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The VW Mechanic
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 8 พ.ย. 2016
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I work at Volkswagen and I massively enjoy filming mechanical videos and breaking down fault finding just for the enjoyment of my viewers and not forgetting the home mechanic who maybe stuck on a certain fault which one of my videos could reach and help out which is of course my ultimate goal :)
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I work at Volkswagen and I massively enjoy filming mechanical videos and breaking down fault finding just for the enjoyment of my viewers and not forgetting the home mechanic who maybe stuck on a certain fault which one of my videos could reach and help out which is of course my ultimate goal :)
Instagram:
tech_automotive1
Facebook:
m. TechAutomotive90/
Twitter:
mobile. techautomotive1
Email: ( For business use ONLY)
R90jra@gmail.com
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Fookin ace them little bits! 😂👍👍
They are I can’t argue with that 💪🫶
So you demonstrated the broken lever, next thing the bonnet is open! It’s the bit in between I needed!
Wish I could get a camera in there to show ya mate
Man if something doesn’t work, get it the F out of there (the torx easy outs were speaking of). One day you need something that, it’s all you’ve got so you reach in try to use them, they don’t work and your blood pressure goes through the roof along with 270 cuss words. 😂
Yeh I should really haha I’m just kinda hoping one day they redeem themselves lol coz at the moment they haven’t at all
@@TheVWMechanic_official makes me wonder if the RBRT version is better.
I know one of the lads has the rbrt set buddy it might make for a good video putting em against each other
Box looks great mate, the colour is mint 👌🏻 although I'm not a mechanic I deffo want to get more sockets next.
Appreciate your kind words matey and as you’ll know from this video brand and price doesn’t matter aslong as it does what you need it too :)
I started on trucks bought cheap to get me going when it broke bought snap on regret buying there electric impacts total utter crap the smaller the tool the cheaper I go ie sockets etc us pro usually good for that same with torque wrenches they all do the same thing have had a Halfords one since 07 has never failed cal yet, so I buy machine mart torque wrenches get them cal all good and there cheap so have more money to play with
That’s how it should be done buddy but apprentices now just see shiny things on the snapon van and finance and spend spend spend so fair play to you buddy it’s whatever works for us without braking the bank
Good set up, people starting out take note, you can do most jobs with ebay, Amazon tools, you don't need everything Snap On.
Thankyou matey and exactly that I just buy what works regardless of price yeh I do like to treat myself to a couple of snapon bits but they are just upgrades I’ve bought throughout the years :)
I have a Octavia vrs 2016 place 4x4, would this remove the Error: workshop! Only leave vehicle in Position P' issue.
If the diagnosis confirms this would fix it then your winning :)
@@TheVWMechanic_official I don't understand, should I get it diagnosed?
I have an intermittent fault : "ACC sensor impaired" Or sometimes "ACC Sensor View Blocked" would cleaning the radar fix this? first time in 5 years I got this and it only happened recently after a car wash...
I had to have my Skoda Kodiak go back to the dealer twice to get the software updated on its head may need to do with the SOS light and also satnav database would not update the video. The software version at the end is 270 which is impossible to update the navigation database via USB stick or OTA. The navigation database is stuck on 24 on the screenshots. Since my local dealer updated mine, I've now managed to get the latest updates.. something to be aware of I guess if anyone's reading this
I hope everyone can post their experiences on this video because every little helps for people struggling out there so thankyou very much for sharing
How about a video on the dreaded SOS error?
There’s far to many reasons that light comes on buddy to do a generic video unfortunately
Hi Rob just subbed. Great advice on your vids. Thanks for shouting out our TH-cam channel. Valley Autos
Thankyou so much guys appreciate you massively and your absolutely welcome 🤗
Hi. My washer stopped working, I checked my fuse and it was indeed blown so replaced it with the correct fuse. However it is still not working. I can't hear anything so confident it's not just a blocked filter. Any ideas?
It could well be a failed washer pump that originally blew your fuse so it could be the pump that’s the problem buddy
@@TheVWMechanic_official Thanks pal!
I am in Australia and out of warranty. How can I get the part number?
