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Mk5 General Area / Re: Chirping sound at low RPM - what could it be?
« Last post by hcmzah on Yesterday at 10:58:13 pm »bump, any ideas?
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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Re: T10252 DIY - Cam locking tool
« Last post by AshED30 on Yesterday at 05:00:22 pm »I hope this works🫡
Made with 25x25 metal piping instead👍
Made with 25x25 metal piping instead👍
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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / MK5 Golf GTI 2013 HVAC
« Last post by Gonzo128876 on Yesterday at 03:34:49 pm »Hi All,
New to this site and after some information, as pulling my hair out now.
Don’t know if this has been posted before but if it has could you please direct me to the post.
So, the problem is on my Golf GTI 2Lt petrol 2013 convertible RHD. The cabin heater is a dual climatic control; the problem is when set high on the heat the vents are not getting up to full temp. I have looked in the driver’s foot well and can see an actuator that moves when the driver’s side heating is requested and in the passenger’s side I can see a yellow actuator that moved when the passenger side is selected.
The two pipes going into the HVAC, one is really hot can’t be touched and the other is lukewarm, this is the same if you follow the heater pipes back out where the fire wall is.
I have seen a few post that some say it’s the actuator that does the door flaps on the HVAC in the car (but not what one) and others I have seen say there is a coolant control valve but have looked in the engine bay and can’t see it, (unless it is behind the leaf screen by the wipers) other post say that there isn’t a coolant control valve and is all done on the HVAC flaps, with others saying there is a coolant control valve.
Please could someone please help me out with this and point me in the right direction, where it could be and the located as to what one is causing the problem and some help on how to do it, I have done a recalibration on the HVAC but it hasn’t made a difference.
Your help and advice on this would be greatly appreciated.
Best regards
Dave
New to this site and after some information, as pulling my hair out now.
Don’t know if this has been posted before but if it has could you please direct me to the post.
So, the problem is on my Golf GTI 2Lt petrol 2013 convertible RHD. The cabin heater is a dual climatic control; the problem is when set high on the heat the vents are not getting up to full temp. I have looked in the driver’s foot well and can see an actuator that moves when the driver’s side heating is requested and in the passenger’s side I can see a yellow actuator that moved when the passenger side is selected.
The two pipes going into the HVAC, one is really hot can’t be touched and the other is lukewarm, this is the same if you follow the heater pipes back out where the fire wall is.
I have seen a few post that some say it’s the actuator that does the door flaps on the HVAC in the car (but not what one) and others I have seen say there is a coolant control valve but have looked in the engine bay and can’t see it, (unless it is behind the leaf screen by the wipers) other post say that there isn’t a coolant control valve and is all done on the HVAC flaps, with others saying there is a coolant control valve.
Please could someone please help me out with this and point me in the right direction, where it could be and the located as to what one is causing the problem and some help on how to do it, I have done a recalibration on the HVAC but it hasn’t made a difference.
Your help and advice on this would be greatly appreciated.
Best regards
Dave
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Mk5 General Area / Re: What is the best engine oil to use on Mk5 GTI - standard car no mods
« Last post by dennis10 on December 15, 2025, 10:33:03 am »I've used Millers Motorsport 5w40 CFS NT+ in my Edition30 since I bought it 18months ago. 2 oil changes so far, she runs sweet as a nut and doesn't use any oil in between changes.
My recent 90 mile trip to Portsmouth to have my headlining replaced saw me net a lovely 40.1mpg over the whole journey!
My recent 90 mile trip to Portsmouth to have my headlining replaced saw me net a lovely 40.1mpg over the whole journey!
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Members Rides / Re: New car: R32
« Last post by Andy on December 14, 2025, 02:12:33 pm »Folding mirrors retro fitted
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Members Rides / Re: New car: R32
« Last post by Andy on December 14, 2025, 02:07:55 pm »At ultimate dubs
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Members Rides / Re: New car: R32
« Last post by Andy on December 14, 2025, 02:04:46 pm »Wheel retrim by royal steering wheels
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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Re: P0234 Overboost issue
« Last post by DarGti on December 14, 2025, 12:03:31 pm »Hello just wondering did you ever solve this issue? I have exactly the same issue with my GTI also any help would be appreciated thank you !
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Technical Workshop / 2006 r32 nightmares in nz
« Last post by Nineteen80nz on December 13, 2025, 03:18:41 am »Hi , im newb as...down in nz have 2006 r32 witth all sorts of issues! Im not a machnic rather a very cash strapped enthusist..
Hoping some may beable ro offer any advice, this is a basci rundown of what happened and the dino reading,also fb link
Fyi...
Gear leaver got whacked hard. Wouldn't crank after that. Thought maybe starter is it had been slipping. Replace this nothing. Dyno reads u0103, u0104,p0914 replaced selector assembly and did crank right after clearing codes but they came back, with the rest in pics ....
Turns over now, replaced few relays no blown fuses, cant see anything real susspect, apart from wiring inside headlight casing, brittle as cracking off will sort tomorrow...
Hoping some may beable ro offer any advice, this is a basci rundown of what happened and the dino reading,also fb link
Fyi...
Gear leaver got whacked hard. Wouldn't crank after that. Thought maybe starter is it had been slipping. Replace this nothing. Dyno reads u0103, u0104,p0914 replaced selector assembly and did crank right after clearing codes but they came back, with the rest in pics ....
Turns over now, replaced few relays no blown fuses, cant see anything real susspect, apart from wiring inside headlight casing, brittle as cracking off will sort tomorrow...
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