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Interesting link. An now I also know how to fix door dings by removing the door exterior skin... When I start experiencing door issues I'll know exactly what to check. Thanks!

For what its worth, I debated long and hard before purchasing VCDS with a USB connector from Rosstech. When faced with the cam and need to set torsion I broke down and bought it. I am keeping this car for a long time so I took the leap. I've used it since countless times. Its paid for itself...

The recall says they will fix for free until Jan 13. I reset the light and now it won't come back on. Now I'm hoping the light comes back on so I can get the free work done before Jan 13. TD173, you said it effected the window too? Did they ever explain how that managed to occur?

Awesome scrichy84, no doubt that is exactly my problem. Any chance to take it to the dealership for free work is fine by me. Although, I had to repair the shoddy work they did installing an under seat harness extension from the last recall. Half of their wire splices weren't crimped enough to...

I do plan on searching for a loose connector or something like what you describe. So far every airbag light I've ever had was from a bad harness under the seat and then about 6 other airbag lights as a result of the pitiful recall work that the dealer did on the same harness. They spliced in a...

Any Airbag experts out there? I have the below fault and am looking for some help. I try to do everything myself if at all possible. 1 Fault Found: 01217 - Side Airbag Igniter; Driver Side (N199) 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent - MIL ON Any chance the igniter is a $2.00...

I did a cam, followers, TB, idler, water pump, flywheel, trans fluid change all at the same time on my BRM at 92K. I bought all the special tools and already had VCDS to set torsion (tedious but critical step) and everything worked out great. purrrs like a kitten and never started so good. I...

Just bought a VCDS with a micro-can interface. I've downloaded the VCDS and am waiting for the interface. Can this thing clear CELs and airbag lights and such?

Where do I get a VCDS? And, is this the same as a VagCom?

So, let me translate. I will be locking the crank and cam to ensure I stay in the timing ballpark. Then I need a Vagcom to tune the cam &crank to the new belt. ???

Does anyone know why the cam sprocket has the 3 bolts mount arrangement to the cam? Other cars don't have this feature. It just seems to me that giving a mechanic (including myself) the ability to dork up your valve/injection timing (even a little bit) is a bad thing. At first I thought that...

Wow I never expecting things to go so well. Thanks Jeff and Oliver for your help. Jeff fixed my CEL which (get this) turned out to be a tiny metal chip on the ECU board. It was like discovering gold because otherwise I was going home with the same CEL and needing a new ECU. Jeff's willingness...

I talked to Jeff for about 40 minutes about getting a CEL fixed and a tune done on Friday. I've been waiting to hear when he'll actually be in town on Friday, and where he'll be staying. He mentioned that he would probably be working out of his hotel on Friday. He's bringing an ECU to swap with...

Why can't the recal be done on th 06?

I'll be there with an 06 Jetta TDI. Really hoping Jeff from RC or someone there can help me solve a CEL that I am stuck with since chipping with another tuner via mail. The "other tuner" has detuned me and refunded my money but driving a brand new car with a constant CEL for unknown reasons...

Yep...I'm trying to avoid a costly restoration by the dealer. I have to believe that someone, (perhaps my tuner) can diagnose the ecu's problem and fix it. Some values are out of whack or something along that vain. Thus far they claim there isn't anything wrong with the ecu. I prefer not to ID...

Following a Bently manual...When checking for 5V at the Intake Flap Motor Connector, I only get 3.4V. The next step according to Bently is to replace the ECU. This seems consistent with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Range/Performance). So, what the heck in the ECU...

OK Whitedog...uncle...the playground is all yours...

Yes, How did you know????

Has anyone ever heard of World Implex? Randy at Upsolute told me this company sells Bosch parts direct to public at a great prices. I went to their website worldimplex.comand it doesn't work. jeff