. Ignition lead

8. Finally reset ECU

 

Fingers crossed then!

[Hairyarse 10]

Didn't know they had a coming/leaving home option so no idea!! lol

 

Storm badge is there of course for Storm versions. I think all others have a Karmann badge there.

 

Ref the stalling issue, make sure you don't get in an open cheque book situation with the garage, you could spend an awful lot of money with them trying to trace a fault otherwise.

 

Is there anyone local on here that can lend a hand just to give your car a quick once-over? I would if I was close. There's some basic checks that could be done and shown to you without having to spend a fortune.

[Wayne2015 10]

Didn't know they had a coming/leaving home option so no idea!! lol

 

Storm badge is there of course for Storm versions. I think all others have a Karmann badge there.

 

Ref the stalling issue, make sure you don't get in an open cheque book situation with the garage, you could spend an awful lot of money with them trying to trace a fault otherwise.

 

Is there anyone local on here that can lend a hand just to give your car a quick once-over? I would if I was close. There's some basic checks that could be done and shown to you without having to spend a fortune.

 

Cheers Andy

 

Sanky has offered to meet up - so just waiting for his PM.

 

The local VW specialist charges £40/hr.

So I think it wise just to limit to that for looking into the stalling issue.

[Hairyarse 10]

Oh brilliant, that's decent of him ;) £40 an hour is a very fair rate but it can still ramp up quickly ;)

[Wayne2015 10]

Well

 

Its frosty outside

Temp 2degrees

 

But

My car is dirty and with rusty spots

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I know its USELESS and waste of time trying to de-rust and wax at these ridiculous temps,

But what the heck - something better than nothing!

 

De-rusting:

[Wayne2015 10]

Ok

De-rusting worked!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

...10% of its cleaning power :(

 

LOL

As expected!

[Wayne2015 10]

Ok

If thats the case,

 

Will leave out the waxing and use a quick detailer instead.

 

Will wait a little warmer later in the day for that then ...

[Wayne2015 10]

Oh brilliant, that's decent of him ;) £40 an hour is a very fair rate but it can still ramp up quickly ;)

 

Yes

The specialist is also doing this Friday for me:

1. Oil / Filter

2. Increase height of coilovers

3. So might as well a quick check on the stalling

 

 

Then subject to work and with a huge credit limit on my credit card:

1. Book into Stealth Racing for Timing Chain/water pump/clutch

2. And the dreaded "anything else that needs replacing/fix/repair/break etc" - eeeeek!

 

 

Thereafter:

To local bodyshop for:

1. Quick spot de-rusting and spot paint-respray

 

 

Tis the plan

But may not happen or i get sacked at work or hit by a bus whichever comes 1st or sods law all at once!

[Wayne2015 10]

Well

FAR too COLD for full detail

And wax will NEVER cure in this temp (even with sun out)!

 

 

So QUICK detail:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Hairyarse 10]

Very shiny :)

[Wayne2015 10]

Very shiny :)

 

Thanks Andy :)

 

Just some final touches...

 

For internal plastic/rubber:

 

 

External trims:

 

 

Exhuast:

 

[Wayne2015 10]

Oh

 

And after re-assurances from seller that there are no leaks on car and deffo NOT from sunroof nor boot -

i know these are NOTORIOUS issues/rust for old cars...i found:

 

 

 

 

 

YES!

After one car wash - the back of sun roof LEAKS!

Inside wet from handbrake to rear ash tray!

 

Now unless the seller never drove in wet and always park in garage,

i am leaving me options open whether to return the car ...

 

Will give the seller benefit of doubt

But if i find major leak in boot as well then deffo considering the option!

GRRRRRRR

[Tobz_mw 10]

Looking good wayne! What sort of number plates have you got they look good! Was looking at getting some new ones for mine as there looking abit old.

 

Also it's a shame the guy you bought it from couldn't have been more honest about the car with you. Just proves what some people are like just to get a few extra quid in there pocket!

 

Atleast your managing to get on top of it all. Just a shame to keep finding more problems!

[Wayne2015 10]

Looking good wayne! What sort of number plates have you got they look good! Was looking at getting some new ones for mine as there looking abit old.

 

Also it's a shame the guy you bought it from couldn't have been more honest about the car with you. Just proves what some people are like just to get a few extra quid in there pocket!

 

Atleast your managing to get on top of it all. Just a shame to keep finding more problems!

 

Cheers Tobz

 

The seller real nice guy - I will still give him benefit of the doubt.

Maybe I too nice!

 

Plate wise - no idea!

Came with car!

But they are embossed!

 

Not even sure they legal???!!!

So stayed behind a police van with camera today - just in case he decides to pull me over! Lol

[seanl82 23]

Look like legal pressed plates. Available from Dubmeister I believe.

[Wayne2015 10]

Look like legal pressed plates. Available from Dubmeister I believe.

 

Cheers Sean!

 

But don't they also need name of supplier stamped on plates?

[Wayne2015 10]

Just did a quick Google on plates.

 

It "seems" the law (include MOT):

Requires 2001 format plates PLUS BS standard lettering PLUS supplier details

 

BUT

Classic cars pre-1973 exempt!

 

And this is the grey area - what about cars made between 1973-2001???

Original plates maybe OK in pre-2001 format,

But I guess plates made from 2001 will have to be in new format.

So how does one/Police know if plates original?

[Tobz_mw 10]

Just looked on DVLA website guys! Aslong as your plates are correct font,spacing and letter sizing and are stamped on the bottom with a manufacturer watermark then it is fine! Also must be reflective witch makes sense.

 

https://www.gov.uk/displaying-number-plates/rules-number-plates

 

Will have to get on ebay and order some! So nothing to worry about with yours wayne haha!

[Hairyarse 10]

Ref the leak, check the drains are working from the sunroof, the tubes could be blocked. Pour a little water in to the sunroof tray with the roof open to check it drains properly. The tubes can get blocked and the seal is just a weather seal, not mean to be fully waterproof.