I have just topped up my 2016 R-Line with my son's engine oil that he uses in his Kia Piccanto. I usually use Castrol Edge 5W-30 LL, but I topped up 0.5 litre of 5W-30 M... Is this going to make a material difference, or is my engine going to completely seize then next time I turn it on ..read more

Thought my battery was getting low, but the keyless entry doesn't operate from either key and I have swapped battery. Is there a software reset or do I have a hard fault here? Comments appreciated, I just can't predict Nooby's on this one Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk ..read more

Hello all, need some help please!! My 2009 Touareg 3.0tdi radio/nav system won’t power on. We had an issue with battery drain due to the aux heated randomly powering up. That’s sorted now. But since the battery last died the radio won’t turn on. I’ve pulled the fuses and left them out over night. I’ve checked the fuses in the holder with a multimeter and it’s got power across them. Any thoughts anyone ..read more

Hi all, I got this far on try to replace the bulb…. My question to anyone out there is how do I get to the bulb from here?? Doing my head in. cheers for any help… View attachment 39070 View attachment 39069 ..read more

Hey all, newbie here! I’ve trawled through the forum but can’t seem to find the answer to my auto headlight question… I have a 2006 SE model, I’m in the UK and I don’t have the auto headlight option on my light switch so I’d like to upgrade. Is this possible? I’ve seen a few videos where people have upgraded a Golf or Transporter, but can’t find anything on Treg. I’ve found a switch with sensor on Amazon, any idea whether this would work? (Won’t let me paste a link) LoreenCar... No auto headlight 2006 SE - upgrade possible ..read more

What do people recommend for the front driveshaft outer gaitors - OEM or aftermarket? OEM £70 each as a kit Aftermarket £10 - £20 (kit) Fitting about an hour a side at £85/hour assuming the job goes well! My front ones are different. One has fewer, bigger bands and is a much softer compound than the other, but they're both leaking grease by the outer clips. This photo of the softer one: It's a 2005 7L Cheers, Tim ..read more

2005 R5 I just replaced the Gates couplings on the alternator and ac compressor now it's blowing black smoke. Is there a fuel pressure regulator or sensor in that area that I might have disturbed ..read more

Hello All, I have a 2016 VR6 Touareg where one day my complete right headlight went dead, no headlight, no turn, no DRL, only the little marker lite lights up and my left DRL went out. Get messages about the right light and to check left head light. Left side headlight, turn signal and marker works but DRL is out. Jumping thru the hoops it seems to be a faulty J516 module. Went to dealer to replace and have more errors now than before. Pre dealership scan: OBDeleven data log Date... J519 Replacment ..read more

I had only a rear camera in my car. I wanted to have a front camera wothout installation of the original 360 view. My solution is the following: Front Camera fitting for the FaceLift Touareg from... Touareg 7p Front camera solution for cars with only a Rear cam ..read more

Does anyone know a supplier for the hose? 7L6 611 931 AF for a 2006 V10 There is one on eBay but ends with the code Q instead of AF and the seller doesn’t know whether it’s the same even though it looks identical. VW doesn’t stock these parts now. Cheers Lewy ..read more