In the description of this video if the selector lever that you have is the same as the one in the video
Had this on a skoda octavia vrs shit new pads and them anti rattle clips sorted it but they flatten the clip on heavy breaking and rattle again vw Germans eh 😅
Keeps me in a job 😂😂😂😂
There is no skoda sd card in my car but sat nav has always worked so downloaded update onto a blank sd card will that still work ?
Yours well be a different system update to the one shown in this video buddy
Looks like it will be needing a new AC radiator before long, why do they use those open air grill designs? It gives no protection for the radiator at all.
Not ideal at all buddy is it
I have a brand new subaru. Brought it in to dealership with the complaint that I am getting a knocking sound from the suspension area. They got back to me, confirmed my complaints, told me it's my pads and they can't fix it. Then tried to slap me with a diagnostic fee. Stealerships!
That’s not good service at all unless they are waiting for a fix from factory
@@TheVWMechanic_official he said there is no fix, and it is "normal for all of their vehicles". So he said because the manufacturer will not pay, I have to. I complained about how ridiculous it was that I have to pay for an issue that they confirmed to be present. After some back and forth, they never charged the fee. But the service manager boldly stated that he will be marking my file as a difficult customer. So I guess I can expect poor service any time I enter their dealer.
@steve8803 mate fair play to you for standing upto them if they wanted to argue it then they shouldn’t of said there’s an issue but I’m glad your the winner on this one
Thanks man 👍👍
Your welcome buddy Thankyou for the comment 🫶
I am completely at a loss for how this tool is even remotely necessary for a belt replacement... Now, you use non-original parts that are more likely to have dimensional variations, or you pull the cam wheels for any reason, sure. It might be helpful *adjusting* the timing. But, otherwise, this seems ridiculous. Worst case, you check timing with an O-scope against a known good (presumably, the original timing of the car you're working on,) and adjust according to what you find is out.
Your over thinking it buddy 💪
Very clever! I did the same on 1.2FSI 63 kW CJZB. I took from a known good cam-crank waveform and moved the intake cam little by little with homemade apparatus. Now the intake is right on the money. But this engine doesn't have VVT on the exhaust so no exhaust cam sensor. NOW I NEED IN-CYLINDER PRESSURE TRANSDUCER waveform of a known good "EA211 CJZB" engine. If i have it i will know to retard or advance the cam until the check engine is gone. But now i'm afraid to move the exhaust cam because i don't know does it need retarding ot advancing. Please.
Hey, is there any site to download navi files for a volkswagen rns310 navi?
Rns is usually done by a disc matey type your unit number into google there’s some good info there
I heard a little duck quack when this guy stood up around 5:16...Lol!
Better out than in 💪
Out is always better! Appreciate the video and info. My 2014 Passat has 195,000! Love my car!
@jdog165165 you know it buddy and that’s awesome they are good cars when maintained well :)
Amigo soy espańol mi pregunta es si cuando aceleráis el motor y cambias de marcha no os da un pequeńo tiron como si no hiciera bien el vacío el circuito. Haber si alguien q tenga esta motorización me puede ayudar. Gracias
Hola amigo, no es algo que pueda diagnosticarse fácilmente sin poder probar físicamente el vehículo. Solo hablo inglés, amigo, así que te estoy hablando a través de un traductor.
Had a continental twist bike tyre do this on me .sent it back to suplier seemd very hush hush and they offerd me a set of brand new tyres without no explanation
You know what’s happened there without being told buddy but like anything in manufacturing stuff goes wrong and it’s down to the brand to look after their customers
@TheVWMechanic_official very true buddy they sorted it very fast but I was put off then as at the time the tyre had only Been fitted for a week. But all got sorted .would of liked to know what exactly had gone wrong. Spoke to a few race lads and they mention that it might of been a defect bach and it sounded like it had started to de laminate
@CliffJones-jw5ww that’s it matey a bit of transparency wouldn’t go a miss
Hi, not connected to you video but can you remember if the Mk7.5 1.5 tsi golf has a conventional sump plug or does it have the plastic type that needs the special tool? Thanks
Hey , 1.5 TSi is a 19mm sump plug buddy nothing special :)
@@TheVWMechanic_official thank you 👍
I’ve had this before 🤣 really surprised when I found the masking tape
Yeh I didn’t know what would be finding in there lol
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Same as 1.5 cod?
