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on February 26, 2019, 12:32:35 AM
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Door Lock Mechanisms (again I guess) - Ebay vs VAG
Last Poster: MIJ_JAGGER in Mk5 General Area on Today at 01:05:35 AM
Any tips for getting the door open when it's locked (3dr car)?
I understand the door skin needs to be removed to fit the lock but can't get door open at the min!
Done this on a mates car when his drivers side wouldn’t open I yanked the door cover off from the top, need
New member with MK6 GTi called Gretta
Last Poster: Dooge in MK6 Members Rides on Yesterday at 10:04:43 PM
Hey all,
I have been lurking for awhile, getting information and finding out about MK6's. After looking at a rusty white 2009 one locally I decided to make a 4 hour trip to look at a metallic grey one.
It was worth the trip! I was instantly smitten and set about bidding. I got a measly £25 off which ended up in the fuel tank but better than nothing.
Both drivers side doors won't lock!
Last Poster: Craigh1983 in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 05:15:20 PM
Hi guys,
For a while now my front drivers side door hasn't been locking using the central locking so I have been central locking all the other doors and then doing the driver's door manually.
Now my driver's side rear door won't lock and obviously you can't manually do that one! You can hear it trying to lock though.
First of all is there any way I
Re: K03 to K04 upgrade - Options and thoughts
Last Poster: ljc19630 in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 02:01:02 PM
Ah i see. To be honest it don’t need it. The TC is mapped by R-Tech and having tested this on my 1.5 mile long test road (off road of course) with a roundabout one end and S bend at the other it’s absolutely brilliant. The s bend is taken in 3rd Around 60, and before the conversion would spin the wheels a little and promote an element of torque steer. Last night both me and my son
Pirelli edition turbo seized
Last Poster: Redmax90 in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on September 21, 2019, 03:00:27 PM
Hello everyone, I’m new on here because I really need some advise.
I’ve recently bought a lovely 5 door dsg Pirelli edition... rather than bore you all with the details I’ll get to the point...
Basically, 08 gti Pirelli byd
89k miles, serviced 1500 miles ago using Fuchs pro race 5-40...car is perfect apart from a high oil useage. Id be having to top up week
Re: break pad upgrade
Last Poster: colesey in Mk5 General Area on September 21, 2019, 06:31:13 AM
I refunded your paypal immediately with an explanatory message. In the absence of a response after a few days, I assumed you didn’t want them and binned them.
Re: Clutch pedal sticking *solved*
Last Poster: svvg in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on September 20, 2019, 05:27:59 PM
I’ve got this problem with mine - 113,000 miles, AXX engine - can’t remember which gearbox code off hand... itms overdue a brake bleed, so will bleed the clutch too while I’m there (having seen few helpful threads re the need to brim the brake fluid reservoir as the clutch filler is above the max line....). Not holding out much hope - as too simple a fix! So may go down this route
Re: Mk5 golf gti tfsi hesitation
Last Poster: muff1991 in Mk5 General Area on September 20, 2019, 04:29:06 PM
funny you should mention the MAP sensor as that is next to clean/replace on my list. If that doesn't do it, I'll be flashing a stock file onto it. cold weathers coming and this morning it was 8 degrees, I was getting power cuts around 4000rpm. bring on the cold weather! @Mackenzie79 the v
Steering blanks (mk5 gti dsg)
Last Poster: Sunny_V in Wanted on September 20, 2019, 10:45:02 AM
I need some of the above just need the covers so if anyone is retrofitting the buttons please let me know I need these
Re: Upgrade on standard Golf mk5 Stereo, need a bit of help
Last Poster: loop in Sat Nav and Car Audio on September 20, 2019, 02:44:17 AM
I tried replacing the speakers and it sounded worse or roughly the same as before. This was after I’d upgraded stock CD unit to RNS 510, which was an improvement but not great coming from competition grade Pioneer head units in my previous Golf.
I put the stock speakers back in, I have the 10 speakers setup so 3 in each front door, added an amp that can connect direct in
MK5 GTI crash bar and bumper foam
Last Poster: Heb1802 in Wanted on September 19, 2019, 09:34:13 PM
Looking for a golf gti MK5 front crash bar and the bumper foam that fits onto it. Delivery to Southampton or within 50-60 miles
Thanks
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