Search found 27 matches

by joe4186
Tue Feb 22, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Ooooohhh, new toy to fit
Replies: 38
Views: 6437

Re: Ooooohhh, new toy to fit

what is the price of the bluetooth kit now?
by joe4186
Sun Dec 05, 2010 9:49 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Squeaking seat
Replies: 4
Views: 1496

Re: Squeaking seat

i noticed this a day or two ago if I move forward off the seat quickly a ping sound from the springs in the upper part of the back rest, going mention it when it goes in for service, I have heated seat and was using them at the time going to see if the is any correlation.
by joe4186
Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:24 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: ACC switch flashing
Replies: 22
Views: 8376

ACC switch flashing

i defrosted my car yesterday and went about my journey, noticed after a few miles the ACC button was flashing on and off both comfort and sport showing at the same time. it also happened again today, if i press the button it functions properly on the MFD, :shrug: but not convinced that it is actuall...
by joe4186
Wed Nov 17, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: engine cover 170 tdi
Replies: 4
Views: 1893

Re: engine cover 170 tdi

thanks il have a go tomorrow
by joe4186
Wed Nov 17, 2010 8:23 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: engine cover 170 tdi
Replies: 4
Views: 1893

engine cover 170 tdi

does anybody know how to remove the engine cover on a 170tdi, it seems quite firm but i cant see any screws holding it.

tried the search havnt found any info
by joe4186
Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:36 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Being fobbed off by VW? Help
Replies: 12
Views: 3831

Re: Being fobbed off by VW? Help

i have a very unusual vibrating noise from my engine bay it appears to nearby to the alternator, it happens when driving with very low revs such as 1200rpm it is very annoying when i 4th gear doin about 35mph. i took the car into vw and received similar feedback. i was told that there had been a few...
by joe4186
Mon Nov 15, 2010 10:42 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Heated Back Window Problems
Replies: 23
Views: 4869

Re: Heated Rear Window

i have had this problem, i start the car in morning and they must have a time out feature because it always seems to have switched itself off before it has taken any effect on the condensation. i am going to book it in and get it looked at now after reading this.
by joe4186
Fri Sep 03, 2010 2:40 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: My RB GT 170
Replies: 21
Views: 9905

Re: My RB GT 170

where do you plan on getting your german plates, i am about to put a private plate on mine and am looking for a good plate
by joe4186
Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:18 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Stuff
Topic: iPhone/iPad Apps Recommedations
Replies: 32
Views: 17493

Re: I-Phone Apps Recommedations

TETRIS got to the best game ever invented.
by joe4186
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:28 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Seat cover
Replies: 1
Views: 944

Seat cover

I am looking to buy a seat cover for my driver seat only.i currently use a SnapOn one and it is like a bin bag. Does anybody know of a good but inexpensive option. I am not looking for a permanent cover more of a temp cover for when i'm in my work clothes. one i can whip on a off when required. chee...
by joe4186
Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:49 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Rear Inside Panels Squeak!
Replies: 7
Views: 3054

Re: Rear Inside Panels Squeak!

i have this coming from my rear passenger panel, a squeak which is more apparent when in dcc sport or on rougher roads, going back with it as soon as i get chance. Also both panels vibrate badly from the speakers cant be right?
by joe4186
Tue Mar 23, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Part number??? black rubber
Replies: 2
Views: 1780

Re: Part number??? black rubber

i am talking about the black moulding at the bottom of door, only the smaller bit to the rear of the doors is scuffed.

thanks for the help/info
by joe4186
Tue Mar 23, 2010 2:19 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Roc rev limit
Replies: 3
Views: 1667

Re: Roc rev limit

somthing to do with the engine management system, my diesel goes to 2500rpm, if you turn the esp off it will override the feature and rev out to red
by joe4186
Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:06 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Part number??? black rubber
Replies: 2
Views: 1780

Part number??? black rubber

hi i had a little accident today, with a cyclist :cry: , i now have a big tear in the rubber piece at the bottom luckily its on the smaller one after the door on the passenger side, im just looking for a bit of info, for passenger side. 1) can the rear piece be acquired without buying the front piec...
by joe4186
Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:37 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Dynaudio Rattle
Replies: 3
Views: 1847

Dynaudio Rattle

i have the dynaudio option, and must say i was quite impressed, although i hadn't pushed it until recently and iv noticed when the volume goes over half way the panels rattle particularly the rear passengers side, i havnt adjusted the bass from the default halfway setting, which means its far from i...
by joe4186
Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:49 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Servicing & Engine Oil
Replies: 5
Views: 4147

Re: Servicing & Engine Oil

when i origionlly order my car i enquired about fixed priced servicing, as they had an offer on for golf and the like but not sciroccos. the price i was quoted by the finance guy in vw, was, £6.95 per month totaling around £85 per year, have read previous post about servicing with long life and annu...
by joe4186
Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Some Checks On New Car Collection
Replies: 38
Views: 150321

Re: Some Checks On New Car Collection

im just wondering what is the accetable amount of delivery mileage on a new vw, previous cars from other manufacturers have been around the 9miles mark?
by joe4186
Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:49 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: B Pillar Tints
Replies: 1000
Views: 410655

Re: What's your Build Date? (Estimated or Confirmed)

it seems that, diesel cars have a much longer lead time, has vw ever admitted any problems producing the diesel units, i have seen many post about build dates and diesel orders seem to have longer waits than others, true or false? i ordered on august 6th 2009, still havnt received the car, supposedl...
by joe4186
Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:18 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Iphone Connection
Replies: 22
Views: 9342

Re: Iphone Connection

hi Ashley. just looking at your post, very informative, however when i clicked on the the link to dsl deveopments, the one listed appears to have a 12v connector attached, is this the one you have installed or am i looking at the wrong one. to help me could you note the model number of the holder yo...
by joe4186
Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:44 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Build Week 9
Replies: 8
Views: 4597

Re: Build Week 9

i ordered mine on the 6th August and still havnt got it, got a call saying it likely to be february build week