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  1. LEE69

    Why you should use vag-com to re-set the Throttle body

    This is what happens when aligned with a vag tool like vag-com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsI8tKgfmFs This is what happens when you leave the key in the ignition http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB5DIuuEC_8 The top video actually does an alignment, and the figures change for the...
  2. pete88

    Mk 4 Ibiza Body kit

    Has anyone fitted the genuine SEAT Ibiza body kit to a pre face lift as i need to know if the rear lower spoiler will fit or will i have to get a newer shape bumper for it.
  3. body kit

    hi, i have a mk1 seat leon and i was wondering what the actual book price for it is. also, where can i find the kit that will allow my leon to look like the cupra sport version, any help will be greatfull. :D
  4. Cowie

    Throttle body de-gunged

    Well, I finally got round to doing a TB clean,don't think it's ever been done,well not in the 60,000 miles i've had the car:shrug: Anyways,before hand the car had a bit of hesitancy on pick-up and a flat spot round the 2-2500 rpm mark,now the car is right there when you plant your foot and it...
  5. little tip for throttle body cleaning!

    Please excuse me if it has been posted before, did a search and it hasn't come up! Instead of removing the TB to clean it, turn the ignition on and get a friend to press the accelerator, it opens up and you can gently clean it with a suitable brush and carb cleaner!
  6. mike2926

    How do the door rubbing strips come off?

    any body know how the rubbing strips come of the LCR doors (rear passenger side) and where i can get them from? cheers
  7. kidinspace

    Body Coloured Mirrors

    Right folks, I'm after some advice I would like to get my mirror covers colour coded to match the rest of the car. Question is can the plastic covers I have on there at the moment simply be sanded down and painted? I'm not going to painting them myself it will be getting done professionally. Or...
  8. Throttle body!

    Ive got a 1.6 16v leon which decided to cut out the other day... RAC did a error code bringing this P2101 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Range/Performance also P2101 P ?? Leads me to the throttlebody.... got a replacement fitted still the same... Could it be a faulty...
  9. throttle body alignment with vagcom

    can i do this with the shareware version of it ? cheers jamie
  10. Throttle Body Nitemare!!

    Hi all, I have had a nitemare of a day with the throttle body in my leon 1.6 16v (54). The car went in to have the throttle body cleaned out. The mechanic removed the engine cover and sprayed the solution into the throttle body, he did not remove the throttle, just sprayed directly inside...
  11. MAF, Coil or Throttle body

    Hi all, Getting my head into a spin, been reading soo many posts. I've had my 2001 Cupra for 7 weeks now, very good....\ Have replaced the engine temp sensor (from Black to Green) and put an uprated DV Valve (Audi TT 225 one) due to x2 fault codes, also had oil, filters changed in last...
  12. Throttle body cleaning

    Has any 1 cleaned the throttle body and is it somethin that is relatively easy 2 do?
  13. sweetfr

    Different body kit for Leon ?

    Saw this Austrian registered Leon at Lake Garda, Italy. The website in the back window read www.pfeiferracing.it It is not to my taste but what do you think?
  14. Cupra Body Kit

    Hey Peeps, I'm looking to buy a cupra body kit for my 1.6 sx leon! Does anybody know any good websites or places that they would recommend?? Ive seen on ebay some and dont know whether they are any good! Cheers!:D
  15. wisejason

    Throttle Body - Torque setting/thread lock?

    Can some one please confirm the torque settings for the TB bolts and also if they need thread lock? I think it might be 17lbft. Thanks... J
  16. Werkstat Auto Body Wash

    Hi I've just about used up my Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo and although i was impressed by its results, i'm always on the look out for something new to try. I came across 'Werkstat Auto Body Wash' and after doing a search on here for it, no one seems to have tried it. Just wondered if...
  17. artemis_1991

    James' Black MK3 Ibiza - Gone to a new home

    So, thought it was about time I condensed my progress into a thread... Since ive got a 8v 1.4 lump I decided there was NO point in attempting to get any more power so I went down the handling route. First off was new suspension and Weitec HICON GTN's were the order: Front...
  18. Throttle Body Replacement

    Hi All, Our 1.4MPI Mk1 Arosa needs a new Throttle Body. Has anyone ever done this? Is it an easy job for a home mechanic, or is there anything in the set up that would require specialist garage equipment? Thanks in advance, Stu
  19. throttle body ..

    hi there ... right first of all have just bought my first leon cupra fr .. have movied from a ford focus 1.8 mk1 .. so firstyl hello :D ! secondly have got so use to my throttle responce on my focus lol.. is there any diffrent size bodys or anything you can get for the leon ? if not im just...
  20. Throttle Body Seal????

    Hi I have a 1998 Mk2 Seat ibiza cupra sport which I just bought a new throttle body for because there was acceleration lag. Just come back from the garage who fitted it and it its idling all over the place, they said I need a new throttle body seal, until then I'm left with a car that's...
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