Thanks guys. I disconnected starter and leisure batteries and left for a good few minutes and then connected up and sorted it
Not sure it was as suggested Bigsidavies or something else but seems to have done the trick
Many thanks again everyone really appreciate the time you’ve taken
Mike
dont worry I had the same from ats, he also had a go at me for 235 55 r17 tyres which I kindly replied was a factory size for the van as printed inside the door. He continued to tell me I would have trouble with the abs and front sensor as a result. Thousands of miles later, suprise suprise its...
Thank you. Could a bad connection possibly cause battery drain while the van’s off? My BLUETTI Charger 1 has a fuse trip switch that I leave turned off so it doesn’t try to charge my power station all the time, I presumed this would stop any drain in that circuit. (I apologise if all these...
Hi neverweaken have you resolved this yet? I had a different fault at the beginning of the year and replaced the turbo actuator. The van has been running like a dream for about a week now then today I got the flashing coil light and loss of power. I now have the exact same fault as your van...
This is how my saga started. I was able to keep it topped up until I got a first pump installed. I think the choice is totally up to you….but at some point it will need doing.
Hi. Today replaced engine oil and noticed fluid leak from steering pump. checked fluid level was below the cool level line. Is it worth changing it now ? Or just top it up and checking level more often.
We reduced its length so only an option if you’re short or add an extra fold out flap on section behind headrests. Luckily we are both not tall.
We don’t need seat belts in rear when camping as just us 2, although still got original central belt on bench. Original floor brackets and seat belts...
For those interested.....
https://vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php/topic,33819.15.html#:~:text=From%20an%20engineering%20standpoint%2C%20XZN,matter%20the%20type%20of%20head.
Note - they are not Torx screws but triple Square (AKA XZN head) - I believe 8mm.
It is actually worth investing in a set as VW use these extensively (just because they like to be different ?) It reminds me of the the days where Wolsley cars used Whitworth sizes.
Set the meter to continuity test, one probe on the headlamp bolt, the other on the battery -ve terminal. If you get a good 'beep', which you should do, you're golden.
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