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Thanks for the replies guys. Glad to know the pedal box itself is cheap - I'll go pick it up now. I'm getting it installed @ 4hrs labour. Once fixed, the car's going up for sale.

I've got the dreaded pedal box problem. Car is 9yrs old, 65k on clock. Clutch pedal started creaking about 3 weeks ago and felt heavy. Gears have got progressively more difficult to select and today started grinding every time. I'm thinking the pedal box must have cracked. I've phoned my local TPS ...

I had to change the main headlight bulb today. Once I removed the black cover from the back, I noticed the reflector was wobbly. I've read this is a common problem and that the adjuster has probably broken. Once I Clip the black cover back on it seems to hold the reflector steady again. I had not ...

I just found the VW service video that shows you how to do the job. It's on a mk4 but it's pretty much the same as the mk5 procedure. Make sure you download it and watch it (ignore the sound as it's in german) - it doesnt show you everything so also follow my instructions below:

http://rs298 ...

The oil pressure sensor switch is quite prone to going wrong. Not saying that this is your problem but it's a strong possibility.

See my post from a couple of weeks ago:

http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/viewtopic.php?t=39798&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=&sid ...

Right, I drove the car to a VW parts shop. My oil light did not come on during the journey. I checked the switch one last time before I went in and it was still leaking oil from the centre where the connector plugs in.

I purchased a new switch - part# 03691908/D (thanks Adummy) - removed the old ...

Thanks Ash and Adummy

Ash - I'm 90% sure that the oil you see in the photo has come from the sensor and sprayed behind due to the windrush when motorway driving, but I will take a closer look as you suggest.

I took the plastic cover off the top of the engine this morning and pulled the connector ...

OK, thanks for the replies, especially 'Ash'.

I've had a chance to look a bit closer and I 'think' I've found an oil pressure sender switch with a small oil leak. The switch in question is at the front of the engine to the right, just sticking out from underneath the plastic cover that sits on top ...

My oil light has just started coming on. Usually comes on after about 10 mins of driving. I've checked the oil level and it's absolutely fine (from cold on level surface). It will go out every now and then but will always come back on again a few minutes later. The beeping is starting to get on my ...

Surely if its not cutting in when it should be the sensor is knackered? Just a guess really, but what else could it be if the fuses are in tact and the fan works?

Yeah, probably is but I don't have a clue where the sensor is or how to change it, though I'm certainly not adverse to having a go ...

Right, i've finally had time to look at this problem a little more.

Seems the radiator fan itself is actually working. If I turn the aircon on then the radiator fan comes on too (as I belive it should). If I remove the red fuse on the battery compartment, with the ignition off, then the fan comes ...

I've got a 1.4se 16v

A few weeks ago, on a very hot day, while sat in traffic, my temperature warning light came on. I checked the temperature dial and it was way into the red. I turned off the air-con, opened the windows and turned the hot air on full blast. It cooled the engine off quite quickly ...

Marcman

please can you tell mewhere you got the '6N3 998 801 A' repair kit from?

I got mine from a VW dealership. They had to special order it but it only took 2 days. price was about £28 inc. You can get it much cheaper from VAGparts 01793 487700 but they werent answering the phone when I ...

The teeth on the small spindle part of the cog get slightly bent and end up jamming when the window is fully up.


Is this a description of what goes wrong with the original part?

Yes, there is a plastic/nylon cog that sits inside the motor. It has a protruding spindle like, toothed cog that ...

The '6N3 998 801 A' repair kit DOES work for the MK5. I just repaired my passenger side window.

The teeth on the small spindle part of the cog get slightly bent and end up jamming when the window is fully up.

It's relatively easy to remove the regulator and motor to replace the cog and I urge ...