Few Issues With My New To Me Mk2 Tdi 130

[tamworthleon]

I bought a 04 plate Galaxy TDI 130. Stripped cam belt so was a non runner. All rebuilt, brakes sorted ect but still have a few issues you guys might be able to shed some light on.

I get a viberation went turning at low speed with power on. Dont get it with power off or higher speed. Im thinking maybe a drive shaft. The centrol locking works fine with the key but remote does nothing. Does light the LED though. Radio works when it feels like it and electric mirror on the drivers side does nothing. Only other small thing is its fitted with a factroy fitted tow bar with the removable swan neck. Problem is i got no key for it. Any chance i can get a replacement? Electrics been removed because of a damaged plug and the m.o.t lol. Is this a plug and play loom?

Quite a list i know but nothing major, thanks guys.

[chromedome]

The vibration is more than likely a drive shaft. Get a quality replacement for the 130. I fitted cheap ones, Q something, on mine and they were rubbish. Fortunately got a refund.

 

The remote key may need reprogramming to the car. I think there is a link in the FAQs at the top of the forum on how to do this.

 

Electrical issues are normally due to wires breaking and shorting in the gaiter between the car and door. Start checking with the driver's door first and work your way to the least used door. Also check in the gaiter on the tailgate. This could be the cause of the door mirror not working and, believe it or not, your radio not working all the time.

 

Not sure where you can source a key for the tow bar but try a local locksmith. As far as I know the wiring is modular and I think connects in the offside rear light.

[tamworthleon]

Tried Re programming the key. Get the light to stay on but getting nothing from the remote. Yeah thought drive shaft myself. Know about the rubbish wiring around the door gators but not looked as yet. Tailgates a new one on me so will take a look. Not so bothered about the key just would be nice to have that option. Thought the tow bar wiring might be so will grab a look in daylight.

Thank you for the pointers mate

[BrianH]

You might find the radio is down to the ignition switch - when it plays up next gently move the key back towards off (only very slightly) and see if it comes back on - if so you need to replace the switch (it clips on the end of the lock barrel and is a seperate part, or at least is on the mk1).

 

The tailgate wiring causes all sorts of strange issues, Surprisingly not blown fuses which you'd expect though!

 

Q something driveshafts probabbly Q drive - cheap ones from ECP. Avoid any from J&R they caused the same problem for me as well. There are better ones around though. Or get a used original one off ebay or similar if you can find a decent one.

[tamworthleon]

Hi Brian

I've got a friend here in the west mids who breaks Galaxy's for a living and who i bought this one from so a good second hand driveshaft should not be a problem. The lock, will give that a try, thank you as i had not thought of that one lol. Yeah sounds like the tailgate can be a pain in the backside so will have a look later when i try to chase the towbar wiring. To be fair i cant moan as the car only cost me a grand with a recon head that he had to replace the one with bent valves.

[tamworthleon]

Right went to it this morning at the battery was almost flat. Only just managed to get it started. Good replacement now on it and the centrol locking is working off the remote. Radio i think is just a loose connection as it i push it in the radio stops working so think thats an easy sort. The wobble i get is between 10 and 20 mph so my mate seems to think its the intermediate shaft as he says this is a common fault. Done nothing with the towbar side of things yet

[tamworthleon]

Wobble sorted i think. Changed the front near side wheel and put on the spare. Its made all the difference. Unreal as i would have thought it would also wobble like that on over run but not. Might just be the fact i've jacked it up and the driveshafts moved about but im thinking it could be that rim and tyre.