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  1. Hristiyan Dyankov

    Dealership can't code new mechatronic onto my car

    Car is 2019 FR Sport 7 speed DSG 2.0 TSI Okay guys a little help would be MUCH appreciated here. After 3.5 months of my car being in the dealership they cannot for the life if them to code the new mechatronic onto the car and the code they are struggling is this one P170100. Can someone please...
  2. DrewSmith199

    Servicing - 2.0 TFSI

    Hi All, My Cupra is due a service soon as I've owned it a year (2007 1p). I'm hoping to pick your brains to save some money (or tell me otherwise if you think it's not a good idea). I drive it less than 5,000 miles a year, mostly just a weekend toy. But it is remapped running a bit more power...
  3. DSG7 issue. Ibiza fr 2009

    Hello to everyone, I own this car for 4 months now and it have 120km. While i took my car for 1st stage upgrade , we tried to upgrade also and the gearbox, so the problem has start. It send an error which says "gearbox cant recognize and send the right RPM to the ECU" (I dont have the num. of...
  4. 5erious5am

    VAG Mechanics Wakefield?

    Hello all, Following my engine management light coming on I have been told by my local garage my timing chain has worn and caused some timing issues. The mechanic said he feels its just the chain is worn but the gaffer isn't comfortable in just changing the chain as he can be sure that there is...
  5. My Ibiza FR slightly jolts when hitting 40mph in third gear

    Hi, Apologies if I've posted this incorrectly I am new to this forum! I have a 62 Reg Seat Ibiza FR and lately when I've been driving in third gear hitting 40+ MPH it will slightly jolt almost as if you’ve driven over a small pot hole or wheel span slightly It doesn’t do it in any other...
  6. air121005

    technician / mechanic / anybody -- polystyrene block inside a MK.4 ibiza door?

    i've had to replace the window regulator and noticed that when the window dropped inside the door it landed on / hit a large square piece of black polystyrene. during the impact hit has split it and deformed it a little and more it from its original location. i thought i'd moved it back to...
  7. Seat mechanic, stuck with a non start prob ??

    Hi guys, Ive got a 56 reg Leon FR TDI BMN engine, in at work confusing me! I deal with these cars all the time but have never had a non runner on one of these.. the basics... engine turns over but wont run. Timing checked, all fine. Fuel pump working. Diesel seems clean and is pumping up from...
  8. Tartanbeef

    Mechanic telling me lies about temp warning beeps ?What do u think...

    When i start my car my engine temp warning beeps and flashes until the car has heat up,the mechanic says its supposed to do that so that i know when i can start giving it the beans? I had a problem with the car overheating,i changed the fuse for the fans and it only beeps up until the temp is...
  9. Seat Ibiza - Engline light appeared mechanic doesnt know exactly what the problem is

    Hi all, (Was advised to post on this forum) My car is an ibiza 2004 1.4 petrol over 100k miles on it. its due its mot now on sat The car was in for a service 2 months ago and when i got it back from them the engine light was on - i took it back to them and they looked at it told me they...
  10. vag mechanic in west lothian

    hi guys looking for recommened mechanic in west lothian that can change my timing belt and water pump.regards
  11. chriswilks

    Phantom Mechanic!!!

    just got my car bk from having new anti roll bar and bushes on warranty and asked the dealer to check why the engine light was on(again).they said the light was on due to my k&n and they can change anything due to this.[:@] Anyway it seems the light is now gone and the car is running almost...
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