Almost brand new GTI
on October 06, 2025, 04:23:50 pm
Maybe for somebody who’s Looking for a GTI I don’t know how this works but a YouTuber “Saving Salvage” is giving a GTI away on “Compete for cars” Looks like it has been in a timecapsule…  Don’t shoot me of how this “Compete stuff” is working😅 Hopefully sombody can be the owner of this nice & clean example 😎👍🏻 For some reason I can’t upload a screenshot of it on here now?!?🙄 Go check it out on YouTube…
Re: traction control light
Last Poster: rxpx69 in Mk5 General Area on Today at 01:28:40 am
You'#039ll need to replace the ABS pump, had the same issue, the amber steering light is very difficult to go out when you have the solid EPS light on, think I did a 50 mile trip and it randomly went off. I had to replace my ABS pump in the end to resolve the ESP light stuck on issue, once replaced the amber steering light will go out after a full turn to the left then right after 20-
Re: Back in a MK5 GTi, anything to urgently do?
Last Poster: rxpx69 in Mk5 General Area on Today at 01:12:36 am
-17° is badass lol Its fair to say that there are many 2.0 tfsi'#039s bombing around with high mileage on the original chains. The 400k plus GTI on here has never had the chain and associated components replaced.
That said, mine is sitting at a wild -17°. I'#039ve an original cam
Re: Known Issues
Last Poster: rxpx69 in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 11:54:33 pm
Stuff i'#039ve come across coming from a MK3:
Balance shaft - mine seized up
If the Thermostat fails its a long job to replace
ABS pump can fail with ESP light stuck on
AC pump and AC pressure switch fail
AC condenser probably wants changing due to age
Door locks fail (a lot) i'#039ll be replacing the passenger side front and both rears this weekend nbsp :signL
Re: Mot nightmare of the decade...
Last Poster: rxpx69 in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 11:28:07 pm
Amber steering light should go out after 20-30 seconds, all the way left all the way right, steering wheel straight and drive a couple of meters in a straight line no more than 20MPH.
I had an issue when my ABS pump needed to be replaced the ESP light was stuck on amber yellow and after disconnecting the battery no matter what I tried the amber steering light would not clear!
Need someone to fix leak in car
Last Poster: Simonsach in Mk5 General Area on December 06, 2025, 03:04:36 pm
I’ve a soaking wet drivers floor. Watched countless videos. Had roof lining off and checked all pipes. Had rubber hoses out, cut, cleaned and replaced. Had windscreen wipers off and checked for blockages. Still leaking. Need a local garage to fix. Any recommendations near Portsmouth/Southampton
Re: Ignition stuck
Last Poster: skkane in Mk5 General Area on December 04, 2025, 12:55:12 pm
Yup, it'#039s know to happen on VW'#039s, many broken keys and ppl getting stuck in some remote area. Just had mine changed a few days ago, aftermarket one, guy came home, 130 GBP and 40mins later fixed and smooth as butte
Re: Heating.
Last Poster: mjmallia in Mk5 General Area on December 04, 2025, 10:45:12 am
Alternator out helps loads with access.........I am just happy to see the back of those inline stats
Chirping sound at low RPM - what could it be?
Last Poster: hcmzah in Mk5 General Area on December 03, 2025, 06:14:05 pm
Hi all,
I'#039m getting a bird chirping sound when I accelerate very slowly up to 2k rpm. It sounds like it'#039s coming from the right hand side of the car when in the cabin.
It only happens when I have my foot on the accelerator pedal, as soon as I let go, it stops. Doesn'#039t happen if it'#039s just rolling.
The sound is a lot more consistent when turning sharply
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