VWD

Thanks, AP . Ive changed two in 20 years. Likewise ive walked into Halfrauds etc and quoted VRN.

Woops, poor kittens . Ive just found the data on here via a google as 39mm , can anyone confirm

Simple, what size . In the past I've just bought them by reg no, but I;'d like to fit LED , BUT FOR SIZE ITS A MINEFIELD

I had similar problem. Carparts4 isted two starter motors . I chose higher power one as mine is 1.4TDI. Mechanically a perfict fit, but trigger connector was different. I fitted a Lucas connector and all has been well for a lot of time.

Any other takers on glove box( disabled by heavy fisted wife). Ive got to take battery out, and radio code is in there, and last time I had to manually program radio.

To check solenoid, put meter on 12v range or on auto , across main feed ( heavy duty cables, from battery and into starter). Try to start engine and check meter. Drop from my older can manuals should be less than 0.5volt . It used to be possible to open the solenoid and clean contacts to reduce voltage drop. These days ????

From my experience of MK1, a flashing glow plug has occurred when my brake switch went faulty. On Mk1, it's a two contact assembly, one pair make (presumably to light lamps) and other pair break (presumably to talk to ECU). I've tried LED lamps in brakes to get same result. Best to check out if brake light/lights light. If none ( test lamp). if good suspect brake switch. On MK1 its a dawdle after removing trim below steering wheel

That is my suspect as handbrake comes good when footbrake is given welly on flat with handbrake off and engine on. I sduspect either groves clogged with dust/worn out. Cost of adjuster is reasonable, ( circa £3-4) but postage excessive on most sites. I might tyry costing adjusters at dealers/VW dealer near me,

Recently Mrs decided to put her purse in glovebox resulting in door jamming when trying to open it. Ive had this before and pressure on door solves problem. Female logic determined that more forse was needed and handle/hinges parted. Q-- any easy way of opening glovebox? Suspect the adjusters on rear drums are full of dirt. New ones are cheap, but postage is not. Any suggestions other than Stealor?

A while ago I had to replace mine ( 1.4tdi 70), and found info on carparts4 a bit flimsy. in end I opted for the higher powered one . The only problem I had was the 12v low current connection. I ENDED UP USING A LUCAR CONNECTOR. tHAT WAS AT LEASE 18 MONTHS AGO . STARTS ON FIRST TURN, SO MUST BE OK.

mINE- 2004 1.4TDI. I run 185/65/14 as ive found them better than 185/60, and stick to Skoda pressures of 2.1 front/2.0 bar. Years ago I needed new tyres and daugter had just scrapped a Renault with 185/65/14, and had these almost mint. Found a great difference so now fit 185/65/14 , but ntice that sone are better than others.

Matt, many ,many years ago , I owned an Austin maxi, where it was possible to access the solenoid. Yearly, Id pull the starter off and clean the solenoid contacts. It never failed, till one day it had problems. It was the mechanical linkage , according to my mate at an auto elec place. Once they'd sorted ot the problem, they tested it. My mate was amazed to finf out that starter was factory origonal . Ive never tried on my TDI .I just changed starter for one of same KW as in Haynes. And with 96AH battery, Id expect it to start within 5 secs . Old seafering grandad always said " never destroy ship for a hapenny of tar". I'd say same for batteries. Spend a bit extra for extra capacity and place less strain on battery in cold.

Slow? Starter motor? I'd suspect either motor or battery, or charge into battery. You don't mention engine . I've got a 1.4TDI and I always use largest that fits. I'm on third battery in ,20 year old car. Get battery checked at somewhere like Kwick fit as well as charge rate. Engine cold will place heavier load on battery and excess resistance in solenoid will reduce volts to motor. From memory drop!across solenoid should be less than 0.5 volt. The starter is a motor, dependant on voltage ( under load) to turn fast. A poor battery/ bad solenoid / or poor connections / poor battery via ltage will cause starter to run slow when cold.

Same principle as cerdit card/car key pouches, theres defender or Faraday phone pouches available. Not expensive at a quick google.

In this area theres been a spate of nick the doorbell camera.