Pretty much
Found this in an alltrack too
Yeh in quite a few models
If you didn't have those gay a** tires, it probably wouldn't do that.
They still have to meet certain criteria to be legal on the road but yeah they are cheaper tyres
Timing chain diy on ea888 please?
When I next get one I’ll try and film it for you guys
Whats a buldge ear?
“Bulge here”
Cheap tires
They sure aren’t the best matey
Is this the same as a cayenne (2015 v6 diesel)
Yep pretty much buddy
Hi mate I have a Volkswagen scirocco GTS 2016 it’s a DSG are you able to provide me the part number for the shifter position micro sensor please
Hey buddy it will more than likely be selector unit itself on a scirocco
Hi pal so I’ve got the new shifter I have installed it but it’s only letting me put it to park and reverse 😢😢 I managed to get get it into all the gear but then it wouldn’t let me can you please help me
I think the tyre has elephantitis to be honest.😮
Deffo got bulges in all the wrong places lol
Very helpul video, is there any software needed after fittimg the part ? Im fairly competent so I'd be happy to have a go at this repair but i dont have acces to VCDS/diag tool, or is it best left to a tech ?
Hey thanks for the comment and nope there is no coding required it’s plug and plug at most you would have to do is clear the fault that would be logged in 0016 steering control
@TheVWMechanic_official this is excellent news, now the go part hunting ! Thanks mate, have a good day
@andrewimray337 your welcome buddy my channel aims to help where it can so your contributions by way of watching and commenting mean the world to me have an amazing week
Neah. Plenty of tread left and still holds air. Bags of life left in it.
If only that worked from a legal and safety point of view lol
Just failed the MOT on my MK2 (late model!) 2015 Skoda Superb .. the rear nearside one of these is apparently non-functional. Such an annoying thing to fail on but at least it should be quick / easy to replace. Cheers for the video.
That’s a shame buddy but yeah nice and easy to change matey and they are plug and play the only thing you may need to do it set the headlamp aim
@@TheVWMechanic_official Checked and the ball joints had sized up and the metal rod had just pulled out of one of the connectors. Replacement Febi sensor ordered for the total price of £50... to be fair with some effort and lubrication I could probably just push it all back together but may as well get a new one on there.
Easy when you know how buddy 💪
They must hit that pot hole every day 😂😂
Thats why i never run on low profiles,
Yeh I don’t run low profile either buddy can’t be bothered with this happening all the time
Hi, great video thanks, subbed! My golf is throwing an engine light some days when I start it up, drives fine otherwise. The error code is P0914 - Gear shift position circuit, I have no idea where to start in order to fix this, do you think doing this fix might work for me even though I dont have the Error Leave in Park? Thanks in advance.
Hey thanks for the message buddy I’ve only seen this fault before when it’s been a gear selector lever fault but I always carry out wiring checks and diagnostics into the issue , thanks for the sub to it really means the world to me
Terrible state for the tyre
Not good at all buddy is it
That's been caused by using it when it was flat.
Could of been buddy
It's fooked I'd check the rim too👌😉 don't forget tracking 😉
To be honest its bold to call some of the roads, roads in the uk when they liken, more to field after a meteor shower. When these "potholes" become craters that your car can actually get stuck in, thats the point one needs an off-roader, becasue your no longer driving on roads, but a farm track xD
Yep can’t disagree with your comment at all it’s disgusting the state of the roads that our inspected vehicles are heavily taxed to drive on
don't buy useless low profile tyres.
I would say the roads need to be in better condition across the country to be fair
I bet you can sort it out in 5 minutes😉👍
Yep all fixed 💪💪😅😅
Had this problem on my wife's Mk7 Golf. Ending up paying A$1300 for a new clock spring.
Yeah unfortunately you had the problem I was describing at the beginning with the airbag light on, no horn and your steering wheel buttons not working :(
I had a 3 series back when I was 22 my first car and what a mistake I saw water and stram shooting out the front grill some random guy walked past and goes “get rid of it she’s done” sold her 3 days later the guy driving it blew the gasket on the way home 😂
Haha you timed it to perfection
you are a clever man. thank you for sharing
Thankyou so much for the kind comment matey I enjoy bringing things to you guys you wouldn’t normally see :)