New to the caddy scene and need help.

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Biff14
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New to the caddy scene and need help.

Post by Biff14 »

Hi all I would be much appreciated if anyone of you could help me.. I’ve just brought a 1.9 2004 caddy and I’ve got home and it doesn’t want to go into reverse. I tried a fair few times then it went in does this mean new box or would it be the selector. Many thanks new caddy guy 😉
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maxx007at
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Engine size/power: 1.9 TDI (104bhp)
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Re: New to the caddy scene and need help.

Post by maxx007at »

Could well be your clutch mate.
I’d check that first, before going in expensive
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FishermansFriend
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Re: New to the caddy scene and need help.

Post by FishermansFriend »

Just making sure you know you have to push down on the gear stick to go into reverse?
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caddy25
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Re: New to the caddy scene and need help.

Post by caddy25 »

does it go into reverse when the van isn't running also might wanna check the cables make sure the bushes at the ends are ok and not worn to death
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Noel
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Re: New to the caddy scene and need help.

Post by Noel »

Hi im currently updating my v5 to send off after a rear seat conversion i have printed some photos of the conversion and photo copied the receipt for the install
And going to put these with the v5 to send off to update

Just curious as to what changes this has on the road tax if there is no rear windows installed?
or would i have to windows installed to change the tax category 1.6 tdi maxi 2011

Thanks for any help
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Re: New to the caddy scene and need help.

Post by davoc220 »

When I did an RSC in my Astra, I called both the DVLA and my insurance, the only thing they said was as long as it passed an MOT it was fine, no change to my V5 or tax, and insurance stayed the same


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