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Hestermann Motorwerks
United States
Registrace 18. 01. 2016
Car, truck, jetski, Smyth performance Utes building and fixing stuff
Smyth Audi S4 Ute
Hestermann Motorwerks takes a Ute kit from Smyth Performance and builds a Audi S4 B6 (yes that is the V8 all wheel drive beast). While the final paint work and trim wasn't completed for this video, the project is close enough to completion to drive and enjoy!
accompanying music is from Lola K who specializes in house and dance music. You can follow her on social media @lolakmusic or sample her grooves on SoundCloud, Spotify and other streaming services.
For more information on the Ute kits, visit wwwsmithkitcars.com, email smythperformance@gmail.com or call/text 508-801-5871
for more info on the builds, visit hestermannmotorwerks.com or email andrew@hestermannmotorwerks.com
accompanying music is from Lola K who specializes in house and dance music. You can follow her on social media @lolakmusic or sample her grooves on SoundCloud, Spotify and other streaming services.
For more information on the Ute kits, visit wwwsmithkitcars.com, email smythperformance@gmail.com or call/text 508-801-5871
for more info on the builds, visit hestermannmotorwerks.com or email andrew@hestermannmotorwerks.com
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MK4 VW 01m to manual swap (3 of 3)
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The final video in the 01m to manual transmission swap series. This covers clutch and transmission installation, hydraulic lines for the clutch, shifter cables, coding the ECU and a couple other things
VW MK 4 trans swap 01M 2 of 3, wiring
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second video in the series of how to swap an 01M automatic to a manual in a MK4 VW. it is the same process for Jetta Golf and Beetle. This video is the wiring. Long but in-depth on each circuit and connection that needs to be made when manual swapping your MK4
VW MK4 trans swap 01M 1 of 3 disassembly
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first video in a 3 part series doing a transmission swap from automatic to manual in MK 4 VWs. The example used is a Jetta but it is the same for a Golf/GTI, and the Beetle. This first video is a discussion of parts needed, some modifications of existing parts and disassembly.
Smyth Beetle Ute walk around
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quick walk around for a Smyth Performance Beetle Ute build. This was my 10th Beetle build. For more information on the kits, go to: @ for more info on my builds, @
Smyth Beetle upper door gap fix
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This video covers my technique for fixing the gap when the rear window surround is too short to reach the back edge of the doors. It is available other places but I get my epoxy resin, cab-o-sil or fumed silica from US composites: I use the thin epoxy in the medium time also available on Amazon
Smyth Beetle Ute Rear seams
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my technique for addressing the seams at the rear of the quarterpanels and the bed wall.
Smyth Beetle ute fender install
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New technique for installing the quarter panels that can save A LOT of time and and pain. You do have to decide before you cut the car. But this technique gives you a factory door gap and eliminates a bunch of body work.
Smyth Beetle Ute, bedside spacers
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How to figure out the spacers you need and then installing them in your Smyth Beetle Ute build.
Radioman (the book) preview!
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I do have other things in my life besides cars LOL. Here is a preview of our book! Available on Amazon, Walmart, Barnes and Noble, Booksamillion and lots of other places! www.amazon.com/dp/1399090755/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_QPVKA1R53PPZ0A9EM1AR
Smyth Ute body seam technique
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There are many ways to address the body seam between the rear window surround and the quarter panels. This is my favorite way to handle it.
Smyth Jetta, fitting the fenders
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Here are my techniques and procedures for fitting and installing the quarterpanels (or fenders) on the Smyth Performance MK4 and MK5 Jettas. A little bit of discussion on rocker panels/door sills and installing the roll pan.
New Beetle console and radio from Seicane
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short tour of the replacement console and 9 inch screen radio for 1998-2010 New Beetle from Seicane. As mentioned in the video, it does not come with installation instructions. It takes a little bit to figure out how to assemble it and install. two complaints that have come up since I filmed this is: the screen washes out with a little glare from the sun and the FM radio reception is weak. I ra...
