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Seeing as though it was fairly fresh in my mind after modifying the receiver on my new BX to accept the fob (transmitter) from the old one, I thought...

an HP pump answer :) . Partial answer anway.

Dunno if you are like me, but nothing attracts me more than totally pointless challenges. Particularly...

Switch not needed, but I do need the connector block that err connects on the switch with a good 6 of the wires if not more.

I'm just adding my write up as it's already all typed and for the aussiefrogs forum:

All done! It took around 2 or 3 hours of actual work and...

It seems that with age, the contacts in the switch deteriorate and cause a voltage drop - leading to significant dimming of the dashboard lights when...

came back to the car this morning after dropping the kids off at school to find a gooey mess all around the nearside front wheel .
on examination a...

as yesterdays posts wer lost thought it was worth giving this a repost

Paint code / Name Color / Manufacturer paint codes (Holts Sikkens...

Hello all,

I've just picked up a '91 8v Gti. The car is awesome and been really well looked after.

I drove it home Sunday covering a good 100 miles...

Right, here's the list of oil filter equivalents for the original (larger) fitment, which was originally listed for all BXs except early BX14 (to...

So this thread in the general part of the forum reminded me to share this picture with the community, it doesn't seem to exist on the internet...

Rob Moss from Chevronics told me when he serviced my car that you can restore the bumpers with a heat gun. It's took me a while to get around to...

Hi all,

I fitted a new quarter light a couple of weekends ago but haven't had time to update this thread since then. I'm sure there are other ways...

What I've done with any welded repairs is to coat the whole patch, not just the seams, with polyurethane sealant. Then the whole lot with underbody...

I thought it might be useful to write a short guide on how to wire up front fog lights to a BX, including the original style switch. In addition to...

I'll start off by saying that I haven't actually known the transistor fail, but I've heard that if it does the likely failure mode is full on. If you...

Given sensible caution, is its very easy to change any of the spheres on your BX without enlisting the help of a garage.

But two very important...

Anyone who is as much of an anorak as I am might want illuminated window switches, so I thought I'd post up a few pictures to show how it's done for...

Tools:

Axle stands, Trolley jack (optional: engine support beam, engine hoist)
35mm socket. Normal handtools. Balljoint splitter.

Method...

There's a lot of useful information in the following link , but it was written some years ago now and hence more time related issues are worth a...

My son has been driving my BX since mid-June. Before that, we replaced the rear arm bearings. The description in the FAQ is extremely good (slight...

Overhauling not removal/re-fitting

Is there a sticky for this? .. If so would someone post a link?

I cannot seem to find it.

Also if there is a...

Can anyone help with advising how you change the bulb(s)? that illuminate the three dials that control the ventilation system on the fascia of a BX...

Have just fitted an electric driver's mirror to an '87 GTI that only had manual Driver's side previously. Unfortuately I can find no wiring connector...

Does anybody have a BX heater resistor (or is it a transistor?) going spare? The one that screws into the back of the blower.

I've confirmed its...

Diesels need a few things to ensure that they will start up.

The first of these is a decent battery . Sometime before the winter comes, Check the...

Using a commonly available laser level, it is quite easy to measure and if necessary adjust the tracking on a BX. The 400mm type with a spirit level...

This was a cure for my problem.

Removal, dismantle, clean and re assemble did the trick.

1.Invert the tube and carefully prise open the indents...

After a consultation with Tom, I found that it was valuable information for many owners submitting a copy of his thoughts on fast regulator/pump tick...