Rosie

Cheers Greggers Typically it's around the back. I will let you know how I get on. Thanks

Cleaning Turbo. Can anyone tell me where to find the turbo on my 2010 Mk 3 Galaxy tdi. I have lifted the bonnet but it's not immediately visible. Has anyone had a go at cleaning their Turbo ? Many thanks in advance

Did you hit water on the dual carriageway as you may of aqua planed without knowing it.This confuses the ESP sensor and will go into limp mode until you reset it by switching off the engine

Hi There l got the problem sorted.15 months ago i had the screen replaced by Auto glass after a large chip in the screen.I mentioned it to them and they came around and took the screen out .They found that it had not be installed properly in the bottom drivers side ( where my leak was ).The sealant was put in the wrong place hence the leak. They replaced the screen with a new one free of charge.Apparently there is a lifetime guarantee with Autoglass !! Screen now all dry and no more misting up

Can anyone help The bottom right corner of my windscreen mists up overnight leaving a lot of condensation on the inside of the screen. l have tried drying the air ducts,no joy turning the fan/heater off ,no joy used AC,no joy Taped the outside windscreen seals, still no joy any other ideas ?????

l know this is going to sound dumb.................but where is the oil filter on my 2010 Tdi 140 Auto Gal.l have had a look underneath but cant see an obvious filter.There are also two drain plugs,which is which. Yours bemused Rosie

Hi Does anyone out there know what should get checked at a Fraud garage on an Annual service.I have just taken possesion of a 18 month old galaxy.The garage said they have done its 25k service,but having checked the air filter,it was black,clogged with with leaf debris and insects etc.The engine oil appears to be jet black and the consistency of milk,which has me doubting it was done at all. Having serviced my old Gal myself,this should not be the case.The garage insist they have changed it,but as a getsure of goodwill !!!!are going to do it again.

Have you tried tapping it with a mallet/hammer or size boot !

Cheers Gregers Defective Alternator tensioner discovered.Renewed and all is well.

Hi My 1999 tdi has developed a knocking noise from the top of the engine at idle,but dissapears when a on fast idle.The car has done 183,000 miles on the original injectors.Could the injectors be the problem ? Ta Rosie

Hi Sorted the problem.Defective Alternator.The Alt was producing the incorrect charge which resulted in ECU not recieving the right readings from the sensors,which led the ECU to believe the engine was always running cold ,hence put more fuel into the system,hence higher revs. New Alt fitted and car now back to normal

Many Thanks.I shall ring them in the morning.The alternator l took off was a french pattern part when l broke down in france 4 years ago.Not a mark or code number in sight. Ta

Hi I have a 1999 tdi Galaxy.The Alternator has packed up.I have taken off the old one but there are no markings on it to tell me what to replace it with.Have been on many websites and there are about 6/7 differents types. Does anyone know what they have so l can order a new one. Many Thanks (Desperate)

hi I had a problem with my tdi 99 Gal,with the idle increasing from 800rpm to 1100rpm for no apparent reason.Borrowed neighbours diagnostic machine and twp codes have come up.C 490 and C583.The problem is with have no manual with the machine to decipher the codes .Can anyone help Many Thanks

Hi All I have a 1999 110 tdi Gal.She (rosie) normally idles at about 800rpm,but today she has changed ( I know its a womans perogative ).She starts at 800rpm for about 10 secs then increases to 1100rpm for no apparent reason.This stays the same until ignition switched off then same process again. Any ideas why ? Many thanks :rolleyes:

Hi I have used Halfords own brand oil for diesels ( Bronze Canister since new ). My car has now just completed 183,000 miles since 1999 ant still going strong. :rolleyes:

Hi The fault is the front fan resistor,hidden just behind the glove box.Its a small device about 10cm x 5cm x1cm.Cost about

Hi Underneath the brake pedal is an electrial switch.It sometimes get dirty with footwell dust and sticks in the ON posistion.This tells the ECU that you are driving with the brakes permanently on.WD40 will do the trick and release the plunger on the switch.It happened to my 99 Gal tdi and solved the problem. Hope this helps Rosie

Hi there Do not strip down the Turbo.There is a much easier way.Go to halfords and buy a aersol can of Turbo cleaner off the shelf (

Hi I had the same problem,and my good local mechanic replaced the anti rollbar links, and problem solved. Hope this is useful Rosie

I had the same problems that you have experienced and have tried all the remedies posted on this site,but all with negative results.After speaking to a mechanic firend who told me that Turbo,s get dirty with carbon soot etc,this causes them to get sticky and not operate properly.The remedy is simple.Go to Halfords and by an aersol can of Turbo cleaner (

Just for info,my Glow Plug warning Light came on a few days ago on my 99 Tdi Galaxy (146,000 miles).Having checked this forum,l tested the brake pedal switch and found that the little plastic plunger attached to the switch was stuck in the off position.Having sprayed it with WD40 the plunger is now free and the Glow Plug Warning Light has now gone. The reason the G.P.W.L comes on is because if the plunger does not return to it,s normasl position,it is telling the ECU that you are driving the vehicle with the brakes on, and possible causing damage to the engine. Hope this of use and that you don,t get ripped off by a Fraud dealer telling you something else. I have made many enquries elsewhere,and this is the most common fault if the GPWL comes on. Happy motoring Rosie