What is sensible ?

viewer · 30-06-2006, 16:27

Hello people,
Can I have a few opinions please? I have a 1.4 TDI Fabia. Apart from teething weeks it has been a reliable (and fun) motor. It is now nearing the 60K line. This is the end of the guarantee. I have had expensive and not very good service from the agents and intend to service it myself once out of guarantee. Now the questions.
1. Should I do the 60K service myself and get the cambelt changed at 80K or should I get everything done at 60K and then start as though with a new machine?
2. Has anyone used the Gunson fault finder? Will it clear faults as well as read them?
Any comments welcome.
Thanks
V

Goochie · 30-06-2006, 16:40

I believe the Gunson fault finder reads only. Browse the VAG-COM section of these forums for sources for the V3.11 software that can be used with a cable purchased on EBay.

The software can read and clear fault codes as well as a host of other featureswhich are unlocked if you purchase the fully blown up-to-date version.

All the info you will need is in the VAG-COM section of these forums.

viewer · 02-07-2006, 19:55

Thanks Goochie, that's the route I'll go.
V

30-06-2006, 16:27	#1
viewer Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 263 Members Car: Thanks: 22 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts	What is sensible ? Hello people, Can I have a few opinions please? I have a 1.4 TDI Fabia. Apart from teething weeks it has been a reliable (and fun) motor. It is now nearing the 60K line. This is the end of the guarantee. I have had expensive and not very good service from the agents and intend to service it myself once out of guarantee. Now the questions. 1. Should I do the 60K service myself and get the cambelt changed at 80K or should I get everything done at 60K and then start as though with a new machine? 2. Has anyone used the Gunson fault finder? Will it clear faults as well as read them? Any comments welcome. Thanks V

30-06-2006, 16:40	#2
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: What is sensible ? I believe the Gunson fault finder reads only. Browse the VAG-COM section of these forums for sources for the V3.11 software that can be used with a cable purchased on EBay. The software can read and clear fault codes as well as a host of other featureswhich are unlocked if you purchase the fully blown up-to-date version. All the info you will need is in the VAG-COM section of these forums.

02-07-2006, 19:55	#3
viewer Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 263 Members Car: Thanks: 22 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts	Re: What is sensible ? Thanks Goochie, that's the route I'll go. V

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