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The "Today I did something to my car" thread
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I finally got her cleaned
Fitted the new 13 SMD LED's at the reg plate with the load-resistors - they need to be soldered on soon to fit perfect but slightly loose it ok for now...
Also fitted my Yatour SD / MP3 Adapter - sweet music! Initially, I used a standard Aux-In from here (with the yellow connector block, 2 x 3 rows) for my music but it sucked because I had no charger for my phone, no change song function or independant volume control so I swapped and it's well worth it.
No real instructions required other than remove the HU, add connector block to CD Changer section (as in picture) and connect the two outgoing GND connections (male and female) into each other or to the chassis / metal casing (into each other is the easy option). If you don't do this, you will get lots of interference. Initially I could only access "CD Changer" from the steering wheel source button but now it works fine from the Aux button (switches between the two). Happy out!
Results:
Coming soon - current gen red Fiat badges for front and back (just debadging "Punto") and fog lights. Got my LED strips for the footwells and boot too!0 -
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Today I went for a walk and decided to check the text message for my nct to see what time it was tomorrow, turns out it was today, and half an hour ago.
So flew in, 90 mins late, tester was totally sound about it,
Failed on rear tyres, which I knew needed changing, nothing else. Free retest within 30 days.
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Debadged
Hot water + ice scraper on the boot and rear doors and its done, such an improvement (my reg plate decided to be a sun last night as you can see).
No idea how get my front badge out safely to add the new red one (mmmm chrome) so I will leave it for another day with more light, heat and of course... patience!0 -
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Thanks to a bit of sunny weather today got a few bits sorted.
Found the mysterious slow coolant leak I had. The bleed screw for the heater matrix. Sneaky leak. Re-concentrated the coolant as I'd added a litre of water to it in the last month. G13 now. Couldn't get g12 anywhere. I think it been phased out. 30 quid for a new bit of hose off the main dealer so I sealed it up until the next coolant change.
Fitted a set of osram night breakers. Some difference. I can actually see my lights on the ground driving around the city now.
Adjusted the pump timing again... Hopefully it's 'dead on' now.
Front discs and pads are next on the list. Probably be christmas holidays when I get around to them.
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put wheels with winter tires on wifes car, got lidl screen wash concentrate (5 liters), in pure conditions it wouldn't freeze up to -60 dergrese Celsius , i mixed 50/50 with water, just to be sure it wont freeze up up to - 30 :pac: , other half mixed poured in to mine car ... in case some frosts comes up ill be able wash screen if it comes dirty 0
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No, for some stupid reason they're not. It makes even less sense on the GTI with DSG, as the controller, slip ring and coding are all there already, all that's missing are the buttons that probably cost VW about $2. I'll grab a better picture this morning if I can.
Similar to the ST and it's features like Heated Windscreen, heated Seats etc... All wiring is there and it doesn't even need activating, it only needs to be connected for it all to work. The funniest one are the footwell lights though, the connectors are there and ready to go, yet Ford decided not to put two 10c bulbs in either of them so you have to do it yourself.
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Man that's very odd - even my Punto has them included and it's a standard model. They look the business and I'm delighted they synced up nicelyNo, for some stupid reason they're not. It makes even less sense on the GTI with DSG, as the controller, slip ring and coding are all there already, all that's missing are the buttons that probably cost VW about $2. I'll grab a better picture this morning if I can. 0 -
Similar to the ST and it's features like Heated Windscreen, heated Seats etc... All wiring is there and it doesn't even need activating, it only needs to be connected for it all to work. The funniest one are the footwell lights though, the connectors are there and ready to go, yet Ford decided not to put two 10c bulbs in either of them so you have to do it yourself.
All STs have heated seats, only not activated??0 -
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Today I changed a bulb behind the centre console, one of them had blown and couldn't see the heater dial at night.
Center out with one bulb working:
Center out with two bulbs working: :pac:
All back together (too bright to see it working):
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Well, while the CMax was out of action with a leaking fuel line that cost me nearly a grand in materials and several mechanics scratching their heads and charging me by the hour, I had to get myself around in this, a 2002 1.4 petrol Polo.
Jobs done on the Polo to date:
Fixed faulty wiper switch that caused wipers to run constantly, fixed faulty wiring to speakers so it now has Super HiFi Stereo again, fixed loose brake light switch, replaced faulty spark plug leads, did a mini service and rubbed away at the peeling lacquer and polished it.
It'll never win any beauty contests, but underneath it's a straight car wit no rust, 125k miles and a full VW service history: (when i saw it, I nearly choked! FSH in Ireland! I will copy it and frame it and maybe exhibit it in the local museum)
And yes, if you look closely, it currently has no wipers, it will need one new bit of linkage.
That, and a new clock spring for the airbag should see it ready for the NCT.0
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