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Here goes the question:
How can you tell if your Mk III is a 96 or 96.5 model? Thanks.
How can you tell if your Mk III is a 96 or 96.5 model? Thanks.
MK III expert needed..
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Re: MK III expert needed.. (Jetta97GT)
yup - if its a 96, it wont have a glovebox. If its a 96.5, it will.
Thats the easiest way to tell.
yup - if its a 96, it wont have a glovebox. If its a 96.5, it will.
Thats the easiest way to tell.
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Re: MK III expert needed.. (Slapshotnerd)
Great! Thanks guys.
Great! Thanks guys.
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Re: MK III expert needed.. (Slapshotnerd)
The thing is, most of the die hard and fast rules of it are sometimes wrong, like the steering wheel one, applies 99% of the time, but there are a couple that don't. I have one of the oddball '96 cars (manufactured 11/95) that has the later Steering wheel for instance.
I have another buddy with a '96 (manufactured 11/95) that has a glove box....
So basically, the best way to find out is the read your Vin Number or check the manufacture date.
The thing is, most of the die hard and fast rules of it are sometimes wrong, like the steering wheel one, applies 99% of the time, but there are a couple that don't. I have one of the oddball '96 cars (manufactured 11/95) that has the later Steering wheel for instance.
I have another buddy with a '96 (manufactured 11/95) that has a glove box....
So basically, the best way to find out is the read your Vin Number or check the manufacture date.
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Re: MK III expert needed.. (RedRiceGTi)
ic..
That's why they had problems with fitments for some systems like a full cat-back exhaust.
So is 96 and 96.5 both considered OBD II?
ic..
That's why they had problems with fitments for some systems like a full cat-back exhaust.
So is 96 and 96.5 both considered OBD II?
Re: MK III expert needed.. (greenveedubb)
So get this: I have a 1996 Golf GL with a manufacturing date of "03/96", which leads me to believe it is the early version (regular 1996), BUT I have a GLOVEBOX! From what i have been reading, this means it is a 96.5...?
Someone please clear this up...here is my VIN # 3VWFA81H4TMO92545
I really appreciate any help!
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robt
So get this: I have a 1996 Golf GL with a manufacturing date of "03/96", which leads me to believe it is the early version (regular 1996), BUT I have a GLOVEBOX! From what i have been reading, this means it is a 96.5...?
Someone please clear this up...here is my VIN # 3VWFA81H4TMO92545
I really appreciate any help!
robt
Re: MK III expert needed.. (greenveedubb)
Mine says 12/95, no glovebox, OBDII, and I can't figure out how to disable the DRL's. There is no relay #94 or #173 and they still work. I asked my mechanic what the deal is and he's just left there scratching his head. He tells me he'll have to pull the wiring cluster out just to figure out why they are even on. My car is posessed!
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quote:[HR][/HR]ic..
That's why they had problems with fitments for some systems like a full cat-back exhaust.
So is 96 and 96.5 both considered OBD II?[HR][/HR]
Yep, all that are considered 96 and up are OBDII.That's why they had problems with fitments for some systems like a full cat-back exhaust.
So is 96 and 96.5 both considered OBD II?[HR][/HR]
Mine says 12/95, no glovebox, OBDII, and I can't figure out how to disable the DRL's. There is no relay #94 or #173 and they still work. I asked my mechanic what the deal is and he's just left there scratching his head. He tells me he'll have to pull the wiring cluster out just to figure out why they are even on. My car is posessed!
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Re: MK III expert needed.. (oldkidVR6)
I had that problem too. to see if yours is like mine, do this, Pull the headlight switch, unplug it.... look in the plug on the headlight switch, see a little metal Jumper??????? yank that sucker, now clip the smalleset Yellow wire on the plug end of it.
Now your DRLs are gone, your indicators are off, but dash lights stay (haven't figured that out yet)
Or, do as i did, and leave the metal thing, then you have running lights only on when you drive and no headlights until you turn the switch.
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I had that problem too. to see if yours is like mine, do this, Pull the headlight switch, unplug it.... look in the plug on the headlight switch, see a little metal Jumper??????? yank that sucker, now clip the smalleset Yellow wire on the plug end of it.
Now your DRLs are gone, your indicators are off, but dash lights stay (haven't figured that out yet)
Or, do as i did, and leave the metal thing, then you have running lights only on when you drive and no headlights until you turn the switch.
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Re: MK III expert needed.. (rt30000)
bump~ inquiring minds need to know
quote:[HR][/HR]So get this: I have a 1996 Golf GL with a manufacturing date of "03/96", which leads me to believe it is the early version (regular 1996), BUT I have a GLOVEBOX! From what i have been reading, this means it is a 96.5...?
Someone please clear this up...here is my VIN # 3VWFA81H4TMO92545
I really appreciate any help!
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robt[HR][/HR]
Someone please clear this up...here is my VIN # 3VWFA81H4TMO92545
I really appreciate any help!
robt[HR][/HR]
bump~ inquiring minds need to know
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Re: MK III expert needed.. (greenveedubb)
OH BTW, what happened to Turbo Panda's post??!
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OH BTW, what happened to Turbo Panda's post??!
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Re: MK III expert needed.. (greenveedubb)
rt3000,
Here's your answer:
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 11:48:56 +0000
From: [email protected] | Block Address | Add to Address Book
Subject: Re: Weitec GB - Mike Herv @ rapidparts
To: "J Veedub" <[email protected]>
Dear Joe,
The vin break in 96 is noted by the last six digits in the vin number
070449. If your vin is that number or lower you have an early A3, if
the number is higher than 070449 you have a late A3. If you have
any other questions please feel free to contact us.
Thanks
Herv
Rapid Parts
rt3000,
Here's your answer:
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 11:48:56 +0000
From: [email protected] | Block Address | Add to Address Book
Subject: Re: Weitec GB - Mike Herv @ rapidparts
To: "J Veedub" <[email protected]>
Dear Joe,
The vin break in 96 is noted by the last six digits in the vin number
070449. If your vin is that number or lower you have an early A3, if
the number is higher than 070449 you have a late A3. If you have
any other questions please feel free to contact us.
Thanks
Herv
Rapid Parts
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