Smyth Beetle Ute Craftec cover review
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CraftTec is the only company that makes a Tonneau cover for the Smyth Utes. Here is a close look and review of one on a Beetle Ute. www.crafteccovers.com sales@craftecinc.com (972)213-4487 or (800) 272-3832
Coding a new VW key fob (MK4)
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How to code or program your new key fob to lock and unlock your car. It does require a working key (not a fob but a key). This is not programming the chip for the immobilizer. for MK 4 Jetta, Golf or Beetle
Smyth Ute boron B pillar brace installation
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Smyth Ute boron B pillar brace installation
Smyth Ute jetta and Jeep interior trick
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Smyth Ute jetta and Jeep interior trick
My saviour! Thank you from Italy. You are the only one that shows the left hidden bolt, the bronze colored one. Thank you! (Golf mk IV 4motion TDI)
So I have a brand new aftermarket fob this should work?
It should if it is good and has a good battery
I wish they had a kit for the 84-01 Cherokee!! I got a couple 2drs that would LOVE to do this to!!!
Do you know how to do it with a golf mk 8 please
Super useful video that explains a lot of different questions!
Pro job, man...
I have that car at my house Volkswagen beetle
Cool! Did you get the engine fixed?
Can verify that with the valet key in the ignition on #2 and a brand new cut master key fob from the dealer, this worked on a 2004 Golf TDI exactly as it did in the video. Thanks for saving me the $190 the dealer quoted me to program it!
Glad to hear it worked for you!
what if you have a new key ignition and new keys that came with that new ignition? How will that work?
Trying to do this on my 03 GTI and it’s not working
Really hard to troubleshoot for you when I’m not there but make sure you have good batteries in the fob.
After wiring mine up like this the brake lights are always on. Ive tested all the connections... and its wired properly. Brake switch is good. Cant seem to wrap my head around why its doing that..
First thing is to check your grounds. If you unbolted one or two in the build, get them grounded again. Next, Use a needle or a pin and see if there is voltage before the converter. If there is constant voltage on the brake wire (red/black) before the converter, problem is upstream in the car. If voltage is correct there (only voltage when the brake is depressed) then check that the converter is grounded and wired correctly, it’s possible you have a bad converter. If voltage is coming out of the converter correctly, then there is a missing ground or a problem in the tail lights themselves
@@hestermannmotorwerks it was the trailer converter.. swapped it out for another one and its fine now.
Do you have a part number or know where I could buy a three pin connector for the vss And where do I find the blue lilac wire that comes out of the instrument cluster pin 3
I wanna put something like these on a VW Caddy van, 2k chassis.
I’m doing this swap and I have a 2004 1.8t auto with the 09a. Pin 39 is already taken with a white w red stripe wire. Its not going back to the TCU. Any idea why that is or what I should do next?
Thank god for continuity check cuz my pin 63 in tcu to pin 54 in ecu goes to 90 of the ecu, but my Bentley publishers said everything is the same as ur diagram
Unfortunately the Bentley isn’t 100%. Glad you tested it first! What year model and engine are you working with? Might help the next guy to know
I'm working with a 06 golf tdi bew and 09a, it is a mk4, as I kept going I noticed the ecu isn't the same as the Bentley publishers, my Bentley matches your diagram, my pin 39 in the ecu runs to my tps through the blue plenum chamber connector, which I cut lol I can fix it once I get my pin tools but quick question, when running that cruise control wire from your pin 39 can I just use any wire from the ecu that had to do with the auto trans? Seeing how none of those will be used anymore, I don't wanna hurt my ecu but want the cruise control, idk how an ecu work totally when it comes to pins and if a certain pin puts out more power than another
I found a diagram, could I use the pin in the ecu for the kick down switch for the cruise control? Seeing how it's not being used anymore
@@ianmoberg374 yes you can use any of the pins that formerly went to the TCU since none of them are functional now. Just remember to move the ECU end to the correct pin lol. Glad to hear you found an accurate diagram!
