Golf R Observations and Questions

**parso_rex** · 10-01-2013, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan_R

No worries, just keep the FIS box in the little compartment under the light switch and then it's pretty easy to disconnect/bypass when needed. It's recommended to disconnect the relevant fuse (or battery) when doing it.

Mine located directly in front of the gateway module itself so if I ever need to access the thing its only a matter of :
remove wiper arms
remove rubber strip off wiper motor/vent/ECU/soundaktor panel
remove motor/vent panel
remove engine bay firewall panel to wiper vent ECU area
remove wiper motor contraption
remove cover to access CAN gateway module
Then when I'm finished I simply reverse the procedure

**Ryan_R** · 10-01-2013, 02:15 PM

Go via the dashboard, I've done both methods and it's much easier (besides not being able to see what you're doing). Once you figure it out the first time though after that you'll be in there within a minute or two.

**parso_rex** · 10-01-2013, 03:29 PM

Actually it didn't take me more than 15 mins to install, I'm pretty good at ripping these things apart now and have all the nice tools that make it easier. Initially I went from underneath and there is no way I could get up there its at the highest point not sure if its the same as your ones location - pretty sure it would be

OK I know we are taking the thread OT but you get that

**SilvrFoxX** · 10-01-2013, 04:06 PM

Is that paint work A) Whits B) Dirty

That has taken the thread over the top as it looks like you are pulling an old fridge apart

**Ryan_R** · 10-01-2013, 06:04 PM

Yep, same location for me. Just had to push the relays out of the way and then use a long flat screwdriver to pop the gateway up and then it was an easy grab.

**Candyman** · 12-01-2013, 11:16 AM

Anyone noticed a slight clunk coming from the front suspension when going into reverse

Not gearbox. Sounds like front right.

Car goes in for service next week so will let them know but wondered if anyone else had heard this

Bit early for LCA bushes ?

**Ryan_R** · 12-01-2013, 12:02 PM

I hear little clunks while reversing (when I press the gas pedal, esp when going uphill), am told it's nothing to worry about.

**Candyman** · 14-01-2013, 02:00 PM

Are Redbook prices about right for the 2nd hand Golf R market at the moment ?

Also, anyone that has sold one recently, much interest ?

**SilvrFoxX** · 14-01-2013, 04:53 PM

Don't do it CM

**Tom87** · 14-01-2013, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Candyman

Are Redbook prices about right for the 2nd hand Golf R market at the moment ?

Also, anyone that has sold one recently, much interest ?

I'll start the bidding at $25,000. Used car market is dead and yours is obviously a lemon...lol. Small amount to pay considering your problems become mine.