slider 10 Posted November 11, 2017 Hi Guys My names simon, ive recently bought a vr6 1194 model, its got a selection of faults as no doubt many have so heres hoping you lot can help out gear selection is shocking, 1st/reverse are very hard to get, 5th sounds like its going into reverse sometimes sunroof is jammed, will tilt up with a thump and then needs a little bar wacked before it will go back down bonnet release cable wont release passenger side from inside the car, it pops drivers side enough to release the grill then i yank the cable from there to open it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odub 0 Posted November 11, 2017 Hi Simon It sounds like easy to fix items. Have a search around the forum, the guys on here know everything you would ever need to know. Get some pictures of the car up in the readers ride section, it would be great to see what you've got Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted November 11, 2017 Top tip when Adjusting your bonnet catches:- Remove your front grille. That way if the adjustment doesn't work you can still open the bonnet manually. A little time and patience with possibly cleaning and lubricating the parts to ensure all springs back OK. Then it is just down to adjusting the trumpet. Think it is 8mm spanner (definitely small). Easypops on here has some replacement cables and that definitely helped mine. As for the sunroof. .... give yourself a weekend and take it all out. Strip it, clean it, check to ensure the LH slider isn't broken where it joins onto the cable and lubricate all with some ebay moly grease ( 1/3rd price of vw and works). Mk3 golf motors fit the later corrado and are a straight plug in better swap. The only reason I suggest such a big job, is that if it is struggling now, it will possibly break soon and all parts are obsolete. So well worth doing, as a lot of corrados have this broken Good luck mate. You will get to know all the usual issues Cressa Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted November 11, 2017 The flat on the shaft of the bonnet pin is either 6 or 7mm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted November 11, 2017 Gear linkage adjustment. Double check you have the circlip in place on the pivot on the gear stick first, but here is a link to a good guide otherwise. (Nice one Kev!) http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?32297-gear-linkage-adjustment&p=415342&viewfull=1#post415342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slider 10 Posted November 12, 2017 Top tip when Adjusting your bonnet catches:- Remove your front grille. That way if the adjustment doesn't work you can still open the bonnet manually. A little time and patience with possibly cleaning and lubricating the parts to ensure all springs back OK. Then it is just down to adjusting the trumpet. Think it is 8mm spanner (definitely small). Easypops on here has some replacement cables and that definitely helped mine. As for the sunroof. .... give yourself a weekend and take it all out. Strip it, clean it, check to ensure the LH slider isn't broken where it joins onto the cable and lubricate all with some ebay moly grease ( 1/3rd price of vw and works). Mk3 golf motors fit the later corrado and are a straight plug in better swap. The only reason I suggest such a big job, is that if it is struggling now, it will possibly break soon and all parts are obsolete. So well worth doing, as a lot of corrados have this broken Good luck mate. You will get to know all the usual issues Cressa Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk cab;e is new and well oiled, drivers side releases lovely passenger side just doesnt like moving at all, need to strip the mech down and clean it all up by the sound of it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slider 10 Posted November 12, 2017 Gear linkage adjustment. Double check you have the circlip in place on the pivot on the gear stick first, but here is a link to a good guide otherwise. (Nice one Kev!) http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?32297-gear-linkage-adjustment&p=415342&viewfull=1#post415342 cheers read all this last night so thats todays job if the mrs and kids give me any peace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slider 10 Posted November 12, 2017 linkage tweeked and now have easy 1st and reverse, its not a fan of 5th but i can live with that, bonnet is being a ******* still, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted November 12, 2017 linkage tweeked and now have easy 1st and reverse, its not a fan of 5th but i can live with that, bonnet is being a ******* still, If you look down each of the 2 bonnet release catches while someone else operates the handle, you’ll soon know if each catch is free moving, if so you’ll need to readjust the bonnet pin in the side that isn’t working, they have a decent amount of movement so it’s a bit of trial and error Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted November 12, 2017 Hold the bonnet release handle in the open position by using the seatbelt, then check the two catches and you should see if the levers are opening correctly. Adjust and try again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted November 12, 2017 Hold the bonnet release handle in the open position by using the seatbelt, then check the two catches and you should see if the levers are opening correctly. Adjust and try again. Great advice mate 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted November 12, 2017 Great advice mate 8) Lol,it’s in the wiki ! http://wiki.the-corrado.net/jammed_bonnet_opening_tips.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted November 12, 2017 Lol,it’s in the wiki ! http://wiki.the-corrado.net/jammed_bonnet_opening_tips.html Oops :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slider 10 Posted November 13, 2017 If you look down each of the 2 bonnet release catches while someone else operates the handle, you’ll soon know if each catch is free moving, if so you’ll need to readjust the bonnet pin in the side that isn’t working, they have a decent amount of movement so it’s a bit of trial and error its being caused by the *******ing new cable being a load of ****e despite the clip not being broken it just pops off at the handle end, no wonder i cant get it to work ive devised a little mod that will sort it hopefully, just need daylight to do it so hopefully will get an hour after work tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted November 13, 2017 its being caused by the *******ing new cable being a load of ****e despite the clip not being broken it just pops off at the handle end, no wonder i cant get it to work ive devised a little mod that will sort it hopefully, just need daylight to do it so hopefully will get an hour after work tomorrow Did I sell you the cable? I’ve had no complaints from anyone else and I have one fitted to my own car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slider 10 Posted November 14, 2017 Could be from you m8, the clip is the issue, it’s not broken but just doesn’t grip the handle bracket, It holds the cable nicely and is fine when I pull but as soon as i release it instead of the inner returning the clip pings off and the whole lot moves I’m going to blob some strong glue on it later and I reckon that’ll sort it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
