Date:         Wed, 23 May 2007 09:32:16 -0700
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From:         neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: How To Find Stuff in ETKA?
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Hi Patti.

I keep forgetting what the acronym literally means, but wikipedia sez:

"ETKA is the electronic parts catalogue for VAG group cars, including
Volkswagen, SEAT and Audi. It is produced by LexCom.
ETKA stands for Elektronischer Teilekatalog. The English equivalent is
Electronic Parts Catalog.


If the parts person, i.e. at a VW dealership, was looking up a part,
it's "exploded" pictoral diagram with part numbers etc. they would
refer to.

Cheers!

Neil.

--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.

http://web.mac.com/tubaneil





On 5/22/07, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote:
> Please clue me in - what's ETKA?
> Patti
> 1990 Westy Automatic
> Westy owner since 4-14-07
> ************
>
> On 5/22/07, Matt Roberds <mattroberds@cox.net> wrote:
> >
> > > From:    Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
> > > Date:    Tue, 22 May 2007 17:19:43 -0700
> > >
> > > Maybe I've missed something in the past but is there any guide (or
> > > can anyone explain) as to how to find something in ETKA?  Is there
> > > any rhyme or reason to what has been placed in what sub group?
> >
> > I haven't got ETKA completely set up here, so there may be a better
> > list available in the software, but these lists of main and sub groups
> > may be helpful:
> >
> > http://failsure.net/oacdp/5054part/+10.png
> > http://failsure.net/oacdp/5054part/+11.png
> > http://failsure.net/oacdp/5054part/+12.png
> >
> > OK, they only predate Vanagons by about 26 years, but IME VW doesn't
> > tend to make gratuitous changes in part numbers.
> >
> > More tips from http://failsure.net/oacdp/5054part/+06.png :
> >
> > For prompt and correct supply of spare parts please note:-
> >
> >   1.  Place orders only by use of the specified blanks.
> >   2.  Enumerate the items required in parts list sequence.
> >   3.  Prepare orders typewritten only.
> >       In cases of doubt always indicate
> >   4.  Engine and Chassis Nos.
> >       in "Remarks" column.
> >   5.  Forward sample or sketch showing measurements in case of parts not
> > illustrated in parts list.
> >   6.  When ordering seats and/or trimmings always attach sample of the
> > material.
> >   7.  Samples, which should be forwarded free of charge, are to be
> > labelled indicating:
> >       a)  Sender's address,
> >       b)  Reference to the order,
> >       c)  Engine and Chassis nos.
> >   8.  In case of orders by telephone correct supply cannot be guaranteed.
> >   9.  Directions such as front -- rear -- left -- right are to be
> > understood in driving direction.
> > 10.  All correspondence and orders to be addressed only to:
> >
> >               V O L K S W A G E N W E R K   G M B H.
> >                    - SPARE PARTS DEPARTMENT -
> >                            WOLFSBURG
> >
> > (The German version of this page also includes the admonition "Avoid
> >   express forwardings, it costs you money and us additional work.")
> >
> > Matt Roberds
> >
>