AlexTheGrumpyOne

AlexTheGrumpyOne

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  • @marcrite3435
    @marcrite3435Күн бұрын

    Hi . I've got this head unit. I've just fitted it today. I've got the dab xtrons adapter. But won't connect to dab , keeps saying not connecting. . Any idea what's going on ??

  • @TheMOVEment123
    @TheMOVEment1232 күн бұрын

    So What screwdriver (what size) for throttle bolts?? Please help!

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOneКүн бұрын

    They are T30

  • @TheMOVEment123
    @TheMOVEment123Күн бұрын

    @@AlexTheGrumpyOne Thank you so much !!!

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOneКүн бұрын

    @TheMOVEment123 no worries

  • @HornaV8
    @HornaV83 күн бұрын

    no more yaris tsport vids?

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne3 күн бұрын

    No, sorry. It has been sold long time ago

  • @ea7kfg
    @ea7kfg4 күн бұрын

    Buenos días amigos. Tengo un problema con mi arosa 1.0, motor ALD. Tiene el testigo EPC iluminado, Vag-com dice que el error es P0571 brake switch implausible Signal. Bueno el caso es que cambie el interruptor de freno y he revisado la instalación y el problema persiste. Este coche no tiene frenos ABS ni por supuesto control de velocidad, el esquema eléctrico de las luces de frenado es muy simple positivo/fusible/interruptor freno/lamparas/masa… y tengo una pregunta: de donde coge la ECU la señal para marcar ese fallo? Que me queda por revisar? Saludos y bien día

  • @thecountsaintgermaine7937
    @thecountsaintgermaine79374 күн бұрын

    When this fails, does it make it sound like the exhaust is blowing too? When I was driving, there was a bang and whoosh of air - then limp mode. I didn't notice and smoke but the power isn't there anymore (1.9 tdi 57reg). Thank you

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne4 күн бұрын

    Hi there. It's a similar noise. Depends on how big the hole/cut is.

  • @stuartbenwell2960
    @stuartbenwell29605 күн бұрын

    Does the bluetooth function still behave the same as it does with original unit? As in through steering wheel & does info come up on mfd?

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne4 күн бұрын

    Yep works with the steering wheel controls

  • @theempire2805
    @theempire28055 күн бұрын

    I fix mine every month idk why

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne4 күн бұрын

    U need to clean it properly and then use new bolts

  • @theempire2805
    @theempire28054 күн бұрын

    @@AlexTheGrumpyOne ow thank u for responding brother will do thank u

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne4 күн бұрын

    @theempire2805 no worries. Good luck

  • @Scuppun
    @Scuppun5 күн бұрын

    Just noticed that xtrons says this fits Scirocco 2008 to 2011. I have a 2012 R. I suspect it is the same dash and assembly? What year model is your Scirocco?

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne5 күн бұрын

    Hi there. Yep I see what you mean. It's the same system and set up. My one is 2009 but I've had them on 2014 and 2012 models as well

  • @Scuppun
    @Scuppun5 күн бұрын

    I was looking at this unit last night. You've confirmed my choice. What about plugging in an existing reverse after market camera. Any problems?

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne5 күн бұрын

    I haven't plugged in Aftermarket camera yet. But it will be fine as there are adapters already in the pack 😀

  • @Scuppun
    @Scuppun5 күн бұрын

    @@AlexTheGrumpyOne ..Excellent. thanks for your reply. Good to know. I'll be picking it up on the weekend.

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne5 күн бұрын

    @Scuppun no worries at all 😀 link and discount code are in the description. Would appreciate if you use the link.

  • @Scuppun
    @Scuppun5 күн бұрын

    @AlexTheGrumpyOne ..... thanks. Unfortunately the discount won't work through the Australian outlet. Thanks anyway. Love your work. Keep it up.

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne4 күн бұрын

    @Scuppun oh I see. Thought u were in UK.

  • @NinoSpinner
    @NinoSpinner6 күн бұрын

    A me non suona più lateralmente dopo il cambio del volante, sai dirmi cosa può essere? Mi suona solo se premo sola al centro Grazie

  • @m4rkb0y
    @m4rkb0y7 күн бұрын

    Nice one Alex, very helpful as always.

