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Just thought I'd check in one last time. My 2002 Mk1 TDi was finally taken to the Big Scrap Yard in the sky. At just a fraction under 200,000 miles she rolled in on the original clutch, wheel bearings, steering rack and engine. She's been a great car and in 16 years she NEVER broke down...

Latest update: I checked the rubber pipes and all seemed to be ok. But I also gave it some Wynns EGR cleaner. So I've been out and cained the arse off it in 3rd gear at 3000rpm+ and it seemed to run a bit better. Tried stopping and restarting and the "limp mode" type condition seemed to still...

Yeah, the engine used to smoke, and Wynns stopped that. As well as BP ultimate diesel.

Hmm, interesting considering I used Wynns No Smoke oil thickener about a year ago. Could this affect the turbo?

When you say "necessary equipment", is Wynns turbo cleaner worth doing?

thanks for that! I'll check the pipes. I have previously replaced some of them so its worth a check again.

It's a 1.9 TDi

Hi, Just recently, my Leon has been very sluggish when I start it. Not even on a cold start but even a warm start. It feels like it's in Limp mode (is there a Limp mode on the Leon mk1?), BUT, after I push it in 2nd gear, up to 3000rpm, it then "releases" and gives me more power...

I changed the key fob battery a few times, but it's not worked in years. Not sure if the problem is the fob or the car? I'm not too bothered about the key fob really, the other things would be nice to fix though.

Hi, Non of the other doors activate the internal lights when opened. But the central locking does open all doors when I use the key in the drivers door, but not with the wireless fob. thanks

Hi mty12345 Many thanks for that. I've changed the door lock mechanism but still have internal light problems. As for the brake sensor light. Do you know where I should look for the broken wire? The sensor end seems fine but I'm assuming that the wire goes inside the car and connects...

Evening, Just putting this one out there to see if there are any suggestions as to what happening to my 2002 leon. Over the past few years the car's electrics have gradually started to fail: 1. Fuel door release button doesnt work and release mechanism doesnt respond. 2. Remote...

My old front nearside windows dropped into the inside of the door last week! Thought it smashed into pieces, so I bought another one online. Turns out the old one survived. So now I have spare window. Selling for a £25 if anyone needs one? Happy to package it up for courier if you...

Hi, Do you have a link for your readers guide? thanks

Evening, I'm going to be dismantling and reconditioning my rear brake caliper tomorrow. I'm fine with taking it off but not so sure about removing the brake pipe. I assume it's a case of unscrewing the pipe end from the caliper body? Then after, how should I prevent brake fluid from dripping...

When you say "the small piece of sensor", which bit do you mean? Also, I use the Torque android app to read the ECU, but it returns no fault codes even though the brake warning light comes on on the dashboard!?

Got new front brake pads on my mk1 bit ever since fitting them I've had the wear sensor warning going off when I start the car! Very annoying! The wire is probably broken but I'd rather just override it and crimp the wires together. So I did that and the sensor warning light still comes on...

Guys, I've got a Mk1 Leon TDi 2002 diesel and progressively over the past few years the electrics have started to fail. 1. Key fob for central locking hasnt worked in years 2. Fuel release switch doesnt work. Tried replacing the switch AND the actuator for the fuel door. no luck. I now...

02 Mk1 Leon. 171,000 miles. had two timing belts + water pumps. numerous other fixes.

Just had to share this experience and hope that someone can benefit from my hindsight. The door lock barrel on my Mk1 leon seized and (at one point) nearly jammed the key in it! I thought, in my ignorance that to replace the lock barrel would require removing the entire door card and inner...