I'm gunna take that ecu pin amd run it as u do with the 39 wire in the ecu, over to pin 4 of the white connector and to the cruise control tool switch and my wiring will be done, I just gotta figure out how to work the male connector side
I'm working on this area on my 2nd beetle and I notice that you retained the vertical body line but your door does not stick way out like mine did. I like that look but the only way I could have achieved it would have been to shim behind the surround panel to push it out. Is that what you did there to bring it out or is there a difference in model years? Both of my builds are 07's and the door sticks way out and looks weird. Because of that, I filled that area to make it flush. Lots of extra work.
I can't remember what video talks about that. But the answer is yes, I often put a spacer on the B-piller (panel bond) before mounting the rear window surround. I usually cut it out of the window fall off. That seems to work nicely. Sometimes the rear window surround is a little tight though when fitting it. Just depends on the kit. I also did one on the outside. Bonded a piece of fiberglass onto the outside of the rear window surround which is much the same as laying a couple layers of glass on there as you did. I challenge I found of putting the spacer on the outside is that the upper rear corner can come out weird and it takes a lot of sanding to get it looking good. When I do a single piece of fiberglass from the rear window cut out, it still ends up being about a 3/32-1/8 inch difference behind the rear of the door and the front edge of the window surround. But putting a thicker spacer in makes it really tough to get the rear window surround on and laying correctly. So I accept the 3/32-1/8 difference.
Thank you for posting this series, it's so in depth, I'm having trouble finding the wiring diagram in my Bentley for 09a to 02j for the bew but I'll really get into it this weekend, I'm a starter yt mechanic, I'm confident but haven done this before, ur bids make it so much easier
Im so glad I found these vidoes because it made my swap a lot easier to accomplish. I took the car out for a drive tonight after getting it all the way back together and it worked as if it has always had a manual transmission.....thank you for sharing your knowledge
I just did the swap on a 2000 Beetle Alh. Excellent job talking through all of the wiring for this swap. The car drives, cruise control works, however, my tach does not. Do you have any direction to point me into or know what i may have done wrong?
Thats a new one to me. Not sure what you got going on. If you have a manual, look at the wiring diagram to trace the tach wiring. Sorry to hear of your issue
Can I have a link to the 09a to 02j swap? I found the second and third video of yours for that but can't find the first video :( and do u happen to have vids for the bew engine?
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Sorry there isn’t a specific BEW video but one of the wiring videos does include the cruise control pin for BEW
Is there a kit for the 2012 beetle and up yet? That is very cool.😊
Unfortunately no. The dimensions of the 12 and up beetle don’t work for a Ute. It looks pretty silly. The door is much longer and the seats are moved back a bit. This makes for a long cab and a stubby little bed. It is unfortunate as I really like the newer MK5 based beetles
@@andrewhesterman2007 thank you very much for getting back to me. I like that kit so well, I am going to look for New Beetle. I do love mine, handle's and runs very nice.
2004 golf BEV I'm doing o1m to o2j swap and ran into some wiring problem . om my ecu pin 39 is taken , has red/white wire . what would be the solution? everything else i got all done
First thing I recommend is double checking your PIN numbers. It is easy to count the wrong direction or misread the little numbers. If you do indeed have a wire already in pin 39, then I’m not sure what is going on. All the gas engines from 2000 and newer utilize the same pin
super, thanks
I’m doing a 5speed O2J swap next week my question is the speed sensor do I have to do any modifications to it or just automatic plug just plugs back in to manual transmission?
Depends on the automatic you have. If you have an 09A, you have to follow the 09A tiptronic video series and wiring. If you have an 02M then follow this video wiring
Are these 1/4 panels are already pre made for this conversion?
