Moar vw updates

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@ -112,7 +112,12 @@ However, this car came installed with after-market headlight units. They look ni
Now, _if_ you offer your car for inspection, and there's a headlight range control, it's expected to work. If it is there, but does not work, means your car will fail inspection. So, if you install headlights without range control (which is fine), then the button should also be disabled. It's just, the way it has been disabled is not so nice. They could have just removed the wheel control. I think I'm going to look for an scrap light control unit that only has the instrument lighting wheel and not the headlight range control. That will look way nicer. Now, _if_ you offer your car for inspection, and there's a headlight range control, it's expected to work. If it is there, but does not work, means your car will fail inspection. So, if you install headlights without range control (which is fine), then the button should also be disabled. It's just, the way it has been disabled is not so nice. They could have just removed the wheel control. I think I'm going to look for an scrap light control unit that only has the instrument lighting wheel and not the headlight range control. That will look way nicer.
{{< lightbox-img src="damaged_light_switch.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="">}} When looking at an online scrap parts site, I found a replacement light switch from a two door hatchback Golf Mk3 for only €10. This particular hatchback model did not come originally with height range adjust, so now it's a perfect fit for my Golf.
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{{< lightbox-img src="damaged_light_switch.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="The mangled light switch currently installed">}}
{{< lightbox-img src="new_light_switch.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="The replacement light switch that just arrived in the mail">}}
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[^apk]: APK, _Algemene Periodieke Keuring_ Dutch periodical vehicle safety, roadworthyness and exhaust emissions inspection [^apk]: APK, _Algemene Periodieke Keuring_ Dutch periodical vehicle safety, roadworthyness and exhaust emissions inspection
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{{< lightbox-img src="spoiled_milk.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="You may not want to drink that. (Old engine oil, Vantablack™ has nothing on this oil)" >}} {{< lightbox-img src="spoiled_milk.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="You may not want to drink that. (Old engine oil, Vantablack™ has nothing on this oil)" >}}
{{< lightbox-img src="now_with_roof_cover.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="Had to remove the rear seat, and under it I found a ball head screw that was missing. Now I can attach the roof cover!" >}}
{{< lightbox-img src="fix_front_right_window_regulator.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="Taking a moment to lubricate the window regulator mechanism and clean the connector. Smooth as butter." >}}
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