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I.C.E & Electrical / Re: Digital LCD clock repair
Last post by DazH -
Did anyone manage to find a way of getting this display out? Mine is exactly the same 🥲
Mine is on a 1990 16v GTI and I cannot seem to get it out, Im wondering if all the dials and fixings need removing, but I would of thought there must be a more sensible way I'm not seeing.
TIA
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General Chat / Re: Members pack trail
Last post by vw-widow -
So, I have caught right up to date.

So a reminder that all members cards are sent via email.  To the address that is supplied by PayPal.

If for any reason you have ordered but not received please let me know.

These will be sent from golfmk2owners@aol.co.uk
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I.C.E & Electrical / Hight Beam Indicator Light not working
Last post by BFleming -
Hi all, 1989 1.8 GL owner here. Everything works on the car except the high beam indicator light. My friendly MOT tester said it's "erratic" and gave me a wink, but I know it's non functional. Like so many Mk2's, the car does have a headlight wiring relay kit installed. Would this be the cause of my problem? I reckon there has been some messing about done with the lighting loom anyhow, not just out at the headlights. It has a few "quirks".
The wiring diagrams suggest the high beam indicator light is powered from fuse 9, so will be a blue & white wire going to the instruments.
I don't have MFA, just a digital clock.
My instrument illumination is shockingly bad, so the instruments probably need to come out at some stage.
All other warning LEDs work, just not the headlight one.

All help appreciated.
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Technical / Re: Central locking
Last post by dadrathers -
UPDATE: I still wouldn't mind buying a new one but for now I managed to clean the switch up and it seems to be working OK (at the mo!!)
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General Chat / Members pack trail
Last post by vw-widow -
As normal I’m behind with this; to be honest I get overwhelmed.

But I’m trailing a new way to be delivered quicker.  I will be emailing your members card to you.  These will be sent to the email address that is on the paypal.

Hope this goes as planned!
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Mk2 Golf Chat / I'm searching for my old Golf!
Last post by GolfTour1988 -
Hello all!

I had the absolute joy of owning a 1988 mk2 from 2011 through 2013 or so and was wondering if anyone could help me track her down, or maybe even better, someone has seen it around at a meetup or similar.

The reg is F217 ANT, and i can see from the MOT checker that she's still in business.

I'd really appreciate any help at all, thank you so much!

Details:

1988
VW Golf MK2 TOUR
Grey
1.8 Petrol
5 door
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Heating & Cooling / PIPE CONDUITS
Last post by roy@chestergroup.org -
Hi
I'm restoring a June '86 Golf Gti and made fair progress
However there are two unconnected pipes coming from the region  of the Air Distributor,/Throttle Assembly and I'm unsure what they should connect to?
One certainly looks like it connects to the flexible sleeve that joins the above, but the other one has no home
I couldn't work out how to attach an image if someone can help
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Bodywork & Paintwork / Door Opening Issues
Last post by Martin109 -
My 1990 H-reg Driver (1.6 petrol) has had an issues with the front doors being sticky and difficult to open.

Some time ago I replaced both the handles and this seemed to improve things, but the issue has started up again, and my mechanic says it's the 35-year-old locking mechanisms, not the handles, that are the problem, and recommends replacement.

I ordered these:
 
"DOOR LOCK FEBI BILSTEIN 17016 A NEW OE REPLACEMENT
Price: £17.46
Item ID: 276848191418
Order number: 04-12862-49358
Seller: mas-motorstore

DOOR LOCK 17018 FEBI BILSTEIN NEW OE REPLACEMENT
Price: £16.65
Item ID: 176890164583
Order number: 04-12862-49359
Seller: ams-carparts "

Looks like the same German seller, who advised that they are not the right parts (ie front L & R), and is not able to advise what I should get.

Other sources seem to offer parts that are correct for vehicles up to and including 1989, but mine's 1990.  It seems strange that it's proving challenging to obtain parts for a less old vehicle but easier for an older vehicle.

Where would you go to get these parts new?