Yes this is a kit from Smyth Performance (www.smythkitcars.com)
5 speed and 6 speeds are the same correct? This is for my 02M 6 speed.
yes same connections
Wouldn't this affect the structural stability of the jeep because of its unibody design?
yes it does and that is why the kit has all the aluminum bracing to bring back the rigidity and strength
Hi! Trying to do this on my 2015 Volkswagen EOS. My car is pushed start and the fob that I have the key is not cut. I am trying to trick it into thinking that the old key is the new key when I put it into the door. Would appreciate any input.
Where do you get a new key other from the dealer?
I get my keys from Cascade German www.cascadegerman.com/?s=key+fob&post_type=product&title=1&excerpt=1&content=0&categories=0&attributes=1&tags=1&sku=1&orderby=title-DESC&ixwps=1
It works for my 2002 Golf GTi VR6 24V.
shoot! I forgot about this video and went ahead and cut the sunroof rail along with the roof! Next time! Great video as usual. Oh, I should mention, I just got a 3D printer and most people are using PLA plastic for their printing. The problem with PLA is that it deforms at a relatively low temperature. A friend of mine printed an RC airplane and the wings drooped as it sat in the grass. I would make sure parts are printed with a higher temperature plastic such as ABS.
What happens if you do all the wiring correctly but don't reprogram with a VCDS, will it still work? What problems will you have?
All depends on the engine but most likely you will get rev hang until you get the ECU corrected
Hello Mr. Hestermann, I have a few questions about several pieces that I see in this video that you have added, but I did not receive in my Smyth Kit for my MK5 Jetta. Between 2:27 and 2:34 in your video, it shows you riviting some kind of plate on the outside of the left side bed panel. My kit did not have this piece in it. Is this something extra that you added? Also, between 6:47 and 7:41 in this video, it shows you riviting an aluminum plate under the left bed side panel and then bolting that same piece of aluminum to the B-Pillar brace. I didn't get that piece of aluminum in my MK5 kit. Is this something extra that you have added? Also at 7:35 in the video it shows another panel rivited to the right side bed panel above the gas filler neck cup. Is this another extra piece that you added? I didn't get one in my kit. Also, behind both wheel wells, there is a straight channel brace rivited between the side bed panels and the outer edge of the body floor pan. Once again, is this an extra brace that you added? I didn't receive these two braces in my MK5 kit! I would really appreciate your assistance with these questions! Thank you.
Replied to you on email but for other viewers/readers, most of those are extra brackets I made and installed. The second one you mentioned is supposed to come with the kit, called the B pillar outer brace or also referred to as wheel well to b pillar brace
Is that a kit or did you make it up yourself and if so, where can I purchase it from?
Smyth Performance: www.smythkitcars.com
would you or anyone else in the comments know how to do this with only one key? I tried the method in the user manual (pop lock cap off, press unlock, [(within 1 min) manually unlock the door, close door behind you, stick the key in the ignition, and turn to AUX mode, turn off, get out and close the door] NOGO. Am I missing something? Does anyone know what protocol VW uses to COMM with the key fob (SECURITY+, SECURITY+ 2.0, etc? Full disclosure I tried hacking my VW by capturing the unlock signal and replaying it on my flipper0.
Take the key cylinder out by popping the rubber plug in the jam side of door and loosening the torx screw but not all the way slide out and use a long screw driver to turn the lock while top portion of key is In ignition
Just now got mine to where i can drive it. Its an '04 BEW wagon. I lose throttle at 5mph, either forward or reverse. It will rev easily when sitting still. No CEL or any engine or ABS codes. Do you have any direction for me before i go back and trace ny steps?
Did you already reprogram the ECU to a manual?
@hesty32 yes. And Immo delete. Im wondering if it could have something to do with the Immo delete. I have another ECM from the manual donor car, I may try to throw in there to see if there's a change.
I don’t think the immo defeat is related. The fact that you have no codes is stumping me. If you haven’t, you could try resetting by unhooking the battery. Kinda sounding like accelerator communication issues (fuel pedal).
