MFA (new topic?!)

I know MFA problems are hardly new but….

I've got a 1987 Cabrio GTI

It runs fine, but the MFA and fuel meter/gearchange indicator doesn't work  :roll:

In the engine compartment there is a plug hanging loose that looks remarkably like the MFA gear indicator plug pictured in the Haynes manual. Only the Manual shows it plugged into the gearbox, (on a scirocco) in a place where there is no socket/connector on my engine.

Is there an alternative socket location hidden away behind the engine/beneath the battery that the socket plugs into? It's on a relatively short lead so there are not that many places it could connect to.

Or is it the plug for some clever diagnostic device (did they have such a thing in 1987  :? )

Ali

Ali,

Check your gearbox code (underneath on the edge of the bell housing).  I think the only gearbox that has the plug is the 9A.  If someones changhed your box for a different one it is likely you don't have the plug anymore so the reversing lights and MFA fuel consumprtion indicator will not work.

Cheers

Rich

Or is it the plug for some clever diagnostic device (did they have such a thing in 1987  )

Actually the first Golfs from '74 have a diagnostic connector mounted on the left front suspension turret!! Was pretty basic though..

Cheers
Rajan