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Corrado Garage Tips and FAQs

The information contained here are tips from corrado owners who did some garage work on their cars. They describe the procedures and some of the problems they ran into. The information here is for your benefit to help you with your job and spare you of the unexpected surprises. The authors, webmaster or the CCA do not hold any responsibility for validity or if damage occurs when following these procedures.*

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90-92 - Interior
HOW TO FIX AUTOMATIC SEATBELTS
Installing 2 VDO Gauges in the Console Bin
Installing a Blinking Red Light for the Alarm
93-95 - Interior
Installation of Schroth Rallye4 or 3 Harnesses
Common - Engine, Tune-Up Tips
Changing from G11 to G12 Coolant/Antifreeze
Cleaning Your ISV and Fixing Idle Problems
Creating a Ram-Air System with Stock Airbox
ISV's Explained
P-Flow vs. Stock Airbox Temperatures
Thermostat Replacement
Common - Exterior
Activating the European Rear Fog Lamps
Changing the Ignition Switch and Fixing the Lock Cylinder (Key Ignition)
Changing the Ignition Switch and Fixing the Lock Cylinder, Method 2
cheap alternative to expensive front spoilers for the corrado
Converting to a Single Wiper
Converting to a Single Wiper, Alternate Version
Door Handle Replacement
Easy Way to Get Your Wipers Working
Fixing a Door That Doesn't Close
Fixing a spoiler that will not go down
Fixing the Rear Hatch License Plate Panel
How to change sidemarkers from amber to clear
How to open a stuck hood without removing the grill
Installing European Headlamps
Make your Windshield Wipers Work
Mud Flaps and Front-End Protection
Repairing Power Mirrors
The easy rear fog light conversion to brake lights method.
Tinting Your Tail lights
Tinting Your Taillights, Alternate Proceedure
Wiring side markers to work as indicators
Common - General Maintenance and Care
All About Brake Fluids
All About the Oxygen Sensor
Brake Pad Replacement Made Easy
Caliper Brake Noise
Car Running Hot? One solution...
Consumer Auto FAQ
Detailing Notes and Tips
Fix Common HOT Water Temps, Cleaning Your Radiator
Fix for broken hood release puller/cable
front wheel bearing without the special tool
General Auto FAQ
General VW FAQ (Oct '95)
Hand-brake cable replacement, fixing a freezing rear brake
Hood latch won't release
Intro VW FAQ (Jun '95) (A guide to the Big FAQ's)
Owner's Warranty Rights
Power Drain
Rear Brake Pad Change Made Easy
Recharging 134-A Air Conditioning for the Non-Mechanic
Recharging Your Air Conditioning with 134A Freon
Spoiler Motor Help
Steering Damper Adjustment
Sunroof failure prevention and repair
Technical VW FAQ (May '95)
Common - Interior
Activating the Dormant Rear Fog Lights
Adding a Generic Cup Holder
Adjusting the Handbrake Cable
Baby Seats for the Corrado
Fixing a Sunroof Switch
Fixing a Window That Won't Close
Fixing Headliner Around Sunroof
Fixing Interior Water Leaks
Fixing Windows That Do Not Close Completely
Fixing Your Sunroof
Glass Sunroof Interchangeability
How the HVAC System Works
Ignition Switch Replacement Notes, 1992 SLC, VR6
Increasing the Dome Light Delay
Indiglo Gauge Installation
Installing keyless entry (or an alarm) into your Corr.
MFA Computer
Moonroof Retrofit Proceedure
Removing the Door Panel
Repairing the Seat Back Release Cable
Replacing Sunroof with a 94 Passat Glass Moonroof
Sunroof Replacement Procedure
Window Regulator Replacement w/ Aftermarket System
Common - Performance Modifications
Changing Your Spoiler Activation Speed
Performance VW FAQ (Oct '95)
Wheel Offset Explained
Common - Stereo / Radio
Bypassing the Fuba Amplifier
Hooking Up Fuba Antenna Amplifier
Jay's Activ Stereo Page
Make a killer sterio and take up no trunk space
Common - Transmission
Constant Velocity Axleshaft Replacement
Converting from Automatic to 5-Speed Transmission
Replacing Tranny Fluid
Shift Linkage Adjustment
G60 - Engine
Finding the Correct Coolant Temperature Sender
Fixing a Bad G60 Idle
G60 Radiator Fan Replacement
Hard Starting G60 when Cold.
How to Perform a Clutch Job
How to Remove Intercooler
How to Tune Up a G60 Engine
Installing a Starter Motor for the G60
Installing a Universal 3-Wire Oxygen Sensor
Installing K&N Filter, Exhaust and Stage I Chip
Poor g60 idle and rough cold starts
Radiator Fan Replacement, Non-Stock Options
Replacing Connecting Rod Bearings
Samco Hoses Installation (with Radiator Flush)
Starter Type - First Production or Second?
Temp. Fix For Motor Mount(Transmission)
G60 - Exterior
G60 to VR6 Grill Modification, The Drill Free Method
Removing Bumper and IC
G60 - Performance Modifications
How to: Build an ISV Check Valve.
Will a K&N Damage the G60?
G60 - Supercharger
Boost Pressure Tester
Changing the G60 Belt
Checking the Small Cog Belt
G60, 2RS,Turmat info
How to Bypass the G60 if it Fails
Supercharger Service and Technical Info
SLC/VR6 - Exterior
Bosch Lens Replacement for Hella Cracked Fog Lights
Grille Emblem Removal/Painting
non stock foglights on 93 slc
Quick Fix for Cracked Hella Fog Lights
The Answer to Poor Fitting Euro Lights
SLC/VR6 - Suspension
Replacing the Control Arm Bushings
VR6 - Engine
{vr6}Cross Member and Front Mount Replacement
Alternator Replacement
Alternator Replacement
Cap and Rotor Replacement (Distrib. VR6s Only)
Changing Oil and Filter
Changing Your Waterpump
Cheaper/Non-Stock Replacement Upper Radiator Hose
Detailed Chip Install Procedure
DIY Heater Core Replacement
Draining Your Coolant in 10 Easy Steps
Head Gasket Replacement Info
Homemade Oil Cooler
Installing an Optima Battery
Late '92 and Up, Check Engine Light Comes On
Reading Motronic Diagnostic Codes
Relocation of Hella Air Horns After Addition of ND Oil Cooler
Replacement Hoses for the VR6 Cooling System (Samco)
Thermostat Replacement
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement
VR6 Engine Dummy Cooling Fan Replacement
VR6 Engine Technical Manual
VR6 - Performance Modifications
10 Easy Steps to Install a GIAC Chip
Installing G60 Brake Ducts on a VR6
VR6 Brake Upgrade

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