@hesty32 I appreciate you taking the time to reply. I am in process of testing a couple things at the moment. The TPS itself isn't it as I've installed two other known-good AP's as a hail Mary attempt to isolate the problem. If i end up having to rewire or find my mistake in the swap I'll reply with what I found. I am done with it for the week as of now.
Slight update. I had a total of 3 AP's (accelerator pedals) floating around so swapped them in one at a time to no avail. I unplugged the VSS from the tranny and the car drives atms it should.. but with no speedo obviously. Everything else works and I will revisit the issue later cause I really like my cruise control but for the moment it's good enough.
thank you for making these videos! looking into swapping my auto Jetta Ute to manual.
I I've tried every method. I connected to the odb and use the computer no joy
2001 Jetta not recognized by the vcds
Ah, then there is a communication issue. May be a wiring issue or possibly could be one of the modules. That would explain why the reprogramming doesn't work
@@hesty32 the wiring is good as the OBD connection works and communication with the laptop VCDS software works. The key fob is not acceptable
does not work. Followed the instructions . tried several times NFJ
what year is the vehicle? Sorry to hear it didn't work for you. You probably going to have to use VCDS
I am gearing up to do a 09a to 02J swap and this series is probably the most valuable on the internet. Thank you sir!! One question though: As you swapped to 02m, I’m wondering if there are there any wiring differences between the 02M and 02j?
No the wiring is all the same. 02j is a little easier just because it is a little smaller
@@hesty32 awesome, thank you!
I found I needed to unplug the TCM from the harness otherwise the ecu was still searching for TCU and thus causing non-communication fault codes. I didn’t actually drive the car to test drivability but restarting with TCU unplugged didn’t cause any fault codes… just FYI for those wondering about this part. Cheers!
Great point! I usually remove the TCU and bag/tape the connector when I don’t do full wire harness surgery. If PRNDL still show up in your instrument cluster, the ECU and cluster are trying to communicate with the TCU and you will get errors/CELs. The TCU removed and ECU programmed to manual, you will still get a code for no communication with TCU but it won’t trigger a CEL. Thanks for highlighting this!
Hi, for audi a4 1.8t 20v 2005, replace for a manual transmission, i need to reflash the ECU or i can swap for manual with VCDS?? Greetings from Brazil.
I like the ribbed floor look much better to me it has the look of a factory floor.
You can buy the ribbed floor on your own if that’s the floor you want but does complicate hinge clearance a little
@hesty32 That's awesome I don't want it to hinge, thanks
1st, thanks a lot for the videos and your great work I have a Golf Mk4 2001 / 1.8T with 09A 5-speed automatic transmission (tiptronic) and Golf MK5 steering wheel with shifting paddles and no multifunction. Any cheap idea to connect the MK5 steering wheel paddles to the gearbox so that I can use the manual gear with the steering wheel paddles ?? I tried a lot to get wirings from the paddles to the manual harness but it always failed. Thanks all for your support.
Sorry I haven’t got an answer for you there. I’ve heard of folks making it work but don’t know it myself. Might be able to find some info on VW Vortex forum
Thanks a lot 🙂@@hesty32
Is the check engine light on for no communication between the tcu and ecu?
No that doesn’t trigger a CEL. It will show as an error code but it won’t trip a CEL. Did you scan it to see what errors codes are active?
Am putting a 3s engine and gearbox manual assist me
This series of videos is really awesome. I have a question about where you were able to find that transmission. I have the exact same setup for the car and transmission but am having trouble finding a 6spd? Where should I order from?
I got a donor car. Swapped in all the actual components, that was easy enough. Will be wiring today. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I'm gonna try to use the donor cars underhood to PCM harness to cover that part. Ill check back later to either report good news or to look for where I went wrong.
Does all this wiring need to take place even if you have the harness that came with the manual swap?
the wiring in the engine bay will already be accomplished by changing the engine harness. You will still have to do some wiring in the car and in the plenum chamber to make the new engine harness have full continuity