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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / P0299 with logs
« Last post by MKVASMR on Today at 10:07:40 am »
So as some may know I have been battling this issue for quite a while now.
The car is running a stage 1 tune for around 2 years. And before someone goes in the direction that something is wrong with the tune. I already tried 5 different ones. With the same results.
Short story. Have a new pcv, dv, maf, turbo (oem) and checked for boost leaks. Only thing I haven't changed is the MAP which I've ordered since it's dirty cheap.
I also have some like cuts at between 3-4k rpm almost like missfires.

MAF / Load


Boost / Timing


Boost / Fueling


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Mk5 General Area / Re: Chirping sound at low RPM - what could it be?
« Last post by mjmallia on Yesterday at 08:38:20 am »
The alternator belt if not changed in the last 5-10 years.

The one way pulley on the alternator (made by INA) do fail, and the chirping can be the belt slipping

A pulley on the cam belt loop

I had them all LOL when I got the car years ago.
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Mk5 General Area / Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
« Last post by mjmallia on Yesterday at 08:20:28 am »
Added a 10" screen for Android Auto and reverse camera, and a maglock phone charger to the car as I prefer the OE DAB headunit.  All works well





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Mk5 General Area / Re: Chirping sound at low RPM - what could it be?
« Last post by hcmzah on December 16, 2025, 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 December 16, 2025, 05:00:22 pm »
I hope this works🫡
Made with 25x25 metal piping instead👍






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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / MK5 Golf GTI 2013 HVAC
« Last post by Gonzo128876 on December 16, 2025, 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
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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!
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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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