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Dec 2010 Newsletter of the Central Florida TDI Club Chris Mendola, Editor doctordiesel@cox.net
VW-TDI : Very Willing To Deliver Information/Ideas
One of the parts of our GTG that I like the most is the discussions that
come up while were eating. This often takes the form of a topic for
open commentary, such as common problems folks are having with
their cars, or what new facts are being rumored for new VW models.
The floor is open to whoever has (authoritative) knowledge to share,
be it technical, sales-related, warranty, recalls, whatever.
Second, this GTG celebrated our highest attendance to date 27 participants. We almost had to
worry about having enough space for everyone to
have a seat and enjoy the luncheon. Though this
number is just a smidge above our usual Sunday
attendance, were going to try our next GTG on a
Saturday also.
Dear
Doctor
Diesel
Sometimes its the little
things that can make a
car repair easy or difficult,
successful or a nightmare.
In this column we share
ideas from members that
may or may not help you
with your next challenge.
Tech sessions
#1: Relay 109
Rain nor sleet nor snow nor wind nor a bad running TDI
will ever keep our resident mail carrier, Frank Preuss, from
delivery good tech info to our membership. Frank graced us
with an explanation of Relay 109
Test relay 109 by turning ignition switch to on. The glow plug
light should light up if relay 109 is Good. It will only light for
1 sec or 2 then go out.
Just for laughs I tried to trace all the things that Relay 109,
(aka J317-Power Supply (Terminal 30, B+) Relay) powers.
This is what I came up with:
N108-cold start injector
N75-Wastegate Bypass Regulator Valve
N239-Change-over valve for intake manifold flap
N18-EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Valve
G70-Mass Air Flow Sensor
J52-Glow Plug Relay
F36-Clutch Vacuum Vent Valve Switch
F47-Brake Vacuum Vent Valve Switch
F-Brake Light Switch
N79-PCV Heater Element
J359, J360-Relays for Preheating Coolant (coolant glow
plugs)
N146-Quantity Adjuster
G149-Modulating Piston Displacement Sensor
G81-Fuel Temperature Sensor
The focus of our next GTG will be auto body repair and
painting. Weve discussed doing this before but, quite
frankly, this is a topic that can consume a six-month tech
school semester (at a minimum), so one day?? But so many
have asked for this topic that were going to give it a good
shot.
Discussion will cover (at a basic level):
Banging out dents when to do and when not.
Preparation before painting:
o Hammering
o Grinding
o Sanding
o Welding auto bodies: yes & no
o Masking tape procedures
o Priming
o Finish sanding
o Block sanding
Basecoat clearcoat
Spray gun operation, use & clean-up
Painting safety
Compounding & buffing
Special thoughts
Your VW OEM
discount parts
card is here!44
If you have any questions
about each companys
discount program, contact
them directly via email or
phone call. Print this page and
cut out the card at right. Fold
it and keep it handy for future
savings.
We appreciate the help of
Pete Raissis of Gunther VW
and David Farnham of VW of
Ocala for their cooperation
and assistance in making this
goal a reality.
Feel free to share this
information with other VW
owners and/or shops.
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