Comments on: Tim’s Mail: One Fast

By: Bethany

Bethany — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:59:38 +0000

Hi my headlights in my 06 gti stopped working, cant figure out where the headlight fuse is?

By: Timmau

Timmau — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:40:59 +0000

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

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:25:59 +0000

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!

By: GENE

GENE — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:19:23 +0000

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.

By: gonzalo theill

gonzalo theill — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:18:27 +0000

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!

By: Timmau

Timmau — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:09:07 +0000

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!

By: Wynn Jefferson

Wynn Jefferson — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:04:01 +0000

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!

By: Patrick B

Patrick B — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:58:00 +0000

Sweet! That’s almost as cool as the car (kidding)!

By: Timmau

Timmau — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:33:08 +0000

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.

By: Patrick B

Patrick B — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:28:54 +0000

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…

By: Wynn Jefferson

Wynn Jefferson — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:52:23 +0000

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!

By: Beckers

Beckers — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 19:19:25 +0000

lmao, fer serious

By: Mrad

Mrad — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 03:21:22 +0000

Freakin’ awesome dude – love the hell outta that fast!

By: Justin Perkins

Justin Perkins — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 02:21:41 +0000

The last one is the best, by far.

By: Dax

Dax — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:18:27 +0000

Dood, pics pics pics… or… just bring it in to work. :D