KevC_Derby

Far too modern, I had these on my Sunny GTi 1993 2.0 turbo DOHC with a class leading 147bhp!

What a Hero!

I think you mean a higher current. The contamination is more likely to be on the Connections and not the Contacts. There is a difference between a Switch and a Sensor, a Sensor will be variable analogue output and the output will be monitored (4-20mA or 0.5-4.5v) and parameters will be set to determine position. The Switch or Sensor will be sealed to at least IP65, submerging it won’t help the internals. VAG ECU inputs have a whetting current that ensures a current larger than the minimum recommended switch rating is passed through the Switch. I’d also guess that this is a SiL2 rated assembly and replacing the Switch or Sensor outside of an assembly line with verification equipment cannot guarantee the Safety Integrity Level of the repaired assembly.

I've just come from the Stop/Start thread........................FML

I used to live in Wexford, you don't have 5 or 6 main dealerships and supply cars to the Hire Companies if you are dodgy. I had an 02 Primera, did 50,000 mls and Brakes were starting to feel less capable. Bolands had an offer on of Pads and Discs for Eur200 or something, I dropped it off for the day and at 4pm I went back to collect, had a bill for Eur59 as all that needed doing was clean and grease - I'd been driving the car in the UK a lot and the IE spec of car differed to the UK spec in corrosion resistance and there's not much Salt on Irish roads which had caused them to start to corrode, pads were only 30% worn probably due to the journey from Holyhead to the Midlands across SashaGrace country not needing much brake application! Bolands are a decent family business in my opinion.

Don't use the OBD port. Its not what its designed for. If you want a Power managed system go with the Power Magic, if you want to run off an Ignition Switched supply or Battery Permanent then piggy back at the fuse box - loads of information if you search on here. I'd avoid Halfords touching my car like the plague. Don't worry about routing around the A Pillar Airbags, it is quite clear and easy to do with the correct trim removal tools.

I don't think you've too bad a deal there tbf.

Early 2021 for the vRS my dealer said.

You might as well as ask them to plait snot!

Same with a lot of threads on here, Groundhog Day

I’ve never seen this either an I use Spotify all the time (iPhone 8+) I occasionally have to unlock the phone to start Waze as it says “Follow Instructions in Phone when stationary” or something.

Mk4 vRS First deliveries will be 2021 my dealer told me.

An 8 Speed Auto won’t be a patch on a DSG for shifting. My guess it’s a market specific cost/complexity decision.

Soldered terminals in an Automotive installation? In the late 90s and 00s I worked in an Automotive and Off Highway Wiring Harness manufacturer and there were never any solder terminals used - this included specific sub-assemblies for Air-Bags and Seat Belt pre-tensioners made by Sekuron and TRW among others. High quality crimps and specialised cable into unique housings with Terminal Position Assurance and Connector Locks were the order of the day.

Word of warning regarding the A Pillar routing, if you have Curtain Airbags in the A Pillar make sure you are routing the cable close to the body and not between the Airbag and the Trim as this could impede the deployment of the Airbag. Route it and clip it securely away, this also prevents rattle from loose cables against the A Pillar trim. This applies to Cameras and anything else that has cables you want to install in the A Pillar area.