colin

Hi, I had same problem. It turned out to be coolant leaking (was having to topup) from the rear heater pipes in the rear passenger wheel arch. The original "squeeze" pipe clips looked ok but one disintegrated when touched. Replaced with jubilee clips and problem solved.

Hi It was an inexpensive e-bay version listed as "USB Cable KKL VAG-COM 409.1 OBD2 II OBD Diagnostic Scanner VW/Audi/Seat VCDS" I had looked at the compatability list and saw the Alhambra and assumed it was the same. The Sharan was not listed. The supplier is happy to accept my return and refund me. I used the software that was supplied on disc with the lead which installed with no problem. I tried it on both a XP laptop and a win 8.1 laptop. Both times I got the same message "Port status:OK, Interface not found!. Contact hardware supplier for assistance" when I tried the initial install test. The lead was to give me an idea of what is going on in the car. Even if it worked I would probably be unable to follow any fixes! Regards

Set up lead and found it did not recognise my Sharan. (Not compatible) so back to drawing board- and garage. Thanks for your interest.

Hi,thanks I have had vcds lead delivered this morning but it will take me a while to get it up & running.

Hi Thanks. I will try to check out as much as I can regarding engine fans, a/c fans, engine temperature etc.. It will be pot luck if the a/c comes on or not! Where is the socket for the vcds lead. Is it within easy reach?

Hi, To be honest I do not know! I have relied on the garage who have had it 3 times looking at different faults. The last time they had the wrong part (resister unit) delivered. Do you mean the two fans on the front of the radiator? Yesterday I found that when I returned home the engine was hot but this time the CC fans did not come on BUT when I turned off the ignition all the fans stopped until I removed the ignition key when a fan started and ran for a few minutes! I will run the car today and see which fans come on. Thank you for your interest & sorry for long reply!

Additional info Following a major service including new VW ignition leads replaced because the car (VW Sharan auto 2.8 vr6 1996) was idling roughly, I have found that the water temperature guage rises to over three quaters. The problem now is that the climate control fans do not operate until the water temperature reaches this high point! (ie, heavy queing traffic). Once driving normally the temperature drops to midway and the air con stops (although the buttons and display all work OK. I One other point is that the Sharan is converted into a wheelhome camper van which has a 12volt water heater fitted. This is wired up so it only comes on when the engine is running (via a pair of relays & aux battery) . Since the climate fault the water heater is only working when the climate fans start! It seems a 12v trigger voltage to the water heater has been tapped from the heating system (ecu). My garage state that my engine cooling fan is only running at full speed and they are going to replace the resister unit. The cruise control has also stopped working. Garage states all vaccum system is OK with no leaks so back to electrical fault?! I would appreciate any thoughts on this weird situation.

Following a major service including new VW ignition leads replaced because the car (VW Sharan 2.8 vr6 1996) was idling roughly, I have found that the water temperature guage rises to over three quaters. The problem now is that the cruise control fans do not operate until the water temperature reaches this high point! (ie, heavy queing traffic). Once driving normally the temperature drops to midway and the air con stops (although the buttons and display all work OK. I would appreciate any thoughts on this weird situation.

Hi, I have just come accross the diagrams in this posting. Is there any chance of posting a diagram of the drivers seat belt pillar with removal instructions? My cover (with electric gizzmos behind - alarm sensor?) has come loose and I think I heard some plastic part drop down as I tried to push it back in place. Normally the rubber surrounds would hold the cover in place but my cover has a press stud screwed to it to hold a curtain! (it is a VW Sharan with a Wheelhome Millenium campervan conversion). I am wondering if I could put in a screw into the head lining hidden by the rubber surround (unless there are wires behind it). Thanks Colin