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    The Official MKVI DIY/FAQ Thread

    02-11-2009 02:12 AM #1
    Welcome to the Golf & Jetta VI Do-It-Yourself, How-To and Frequently Asked Question Thread.

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    01) Typical Problems & Questions
    02) Oil & Servicing
    03) Body & Exterior
    04) Interior
    05) Wheels & Tires
    06) Lighting
    07) Electrical
    08) Radio & Navigation System
    09) VAG-COM / VCDS
    10) Suspension & Handling
    11) Engine, Exhaust & Transmission
    12) Brakes
    13) Racks & Carriers
    14) Miscellaneous

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    Typical Problems & Questions

    02-11-2009 02:13 AM #2
    Typical Problems & Questions

    Condensation in your headlights? click here - 98DUB

    Cheap fix for wind noise, and door rattles- John Y

    rattling wastegate? click here - MidloWolfsburg09

    Bad Gas mileage? click here - MrClean

    Mini Cooper valve install to stop rear window washer leak - 71sbeetle

    Vent fan only works on high setting? Click Here
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    Oil, Servicing, and General Maintance

    02-11-2009 02:14 AM #3
    Oil & Servicing

    2.0T oil and filter change - Custom158

    TDI oil and filter change with oil extractor - jwbekens

    How to Change Cabin Air Filter - TurtleJames

    Cleaning an aftermarket intake equipped with a K&N filter (Modshack Intake) - Aonarch
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    Body & Exterior

    02-11-2009 02:14 AM #4
    Body & Exterior

    Service Mode for wipers (to replace, to leave up before a snow storm, etc) - BsickPassat

    Lamin-x smoked sidemarkers - santos.

    Dent repair with Dry Ice - Orient Express

    Front Bumper Plug DIY - reelknead1

    keeping fog access covers secure - VWRedux

    GTI Lower Lip Install - absoluteczech

    GTI sideskirts on a Golf - sfpegasus

    Home Depot Lip - wigglysqiggly

    Front Bumper Removal - VWpartsguy17

    Front End Diagram - orient express

    Tint your sideview mirror lights - SVTunit

    How to remove Mirror Caps-Aonarch

    how to remote hatch pop - ecs tuning

    How to Adjust Windshield Washers

    How to install mudflaps - shankys_14

    Rear license plate bracket solution - A.Bursell
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    Interior

    02-11-2009 02:14 AM #5
    Interior

    Installing Aluminum glove box handle - 71sbeetle

    Installing chrome trimmed window and mirrors switches - Also how to remove door panels - 71sbeetle

    Katzkin leather interior kit information - 71sbeetle

    Installing OEM European underseat drawers - 71sbeetle

    OEM dash cubby installation - JTwGTI

    Installing OEM European dash cubby - 71sbeetle

    How to remove and open the instrument cluster to replace the needles or clean the inside for example - 71sbeetle

    Removing the airbag warning stickers from your sun visors - Orient Express

    Disassembling center console - chadcronin

    Installing a shift knob while keeping the factory shift boot - OldSkoolNJ

    Interior trim removal - siagolf

    Removing Steering Wheel-link takes you off site

    installing euro cup holder-off site link

    coin holder mod- recognized1

    sunroof switch swap for a illuminated mk5 switch- irishpride
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    Wheels & Tires

    02-11-2009 02:15 AM #6
    Wheels & Tires

    Mk6 Stance Info Thread

    Stud Conversion- by Aonarch
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    Lighting

    02-11-2009 02:15 AM #7
    Lighting

    Lighting-Questions & Answers Here Please - quailallstar

    Wiring a Euro Headlight Switch to run parking lights (MkVI Golf and GTI) - JTwGTI

    OEM LED Tail lights install and coding information - ZIPN VW

    OEM LED Tail lights information and part numbers - 71sbeetle

    Installing Höen Xenonmatch bulbs in fog lights on a Golf - 71sbeetle

    How to replace dome/map/footwell light incandescent bulbs with LEDs - RobMan8023

    How to replace footwell light bulbs - Super Steve

    Clear (or smoked) side markers on MKVI Golf / JSW / TDI - sfpegasus
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    Electrical

    02-11-2009 02:15 AM #8
    Electrical

    OEM European Chirp Alarm Siren Install - TXRanger83

    Retrofitting a Back Up Camera on a Jetta SportWagen - Code3VW

    OEM Rear View Camera RVC for a Golf or GTI - rockerdan

    ABS Speed Sensor Cleaning - SoCalMK6GTI

    accessory sockets always hot (constant +12v) - FUZE
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    Radio & Navigation System

    02-11-2009 02:16 AM #9
    Radio & Navigation System

    DIY RNS-510 Coding - BarryT82

    9W7 Bluetooth swap from 9W2 on RNS510 - 71sbeetle

    Clarivue screen protector for RNS510 or RCD510 - 71sbeetle

    RNS install and coding (pics and vid) - oempls

    Removing the rear speakers MKVI GTI/Golf 2Dr - tstahlGTI
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    Vag-com / vcds

    02-11-2009 02:16 AM #10
    VAG-COM / VCDS

    Vag-Com Locator searchable map - martytime

    VCDS MKVI / MK6 Platform, Handy Coding tweaks - Dana@Ross-Tech

    VCDS (Vag-Com) for Beginners - Code3VW

    Some VAG COM screen shots - 71sbeetle

    Disable TPMS Sensors thru Vag Com - snobrdrdan

    Cluster Staging / Gauge Needle Sweep thru Vag Com - snobrdrdan
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    Suspension & Handling

    02-11-2009 02:17 AM #11
    Suspension & Handling

    Spring and Cup Kit Picture Thread - absoluteczech

    APR 27mm rear sway bar - Install DIY - 71sbeetle

    How to install coilovers - 98DUB

    Driver Gear Spring Thread

    another coilover install-mxpx09rawker
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    Engine, Exhaust & Transmission

    02-11-2009 02:17 AM #12
    Engine, Exhaust & Transmission

    Information on installing a GTI muffler and rear bumper trim on a Golf - 71sbeetle

    Tiguan Pipe Install / Noisemaker Delete - snobrdrdan

    GTI muffler on a TDI - dhavener

    Golf 2.5 Short Ram Intake Install- Aonarch

    GTI Resonator Delete- Aonarch

    How To Change Your Spark Plugs-off site link

    How to Swap the Down Pipe- plac

    complete engine breakdown - GlfSprtCT1
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    Brakes

    02-11-2009 02:18 AM #13
    Brakes

    Topic and link - contributor
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    Racks & Carriers

    02-11-2009 02:18 AM #14
    Racks & Carriers

    Topic and link - contributor
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    Miscellaneous

    02-11-2009 02:18 AM #15
    Miscellaneous

    Stealth Garage Door Opener - 71sbeetle

    Valentine One Radar Locator hardwire and concealed display - 71sbeetle

    Hard Wiring a Radar Detector - RC-Cola

    DIY: Control your iOS 4.1 device via 9W7 voice commands (iPhone/iPod touch) - iPinch

    another homelink install - Orient-Express
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