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on October 25, 2024, 09:29:59 am
HI Guys

The funds from the last donation effort ran out in July. The hosting cost are €22 a month.

Ive created a goFundMe as the paypal pools only last one month.

https://gofund.me/1bd89a45

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Re: Broken center console cup cover...
Last Poster: slipd in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 04:25:02 pm
Thanks mate! Have been able to confirm replacements but it looks like a lot of work to remove all of the centre panels etc. Think I'm going to have to sweet talk my mechanic :wink:


Re: Sometimes High idle, revs jumping when shifting, rev hang, slow rpm drop
Last Poster: GVK in Mk5 General Area on August 22, 2025, 08:56:43 pm
Short answer, air leak 'somewhere'  as above.


Re: RNS 510 Firmware help
Last Poster: Sergiy in Sat Nav and Car Audio on August 22, 2025, 07:45:35 pm
 :smiley:


Re: Scirroco additional dash gauges in MK5 golf gti.
Last Poster: CrniPetak in Mk5 General Area on August 22, 2025, 02:36:01 pm
This guy did it on his GTI 240 https://www.instagram.com/that_240_mk5/?hl=en


Re: LPFP in the rear
Last Poster: ZoliWorks in Mk5 General Area on August 22, 2025, 12:38:59 pm
Just still tracking down my stumbling first cold start of the day in my ED30

The low pressure fuel pump, how much noise should it make when you open the door and/or prime with the key? nbsp I think I can hear something very faint, but it'#039s almost nothing - should it be pretty noticeable in


Re: MK5 GTI issues - enthusiast wanted !
Last Poster: bacillus in Mk5 General Area on August 20, 2025, 05:46:55 pm
depending how much you want to spend you could try these folk.
https://www.ecutesting.com/common-faults/volkswagen/vw-audi-dsg-gearbox-ecu/


Re: Marticus' Red GTI
Last Poster: Marticus in Members Rides on August 18, 2025, 09:52:14 pm
Got a few hours in the garage tonight, and managed a '#039diy balance shaft delete'#039




After trying to get at it with an angle grinder, and making a mess, I spend some time with the Dremel and a few cutting disks before I got the cog


Cracked air filter housing on engine cover
Last Poster: Joeb3006 in Performance Modifications on August 18, 2025, 08:52:52 pm
Hi all, first post here on the forums and new to MK5 GTI ownership. I'#039ve recently bought a high milage hero BWA GTI 245,000, and when I have being going about general maintenance, I'#039ve noticed that the bottom of the air filter housing has cracked and has a hole in it.

I don'#039t think there is any performance loss, and there is no lights on the dash or codes in the memor


Re: GVKs Scirocco GT TDi
Last Poster: GVK in Other VAG on August 18, 2025, 04:53:09 pm
After MOT advisories on front tyres wearing on inner edges - Had 4 wheel alignment done today, apparently it was 'miles out'  - I know the steering wheel is straighter than it was but if I was really picky it's off to the other side now :D

Didn't get a print out to geek out over the values.


Re: Iain's Silver MK5 GTI
Last Poster: RBS in Members Rides on August 18, 2025, 12:55:35 pm
Looking good👍🏻
Enjoy it😎❤️


Re: Tiguan powered by RBS
Last Poster: RBS in Other VAG on August 18, 2025, 07:59:40 am
Stuffed Tigi full with luggage…..😎#128526





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Re: Mk5 drivers door lock issue. Ive tried everything.
Last Poster: maxamplitude10 in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on August 17, 2025, 04:14:02 pm
Have you tried disconnecting negative battery wire and leaving for 30mins before reconnecting. This solved my door lock issue.
Also I've read about turning key in ignition to "accessory" position and holding down the unlock button for 5secs?
No doubt you've prob tried this already!!
Good Luck
Max


Re: Gear selector tight (side to side)
Last Poster: maxamplitude10 in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on August 17, 2025, 04:07:37 pm
Thanks GVK I'll take another look tomorrow, thanks for your advice :happy2:


Re: Joshy's Mk5 Golf Gti build thread
Last Poster: GioGuada in Members Rides on August 15, 2025, 04:02:49 pm
Hello all,

I am new in this forum, I am looking for a solution I have a Volkswagen Tiguan R imported from Korea, RSN 510 A firmware 1088, somebody can share me the process to update this. I will appreciate that,

Regards,


Re: Non space Saver Spare wheel (with pictures)
Last Poster: Gull in Mk5 General Area on August 13, 2025, 09:37:20 pm
The inserts I bought didn'#039t fit '#039out of the box'#039 either. I was pretty miffed at the time but in the end took a stanley knife to both halves at the connecting '#039jigsaw'#039 tab to make the whole thing a little slimmer - just enough to make them fit.

