I like to disconnect the battery so I can clean the corrosion however in the manual it statess battery can be only disconnected when the ignition is on :think: . Isn't this dangerous or is the manual right?

It's a misprint, and a very stupid one. Later editions of the manual were corrected to say 'off' rather than 'on' .

If you have the user guide/manual then sometimes there is a sticker with all the option codes in that.  (not in mine though).

Failing that, adjacent to the spare wheel well.  Mine is quite hard to read now, so maybe a photograph which you can enlarge on your computer.

It's a misprint, and a very stupid one. Later editions of the manual were corrected to say 'off' rather than 'on' .

 

Ok what else is misprinted in the manual so I know what to look out for upon reading it.

I'm thinking of buying a battery. What type battery does my car take and also which battery is the best to buy?

anyone know?

Anyone can help?

We have a 64Ah battery, "Exide premium EA640" It came from a local battery specialist, where you just give them you reg number and they fit the right battery for you.

We have a 64Ah battery, "Exide premium EA640" It came from a local battery specialist, where you just give them you reg number and they fit the right battery for you.

 

 

Yeah that's the battery I just bought today. Thanks,

A thin layer of Petroleum jelly over the battery terminals and clamps will also stop any future corrision setting in.

Does the car have a Built-in On-board Diagnostics system that lets the driver run tests of the whole electrical system of the car? If yes how do I activate it?

Hi does anybody know for the above?

 

Also in the manual it states I can get into the main menu of the dashboard by pressing the rocker switch for more than 1 second however I cant seem to get into it. Please advise.

Bump anyone?

Another question is where is the fuel filter/spark plugs located? Also how do I take off the engine cover?

 

Any pics of these would be really helpful.

Does the car have a Built-in On-board Diagnostics system that lets the driver run tests of the whole electrical system of the car? If yes how do I activate it?

 

You need VCDS...

 

http://www.ross-tech.com/products.html

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/forum/23-diagnostics-vcds/

Also how do I take off the engine cover?

 

Any pics of these would be really helpful.

 

It is in the link I posted back at post #18.

 

Undo a few clips and pull in each corner where the lugs are (highlighted in blue)...

 

 

http://www.s****monkey.com/vw/jetta/2006/remove_engine_cover/

 

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Hi does anybody know for the above?

 

Also in the manual it states I can get into the main menu of the dashboard by pressing the rocker switch for more than 1 second however I cant seem to get into it. Please advise.

 

Do you have Maxidot? This is the only driver-based menu...

 

I have the Standard no Maxidot.