VAG Retrofit Mk3 TDI Cruise Control?

**Garbon** · 18-03-2009, 04:59 AM

Hi

Does anyone know if this will fit a 9/95 build Mk3 TDI?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=370162641677

Vehicle:

VW

Golf MK3 97-98

Vento 97-98

Passat 94-97

It mentions suitable for 1.9 TDi Engine Codes: 1Z, AHU, AFN, AHH

My engine code is 12596515 ??

**Golf Loon** · 18-03-2009, 08:39 AM

Thats not your engine code mate.

It should be 1Z 123456

or ADY 654321

That format anyway. Check on your rego papers if you cant find it on the car.

**Garbon** · 18-03-2009, 07:01 PM

Thanks

I'll have another look, just bought the car last week

Goes great!

**peedman** · 18-03-2009, 07:05 PM

Was that the maroon one on ebay? Got any more details/pics?

**Garbon** · 18-03-2009, 07:27 PM

Yeah

Always wanted one, drove it up from Melbourne over the weekend.

Great car, paint needs a cut and polish though

Interior is very good

**The_Hawk** · 18-03-2009, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by Garbon

Always wanted one, drove it up from Melbourne over the weekend.

Nice work, I flew to Coffs Harbour and drove from there to Sydney, but VIC to QLD is commitment

**Garbon** · 18-03-2009, 07:41 PM

It was great to just drive it!

How many Mk 3 TDi's were sold in OZ anyway, I have only seen a few over the years...

How many of us on here have one?

What years etc etc?

Mine does not have cruise control or power windows how about your TDI?

Were they all imported with the same specs?

**peedman** · 18-03-2009, 09:22 PM

Yeh there are literally only a hand full of mk3 tdi's, all the aussie released ones were 96 and onwards and gl. Theres at least 2 of em on here that i know of. Interesting that urs does not have power windows as i woulda thought all gl's did. Mine isnt a tdi its just a td and it was a private import. The funny things are that its a cl with abs and power windows which dont come standard. And yeh no cruise either

**Soup Nazi** · 29-05-2009, 08:38 PM

Peedman
Not quite right old son. My Dad had a 1995 Mk III Tdi (Auto, not very good). You can visually tell the difference as the 95's came with Alloys as standard and no black sill covers or colour coded bumper tops. The Auto does not like the diesel torque at all and WILL cost you. He sold it before it cost him.

Anyway they are a fantastic car for the enthusiast. I have had two, my first is now my Dads with 195000km on the clock, runs like brand new. My 2nd I just bought from the original owner in May this year. It has only 109000km on the clock and interestingly enough has ABS brakes. Both are 5sp manuals.

They can be a bit labour intensive from time to time to keep running real good but with some effort and VAG-COM they are rewarding as a hobby. I gather most VW's are this way.

I wont be parting with mine any time soon and would love to buy a wrecked one for parts etc. Only 47 Mk III Tdi's ever sold in Australia, I know of 2 that have been written-off.

Whats your experience with the model?

**Jmac** · 29-05-2009, 09:15 PM

Yes that is a Mk3 switch, but there doesnt seem to be enough of the kit showing in that add. I see it does mention the 1Z which is a Mk3 motor.
Mate my thoughts would be to send them a few questions via ebay before the purchase. It does also mention cableless throttle which puts another tick in the box.
Cheers
Jmac