Re: scirocco help

[yu129742@yorku.ca (Salvatore Guzzo)]

>On  3 Jan 97 at 2:57, Alan C Baltazar wrote:
>
>>    Sorry to bother you. I got your email address from the
>> scirocco webpage. I have three problems with my 85' Scirocco
>> - 8 valve. 1) right window won't go down with both the switches from
>> the passenger and driver sides. fuse is ok.
>

>>            2) backup lights are on all the time.
>
>Most likely the switch on the tranny.  Assuming you've checked the 
>fuse and bulbs.  Of course, the always present bad connections could 
>also be present.  Once again, check for power at the bulbs and 
>switch.  Keep in mind that our cars have a history of problems at the 
>fuse box with corroded terminals in the rear of the fuse panel.  This 
>is usually due to leaky windshield gaskets that allow water to run 
>down to the fuse box.

I had the same problem on my 81 Rocco and it was the switch on the tranny.


> 
>>            3) everytime I start the car cold, I hear a knocking
>>            sound
>> from the back of my car (seems to be coming from the gas tank) for
>> about 5 - 10 seconds. 
>
>This is tough to say.  IMHO, the noise may likely be from the exhaust 
>rattling against the chassis.  The pipe over the axle is a very tight 
>fit and if the pipe has moved (could be caused by many things) it may 
>be hitting when you start it.  The cause could be that the motor 
>mounts are worn and allow the engine to move which in turn moves the 
>exhaust.  Best to crawl under and have a look or take it to a garage 
>and have them look for you.
> 
Once again, the exhaust seemed to be the problem on my car.  It was rattling
and hitting the chassis.  Actually it would rattle whenever the car was
idling.  I just ripped off the lose piece of metal.

Later,

Sal
   
-It's only wrong if you get caught.

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