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    4. : How to bypass the starter relay on a Volkswagen Golf 5 for an emergency start.

Volkswagen Golf - Video tutorial

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf V, MK 5, Golf 5 - Years 2003-2008
Part: Fuse box
Operation: How to bypass the starter relay on a Volkswagen Golf 5 for an emergency start.

In this video, we see how to bypass the starter relay in order to make an emergency start on a Volkswagen Golf V, so that we can at least get to the nearest workshop: the car won't start, but we don't get discouraged, we open the fuse box in the cabin. We remove relay number 53, which is the one related to the starter. We see that there is still voltage at the relay position, so we can build a bridge; we turn the key to the "on" position and place the bridge in the relay's place using a pair of tweezers. Don't forget to keep the car in neutral and the handbrake engaged! The car starts, and we can go to the mechanic.


Posted on 14 December 2023 by ScegliAuto

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Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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