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Stop warning light on dash when after braking the pedal is released

Was this ever resolved? I've just had my brakes bled and I keep getting the same problem. Not every time I press the brake pedal but only some times?

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 gttdi
Posted: Sep 19, 2021
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Engine cuts out

my car is cutting out when driving at 40 mph also it cuts out when slowing down. It has been doing this everyday for 5 weeks. The car does restart after cutting out. Its been in the garage nearly 2 weeks now as having difficulty in finding ...

2004 Volkswagen Golf
Posted: Apr 14, 2017
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Momentary loss of power

I have a very intermittent problem with a VW Golf. Sometimes when approaching a road junction or roundabout at very low revs, when I go to accelerate , there is a very brief period of time, say 2,3 seconds where nothing happens ! It only...

2004 Volkswagen Golf
Posted: Nov 11, 2016
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Key Fob programming problem

Hello, When I purchased my Golf a couple of years ago, it was supplied with two key fobs. One key fob struggled unlocking the car, as you had to press it a few times. The second fob was okay and I just used this one. A little bit late...

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L MK4
Posted: Mar 11, 2015
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Wipers not working

An auto electrician has had the car for 2 days and inspected all the wiring after removing the dashboard and the rear wiper motor, when finished all was working, but after travelling back home and testing the wiper again, they had stopped w...

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Manual
Posted: Oct 4, 2014
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Stop warning light on dash when after braking the pedal is released

the large STOP warning light comes on after braking and the pedal is released.This does not happen every time I brake.I've spoken to a vw mechanic and he along with a few other mechanics suggested it could be the expansion bottle level sens...

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 gttdi
Posted: Oct 12, 2013
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Front wipers not working

Front wipers not working tried to brush snow of windscreen wipers stopped half way didn't work again washers still working took it to garage they said motor is burnt put a second hand motor and mechanism on wipers still not working please h...

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.4
Posted: Feb 16, 2012
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Temperature guage faulty

my mk 4 golf.. temperature guage occasionally works but mostly doesnt..when it does, it goes to normal then imeadiately goes back to cold ?why is this, any ideas? thanks

2004 Volkswagen Golf
Posted: Jan 5, 2012
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Tough first gear

sometimes i struggle to get into 1st gear when the car is warm,ive taken it to the garage to have the clutch looked at,they say its fine.Anyone have any ideas?

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 sdi
Posted: Oct 18, 2011
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Engine Management Light

Hi, About 2 months ago my engine management light came on and the car started running on 3 cylinders. I took the car into the garage and they said the fault was a broken fuel injector, which they replaced costing around £600. One we...

2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 SDI
Posted: Sep 12, 2011
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Idling

I took car to a garage yesterday as the revs idle below 8000 and sometimes when Ihave decelerated the alternator light appears. I have taken it to be checked and the alternator is fine though according to the mechanics the problem was "thro...

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1400 cc
Posted: Sep 3, 2011
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Leaking coolant and also oil

my car is leaking coolant and oil. the coolant is getting increasing more consistant. i nearly need to top up the water ever day. its getting rather annoying as the coolant check light comes on when you cant get stopped. the temp gauge ...

2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 Gt TDi
Posted: Aug 2, 2011
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Intermittant lurching and cutting out

car will at times lurch and chug and cut out. always starts immediately again, may drive on normally or may continue to chug and lurch. Never does it when driving over 50mph in higher gear, but when in lower gears either slowing down or acc...

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI
Posted: Jul 30, 2011
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How much coil packs?

can someone let me know how much a new coil pack will cost on a golf 2004 fitted.

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 se petrol
Posted: Aug 14, 2010
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Very lumpy

Can anyone help my golf seem to be very jerky and lumpy when not moving and the engine light has come on. It was serviced about 6 weeks ago?

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 se petrol
Posted: Aug 13, 2010
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Alarm keeping going off

Recently when I lock my car the alarm has started to go off, at first as normal then the it slows and becomes more of a constant beeping. Very difficult to turn off - can last for 10 mins +. Also at the same time I have noticed that as I ...

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI
Posted: May 27, 2010
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Lambda probe

warning light on dash indicating there is an exhaust problem and lambda probe what is it and how urgent to repair

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI
Posted: Mar 27, 2010
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Knocking from from front nearside

When I turn full lock to the right I've started get a loud knocking noise from the front nearside? Any ideas what this could be?

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI
Posted: Feb 17, 2010
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Rear fog switch

the rear fog light on my partners v.w.golf keeps flashing on and off on the instrument display, then it stops and won't repete. help anyone??

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 diesel
Posted: Oct 9, 2009
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Squeeling brakes

Hi, after having my front pads changed about 3 months ago my brakes have started squeeling really loud. Any idea what i can do to solve this?? pads & disks seem ok & aren't worn down!

2004 Volkswagen Golf gti
Posted: Jul 12, 2008
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