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  1. 13-10-2007, 12:21 PM #1
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    mk3 gl fault codes. how to get them?

    hi guys i wanna get fault codes out of my mk3 gl. wat contacts do i have to bridge to get the fault codes?
    im having a problem with starting my car, when i turn the ket to starting position the power starts to fliker or sometimes go dull. the battery, alternator and starter motor r fine. i can push the car to start it this been doin this all week, it doesnt start from last weekend by it self hav to push. and everything resets when i turn the ignition key.
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  2. 13-10-2007, 12:26 PM #2
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    I don't know how you deduced your battery as fine, but it sounds to me like it's on it's last legs. Our work ute was doing the same thing before we fitted a new battery. As did the fork lift. As for bridging pins, wouldn't have a clue. See if you can't find someone with a VAGCOM cable and a laptop.

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    Also, before repalcing the battery, make sure you battery teminals are tight, and get the battery onto a charger for a while. You may have a dodgy contack, which is not allowing full current flow from battery to starter, and alternater to battery, hence, bugger all power.

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  4. 13-10-2007, 12:34 PM #4
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    My battery is fine. Iit was fine 1 moment then it was stuffed and the headlights work perfect when the engine is off they not dull or anythin so it wouldnt be the battery and i also cheked it with volt meter just to be sure and its also fine and and i cheked all contacts and relays they all fine so im thinking its 1 of the censors.
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  5. 13-10-2007, 06:11 PM #5
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    We're just checking to see if you've checked it thoroughly - it sounds very much like a battery problem. It could be a faulty ignition switch too - I had power shortages to my stereo, so it could be something to replace. They're prone to failing as it's just plastic.

    If you're in the south-west area, Matt from Camden GTI in Campbelltown can help you out with everything including having your car scanned with a VAGCOM. Call him, 0423 051 737.
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  6. 15-10-2007, 06:58 PM #6
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    found wat the problem was. the main wire to the battery was all stuffed on the inside under the insulation, dont know how that pappened, it rusted from the inside
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