Part of the challenge here is you need the OBD port to actually work in order to be able to read the codes that will tell you what is wrong. Part of the challenge is that the broken OBD port can actually cause the lights. Either way, you need to make sure the port is working correctly. And fun fact: I just learned today that my port is once again having issues, this time it's the 12V+ lead on the port. So once again I have to repair the connector. Hope yours treats you better!

Yeah, the prices on these is insane. I keep my eye out for a used one from a wreck locally in our forums, but one Ebay they're pricey to say the least.

@@CliffjumperCars I wish you luck, since from Italy I also searched the US market and, second hand, from a wreck, the price was above 700. Then, with shipping and taxes I would have spent much more. However, in the 124 Spider forum someone posted a list of shops/wreks... Ciao, from Italy.👍

Happy to help. My biggest takeaway from this experience has been: buy a scan tool that does Toyota specific factory codes. The generic bluetooth code readers will not reliably do the trick here to determine what the problem is.

@@CliffjumperCarsRgr that. Thank you

Yes, I realized I didn't show the actual torque sequence on video. I went with a new factory LUK clutch and dual mass flywheel. The factory flywheel to crank torque is actually a 3 step sequence: First step, tighten to 22 ft lbs. Second step, tighten to 44 ft lbs. Third step, turn an additional 90*. I used an impact to do the initial tightening to get the flywheel seated on the crank before I went back and did the torque sequence (didn't film it). For the pressure plate , all those little bolts get tightened to 10 ft lbs, and I *highly* recommend using blue loctite on them and the flywheel bolts.

@@CliffjumperCars oh good, I thought..man I hope he torqued those lol. I've read that about the loctite as well. I'm sure I'll have to do this sooner or later on my Corrado, hopefully much later. Great sequence of videos!

@@billbradley6380 Thanks! I've got a few more transmission related videos coming up soon (back to the O9A tiptronic auto on the other Mk4 Jetta), and then eventually the Corrado transmission... though I'm not yet sure whether I'll do the O2M six-speed conversion on it at this point, or simply swap in a lower mileage 096 auto in place of the one currently in there that has 217k miles. I *love* the six speed in my R32 but it's also really nice to have at least one auto for driving in traffic, and the auto in the Corrado paired with the supercharged VR6 is a pretty nice combo.

@@CliffjumperCars you definitely have a lot of options transmission wise. I'm glad I have an auto for a daily driver as well, I love the five speed in the VW but wouldn't want to be stuck in traffic in it all the time either. I had my shifter rebuilt last year with an upgraded shifter kit. I forget the brand but it's much better than the stock mechanism. I bet the R32 is a blast, that motor and six speed in a Corrado would be the way to go.😊

@@billbradley6380 Agreed, The R32 setup in this would be sweet. I have the EIP short shifter in my R32, which reduces front to back and side to side while retaining factory cable connections and shift weight, and it's perfection. I have heard of some people doing a DSG retro swap into o1m transmission cars, which if we're being real, is the exact same transmission as the 096 in the Corrado and Mk3 VR6, but the TCU wiring and control would require a LOT of retrofitting. I've thought about the FWD 3.2 DSG from a EOS, and doing the Mk4>CE2 plug and play wiring harness to make it work, so I get DSG flappy paddles and the wookiee VR6. But again, that's a crap ton of work to make it happen, and frankly I'm pretty happy with the supercharged 12V VR6 in there now.

Agreed wholeheartedly. Between Blaupunkt and VDO there are some decent, simple, period correct looking stereos that fit well with the OEM look.

I know CliffJumper hasn’t responded yet (and he def deserves your attention)… but… if you want some reviews online I am doing a mk4 VW series of shorts where I am swapping a manual transmission into an auto GTI as we speak. I’d be happy to make a full video showing the installation and my honest review if you wanted to collaborate? Shameless plug I know! 🤙🏽

Contact the seller of the radio unit on Amazon, they're pretty good about getting you the pigtail plug and play harness. It's about $10 or so.

OEM LUK dual mass from FCPEuro was just under $400 shipped. Worth it to me for factory quality & performance & feel & longevity. The original lasted 243,000 miles. Good enough for me to go with the exact same thing again.

Multiple projects at once: I needed to replace the battery cables as they were corroded and clean up the corrosion on the frame under the battery, so that needed to come out for that. Also needed to refresh entire suspension, including replacing lower control arms, ball joints, struts, springs, strut mounts, bearings, sway bar end links, tie rods...

Sounds like you need to scan it with a factory level scan tool to find out what's going on.

The reason you have to use a piggyback harness is this: VW in all their wisdom, uses the standard DIN wiring plug, but they do NOT use standard wiring schematics that literally every other company in the world uses. Some of the wires are in different pin locations. So you either need to depin your harness and reassign the pins to where they need to be for DIN standard wiring protocols, which the Blaupunkt uses, or you need to use a piggyback plug and play wiring harness that switches the pin locations for you.

I'm always interested in hearing different ways to express things so my verbiage doesn't get stale. What phrases would you suggest I add to my vocabulary instead of this particular one?

The VW O2M transmission is not made of anything spectacular or unusual, as far as transmissions go. Any decent transmission shop can rebuild it. No need for a specialist.

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If you're in SoCal I'd recommend checking at the LKQ Pick Your Part locations for anything that uses that tranny... Audi, Jetta, Beetle, Passat... plenty out there, though to be fair most of them are the DSG auto. I did see at least one at LKQ Chula Vista last weekend.

