Posting to get access to the rest of the forum and figure out why on earth VW makes updating maps difficult

Hi all,

I have a 2017 MkVII TSI.

Do I run any risks of damaging the battery or electronics by connecting a 12v compressor via jumper-lead type terminal clamps to inflate a tyre? Am I better off using the body earth connection point for the negative lead?
Specs. panel...

Hi,

I thought I would share some info about how I wired up my Golf R valves in an attempt to keep it looking as factory as possible. I wanted to be able to operate them by a on/off switch in the console as opposed to selecting different modes which I also thought would be a much simpler...

I have had bearbox out. 5 yrs later putting it back in.
Have a support bracket that I cant work out where it goes, and I have an earth strap that seemingly doesnt have a home either?

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Hi, I am an owner of a 2013 my14 V6 that has ever thing that opens and shuts on it and still learning with all the gadgets.
I have recently found that I have 2 leds out in the RH side boot lens and it is a pain that I know they are out.
On closely looking it seems that the leds in the whole...

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I bought a gauge and am trying to figure out how to power it.
I am getting a tee to set the sender in with the original pressure switch. I can run the cables into the cabin through the ECU entry.
What should I use for ignition switched power?

The gauge is...

HI fellas,

So i have trawled through countless pages but still cannot really find the correct info,

Here goes,

The car is a MK1 1982 GTI 1600 8V

Fusebox is the ceramic type, i have also tried another fuse box.

The issue I...