The MK2 DIY and FAQ Thread

**ryana89** · 14-08-2011, 07:41 PM

Hello MK2 owner's.

Have set this thread up as an accumulation point for all MK2 DIY's/FAQ's and other helpful information.

If you have a thread/link you'd like to add, post them up in here and I'll add them to this top post.

If you have any suggestions/idea's to the layout of this thread, please don't hesitate to PM me with your thoughts.
Keep the chatting to a minimum please.

External Links

Vortex MK2 DIY/FAQ - Hundreds of MK2 related DIY/FAQ here.

Golf GTI Guides UK - Common problems, cure's and maintanence.

A2resource.com - Indepth wiring diagrams/ECU pin outs, factory codes, gearbox/engine info, ect.

Bentley Manual Online - If you don't have the book already!

The Uber Digifant Thread - Must read for Digi owners.

The Uber CIS Thread - Another Must read for K-jet owners.

Digifant Tuning/Maintanence - Guide for taking care of your Digifant car.

VW CLub South Africa - Plenty of Mk2 DIY info by the VW Club of South Africa

Brake Balancer Adjustment - Adjusting the brake bias.

Headlight Switch Illumination - Upgrading/replacing/updating the headlight switch illumination light.

MK2 Golf screen demister fix - For poor performing front windscreen demister.

VWW Member Threads

Aussie 3dr Golf Count! - By Stiggy_21

K-jet info and testing - By 86gti

DIY Battery Lead's - By Oneofthegreats

MK2 Headlamp wiring upgrade (must do!!!) - Linked up by Velly

Glovebox lock removal - Iniated by Domel (scroll down)

DIY overkill short throw gear shift kit - By Stiggy

AFM rejuvenation (for digi owners) - By ryana89

Apologies for all the external links, hopfully more threads by forum members will appear over time.