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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Re: Fault Code 01810 - not getting hot air on drivers side

« Last post by Joeb3006 on November 26, 2025, 09:13:01 am »

If I’m correct, you remove the panel on the left side of the drivers footwell, there is a little flap with a T20 screw behind it. Ones that panel has been removed, you should be able to see the motor about 6” up. It’s either held in by simple clips or by a 6/7mm screw.

I’m having a similar issue where my temp is only going to about 20 degrees and won’t go hotter. I’ve changed all the flap motors and flushed the heater core but no luck for me yet.

Hopefully a new motor fixes your issue


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Mk5 General Area / Ignition stuck

« Last post by Jons1001 on November 24, 2025, 06:06:31 pm »

Hi all,

As above having problems with the ignition being stuck, takes a lot of wiggling the key and wheel at the same time to be able to start the car. Will it be a new barrel I need or will there be something else potentially? Any way to know for sure without stripping it all?

Also do you think I can get away with aftermarket? Car is a 2008 mk5 gti.

Thanks

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Mk5 General Area / Re: What did you and your MKV do today?

« Last post by mjmallia on November 24, 2025, 03:42:40 pm »

I am going to make up a few of the cruise control wires for retrofit purposes if there is interest.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: 2006 Tornado Red GTI Free To Collector

« Last post by DBdownunder on November 23, 2025, 11:51:32 pm »

Hi, I do have someone interested in the car so I will lock this post for now. If it falls through I'll repost.

Thanks

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Help to find a part

« Last post by MKVASMR on November 23, 2025, 07:12:23 pm »

Send me a pm with your vin I'll find it for you if you haven't already

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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Mk5 gti starts then dies

« Last post by Pauly89 on November 23, 2025, 05:53:56 pm »

https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,116596.0.html

Having the same problem and was wondering if anyone knew what module solved it

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Cosmetic/Interior Modifications / Re: MFSW and Highline cluster retrofit

« Last post by Drekavac on November 23, 2025, 04:12:09 pm »

There are two types of steering wheel modules and the slip ring has to match the same type.

You need to work off the type that was originally fitted to the car.

https://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Steering_Wheel_Control_Module_Versions

Then the coding has to be done in one hit and in the order stated, as otherwise it just does not take for whatever reason.

The original module was 1K0-953-549-A and slip ring 1K0-959-653. Is there an easy way i can confirm if got a wrong or faulty part? I was following the website when ordering stuff and got the highline module (1K0-953-549-BD) and type 2 slip ring (K0-959-653-C). I do have another slip ring i got for free with the steering wheel, but its from a passat 3C0-959-653-B so not sure that it will work

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Cosmetic/Interior Modifications / Re: MFSW and Highline cluster retrofit

« Last post by mjmallia on November 23, 2025, 04:00:11 pm »

There are two types of steering wheel modules and the slip ring has to match the same type.

You need to work off the type that was originally fitted to the car.

https://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Steering_Wheel_Control_Module_Versions

Then the coding has to be done in one hit and in the order stated, as otherwise it just does not take for whatever reason.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: What did you and your MKV do today?

« Last post by mjmallia on November 23, 2025, 03:47:20 pm »

Been planning to retrofit cruise control to the GTI and finally did it today.

Hardest part was fitting the missing control wire with mine being a 2005 and missing it. I made and then added the missing control wire as people ask stupid money for it,  by ordering the different male and female pins to fit the connectors etc.....fitted and worked perfectly. I also got a secondhand stalk 1K0953513G off eBay for £13 and went ahead to fit. I already have the highline dash and modules so was sorted there. Coded it up and all works great  For the total cost of £30 in parts.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Looking for help to source a DSG Gearbox

« Last post by Lewo on November 23, 2025, 10:33:25 am »

What was wrong with it in the end, expensive fix?