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Started the process of preparing my second turbo. Core swapped. Damage to a fin and scratches.

Just check wastegate voltage...4.3v damn no wonder it was throwing codes

https://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_VII--2.0T_Gen3/Interior/Shifter/Shift_Trim/

Replaced my key FOB battery a started throwing a p029900 underboost code...time for wastegate maintenance.

I absolutely hate the hard line on my 1.8t, it is always in the way!

Replaced my waterpump, it was leaking from a small Crack near one of the necks.

After the activator finished I turned the ignition off then turned the car on completely to get the battery charging and CP was still active. Additionally I used the newest version of C&D. Additionally I was unable to get Putty to show info, my com is 5 and I was using 115200bps, do they run off...

hey maybe you guys can help me, i just bricked my new 3q0035876a, i installed it into the car, component protective was active, pulled the software info: MST2_US_VW_P0628D. using an SD card ran activator by Congo and duke, updated and worked fine, still component protected. Then placed the two...

I have a 2016 vw mk7 golf 1.8t with the is20 unitronic stage 2 and all supporting mods, I have had absolutely no issues with the engine, the basic tiptronic transmission is the issue. In drive it rarely shifts above 2k which is a limit for sure. In sport it responds perfectly and using the...

Yes, pin 5 five to a/29, additionally, I forgot to mention I had to upgrade my BCM to one the had foglight pins 087T>>087AA

So when I added front fog lights to my mk7 base golf s I had to run the wires from the fog lights to the BCM and a wire from the BCM to the new radial knob, then in VCDS did long coding for front fog lights, then adaptions for when to activate. If all your rotary pins are used, run the front...

Not the audi ones but I have done a mod to install cup holder lighting, additionally Mr.fix has videos on YouTube with step by step instructions and coding so if you wanted to cut into the factory cupholders to make the audi ones fit, you can.

Considering that vw diagnostics were wrong I couldn't tell you anything other than generic alternator failing queues, I found out my issue was something completely different: ground loop from an amp.

I have the same issue: amp ground loop, the three things people are telling me are: 1. Check your amp ground, it should be same size as your power, ensure it completely grounds to the chassis. 2. Check your vehicles battery ground, if it's failing, the amp ground might be creating a back draw...

The whole process took about 30 minutes with the most time spent sliding the old alternator out carefully, and triple ensuring the belt was realigned properly

Didn't, it flexes enough to slide the alternator between it and the intake manifold. I did release the plastic clip near the headlight on the frame though.

Yeah, I really wish I had an invoice, but I saw red when he said it. It is VW of Corpus Christi, and they regularly price gouge since the only other dealership nearby is Brownville.

Yes the alternator was 1200$

Swapped the alternator, saved myself 2800$ doing it myself. Took 30 minutes and nothing special. Vw lied to me saying the noise I hear is a failing alternator, oh well it lasted 136000 miles.