luxtonm

Hi,

 

Thanks Mike - I was hoping that something like this might exist. I guess I'm going to have to fork out for the fully paid up version of Vagcom rather than freebie download that I have been managing with up to now.

 

It seems strange that there isn't a straight forward control switch to hop between these differing modes as there is on many other automatics. I'm not sure that I'm going to have a much of chance to look into this before Christmas, but it gives me something to research online whilst trapped at the in-laws over the holidays!

 

Thanks,

 

Frogeye

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

brought some new wiper blades for the galaxy yesterday boy did i have a shock in how dear they was (as they are the flexi blade type) went in halfords and there own make they wanted

Hi,

 

Whilst I do enjoy driving my 2001 Auto V6 gal (now with new plugs and coil packs), as it brings back memories of having a 205 gti, I can't help but feel that surely my auto box is a bit too enthusiatic at dropping down a gear and giving me a bit more poke with barely any effort made on the pedal.

 

In other automatics I've driven in the past, most of them have had a button that puts them in 'sports mode', ie seemingly keeping things in a higher rev band than normal or economy driving mode. Is there such a thing with Galaxy automatics? Are there parameters that can be set through Vag.com that control the level of activity of the autobox? (I'm assuming that there is not a switch tucked away somewhere descreet!)

 

Or it the whole thing entirely psychological when regularly switching between the wife's 2.3 Auto Gal (bus) and my 2.8 Auto Gal (sports car!)

 

And honestly, I'm not just flooring it all the while!

 

Any views or experience of this would be appreciated.

 

Frogeye

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

some say RF, but some say i dont need them as it is under 2 L and is not diesel.

 

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

This sounds like it's gone into limp home mode. Get someone to read the ECU, it's a VAG autobox in the 2.3 so i'm assuming in the 2.0 as well.

 

Had exacty the same on my 2.3, but was intermittent, so was cleared after a restart for a while. It was down to a dodgy kick down switch. The switch is not on the floor of the footwell, it's integral to the throttle cable and mounted on the bulkhead. (top left as you look under the bonnet)

 

Steven

 

 

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 :)

Don't know about the Mk2's but the Mk1's are dirt cheap from the dealers ( cheaper than some being sold on Ebay ).

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

Wonder if anyone has encountered this.

 

Was driving along on the motorway and noticed my speedometer (needle) appearing to be stuck at 90mph although l was not doing that speed. Stopped for fuel at the services needle went to zero however when starting the car up l noticed that the speedometer actually went anti-clockwise straight to 90 and didn't move no matter how fast or slow l went.

 

You help and advice if very much welcome

 

Thankyou

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

can any one help me by telling me where my reversing light switch is on the gearbox do i need to take the covers off underneath the engine?? had a quote for supplied and fitting of 78 quid is this good or dear??

What MK Galaxy? Auto or Manual?

Regards

Mike

ok thanks ill get back to you if needed(im in lincolnshire

No probs, sent you a private message

Mike

was geting 22/24 around town but in the last week it had droped to 15/17 mph

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

my 1999 2.8 gal has started to use a lot ot petrol in the last week and also there is some soot and i think water coming out of the exhaust when it is started . looked at the o2 sensor and there is a rattel inside is this right

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

hi all, i have a 1997 gal, o/s number plate bulb keeps blowing as soon as new one put in i cant seem to find the fault any help please(changed 4 now), many thanks tin :wacko:

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

Hi,

 

Please could somebody help.

 

ABS does not work, but its not the usual faults!

 

• ABS light goes off after a few seconds. but ABS does not work
  
• Checked the ABS on VAG-COM, no problems found, all 4 wheel sensors work indicate road speed
  
• Done OUTPUT test on VAG-COM ABS modulator works
  
• Brake pedal switch works
  

 

• Loosened N/S ABS sensor and pulled out 5mm so that the sensor is not detecting the ABS ring, when pulling away now at low speed O/S front ABS modulator applys brake to front O/S (i.e. tractsion control working)
  
• ABS light still goes through test and goes out even when sensor disconnected!
  

Car is 1998 Galaxy Ghia 2.8 4x4

 

Further Info from VAG-COM

 

VAG Number 1J0 907 279 H

Component Number ABS/EDS 20 IE CAN 0001

Soft Coding 12812

Shop # WSC 00020

 

 

Any Ideas?

 

 

Best Regards

Mike

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

Hi All,

 

I was wondering if anyone had upgraded there headlight bulbs to the new Xenon types? Is it just a simple case of changing out the bulbs or are there other things to consider?

 

Thanks!

Splashed some cash out today on some Xenon bulbs

Halfords have a buy 1 get 1 free deal on now, bought some Xenon bulbs ( 90% ! Brighter than standard )

Hi,

Please could somebody help.

ABS does not work, but its not the usual faults!

