Tim’s Mail: One Fast
July 26, 2006 – 7:47 pm by Tim Mixell
Filed under Volkswagen GTI
VW has quite a sense of humor…
Upon arriving at my house today, I was greeted by a cubical package on my doorstep measuring approximately 6 inches per side. Turns out, it’s my fast.
For those of you not up to par on your “fast” trivia, consider the following:
In any case, the thing is a riot. The fast itself is amusing, but the packaging is what takes the cake.
The letter that accomanied the fast reads:
Dear Tim,
This is your fast. Make sure it gets plenty of exercise.
All our best,
Volkswagen
Out….. rageous….
Tim’s Mail: One Fast
July 26, 2006 – 7:47 pm by Tim Mixell
Dood, pics pics pics… or… just bring it in to work. :D
The last one is the best, by far.
Freakin’ awesome dude - love the hell outta that fast!
lmao, fer serious
For 2003 VW GTI — How do you reset the circuit breaker that controls the door locks, windows, interior lights, and sunroof? There appears to be no fuse for this function. These items shut off while I was changing a right rear lamp bulb and accidentally damaged the cargo light socket.
I will appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
Do you get a Fast for buying a GTI? ‘Cause I just ordered mine, and I’d love to have a little critter for it…
Greetings - I’m going to have to look into that circuit breaker issue, Wynn (might be too late?)
Patrick - yes - give VW about 2-3 weeks, and you’ll get your very own Fast.
Sweet! That’s almost as cool as the car (kidding)!
Timmau,
Thanks for responding! We solved the problem. Replaced the cargo door light socket (bought new from dealer) and replaced a blown 10 amp fuse. Everything works now!
Whew! Good deal! I neglected to follow up on the post like I should have. Apologies for my delinquence… Glad you were able to get it squared away, though!
Cheers!
I had the same problem whit the circuit breaker that controls the door locks, windows, interior lights, and sunroof. Could you please let me know wich was the damaged fuse for this function(number or position).
I will appreciate so much.
Thanks!
I too, have a perplexing sunroof issue on my 02 Beetle. After non-operation of the sunroof following a battery change, the dealer said it was the motor that was bad. I put a new motor in and still the sunroof would not open. Checked the fuse first of course and it was fine. Then I read about re-setting the auto close feature by opening and closing the driver door lock with the key. This reset seemed to work because the sunroof opened and closed during the procedure which confirmed that the motor was indeed good. Next I replaced the switch that controls the opening of the sunroof and still I had a non operational sunroof. The only other hardware options I could think of would be a relay or circuit breaker and the dealer told me there was none for the sunroof. I was wondering if there is a relay or circuit breaker that anyone knows of, or does the ECM need a re-flash after a battery disconnect to enable the sunroof operation? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
A friend of mine left their GTI with me (2006 model?) to drive and doesn’t have the manual in the car. There’s an indicator light coming on upon start that is gold in color and looks like an arrow moving in the shape of a circle with an exclamation mark in the center. Can anyone tell me what this light means? I’ve done a search on the web and have found nothing.
Many thanks!
Hi Beth,
Sounds like you turned off traction control. There should be a switch below the center console (by the ash-tray) that says “ESP On/Off” - hit that and see what happens.
Timmau
Hi my headlights in my 06 gti stopped working, cant figure out where the headlight fuse is?