QLD - New VR6 Owner

[BenVR6]

Hey Guys,

I was directed to this forum by the ex-owner of the VR6 Golf I just bought.

Having always wanted a golf, I spotted an average condition, VR6 on carsales. As soon as I saw it, I wanted it.

Its a 1994. A Bit battered around, but it seems to have been reasonable well looked after in terms of the mechanics. KMs are high. But, it was the colour I wanted and managed to grab it for $3000.

Here's a picture, of it parked outside my house. Probably the only part of the day I wasn't driving it.



Hopefully overtime I'll be able to update a few things to the car. Once the side trims are back on, I'd like to start fixing the interior back up. Needs a new roof lining, which is number one and from then on fix up the boot lining and what not.

I do however have a few newbie questions.

1) I have mastered primitive use of the trip computer, however, the car didnt come with a manual. On the windscreen wiper stock, I understand the switch that slides along changes the readings. Not really sure what it says; 0 1 2 0 or something? Anyway, what does this actually change. My fuel per 100km seemed to be different depending on the setting, so I thought maybe highway/city driving?

2) What is the best website/place etc to source parts? Particularly, I'm after a new fuel door. Mine is broken and I need it fixed.

3) The Left pax window switch doesn't work, however it does on the drivers console. Dodgy switch or wiring?

Thanks guys,

Ben

[h100vw]

That was cheap at $3k.

The computer when on 1 is showing details from the current journey. The car needs to be off for several hours and it will reset itself. ie Drive to the cinema, park up and watch movie, jump back in car, everything starts over. Drive to shops, spend and hour window shopping, data still increments.

The 2 position adds up all the single journeys you have done and gives you longer term averages. It resets when you get to 9999km IIRC.

Sliding the switch to either end will reset the respective data.

Gavin

[BenVR6]

Hi Gavin,

I think I paid what it was worth considering the condition and 240k odd kilometres. It's a really fun car to drive though- very quick and heaps of fun.

Thanks for your help.

[BenVR6]

Another Question.

My key has a button on it- The VW badge. What does this button actually do?

[madglf3]

Does it light up? (or 'did' it light up at one point in time). That'd be my guess.

Welcome btw, looks like you got a pretty good car for the price.