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OK chaps. the airbag light went out on its own earlier, so that's a good thing, a loose connection somewhere maybe. The rest of the lights are still on. I tried AJs steering wheel thing, it didn't work. one theory I've read is that it could the angle sensor or something. Is this in the steering column somewhere? Just ordered a rear wheel sensor, so will do that job when it arrives. I'll keep you posted.

Hi guys. I have to say, I've had to say goodbye to my Mk1 L&K. After over 7 years of ownership, it was time to move on, especially after being tucked up by a national franchise which then tried to sue me after I left a 1 star review on Trustpilot.....Anywaaay, that's another story. I'll still be on the forum as my wife has her Mk2 which she spends no money on so there are problems to fix. You'll all be saddened to learn I replaced my Octy with a Volvo. My excuse was I needed a car but couldn't find an Octy with the spec I wanted at that time. It did take me a year of looking to find my Mk1 in the 1st place y'know. Anyway that's that. Take care chaps. Till we meet again

Thanks blokes. The internet continues to show me things. I suspect the rear speed sensor is the key to to of the lights at least. I will try AJ77s method of resetting the steering light, and risk looking like a right fool as I do so Yes Ken, I would have thought they would have pulled her up on the wipers by now, perhaps my version of crap is different to their version of crap.

Right, wife has an '07 1.9tdi. Dash looks like a bloody xmas tree. I have been unable to clear any of the errors with my cheap handheld scanner, so they must need looking at, (ie: money spent) again trouble is, she spends nothing on her car, aside from the legal requirements and putting diesel in it, so when the MoT comes up, muggins here has to cough up. Been telling her for the last 2 years to buy a new pair of wipers. She doesn't. Anyway, rant over , back to the problems. First up, airbag light, I assume it goes with my code of 01217. I read about a yellow plug under the drivers seat. Just had a mirror under there, I couldn't see a yellow plug. So help there is appreciated, as well as with the following. Secondly, tyre pressure light. it was on, so with tyre pumped up, I press the button and it goes out. Then, after stopping and starting the car, it comes back on. So I don't understand what's going on there. Thirdly, Traction control light is on, the one with the skiddy car symbol. I did read a code of 00287, which I can only find as rear right wheel speed sensor. Would this affect the traction control amongst other things?.....because of course.... .....Fourth, the ABS light is on. Fifth. Steering wheel light is on, in orange, or yellow if you like. I had recently disconnected the battery to charge it as it went flat. I also drove it round the block but it's still on. I've checked fluid level, and it's fine. That's pretty much it. Kin modern cars , always something to fix these days with all these sensors and codes.

The service check intervals are listed on the invoice, giving a mileage that I should have them done at. There are 2 other checks further on, 6k and 12k. The checks are free.

Hi guys I have to ask the above question as I can't find anything on the subject on the actual internet. There is a story behind it too. I had a new sachs clutch kit (dmf, slave, plate) fitted at a Mr Clutch in late '19. Due to lockdown and having a vulnerable wife, I reached and missed the 1st service check at 500 miles, and I have missed the the 2nd check at 3000. The clutch has done 4000 miles and is now slipping. I spoke to the branch and the rude bloke told me there was a 1 year warranty on the clutch as I had missed the service intervals, and that was it, good bye. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Hi all Been on this forum for a number of years now, but only just found this part of the forum. I have been riding since 1994, and have ahd a full license since 1995, a full year before I got a car license. So I am well versed in bikes. I have never taken a break due to "family commitments" and "getting married", or any of that other stuff. I don't anything new, but I look after what I do have, and they are. A 2001 Yamaha Thunderace, an 11 plate Triumph Tiger 800 XC, and an 06 Yamaha WR250F, which is road legal for green laning. Hope to visit here a bit more often

Micmac, Do you know who makes them? I only ask as in my experience, The Valeo ones I've had don't hold a torch to the Bosch ones for longevity. My experience only of course. Thanks Skomaz, I'll check them out too. ECP are having one of their mid month discounts, where everything is the price it should be.

Hi Folks The wife has an 07 Mk2 Octy and she needs new wipers for the windshield and for the first time in my driving life, I find myself a bit confused with what I need to buy . I know that sounds weird to you guys until I say that my Octy is a Mk1 and has the same old wiper attachment method that I am used to from my old 6n2 Polo, and the 3 Mk2 Golfs, teh 2 A3s, and even the Mk3 Escort and Mk1 Astra. So looking at the wifes cars wipers, the clips are completely different, and looking on the euro car parts website I see it gives a couple of types. Can you guys help me out please?