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RUMBLING AND GRUMBLING FROM REAR

WHEN I DRIVE AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A CONSTANT GRIDING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR. WHEN I GO OVER BUMPS IT FEELS LIKE THE WHOLE CAR IS GONNA BREAK. ALSO WHEN I SLOW DOWN THE CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT AND A PULSATING FEELING COMES THROUGH THE STE...

1995 GTI
Posted: Jan 20, 2009
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Windscreen

i cant understand why my windscreen freezes on the inside

2007 1.6 match
Posted: Dec 6, 2008
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Engine shudder

For about 3 weeks now my golf has started to shudder whilst ticking over, you can feel this through the steering wheel about once every couple of seconds. My first thought was maybe the spark plugs but as the manifold goes over the top of ...

2003 2.0 gti
Posted: Nov 18, 2008
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Air bag/alarm/boot lock!!

Whilst driving home from scotland today the warning panel on my dash came up saying the luggage compartment (boot) was open, I stopped & checked this & found it was not open... I kept going & the warning kept coming on. I stopped halfway ho...

2003 gti 2.0 8v
Posted: Oct 30, 2008
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Car won't start when it's cold

Just bought an N reg Golf Cabriolet. It's been running fine but is now playing up as the weather has turned cold. Battery seems fine but it struggles to start. Any idea what the most likely problem is?

2000
Posted: Oct 27, 2008
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Car won't start when esp/traction lights are on

When I start my car, the engine cranks but won't start. I have to turn the key several times to get the engine to start, which can take upto 5 mins. I have noticed that the traction light comes on with the esp light as usual, then both ...

2005 2.0 SDi
Posted: Sep 4, 2008
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Boot will not open

boot is permently locked has been opening every now and then but is now locked.

2000 18 gti
Posted: Aug 19, 2008
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Overheating - car heater not working

Hi, my golf just started over heating. I turned the car heater on to help out but it doesn't blow warm air. the coolant levels seem fine and i am fairly confident the radiator is ok as it was replaced only 3 months ago. haven't checked the...

2000 1.6 SE
Posted: Aug 12, 2008
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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 gti
Posted: Jul 12, 2008
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Window fault - possibly linked to lock

I took the car into be serviced and the guy has clearly used the wrong key or something in the drivers door lock. The barrel just turns now and does not have any locking capacity. Also the wondows will go down but not up. I can get the w...

2001 2.0 Cabrio Avant Garde
Posted: Jun 29, 2008
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Code P0441

Hi, I keep getting this code re-appearing and I'm now running out of ideas! I've changed the EGR valve, Evap cannister/valves, checked all hoses/wiring etc. I think it only leaves the ECU? Any help would be appreciated. Many thanks, ...

1999 1.4 Engine AXP
Posted: Jun 23, 2008
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Wipers

front wipers and rear wiper come on for no reason when driving.This is my wifes car so this is more than one problem.cheers

1996 gti 2.0
Posted: Jun 5, 2008
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