Breezy_Pete

September 2013 apparently, "one of the earliest Mk7 Golfs". He'll check what coolant type it says on the bottle tomorrow.

G12++ isn't the same as G12 evo (as far as I know), it was the last version before G13. I can't remember what year my workmate's car is, just asking him on whatsapp.

On topic, is it definitely only cars that were factory-filled with G13 that have the silicate in the expansion tank? A workmate of mine has a car that has the silicate and is old enough to pre-date G13, I think I read somewhere, I think, that G13 is the same as G12++, just made in a different way, starting with different, less ecologically damaging chemicals. Does anyone know if this is true?

I will see if a moderator/admin can adjust it for you.

The English term is coolant. Refrigerant is what goes in the air conditioning system. Interesting topic though, thanks for posting.

if you do a search in here for 'dashcam wiring' you'll likely find lots and lots of threads asking about that.

Front socket is #35, I think, next row down, 4th from right. Both cabin sockets might be on #35. 12V socket in boot would be #26, I think.

First pic, 4th row down, 5th from right side.

You'll find a part number somewhere on the damaged connector body if you look closely. Might need a magnifying glass or take a good photo and put it on a big screen.

Perfectly safe, just be aware that some oil is going to leak out of it.

Item 31 here https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/fabia/fab/2001-225/8/837-837000/ Or item 30 if there's no sign of a light source or coin cell holder.

Yes, bypass the cooler.

Clutch pedal depressed is the only time the release bearing is involved in anything, isn't it?

Hi Martyn, can you post a photo of the affected area? I'd be surprised if a radiator didn't last at least 10 years, unless it suffers impact damage.

Give fuse 6 a gentle prod in the middle, if it's cracked it'll break.

Strip fuse 6 is the ABS one on your car. It's only later cars where it moved to position 4. Check the alternator signal wiring at the bracket on the gearbox as that may be why ASR warning light has been blanked off.

Could be that the throttle is stuck shut, not allowing any air into the engine. Maybe try giving item 32 here a clout to dislodge it? https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/fabia/fab/2015-797/1/129-129060/ Don't suppose you have any tools with you?

The other one is the same part number. Shame I didn't ask about the fault code specifics earlier, would've saved a bunch of messing about. That G83 one's much easier to find and access.

From your description, @Nexus21, the one you've found is item 28 here: https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/octavia/oct/2010-663/1/121-121027/ Which is a second sensor, according to the wiring diagrams. Instead of being called G62, Coolant temperature sensor; I think the one you've found is called G83, Coolant temperature sensor at radiator outlet. Which did the fault code point to? What is the fault code number?

Photo?

Dunno.

I think you'll find they do? Look for a two-wire connector on the backplate of the drum.

There is probably a build-up of oxide on the inside of the hole it goes into. Small wire brush, remove as much stuff (knock sensor wiring?) that's in the way as possible and then patiently clean it up. How far from horizontal are the cam slots when cyl 1 is at TDC? Possible valve damage, so may be worth trying to get an endoscope in the plug holes for a look.

Check that your bonnet is fully closed.

Very unlikely that wiring will be there.