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Mk5 General Area / Re: Wheel Refurb

« Last post by Rado16v on January 17, 2025, 05:01:38 pm »

You haven't said where you're based. These guys in Birmingham are about as cheap as it gets:

https://www.citywheelrefurbishment.co.uk/

Prices start from £30 a wheel, that's powder coat finish. See their website for all the options.

I used them on my Subaru, the wheels were very poor. They did an ok job, not perfect but I can't complain at that price.

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Technical Workshop / Help Needed – Right Door Window Motor & Horn Not Working on Mk5 GTI

« Last post by GTolf2008 on January 16, 2025, 04:57:21 pm »

Hi everyone,

I'm troubleshooting a couple of electrical issues on my Mk5 GTI (2008):

Horn Issue:

The horn doesn’t work.
I removed the horn and tested it, and it works fine.
However, there’s no electric signal at the horn connector when tested with a 12V tester.
I’ve checked all the fuses, and they’re fine.
Right Door Window Motor Issue:

The motor itself works fine (tested it on the left door).
There’s 12V at the motor harness in the right door, but the motor doesn’t respond.
Has anyone encountered these issues?

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Remap/Stock downpipe question

« Last post by Jons1001 on January 16, 2025, 04:14:53 pm »

Nope, you're fine. At that power level doesnt matter if it's stock or no downpipe at all.

Cheers Zoli

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Other For Sale Links / Re: FREE 2015 mk5 GTI Calendar - Never used (keep sake)

« Last post by muff1991 on January 16, 2025, 03:29:31 pm »

Yes mate, private message me to arrange. Thanks.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: FREE 2015 mk5 GTI Calendar

« Last post by muff1991 on January 16, 2025, 03:25:05 pm »

If you still have this I'll take it please?
Thanks

Hi Lewo,
Yes I still have this. Please private message me if you’re interested. Thanks.

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Mk5 General Area / Metal Valve Stem

« Last post by Fas on January 16, 2025, 11:34:08 am »

Recently bought my first MK5 GTI (06) as my first daily performance car. Ownership currenlty has been great until finding out I can't buy a metal valve stem, from VW (or anywhere in the UK), for my wheels leaving me with a flat.

Looking at forums i think my wheels are monza I (17" with a lip around the valve). I believe the part I'm looking for is '1K0 601 361 B' or maybe '1K0 601 361'.


If anyone has a recommeneded/trusted supplier please let me know. Or if I am getting the wrong part

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Temp Flactuating when it hits 70

« Last post by mjmallia on January 16, 2025, 08:11:56 am »

As mentioned the main stat should be changed.  With the alternator out and undertray out.........some patience, jigging, unplugging and time, it can be done on the drive for the cost of parts.

Remember to order the O-ring for a pipe seal, as it is not included and do not want to have leaks after all the faff of fitting it.....red arrow

Good guide here:
https://pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Volkswagen_Golf_GTI_Mk_V/31-WATER-Replacing_Your_Thermostat/31-WATER-Replacing_Your_Thermostat.htm

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Temp Flactuating when it hits 70

« Last post by ZoliWorks on January 16, 2025, 07:20:21 am »

Always start with the main thermostat. That's the one that goes bad and is the most responsible for temp issues.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Misfire when engine cold and at low revs.

« Last post by ZoliWorks on January 16, 2025, 05:56:32 am »

Have you ever done or had an intake valve clean, as they clog with carbon build up......this causes misfires

Checked the cam chain for stretch.....this causes misfires and a lumpy idle?

Checked the cam adjuster for wear and or broken oil rings.......this causes misfires and a lumpy idle depending on which ring broke?

Possible lazy injector issue also


All issues that arise at the 100kish miles on what I assume is a GTI.

I recently worked though my GTI and came across them all except the injectors......time consuming, but okay for a DIY'er

Drives perfectly now and improved with every step........old cars now that need that major servicing with the miles they have on the clock

Regarding this, to check the cam seal rings, I assume it's enough to just remove the vacuum pump and the cam housing, no? No need to remove the chain or the VVT unit itself as the rings are built into the housing, right?

Pretty sure I have the metal ring variant, being a 2006 bwa, but I know for a fact those weren't changed so might explain why I sometimes get idle misfires. Or it could just be injectors actually..

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Remap/Stock downpipe question

« Last post by ZoliWorks on January 16, 2025, 05:53:03 am »

Nope, you're fine. At that power level doesnt matter if it's stock or no downpipe at all.