Little Niggly Bits, Any Help?

[sassygirl]

Well, seeing as im here now, thought i'd ask about a few other little niggly probs ive got with my Gal. Nothing too serious but they annoy me, so maybe someone may be able to help. Please :0)

 

Firstly: On the dash, my rear brake light warning lights stay on until i use my brakes. Nothing wrong with brakes, all checked.

 

second: Rear heated screen not working. Havent changed fuse as no idea how to open fuse box or which fuse it is lol

(i dont know much bout cars, but im wanting to learn)

 

Third: The passenger side door does not stay open.

 

Fourth: where can i get a motor for the back passenger side electric window fairly cheap :0)

 

Fifth: AIR CON GRRRR The who unit is melted apparently, has been since we bought it. (didnt check it when we got it, i know i know silly billy )

 

sixth: Rust patches round the wheel arches and bottoms of doors, Can i do that myself easily???

 

I think thats it lol Like i say little niggly bits. If anyone can help and advise im all ears and willing to learn :0)

 

p.s one more: my wheels are badly scratched, can i just respray them or does it need to be done at a specialist?

[srafferty]

1. I have same issue since new. I' told this is normal. I have my boubts.

 

2. Chaek fuse. Located @ right knee. If OK then check connection to filiment.

 

3. May be related to 4. and may indicate damage there. Check strap damaged? or spring. Is motor damaged or is wiring loom damaged? Try fleabay or breaker. If not VW are normally cheaper than Ford.

 

5. AirCon? Could be simple or may cost something in the region of a new car if my exp was anything to go by. To find out you need to have it looked by someone who knows AirCon, not necessarilay a Fraud Stealer.

 

6. How well do you want them disguised? Like new? -> Good body shop. I the patches are small -> rub off loose material and treat with a rust eater. Get a touch-up brush from a motor factor and tidy.

 

Google for detailed and various answers for AirCon + Paint.

 

Hope this was some help.

Edited April 16, 2009 by srafferty

[sassygirl]

thanks srafferty, will check those bits out later. 3 and 4 not related afaik. back passenger window currently held up with wood lol as motor packed in. front passenger door just doesnt stay open. I think a screw may have popped out somewhere, just not sure where or for that matter where i put thye blummin thing.

 

paint, not too bothered about new look, just dont want it getting any worse. Will have google and see how to do a diy job

[Willie Krashitt]

For what it's worth.

 

No.1- The brake light self test light stays on until you apply the brakes. It IS designed to do that.

 

George.

[sassygirl]

problem with passenger door now fixed. it was 2 bolts which had come out.

rear heated window fuse seems to be ok from what i can tell, but will get someone to check that for me now ive worked out how to get it out lol.

 

Thanks for that info George, thats good news :0)

 

Off down to Allwoods later so will get them to check fuse for me and see what products i can get for the rust.

 

Thanks for the help, loving this site, although not suer my bank account will by the time ive finished LOL Got my eye on a nice set of alloys ;0)

[mk2vr6]

2 and 4. are you sure its not a wiring fault? common thing for the wires to break going to the rear hatch and the doors due to all the flexing they do, hit the faq/search for further details as I cant be arsed to explain further :blink: