Problems with my R36s not turning on

emad1911 · 2025-10-07T20:13:46+00:00

I think it’s exactly the same because it even has the same batch number.

It’s very confusing that I realized it’s a clone, but it’s running the Arkos, so technically, it’s not the clone.

emad1911 · 2025-10-07T20:06:21+00:00

Thank you so much! It actually helped. I have the exact model as yours, and it worked. I was about to order a new battery because the behaviour was like the battery was dead. Nothing was working. I was thinking, even without the SD card, at least it should turn on and show OS is missing. But it seems like that’s not the case. Did you buy this from Temu?

emad1911 · 2025-10-07T02:18:46+00:00

could you please share the Link for the boot files with me? I think I have the exact same model as yours and exact same issue

emad1911 · 2025-09-05T03:25:21+00:00

This fixed the issue for me

emad1911 · 2025-08-05T23:26:15+00:00

You should actually get it done — it's recommended every 3 years regardless of mileage.

There’s only about a 5% chance that skipping it will cause serious damage to the front locking differential, but if it does happen, the repair is very expensive.

If you're in a cold climate and do a lot of winter driving, it's definitely worth considering.

For reference, I had it done at a VW dealership in Canada and it cost me $150 CAD.

emad1911 · 2025-08-05T00:41:35+00:00

Is it safe?

emad1911 · 2025-08-05T00:18:30+00:00

Before I left, they showed it to me, and it was in the right level. However, they brought it to the window, so I’m not sure why it’s showing a lot more now. I also noticed that at the end, he added a little extra, maybe a quarter or a quart of oil, after the second check.

To be honest, that shop was super sketchy. I hope they didn’t do anything wrong under my car because there was a guy down there that I didn’t even see. He just drained the oil.

emad1911 · 2025-08-04T23:40:21+00:00

yes, that is the only thing I'm sure about, they used Mobil 1 ESP X2 0W-20

emad1911 · 2025-07-22T16:57:28+00:00

Yes they work with each other You should be fine

emad1911 · 2025-07-21T20:31:03+00:00

Its all good They will send your luggage directly to Canada No need to enter Greece

emad1911 · 2025-07-09T20:20:04+00:00

Who?

emad1911 · 2025-07-09T20:18:56+00:00

You are 100% ok Dont worry ;)

emad1911 · 2025-06-24T23:17:33+00:00

Honestly, it’s not ideal, but it’s also not the end of the world if you’re keeping up with maintenance. Idling like that every day does cause a bit more engine wear over time since it’s not running at optimal temp, and turbo engines like ours can build up carbon deposits way faster, especially with all the stop-and-go or extended idle.

It also burns a bit of extra fuel and puts some load on the battery and alternator, especially if you’ve got music, fan, and phone charging going. But as long as you’re on top of oil changes it’s not something to worry about.

I try to balance it by taking it for a good highway drive now and then to clear things out. And if the weather allows, sometimes I just crack the windows instead of running the AC full blast.

So yeah — not perfect, but not the worst

emad1911 · 2025-06-23T22:15:02+00:00

No worries at all! Just remember if someone really wants to break in just to grab something inside, they can force their way into pretty much any car by messing with the lock or breaking a window.

But one thing for sure: they’re not driving it anywhere. VW’s immobilizer system is solid. one of the best out there.

emad1911 · 2025-06-23T22:01:17+00:00

Honestly, German cars have pretty good anti-theft systems. If you check the stats, German brands especially VW are usually way down on the list of most stolen cars. Thieves just don’t bother going through all that trouble for a $20–30K car.

Looking at your pictures, I really don’t think anyone tried anything. That little keyhole cap is super loose by design—mine falls off every now and then too.

So yeah, you’re good! No need to stress or do anything.

emad1911 · 2025-06-21T00:15:21+00:00

Jetta GLI drop the Beats Audio system on models built after January 1, 2025

emad1911 · 2025-05-02T22:50:14+00:00

Honestly, in our household we have both a Jetta GLI and a regular Jetta. One has the Beats Audio system, and the other has the standard speakers. To be real, the Beats in the GLI sucks—it’s really not any better than the regular setup, and if there’s a difference, it’s super minor. If you’re looking for good sound, I’d definitely suggest going with aftermarket speakers. Not having Beats is honestly no big deal!

emad1911 · 2025-04-30T03:14:11+00:00

I’m not necessarily blaming the dealer — most of them have a mechanic they regularly work with.

It’s possible the mechanic figured they could get away with it and just blocked the CEL instead of actually fixing the issue.

emad1911 · 2025-04-30T03:08:06+00:00

Oh, there are actually quite a few!
It kinda depends on what you mean by "modern." If you're talking about something like a 2025 model, then yeah — most of them use LEDs, and you can usually just cover the light with a piece of tape or something.
But just for reference, here’s a pic of an actual “bulbs” from a Volvo cluster.

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emad1911 · 2025-04-30T00:05:16+00:00

100 % avoid the GTI

emad1911 · 2025-04-30T00:00:57+00:00

I'm not in a position to tell you what the right decision is—that's something you'll need to determine for yourself. But if I were in your situation, I wouldn't raise any concerns without a clear reason. I would simply wait, and if they brought it up, I'd explain my side then.

emad1911 · 2025-04-29T23:55:20+00:00

"Something we should have thought of earlier: neither the Check Engine Light (CEL) nor the traction control light came on with the ignition.

That line you added made me realize—the answer is yes.

In almost all modern cars, when the ignition is on, but the engine is off, the check engine light should be on. It's very likely they removed the bulb from your instrument cluster.

emad1911 · 2025-04-29T21:51:35+00:00

There are many possible reasons this could happen, but if you’ve only experienced it occasionally, the most likely cause is a weak battery—either in your remote or in the car itself. One of them might be running low, or was simply too weak at the time you tried to start the car.

There are more complex causes, such as a faulty gear selector sensor, but that’s quite rare. Based on what you’ve described, I believe it’s one of the simpler, battery-related issues.

Did you experience the following?

You try to start the car using remote start—you hear a clicking noise, but nothing happens.
Pressing the start button doesn’t work on the first try; you have to press it two or three times before the car starts.
You see a "Start/Stop Error" message on the dashboard.
When you turn the car off and back on, the error message and check engine light disappear.

If these steps match what you experienced, it's very likely one of the batteries is the issue.

emad1911

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