@@CliffjumperCars Florida but I appreciate the input. I've been searching the locks yards but I may need to extend my search to other states. Love the videos, keep it up!

Earlier in the video you mentioned changing the coilovers out for h&r and Bilstein shocks. Are the current coilovers in the car ST by the KW brand?

@@billbradley6380 What was on her for awhile were FK coilovers. They were VERY LOW. At their highest setting, they were barely in the range of what I'd consider streetable. Great for folks that are into super low. Not great for folks that need to drive over speed bumps, and in and out of driveways. When I filmed this, I did put on the OEM GLI Bilstien shocks and H&R springs, but unfortunately I found immediately that the Bilstiens were completely blown out. :( So I have been in the process of swapping around suspensions a bit between our two Mk4 Jettas... the other one had stock GLS springs and Koni FSD shocks, and the Koni shocks were pretty tired so I sent them back for warranty rebuild. They sent me a set of their new Active shocks in replacement (I think they're FSDs just in a different color with a different name). Those Koni shocks are going on Joan with that set of OEM GLI H&R springs, and I'm refreshing the rest of the suspension with new bushings, bearings, mounts, etc. The silver Jetta is going to also get a set of OEM GLI H&R springs but either Bilstien or KYB AGX shocks. I have another set of Bilstiens that I need to take by their factory here and see if they'll rebuild them. If they will, then I'll go with them. If not, then I'll go for the KYB's.

@@CliffjumperCars I was wondering cause they look similar to the St's I have on my vr6 Corrado. They are almost at full height and still too low for my taste and I never cared for the way they handled or rode on the street. My plan was to change them out for adjustable Koni shocks/struts (I forget the model), along with h&r sport springs. I know the Rado is a different beast altogether but I'm hoping this will be a much better setup for the road. GL with the Jetta teardown!

The LEDs should be oriented horizontally, pointing directly left and right within the housing.

@@CliffjumperCars i have hb5 bulb in Jetta and only one option, when leds looks up and down. what i can do in this situation?

@@MN-xn4in the LED bulb should be able to rotate on its collar. Remove it, loosen the collar, rotate it 90*, tighten the collar, and reinstall.

Interestingly, I pulled it out and double checked all the wiring. It's standard ISO. Constant 12V+ wire where it's supposed to be, switched 12V+ wire where it's supposed to be. Checked the actual voltage as well with a multimeter. 12V+ in the constant power pin, switched 12V+ in its appropriate spot too. Power supply is exactly what it is supposed to be.

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Yaw sensor not yawning, and disconnecting ABS not only disables ABS, it disables the stability control, making our 6500+ lb hard to stop vehicles pretty unsafe. DO NOT disconnect your ABS. FIX the system so it works as it should!! Also, disconnecting the ABS guarantees you will permanently have the ABS/VSC/TRAC lights illuminated on your dash. So no, not a fix.

VW stopped supporting this after 2005 and it hasn't stopped me from enjoying it or using it... come to think of it, in all of our vehicles we have radios that are unsupported by the car manufacturer. Hasn't been an issue.

2k clear coat begins to harden as soon as you press in the red button and mix the activator with the rest of the can's ingredients, so it's only good for an hour or so, then it will no longer spray. So while yes, you can use the can for more than one set of headlights, you need to do them all at once, because the clear coat has a time limit on it once you activate it.

Thanks for adding that tip. This may be true IF your gauge does not read at all. If your fuel gauge is moving all over the place, then it's definitely NOT what you describe. When the lead is disconnected, there is zero signal to the rheostat, and the cluster gets no signal, hence the gauge does not ever move.

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I could see that being a good strategy for most pavement queen scenarios. Being that we do occasionally take the truck out into the middle of nowhere on trails & mild rock crawling, and we've had occasion to actually use it twice in the past 5 years under said circumstances, I think we'll keep the spare handy.

I think I actually still have a cd ROM with it, let me check around and see if I can upload that disk image to dropbox.

Happy to help. My wheels are 1994 HRE Model 535's in 16x8, the only set made in 5x100, specifically for Corrado VR6 fitment.

Also if you need some extra parts we have 5 Phatboxes in storage that we could part out 😂

That is super cool~~~!!! And yes, definitely still enjoying it!!!!

Any info on the home standalone unit PHU-020? I have/found one, but need some info especially usable software for PC and there is a software plugin to install a user interface to connect it to a TV

I got mine on RockAuto.com

@@CliffjumperCars thanks! I'll check it out!. I'm hoping after this replacement the P0606 code will also disappear.

ABSOLUTELY!! Try the simple stuff first: lock lubrication, try a different key, try with a brand new cut key from a dealer... THEN and only then, replace the ignition if it's just plain broken.

To be clear, these are micro precision hex bits, not the standard size you might use in a drill. Much smaller diameter. I have them in my precision computer repair kit.

My pleasure! I LOVE THIS THING. In fact, it saved me this past Friday, when I was at the beach and discovered a flat tire in my car. Was able to inflate it using this pump and get it home where I could make repairs.

Glad to help!

If you've never done drum brakes before, you *can* do them and learn on this. BUT drums aren't quite as straightforward as disc brakes, and these are a combo of both drums and discs. I'd highly recommend finding someone to join you as a coach/mentor who has done it before so you get it right the first time. But there are LOTS of great KZbin videos on how to do drum brakes. Watch them til you're pretty familiar and give it a go.

@@CliffjumperCars thx

@@CliffjumperCars how do you know if the calipers need to be replaced?

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