As you say, there seems to be a few variations on the inner outline. I think the R32 has the rear luggage anchor points high


Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
Last Poster: ZoliWorks in Mk5 General Area on August 13, 2025, 11:47:38 am
I'm definitely getting the rear ones as well, but a bit later cause this went way over budget. I'll be fitting braided lines too when I add the rears. I wanted to see how it'll feel with the S3 rubber lines first. Good find on the brake clips, I'll deffo look into them.


PSA - R32/S3 345mm Brake upgrade ABS module coding Brake Electronics J104 T47
Last Poster: ZoliWorks in Mk5 General Area on August 12, 2025, 07:59:41 pm
Just a quick PSA for all of you who have/will be upgrading your brakes. from GTI or smaller to the 345mm S3/R32 brakes. The ABS module has 3 options for brakes. 15"quot, 15/16"quot and 17"quot. GTI'#039s might come with 17"quot set as standard, or 15/16"quot but cars like the Jetta or the A3 (both with the 2 liter engine) will most likely come with 15/16"quot set as standard even tho you have GTI brake


Gti or ed30 wanted
Last Poster: yasiramin in Mk5 General Area on August 09, 2025, 09:15:37 pm
Wanting a Gti or ed30 ideally white grey or red max budget of 4k


Things to look out for when buying?
Last Poster: isitafox in Mk5 General Area on August 09, 2025, 08:54:46 pm
Got a 1T2 Touran which (other than the engine) is constantly giving me problems so I'#039m gon a bite the bullet and sort a replacement and since my lad got a 1.4 for his first car I quite fancy a GTi for myself so after a few pointers of problem areas to look out for.

Seen one relatively local, 04 just shy of 80k for £5000. Not done a proper history check on it yet but MOT


Mk5 wings
Last Poster: Andy in Mk5 General Area on August 09, 2025, 09:07:25 am

 
Just a heads up mk5 nsf wing are still available but not many..The osf wing is discontinued and not available..from the dealer

Shoutbox

Mk6 GTI OEM full exhaust
£200.00
Location: Lincoln LN1
Collection Only

Full mk6 GTI OEM cat back exhaust.

Removed at approx. 35k miles from my own car.

In good condition as low mileage would suggest.


£200
Collection. Lincoln Ln1
Comp big brake set
£800.00
Single Image
    Location: Dl10 4pb
    Collection Only

    For sale front big brake kit done 2 little milage
     Comp brakes
    Discs 350mm
    Calipers are 6 pot
    Pads on 7mm

    Collection only
    DL104PD
    £800 sold as seen
    https://www.compbrake.com/product/vw-golf-mk5-6-7-floating-18-front-brake-kit-pr6-6-pot/
    Sold
    Complete set of MK5 GTi rear lamps
    £25.00
    Location: Milton Keynes
    Collection Only

    A complete genuine set of rear lamps in excellent condition for golf MK5.
    There are for GTi model.
    boot handle
    £40.00
    Location: dl10 4pd
    Postage: £10.00
    Delivery or Collection

    for sale in good working order vw mk5 boot and badge handle,came of my car as had the mk6 reverse camers fitted
    Rare Audi & Mercedes 18" Alloys
    £1000.00
    Location: Amersham
    Postage: £65.00
    Delivery or Collection

    PLEASE READ THIS AD IN DETAIL

    I have for sale 2 complete sets of genuine Audi + Mercedes alloy wheels. THE PRICES ARE £1000 FOR EACH COMPLETE SET CONSISTING OF 4 WHEELS. These wheels will fit the MK5 and other platforms in the VAG range.

    PLEASE SEE BELOW WHEEL SPECIFICATION

    MERCEDES SEGIN:
    5X112 STUD PATTERN
    8JX18
    ET44
    PART NO: A2204012502
    FULLY REFURBISHED, NO WELDS, NO BUCKLED, NO DAMAGE.
    PRICE: £1000.00

    AUDI A8 W12 MONOBLOCKS:
    5X112 STUD PATTERN
    8JX18
    ET48
    FULLY REFURBISHED, NO WELDS, NO BUCKLED, NO DAMAGE.
    PRICE: £1000.00

    I'm not on this platform very often, having sold my Golf, so drop me a call/text for any further details/pictures. PHONE NUMBER-07772480088
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