DIY: resetting service indicator (with or without VAG-COM)
Sunday, May 18th, 2008 Posted in 2.0T FSI, 2.5L, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | 1 Comment »For people without access to VAG-COM: Vehicles with Multifunction Display - 1.) With the key out of the ignition - Press and hold the “0.0”, located on the right side of the instrument cluster. 2.) While holding the reset button insert the key ...
DIY: Rear wiper delete plug
Thursday, April 24th, 2008 Posted in Rabbit/GTI | 2 Comments »DIY rear wiper delete Tools needed: 3/8 socket wrench 2” extension (optional) 10mm socket 13mm socket Phillips head screwdriver Needle nose pliers PB blaster Towel/rag Cleaning solution Supplies: Clear silicone zip ties (optional) 1” nylon hole plug(PURCHASE AT LOWE'S. on package says made by hillman 1" nylon hole plugs black. comes in quantity of ...
DIY: brake fluid bleed / change
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 Posted in Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | No Comments »Brake fluid is caustic and generally hazardous to your health. Wear rubber/vinyl/synthetic gloves that are chemical resistant while working with brake fluid. See MSDS here Tools and Supplies: Motive Pressue Bleeder (optional, if you don't have this you will need a friend ...
DIY: changing fuel filter
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 Posted in Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | 6 Comments »WARNING: Fuel system is under pressure. It is ALWAYS a good idea to use goggles and gloves to prevent blood poisoning or injury. Take all the obvious precautions... no smoking, don't work near any ignition sources, etc. Tools and supplies: OEM Fuel ...
DIY: oil change (without the OEM drain tool)
Friday, April 11th, 2008 Posted in 2.0T FSI, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | 10 Comments »Tools and Supplies: OEM oil filter (top in picture) p/n 06D 115 562 Quality oil of your choice (check if on VW approved list) new copper crush washer for drain plug 19mm socket 36mm socket (or adjustable wrench) socket wrench T20 screwdriver needle nose pliers oil drain tray / ...
DIY: Changing brake pads & rotors
Saturday, March 29th, 2008 Posted in Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | 14 Comments »All typical disclaimers apply, do at your own risk, blah blah blah... I'm not responsible if you drop the car on your head and kill yourself. Tools/Materials: 18" breaker bar, 1/2" drive 1/2" drive socket wrench 3/8" drive socket wrench 15mm box wrench 13mm box wrench 21mm ...