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne6 күн бұрын

    Thank you very much 😀

  • @mildsmarketing7
    @mildsmarketing77 күн бұрын

    Very helpful video for newbies, thank you.

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne7 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😀

  • @tshepi92
    @tshepi928 күн бұрын

    I can’t wait. Can I purchase and ship it to South Africa for my VW Scirocco

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne8 күн бұрын

    I'm sure you can check on the website to see if they will 😀

  • @stuartbenwell2960
    @stuartbenwell29606 күн бұрын

    Where did you get it from mate?

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne6 күн бұрын

    I will be uploading the full video soon with 15% discount this week

  • @goldviper5280
    @goldviper52809 күн бұрын

    I just bought this unit. I am in Arizona. Great review

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne9 күн бұрын

    Thank you very much 😀 I will try and film a few more 😀

  • @MoaLarsson-f8v
    @MoaLarsson-f8v10 күн бұрын

    do you have to disconnect the battery of the car or anything like that before you do this?

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne10 күн бұрын

    To avoid any issues you can yes 😀

  • @MarkMcneil-d8o
    @MarkMcneil-d8o10 күн бұрын

    Hi how do I change fuse on fuel pump same van please

  • @charlie271210
    @charlie27121010 күн бұрын

    done this and got 01044 control module incorrectly coded. tried disconnecting netreul on battery for a while no difference

  • @colinpadley1897
    @colinpadley189711 күн бұрын

    I took my car to the BMW main dealer, a warning light had come up, the car has only done 60,000, they're saying the clutch and flywell are badly damaged, the car drives perfectly, my question can they tell this without stripping it down? The replacement is very expensive!

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne11 күн бұрын

    Is it knocking or etc? What's the light? Have you got a codeM

  • @colinpadley1897
    @colinpadley189711 күн бұрын

    @AlexTheGrumpyOne I got the message drivetrain, they said the clutch and flywheel are badly damaged, can't see how they can tell about the fly drive until its taken off? The car has only down 60k, no knocking etc, drives perfectly.

  • @vincenthey-wd7tn
    @vincenthey-wd7tn11 күн бұрын

    Very informant video thanks

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne11 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😀

  • @nunograca7416
    @nunograca741612 күн бұрын

    Hello thank you for your video I have a question for you maybe you car answered what is the injectors deviation competition on vcds and what is that for Thank you in advance and keep going appreciate your video

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne12 күн бұрын

    Hi there. Thank you. The deviation values are + or - and its there to show how much the injector either overfueling or cutting down on the fuel to make the car run better. Values do go up over the time as the injector gets older.

  • @LorranTubeCarage-Oficial
    @LorranTubeCarage-Oficial12 күн бұрын

    2024 alguém ?

  • @Trbro731
    @Trbro73112 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I don’t seem to have the spring at all and as such the door will only open from inside. Is this something that’s easy to replace? Someone has suggested that it will need a whole new window regulator but I’m going there’s an easier fix?

  • @scootingmonkey2526
    @scootingmonkey252613 күн бұрын

    Excellent video. Took mine off and it was coked up just like this

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne13 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😀 good old clean and my one is still good

  • @ShiningFootworks
    @ShiningFootworks14 күн бұрын

    Great and clear video to prepare me for the installation of the ball joints on my C3 next weekend. Thanks Alex!

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne13 күн бұрын

    Awesome 👌 I'm glad that it helps 😀

  • @joevarga5982
    @joevarga598214 күн бұрын

    OMG, a flat-bottomed wheel is a downgrade! I have on in my S3 and it sucks. You're turning the wheel and part of it is missing. Not good.

  • @chrisrobey9937
    @chrisrobey993714 күн бұрын

    Brilliant video

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne14 күн бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @TooTuff21
    @TooTuff2114 күн бұрын

    Just saved me 200 bucks watching this thank you so much

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne14 күн бұрын

    Sweet! That's what I'm here for!

  • @FionaGillespie-s8m
    @FionaGillespie-s8m15 күн бұрын

    Brilliant video. Just needed to replace my cracked indicator. So easy to follow and sort myself. Cheers dude. 👍

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne15 күн бұрын

    Awesome 👌 Well done! Thank you 😀

  • @isalee5249
    @isalee524915 күн бұрын

    What if the relay is fine but the fans doesn't spin

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne14 күн бұрын

    Check fuse, wiring and ground points

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne14 күн бұрын

    Also probe and activate the fan manually to see if it works

  • @isalee5249
    @isalee524914 күн бұрын

    @@AlexTheGrumpyOne thanks for replying silly question but how does one probe and activate the fan manually??

