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Stop alarm coming on

Mainly comes on at low speed when turning steering wheel

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDi
Posted: Feb 8, 2023
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Evap Purge Valve Fault code 17834 p1426 N80 open circuit

I had this code appear after a scan but haven't a clue what the purge valve looks like on my car or where it is, how to get to the Breather Valve on Fuel tank, where the Fuel pump relay is or how to check the wiring? thanks for any help giv...

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16v Petrol
Posted: Feb 13, 2015
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Rough idle, lumpy, engine holding back when accelerating, hunting sometimes help!

No codes, idle's roughly sometimes and shakes the engine a bit and the revs start fluctuating sometimes but no garage seem to be able to get to the bottom of it?? to date i have had tb cleaned and adapted, egr valve, catalytic convertor, ne...

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16v Petrol 93.000 miles
Posted: Jan 26, 2015
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Gearbox

Not go backwards unless you over accelerate

2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.0v Auto
Posted: Jan 3, 2015
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Intermittently loses power on start up - usually when cold and or rainy

I have had the coils changed, full service, carburetor cleaner, high end fuel. It starts but when I try to drive it slowly dies. I have to turn off engine and restart and then rev a bit and then it goes and is fine. It does not throw up a ...

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T Gti Manual
Posted: Jun 9, 2014
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Starting problem

i have a 1989 vw citi golf with a 2003 1400 fuel injection engine. it is giving me starting problems. you can turn the ignition on and the engine will start but after 2 sec it sounds like a relay kicks off then the engine automatically just...

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Citi
Posted: Jun 7, 2012
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Headlight lens - off side

The headlight lens on passenger side has been broken. Is it possible to replace just this or do I need to purchase a whole headlight unit? If it is possible to change the lens where can I buy one, what part number I should be looking f...

2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDi 1896cc
Posted: May 26, 2012
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Glow plug warning light on not flashing

Recently the car has been sluggish to turn over on starting and today the glow plug warning light came on after driving for about 6mins and computer advised me to go to garage workshop. I know these are similar to spark plugs in petrol e...

2003 Volkswagen Golf
Posted: Mar 20, 2012
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Car revvs itself

I have owned my golf for 7 months now and have had no end of problems with it. So far I have had all 4 coil packs replaced, clutch, breaks and a new cylinder head!! But the 1 problem that crops up everytime something else goes wrong is my ...

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Mk 4
Posted: Mar 5, 2012
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Revving kills the idle on the vehicle

My Car started to jerk a couple of times. I then cleaned the tank and all the fuel rails. The problem was the same, i then replaced the following: Air flow meter, crankshaft sensor, coil pack, and the bogi cords to the plugs. Now when i...

2003 Volkswagen Golf GOlf mk4 2.0
Posted: Dec 25, 2011
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Slipping clutch - Whittingehame

Re previous posting. Golf now booked in VW dealer to investigate slipping clutch so won't know if problem under warranty till they have it apart. Last time dealer very quick to admit liability and change parts before I got there so thi...

2003 Volkswagen Golf GTi
Posted: Jul 30, 2011
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A noise vibration coming from foot pedals /front wheels/gearbox/?

i am experiencing a vibration coming from the foot pedals,? gearbox.. it is prominant as i hear the whole dash with tiny vibrations that were not there before. ive had the left engine mounting bushing , wishbone bushing replaced and have ha...

2003 Volkswagen Golf gt tdi 150 bph
Posted: Jul 24, 2011
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SLIPPING CLUTCH - Whittingehame ref 9231

Whittingehame please read my further comments on slipping clutch ref 9231 previously posted Would appreciate your comments and advice. Thank you

2003 Volkswagen Golf
Posted: Jun 26, 2011
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Slipping clutch

In August 2009 had 2/3rd gear synchro replaced along with leaking tandem pump gasket and coolant bypass hose. In Sept 2010 clutch slipping was leak to tandem pump so replaced along with clutch assembly. All under warranty so no charge fr...

2003 Volkswagen Golf
Posted: Jun 22, 2011
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Not starting/ not staying running

well hello everyone hope u can help me. its my golf i left it in d get an oil seal replace and new timming belt just after the new year then when i got it back from the garage i drove it about 3.5 miles then it died out and wont start and t...

2003 Volkswagen Golf tdI 110
Posted: Feb 11, 2011
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Noisy fuel pump

Noise from fuel pump on first turning on ignition. Growls a bit then goes away... Intermittent noise on starting throughout the day. Before I take it to my local licensed bandit any ideas if its on the way out? No loss of performance, car h...

2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel GT Turbo
Posted: Nov 23, 2010
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fuse 7.5 blowing

Mk4 tdi golf, just serviced the car,oil sensor worshop light comes on,oil is on max on dip stick.Climate control fuse keeps blowing.

2003 Volkswagen Golf tdi 150
Posted: Oct 25, 2010
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Cutting Out

The car turns over and starts fine, but then cuts out. The problem isn't all the time, just as and when it feels like it. I took it to the garage, they started it up and it was fine. As soon as they put it in gear, it cut out. Started i...

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI
Posted: Sep 25, 2010
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Inicator problems

The indicators don't work on the left side of my golf tdi when i try to indicate left i just get a very rapid indicator clicking from the emergency switch/relay! however when i put the emergency switch on all the indicators work fine!!!. I ...

2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI match
Posted: Jul 26, 2010
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Overheating

When I drive my car it overheats but not when it is at an idle. changed thermostat same top hose is hot the bottom hose is not could it be the water pump coolant is clean-has 113,000 km

2003 Volkswagen Golf 2 litre gl standard
Posted: Jul 8, 2009
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