Recent content by paul_bfree

SOLVED - read a few issues online and, perhaps, in this forum. Apparently, ignore the Fuel Pump fault which is caused by the Glow Plug Control Module (J179) - Implausible Signal - MIL ON. The Automatic Glow Period Control Unit (J179) is a 'smart' relay that controls the glow plug period and...

Roof rails are very difficult to install as you need to remove all the headliner and trim to drill holes to attach bolts from inside car. Don't you just want roof racks that attach to door frames??? Many companies make them - the OEM ones are much higher to clear the moonroof when open. If you...

A recent update and notes: I did the retrofit to a 2010 VW Golf Mk6 - they are all VAG so use the same (mainly) parts - PDC module, sensors, etc. I followed the MK6 Golf forum instructions using a Chinese kit sourced on AliExpress. Worked well, except the PDC module was coded for a Tiguan -...

NHN - thanks for reply. Yes, I agree, what caused the corrosion? Hard to tell. Chasing another fault right now, seems to be unrelated - no power to Fuel Pump Relay. Oh, cars....

Hi all, I've been chasing a fault with my 2007 A3 2.0TDI 125kW BMN relating to MIL on - Fuel Pump Relay fault. I can not find any answer that helps on the forums. There are similar fault codes, but my problem is I have no power at the Fuel Pump Relay (Type 373?) Purple relay plug shown in photo...

Just for info, I had a similar issue I was chasing two months ago. Same thing, car wouldn't start, no lights at Instrument Cluster. Turned out to be corroded pins at the blue 32-pin loom connector to the Instrument Cluster. Who in Audi thought that putting three +12VDC lines right next to three...

OK, don't need help anymore. Finally got ELSAWIN to work.... Here's what I have found- attached I've repaired damaged wires - not a difficult task. Now to repair/clone the Instrument Cluster.

Hi all, my copy of wiring diagrams not working at present. Can anyone help with a PDF of the Instrument Cluster connector (blue 32 pin) wiring diagram so I can identify wires by their colour code? I need to repair my connector after a serious over-current issue (caused by me)! Thanks in...

Sorry if this is a bit late (four years ago), but I have fried my Cluster and wiring loom - plug into cluster melted! (another story). Anyway, re Instrument Cluster swap, what process was followed? Can it be done with VCDS? I read all the issues and some posts state success without actually...

Hi all, Proud owner of a A3 Sprotback 2.0 TDI 125kW DSG. Flys and is a joy to drive. Several little niggles now and then. Just joined the forum to advise that one of the threads helped me fix a potentially expensive fault. Anyway, thanks to all who contribute to the knowledge pool. BTW, I...

Thanks for this. I had exact fault conditions as described. I pulled all fuses and checked them visually. All looked good. In reading this, I went back to check SB6 under bonnet and behold, a hairline break. Tested with multimeter U/S. Replaced and dash lights on, car runs fine. Thanks, this...