TurboTurbot2

SOLVED (I think). It seems the problem was likely a glitch in communication between CarPlay and the iPod (see https://support.apple.com/en-gb/102521 ). I restarted the iPod following the video (it's very fiddly): Then I stated the media console with no USB plugged in and let it settle. Then plugged the iPod back in and it worked. I had a cassette player for 20 years, never failed, then a CD changer for 16 years, never failed, now this digital nonsense and it glitched in one year, but at least I was able to sort it out (for now, anyway). I hope others having difficulty with apple storage devices and car play can be helped by my post. Thanks, TT.

Hi Folks, Just this: I have an ipod plugged into USB, it stays in all the time and normally I can navigate to find tracks and it plays them when selected. Today, it stopped being able to play them. I changed nothing, but now it just sits in play mode without actually playing. I can select pause and play by touching the screen icons, navigate among tracks, all that, but it won't play. I tried removing and reconnecting the ipod, taking the key out of ignition and returning, selecting other tracks ... no change. On its own, the ipod behaves quite normally. Plugged into the car's USB socket It had played just fine for about a year. Anyone got any idea what has gone wrong? Thanks. TT.

I mean I got rid of the Mk1 octy, not the pump!! Actually I am glad to see someone has taxed it for another year. I now miss it.

Mee too: P26F8 indicating fault with aux pump. Orange (yellow?) engine light on. It came on when I took it for a test drive at the dealers. They said they would sort it and indeed I did not see it for 2 weeks, but then it came on again. Took it back to them and they confirmed aux pump, but technicial "had a feel of the pipes" and said it was running OK, then he cleared the fault. Engine light was off for 3 miles. Has been on ever since. I have a long drive tomorrow, but was told it was nothing to worry about. Let's see. By the way, why does it have to have so many pumps? I'm sure my MK1 only had the one on engine cooling duties. (I got rid of that one to escape constant faults - ha ha ha!). Thanks, TT.

Thanks for your thoughts MM. As an update - drainage unblocked and bungs taken out, we are now on the long road of drying out that wet sponge un the bottom of the car. I am on the lookout for a replacement sensor for the airbag. The rest of it, rust patches and all, will have to soldier on until MOT time in October. Then it might be the final curtain. (Just realised, it's an Elegance, not Ambience). Any other comments?

I have a 2003 TDI Ambience with just 150k on the clock. It has had major works over the years: electric system, brakes system, power steaing, head gasket (!), as well as all the usual suspension and breaks etc. The bottom of it is full of water, the drivers-side wing is rusted with the imfamous wheel arch crud catcher problem. Likely because of the water ingress, airbag system has failed. Engine is good, no suspension or break issues at present, but it is now costing in the region of £200 for something every few months. Is it time to sling it and get another? Your ideas welcome. Thanks, K.

Sounds good, J.R. Given the intermittency, it seems very plausible that the one-way (overrunning) pinion clutch is going. Maybe a spring guide out of kilter or broken spring in there (ref: https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-mechanism-by-which-a-starter-motor-drives-the-flywheel-through-the-pinion) It is going to be done by a very reliable workshop (Lauthers, Belfast) on 2nd November and I have said they may as well replace the whole starter system at the same time and look at the pinion and flywheel too (just in case). I will keep the forum updated. MOT is on the 3rd, so they know I need it to start reliably for that.

Thanks, Ken. I got a neighbour to turn the key while I listened in: the solanoid gave a good solid click and all seemed fine (it is a very intermittent problem at present). Given that it only occasionally fails to engage the engine, I suspect it is not yet the teeth on the flywheel / starter cog, more likely the solanoid or plunger don't always work properly (presumably partial meshing would result in damage). Contacts and wiring all seem fine to me, though I don't think I saw ever part. There is a long waiting time for garage services at the moment, so the car will only be used when absolutely necessary.

Hi Folks, TDI Octy Mk1, 140k miles, just had general service, timing belt due (but garage did not have time, so advised book it in for that next). Following the service, it occasionally does not start properly, apparently after it has sat for about 1 h from hot engine - it has not shown this behaviour from cold start (yet). The starter motor turns, but it seems not to find the mechanical load of the engine. Battery and start motor seem fine, but occassionally I have to keep it turning for a long time (>10s) before I hear the engine being moved and then it fires up OK. It is as if the thing which stops the engine from driving the starter is engaged before the engine has fired up. I base that on a) the starter has a slightly different sound as it turns, a bit smoother and higher pitched, b) there is not vibration associated with turning the heavy lump, c) as it starts to 'engage the engine', the sound changes to the one I am familiar with (for about 1-2 s), then it fires up as normal. I'm on my own so I have not been able to see what's going on in the engine bay whilst I am trying to start the engine. I had a search around the forums and saw some things that might be relevant, but nothing very definite. Any ideas? Thanks, Keith.