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne14 күн бұрын

    @isalee5249 the power probe can activate the positive on the fan

  • @rebel.mma.youtube
    @rebel.mma.youtube15 күн бұрын

    I replaced my son's gear box and clutch really low biting point. This system seems different than a 1.6 a3 2010.

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne14 күн бұрын

    That is possible yes

  • @rebel.mma.youtube
    @rebel.mma.youtube14 күн бұрын

    ​@AlexTheGrumpyOne Actually it same procedure..seemed the 1st time it got better then now it not bleeding. Only air comes out. Shall I use a pressure bleeder? Will.that be better? cos one press of the pedal it goes flat to the floor now. Only air comes out and a bit of spit of clutch/brake fluid. The fluid is still full in the resovoir

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne14 күн бұрын

    @rebel.mma.youtube use the vacuum bleeder. The level is very sensitive u literally need to keep it topped up to the top all the time. Clutch fluid pick up is higher in the bottle

  • @rebel.mma.youtube
    @rebel.mma.youtube14 күн бұрын

    @AlexTheGrumpyOne u legend. OK that would explain only air coming out. Thank u. U very good at videos. I only worked on subaru before. I followed your video to change the gear box. Thank u. Liked and subscribed

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne14 күн бұрын

    @rebel.mma.youtube thank you very much. I am always happy to help as soon as I can 😀 I am really glad that my videos are helping.

  • @miguelpaprodenas8749
    @miguelpaprodenas874915 күн бұрын

    Thx <3

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne14 күн бұрын

    No worries

  • @wicst01
    @wicst0116 күн бұрын

    Worked as described. Thank you

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne16 күн бұрын

    Awesome 👌 well done

  • @jackwest5506
    @jackwest550616 күн бұрын

    Nice one! Just ordered 😅

  • @henrypotter240
    @henrypotter24016 күн бұрын

    Love the vid, keep on swearing☺

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne16 күн бұрын

    Haha thank you

  • @agentjs92420
    @agentjs9242017 күн бұрын

    Please stop moving the camera around while you're explaining stuff. You give a great explanation, just slow down and let the camera focus in on bolts in the surrounding area.

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne17 күн бұрын

    Thank you. No worries. I do apologise

  • @agentjs92420
    @agentjs9242017 күн бұрын

    @@AlexTheGrumpyOne i appreciate ya mate! No offense intended.

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne17 күн бұрын

    @agentjs92420 no worries at all 😀 it's things like that help improve 👍

  • @agentjs92420
    @agentjs9242016 күн бұрын

    @@AlexTheGrumpyOne Do you have an email I could send you a picture to help me? I'm struggling with finding a home for two bolts... I'm really hoping they go to the subframe I removed when doing the clutch.

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne16 күн бұрын

    @agentjs92420 yep can do. It's on my Channel contact info. Just message me on IG. Also have you put the bold that goes behind the starter motor? And the one behind the driveshaft?

  • @tok1964
    @tok196417 күн бұрын

    Too much bother, I think I’ll leave mines original…..😂

  • @craig357
    @craig35718 күн бұрын

    Hi Alex. Just done a compression test on my Celica GT 2ZZ... Results as follows: Warmed engine to OT. Did as you explained in video: Cylinder #1 : 210 PSI Cylinder #2: 215 PSI Cylinder #3: 220 PSI Cylinder #4: 215 PSI I assume those figures are acceptable on 2ZZ or could I have carbon build up? Toyota recommend 203 PSI as healthy and 145 PSI as low... I did a boroscope inspection before the compression test and noticed dark deposits on top of pistons but didn't look "excessive" when compared to KZreadr videos highlighting carbon on pistons. Thanks in advance.

