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Hi Frogeye Here's the link to the gearbox coding settings, I've set my Galaxy autobox to 00011 but occasionally it will shift into 4th a little early and cause the car to shudder for a fraction of a second, but its the best setting for towing my caravan. It is a shame there isn't a switch for Sport mode anywhere, used to have a switch on an old Carlton years ago, it transformed the performance of the car. The Galaxy 2.8 V6 is 100% VW mechanicals and electroncs and therefore VAG-COM is 100% compatible http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/4-Spee...ssion_%2801M%29 It is possible to find a full copy of VAG-COM on isohunt.com, but i've not been there ;-) I bought a lead off ebay for

Hi Frogeye, You can recode the the gearbox through vagcom for econamy, sport or learning mode. I've programmed my galaxy for learning mode as I only use the car for towing a large caravan, previous to this it would only change gear at max revs towing the van :-( now its a perfect tow car. Search vagcom faq, if you have no luck PM me and I'll find the info for you Best regards Mike

Reinforced tyres are required for the high pressures involved ( greater than 40 psi ) . As well as the fact that low profile tyres will be used. This applies to all Mk1/2 Galaxy's regardless of engine type or size. Extra load tyres are required beacuse of the 'extra load' i.e. 7 seater, the increased tyre pressure is required for the extra load. Each tyre has a max Kg rating (kg rating x 4 wheels) , the Galaxy is a heavy vechicle + 7 people Mike

Many thanks Steven, I will check that. I had a diagnostic done and it came up with a permanent error on the speed sensor ?? does anyone have any idea WHAT and WHERE they are on a 2L 1995 petrol model ?? Thanks Dave Hi Dave, As far as i'm aware the speed sensors are the ABS sensors. I guess they mean throttle position sensor :)

Got mine from main dealers.....

Hi, My Galaxy's air-con hasn't worked since I had it, had Kwik-fit to re-fill system but the told me it has a leak. I'm not sure its worth the time or money to investigate the problem. Anyway my question is how can I get fresh air into the car, when the climate control is on 18oC or the low setting, no fresh air gets into the car. Does anyone know how to bypass it? Thanks in advance Mike

Assuming you have a 2.8 petrol, you can test the instrument panel via VAG-COM, I tested mine the other day, it was quite amusing watching the speedo go from 0-150mph in approx 3 seconds lol, you can also recalibrate all the dials on the instrument panel via VAG-COM. But if you've not got a VW based engine VAG-COM is no good to you Regards Mike

What MK Galaxy? Auto or Manual? Regards Mike

No probs, sent you a private message Mike

Hi, It could be as simple as a brake binding etc, also the air temp has changed recently and it will take longer to warm up. I noticed your from the east mids, I'm in Coalvile and got a full version of VAG-COM, your more than welcome to meet up and check the engine management out Mike

Hi, Out of interest what mpg to you get? I've got a 2.8 4x4, it is thirsty but didn't expect anything else, I get 15mpg around town and never got more than 27mpg ever! lol Mike

I've got a 1998 2.8 galaxy with 4x4 auto box. Could somebody point me in the right direction for changing the gearbox oil. I've searched the forum but cant find any advice for changing the gearbox oil on the 4x4 variant. Looks like there are some horror stories about the autobox, is the 4x4 any more reliable? I bought the car as a tow car, I kind of get the feeling it was the wrong choice to have the autobox, but I couldn't any manual 4x4 Galaxys Mike

Think its worth checking that your fitting the correct bulb (correct voltage), if so try a different brand (may be a dodgy batch)

Problem fixed now after a few days of frustration, was on the point of going to the dealears :wacko: Disconnected the battery for a few minutes, problem gone away :huh: Mike