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Re: 1.9 tdi mk4 jetta ALH/AHF starting issue and white smoke

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:37 pm
by Chets
VAG Fan wrote:In my opinion, you (Chets) should actually revert this back to your mechanic. The timing check is a standard part of installing the pump. And if it was reconditioned, then the injection quantity should possibly also be checked/adjusted.

If you write where are you based, then the forum could recommend someone.
Thanks VAG Fan. I am based in Roodepoort, Gauteng. I have been googling and found the http://www.vagspeccentre.co.za/ . They specialise in Audi, VW and SEAT. Anyone else that can assist me. Please let me know.

Thanks

Re: 1.9 tdi mk4 jetta ALH/AHF starting issue and white smoke

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:06 pm
by panic-mechanic
well sadly these days it's all about the computer stuff. If you can't do that or manage it you are falling behind and will soon be just fixing people's old tractors.

Re: 1.9 tdi mk4 jetta ALH/AHF starting issue and white smoke

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:08 pm
by Clev
panic-mechanic wrote:well sadly these days it's all about the computer stuff. If you can't do that or manage it you are falling behind and will soon be just fixing people's old tractors.
Thanks. Now where to get a hex-can cable in Port Elizabeth...

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Re: 1.9 tdi mk4 jetta ALH/AHF starting issue and white smoke

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:52 pm
by panic-mechanic
https://www.hexdiagnostics.co.za/products/vcds-vag-com
you know there exists such a thing as couriers?. postnet or aramex anywhere in SA for R100.

Re: 1.9 tdi mk4 jetta ALH/AHF starting issue and white smoke

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:08 pm
by Clev
panic-mechanic wrote:https://www.hexdiagnostics.co.za/products/vcds-vag-com
you know there exists such a thing as couriers?. postnet or aramex anywhere in SA for R100.
Says the product cant be found. Ill keep looking

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Re: 1.9 tdi mk4 jetta ALH/AHF starting issue and white smoke

Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:40 am
by panic-mechanic

Re: 1.9 tdi mk4 jetta ALH/AHF starting issue and white smoke

Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:57 am
by VAG Fan
It appears that they no longer differentiate between CAN and non-CAN interfaces, as they used to. Nowadays all interfaces are fully compatible (which I suppose is a bonus for regular professional users). The only differences appear to be
... whether the interface connects to the external device via USB-only or has additional wireless capability
... whether it's limited to a certain number of VINs

Either way, the courier costs are going to be the least of one's worries.