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NCT question - Im making good use out of this place

  • 22-03-2010 7:08pm
    #1
    GTE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,915 ✭✭✭


    Hey all,

    Another little problem with my mark 4 Golf TDI.

    The reverse switch has gone faulty. When the engine is on and I select the reverse gear there are no lights, but once I put the engine under load and get near biting point it seems the extra vibration makes the switch work again and it lights up, but only when the engine is under load ie. Moving the car. If its nearish biting point sometimes the lights flash on and off very quickly. I could take the switch out and see if any contacts are dirty, should I bother?

    Will I fail the NCT on this? Its coming up and its my first NCT ever. Would I also fail on my unrelated airbag warning light problem that Ive been nattering on about lately?

    My engine is an AGR 90bhp and it has the standard 5 speed box. Does anyone know the part number off the top of their head?

    Some advice, Pre NCT service or use NCT to find fault and get it fixed? Id go more for the former.

    Thanks all
    bbk


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  • #2
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    I just googled that for you. Apparantly the reverse switch on the gearbox is the problem and a common fault on mkiv's. More on it here with a 'how to' replace it guide.

    13.jpg


  • #3
    GTE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,915 ✭✭✭GTE


    Thanks for that. I over looked the vortex forum for some reason. They have summet on everything!


  • #4
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    Neither items were a fail but I believe it is coming in that both will be included shortly if not already.


  • #5
    DannyBuoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 598 ✭✭✭DannyBuoy


    Slidey, bang on, April I think... From the new manual...

    REVERSE LAMP(S)
    Method of Testing
    Where a reverse lamp is fitted, check to ensure that when in use, it provides a white light which is clearly visible.
    ITEM REASONS FOR FAILURE
    Reverse Lamp:-
    1 Not working or faulty.
    2 Missing or not clearly visible.
    3 Not white in colour.
    4 Lens broken or missing.
    5 Insecurely mounted.
    6 Reversing lamp remains illuminated after
    reverse gear has been disengaged.


  • #6
    GTE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,915 ✭✭✭GTE


    DannyBuoy wrote: »
    Slidey, bang on, April I think... From the new manual...

    REVERSE LAMP(S)
    Method of Testing
    Where a reverse lamp is fitted, check to ensure that when in use, it provides a white light which is clearly visible.
    ITEM REASONS FOR FAILURE
    Reverse Lamp:-
    1 Not working or faulty.
    2 Missing or not clearly visible.
    3 Not white in colour.
    4 Lens broken or missing.
    5 Insecurely mounted.
    6 Reversing lamp remains illuminated after
    reverse gear has been disengaged.

    Damn, Im due in May.


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  • #7
    no1beemerfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,714 ✭✭✭no1beemerfan


    http://www.ncts.ie/NewInspectionItems.aspx

    New regulations come into effect 1st April I'm afraid!


  • #8
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,059 ✭✭✭✭Esel
    Not Your Ornery Onager


    bbk wrote: »
    Damn, Im due in May.
    You can do it up to 3 months early...

    Not your ornery onager



  • #9
    GTE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,915 ✭✭✭GTE


    esel wrote: »
    You can do it up to 3 months early...

    Thanks, but Ill probably get the problems fixed now, I have a couple of weeks off so its just as easy.

    I got the reverse switch from a VW garage today. 15 quid isnt too bad.

    EDIT:
    I got ambitious and tried to replace it myself using the VWVortex how to . . I couldnt get past the battery :(

    haha, twill be a while before Im a decent DIYer!


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