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Am looking at this one. Having never used vagcom before, some advice would be good. Cheers.

Have you tried opening the driver's door first? My 02 Alhambra has a security device which prevents the tailgate opening until the driver's door has been opened. Also, mine won't open if the battery is disconnected because the lock is electronic.

I have Avon ZV3s on mine - my local National Tyres & Exhausts did a price match with a site on the internet, although I can't for the life of me remember what I paid. I do remember being pleased with the price though. They seem to be wearing well so far.

Thanks so far - anyone in the north west area with vag com?????

I have successfully replaced the glow plug and had the aux heater working fine. However, after a year or so it went again, so I replaced the plug again but this time it didn't work :25: So, I have two questions. 1. I remember reading that the diagnostic computer would need to be reset to get the heater working again (although it didn't the first time I replaced the plug.) Is this always the case? I read that disconnecting the battery for 30 mins can do this. 2. What's the best way of testing the plug? I know someone out there will have the answers - they always do :D Cheers

Add me to the (long) list of those with just a blown fuse :25: wrongly indicated on the fuse card. Drove 350 miles back from scottish highlands yesterday (thankfully no rain). Had to stop half a dozen times to clean the screen though. Had checked the fuse (no 24) but it was ok. Spent this morning contemplating taking to a garage to be fixed but came across this post. Thanks once again :D

I had this problem last year and sucessfully replaced the glow plug. When I started the car the blower started straight away and everything has been fine - until a few weeks ago when I got the tell tale white smoke again ^_^ I replaced the plug yesterday but the heater is not working (no heat, no blower :o ). I have read that VAGCOM codes need to be reset (whatever that means!) for it to work again. I didn't do that last time, it just worked straight away. Any ideas anyone?? I have looked for the fuse (anyone know which number it is as the little diagrams aren't all that clear) and tomorrow I am going to take it apart again just to make sure that the multi-pin plug is definitely connected properly). Any help gratefully received.

Will a G clamp do instead of a rewind tool? I used one for the front when I did them.........

Ok guys, need to replace my rear pads. Have done my front discs & pads six months ago with your help and was just wondering if I can expect any problems? Have noticed that the spring clip in the top of my nearside caliper has disappeared resulting in some play. I get a metallic 'clunk' when I brake (no doubt a result of the aforementioned play. Anyone else had one of these disappear?

Graham - please see LOTS of other posts on this forum reference the aux heater. Most can be fixed at home with a new glow plug (easily bought off ebay for

Did the oil change on Saturday morning. It wasn't til I'd drained the oil that I tried to remove the cap off the filter - it wouldn't budge and could I find my filter remover? No! So I filled up with new oil and replaced the engine shield (b***er of a job I thought, but never mind). My mate's gonna lend me a filter remover so I'll have a go on Tuesday morning. One question - can I remove it now it's full of oil again without losing any oil? It looks like it's level with the top of the engine so I would imagine that if the engine is off the gravity would do it's work and empty the filter. Am I right? Cheers guys. ps the air filter I bought from Halfords was too big so it's gotta go back <_< Don't know whether I picked up the wrong one or theirs is the wrong size?

Did mine last week (check the Aux / Booster Heater thread) Thread is here. Bought mine off eBay for

Weather here is absolutely pants today :lol: so not going to bother. Will see what tomorrow brings.

Just bought mine from Halfords for

Well spotted that man! Think I'll plump for Halfords own then - cheers for the heads up. Thanks for offering to check it out adrianf. As it happens I've got a Motor World just five minutes from me which is why it seemed appealing. Only 15 minutes to nearest Halfords, so not too bad.