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne17 күн бұрын

    Hi there. Personally I would say that pretty good results, If you are worried about carbon build up u can always use a fuel additive to give it a clean 😀

  • @pieproducer
    @pieproducer18 күн бұрын

    are u sure those caliper bolts at 190nm ? that seems alot

  • @wesleylenne
    @wesleylenne19 күн бұрын

    Toyota Yaris 2015, they stil have that issue.😮‍💨

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne19 күн бұрын

    That's annoying 😑

  • @GreatScottByJoe
    @GreatScottByJoe22 күн бұрын

    So let me get this straight its due to the casing not being made for leds. But the rest of the vehicles lighting can be used with leds even though the casing on them are not made for leds? I call bulls**t

  • @BarriosGroupie
    @BarriosGroupie24 күн бұрын

    Replaced battery but fob won't lock/unlock car: do I have to reprogram it?

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne24 күн бұрын

    No. Take the battery out and put back in again.

  • @BarriosGroupie
    @BarriosGroupie24 күн бұрын

    @@AlexTheGrumpyOne The replacement battery was one I found in an old draw; replaced it with a freshly bought one and it works as you say.

  • @omgabbylove
    @omgabbylove25 күн бұрын

    I’m having an issue with the coolant drain plug there’s what I think is a part of the frame in the way of screwing and unscrewing it anyone else have this issue or have a solution

  • @TS-gg9dk
    @TS-gg9dk25 күн бұрын

    Today my country’s MOT equivalent in northern Europe gave me a notice of too low headlights on my Xenon Scirocco (MY2013). I have noticed that the dipped beam light is way close to the car on the ground when it’s dark, but thought that it was mainly that the xenons were getting dim/losing their brightness. It is (trying) to regulate the level when starting, but (obviously) failing. What can I do myself about this? Is it possible to fix this without having to take it to a mechanic?

  • @rebel.mma.youtube
    @rebel.mma.youtube26 күн бұрын

    Would this be the same procedure as the petrol 1.6 9p audi a3 2010? :) Liked and subscribed

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne26 күн бұрын

    Hi there. I think it will be similar but the box is smaller.

  • @rebel.mma.youtube
    @rebel.mma.youtube25 күн бұрын

    @AlexTheGrumpyOne OK thank you I'm trying to find out if a replacement LVN code would be compatible with a current FVH box. Then I'll use your video replace. I've only done subaru 5 and 6 speed and a suzuki alto box in my life.

  • @chrishackett5887
    @chrishackett588726 күн бұрын

    Have a 2015 Golf 7 here. Will this device reset the handbrake actuators to their service position (for brake pad change) without an extra-cost software upgrade?

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne26 күн бұрын

    Hi there. That will depend on the option that they are selling at the time. If you follow my amazon link you will be able to check that In spec. Sometimes the tool comes with that special function already and that obviously is whY you wouldn't need.

  • @anthonycapostagno9063
    @anthonycapostagno906326 күн бұрын

    I have a 2.0 TDI cabriolet on 2009, I'm getting a loud whistle from the turbo, power is hesitant at low revs but once it builds up it boosts fine. No engine codes. Checked inlet wheel on turbo and no play whatsoever. Small signs of oil nothing major. Can't find any boost leaks so far but these two intercooler pipes in this video feel quite weak and spongy on mine...could these be the problem?

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne26 күн бұрын

    I would check egr and air flow in that case. It might be getting a bit stuck

  • @snowy047
    @snowy04727 күн бұрын

    interested in these and the daytime running lights!!!

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne26 күн бұрын

    Send me a message on my social media please. Alexthegrumpyone IG or Facebook

  • @delboy9904
    @delboy990427 күн бұрын

    How does the bike adapter reach the bike wheel?

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne27 күн бұрын

    Hi there. Sorry unfortunately I haven't tried that yet. I can see if I can sort something out

  • @delboy9904
    @delboy990427 күн бұрын

    I was being silly. There is a gold adapter in the pack that attaches onto the end of the black air pump cable.

  • @khourshedtewfik
    @khourshedtewfik28 күн бұрын

    Great job thx for the video my problem is different driver mirror stop moving i think the motor is broken do I need to replace the whole assembly it’s S8 2013

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne28 күн бұрын

    I would search for a second hand one or try and get just the motor. But check the wiring first

  • @Steele44320
    @Steele4432029 күн бұрын

    Great info rotational teeth spec

  • @AlexTheGrumpyOne
    @AlexTheGrumpyOne29 күн бұрын

    Thank you