• ABS light goes off after a few seconds. but ABS does not work
  
• Checked the ABS on VAG-COM, no problems found, all 4 wheel sensors work indicate road speed
  
• Done OUTPUT test on VAG-COM ABS modulator works
  
• Brake pedal switch works
  

• Loosened N/S ABS sensor and pulled out 5mm so that the sensor is not detecting the ABS ring, when pulling away now at low speed O/S front ABS modulator applys brake to front O/S (i.e. tractsion control working)
  
• ABS light still goes through test and goes out even when sensor disconnected!
  

Car is 1998 Galaxy Ghia 2.8 4x4

Further Info from VAG-COM

VAG Number 1J0 907 279 H

Component Number ABS/EDS 20 IE CAN 0001

Soft Coding 12812

Shop # WSC 00020

Any Ideas?

Best Regards

Mike

I have got a battery drain issue that i can't get to the bottom of.

 

measuring the drain current i get .4 amps ie.e too much.

 

taking out the fuses and the replacing them one by one doesn't identify a circuit that is the problem? does this mean the drain is some circuit outwith the fuse box? (i have also tried the 3 fuses in the aux battery fuse box under the bonnet.

 

what else can it be?

 

something else i noticed was that the coolant run on pump continued to run even when i disconected the battery???? does it have a capacitor discharging to keep it going? it did eventually stop.

 

i also have a flashing CC panel, had it for a while, but i don't thing is is related as pulling the fuse shold have identifed it

 

stuck :(

0.4 Amp, works out to approx 5 Watt, i.e. glove box light, vanity lighting etc, front door lighting etc. may be one of switches are stuck on.

0.4 Amp is too much as your battery would go flat in a week (approx 185 hours) assuming you've got a 75Amp/hr battery.

Also just another thought, has the car got a third party radio fitted?

Regards

Mike

Changed the coolant, bought a new thermotat but didn't fit it because I couldn't find the thermostat on the engine lol, would be greatful if somebody could point me in the right direction

 

Running temperature still appears to be high, needle sits on 'M' in NORM under normal driving and reaches very top section of NORM (just below red) when moving slow in traffic.

 

Still not sure if there is a problem :)

 

Towing a 1700kg caravan next weeked, I guess that will be test lol

 

Best Regards

 

Mike

 

had my v6 for 5 years and have had the same problem. i have replaced all but one hose on the coolant system (due to a leak) but the needle still creeps up near the red when in traffic.

 

the thermostat housing on a mk1 isn't easy to get to. it is located under the coil pack on the right side of the engine. you have to remove the coil pack, battery cowls and a few other small parts to get access. it took me 3 hours the first time but i have it down to under an hour now.

 

you should be able to find instructions in the faq section

Thanks everybody for your info / advice

Problem solved now, engine now runs with temp gauge dead center during normal driving, and in traffic temp reaches 'M' in 'NORM' and prolonged idle fan kicks in just below RED and quickly returns to center.

Problem was the thermostat, took me about 4 hours today and 20 quid for stat and gasket. feeling quite happy now because I had a gut feel it was running too hot.

Onto the ABS problem now - lol hopefully last job

O' and the exhaust but I'll leave that to the people at quik fit

Best Regards

Mike

Hi, I'm looking for some advice please.

 

Just purchased a Galaxy 2.8 V6 Auto 4x4, very happy with it, just a bit concerned about the temperature its running at.

 

The temp gauge stays in the 'normal' section but peaks just below the RED, oil temp is approx 112-114oC

The temp above is normal driving, bit of traffic and getting upto 60-70 on motorway, not pushing it hard

Electric fan remains on for a few minutes after switching off the engine

 

Is this the normal operating temperature for this car? or is there a problem

 

 

Best Regards

Mike

 

Hi Mike, I have the same model and mine runs exaclty the same - it has never boiled over but sits around half way or dead center when I am driving but as soon as I get a bit of urban driving it rises up to the "M" in NORM and sits there, also the climate control in yours will mean the fans are always cutting in and out, even after turning off the engine.

 

In summary - I think your car is normal for the model :16:

 

Regards

 

Darren

Changed the coolant, bought a new thermotat but didn't fit it because I couldn't find the thermostat on the engine lol, would be greatful if somebody could point me in the right direction

Running temperature still appears to be high, needle sits on 'M' in NORM under normal driving and reaches very top section of NORM (just below red) when moving slow in traffic.

Still not sure if there is a problem :lol:

Towing a 1700kg caravan next weeked, I guess that will be test lol

Best Regards

Mike

Hi, I'm looking for some advice please.

Just purchased a Galaxy 2.8 V6 Auto 4x4, very happy with it, just a bit concerned about the temperature its running at.

The temp gauge stays in the 'normal' section but peaks just below the RED, oil temp is approx 112-114oC

The temp above is normal driving, bit of traffic and getting upto 60-70 on motorway, not pushing it hard

Electric fan remains on for a few minutes after switching off the engine

Is this the normal operating temperature for this car? or is there a problem

Best Regards

Mike