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on February 25, 2024, 11:16:50 am
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Re: VW Racing Carbon Bonnet..
Last Poster: Dj.Duffa in Product Reviews on Today at 06:21:47 pm
Picking this up after many years, did you end up cutting the holes for the washer jets?


Re: Heavy sputtering around 5k rpm when accelerating hard
Last Poster: mjmallia in Mk5 General Area on Today at 08:16:24 am
 :happy2:

A carbon clean is still a good idea  :wink:


New member mk5 gti
Last Poster: Davy131 in Members Rides on Yesterday at 11:20:37 pm
New to this mk5 gti dsg 5 door have owned it for around 10 years



Re: Help golf mk5 - rear doors no power
Last Poster: Mallz86 in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 06:57:14 pm
I took apart the interior panels and checked for power going to the exterior connector and I got 0 power excluding the black wire and a yellow/green wire. However it wasn’t constant it was a fluctuating power. (Only checked drivers side)

Could it possibly be a coding issue ?
[img width=589 height=786]https://i.postimg.cc/FRtn3hDM/IMG


Buzzing noise when starting
Last Poster: mitchfloyd in Mk5 General Area on October 02, 2024, 10:52:04 am
Hi, I have a 2009 MK5 GTI. When starting cold, the car makes a strange buzzing noise for a few seconds. The noise is coming from the intake area, not the cam chain cover. I have checked the cam and it is not worn, and have cleaned the oil line.

Does anyone know what could be the cause? Thanks.


Diverter valve - GFB VTA
Last Poster: GeeTeeEye in Performance Modifications on October 02, 2024, 09:05:41 am
Hey guys

background info: bought a 2007 mk5 Golf GTi about 6-7 months ago, found a decent deal on one with only 70k miles. It'#039s still on it'#039s original rev C DV. Had a stage one remap a couple of months ago.

So... last couple weeks I'#039ve noticed it'#039s just not throwing you back in your seat when you floor it any more, it'#039s been a gradual loss of boost so pre


Re: Well FML first track day disaster.
Last Poster: OllieVRS in Mk5 General Area on September 30, 2024, 06:37:14 pm
Personally I'#039ve pulled a big chunk of metal out of my engine and it'#039s still running to this day. I changed the connecting rod bearings (in situ) but the metal chunk wasn'#039t from them. Still a mystery.

If you haven'#039t already ordered a replacement engine I still recommend doing an oil pressure test, you don'#039t need a whole in-cabin oil pressure gauge setup, just a cheap


Re: 8P S3 console bushes and B6 Passat wishbones: tight!
Last Poster: dennis10 in Mk5 General Area on September 29, 2024, 01:00:33 pm
I know this is a bit of a thread revival, but ive foubd the information conflicting.

Will a complete set of audi s3 8p wishbones and bushes be a direct swap onto my mk5 GTI ED30 or not? I found these below, but information seems to differ and I'#039m confused. Will these fit?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166941274249?mkcid=16&ampmkevt=1&ampmkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ampsssp


Re: N75 replacement due to age and miles?
Last Poster: mjmallia in Mk5 General Area on September 27, 2024, 02:23:25 pm
Yes.....Replaced the N75 last week, as all valves start to wear.  It was quite an awkward position to get to.

Not sure if it is me, but after a quick drive the car pulls harder and feels more positive now......hard to explain, but appears to be a worthwhile task.

Original was a 2005 version D and now on a 2023 version F.


Re: Ecu remap/haldex controller
Last Poster: pudding in Mk5 General Area on September 27, 2024, 02:22:49 pm
I had the Haldex 'blue' controller on my R32 and it made very little difference tbh.  That was Gen 1 though which was the worst of all the Haldex revisions  :grin:


Re: GVKs Scirocco GT TDi
Last Poster: pudding in Other VAG on September 27, 2024, 01:49:55 pm
Noice  :happy2:  I have a similar pile of stuff awaiting fitment to the ol' Bimmer.

Our MK6 TDI also had an MOT advisory on a failing CV boot, and one of the console bushes has gone.  Luckily I kept a load of parts back from my ED30, so had all that and more in stock ready to go on :grin:  Still going like a trooper that thing  :happy2:  Very reliable and fun car.


Re: Cambelt and Water Pump Cost to Renew
Last Poster: pudding in Mk5 General Area on September 27, 2024, 01:45:18 pm
Bumping this thread.

Quoted today £1159 from a main VW dealer for this
Independent garage I'#039ve MOTed the car with for last three years of ownership said £500 labour but didn'#039t quote the part, so probs £850ish from them?

Bit pricey no?

Holy what in


Re: DIY - Cam Chain and Tensioner Guide
Last Poster: pudding in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on September 27, 2024, 01:39:30 pm
Coloured links are a fitment aid only and not critical. nbsp They are more common and useful on engines with several sprockets, but on the GTI with only 2 sprockets, it'#039s no big deal.

So long as the cams are in the right position, you'#039re golden. Just remember to tweak the inlet cam a few degrees anti clockwise when fitting the chain to make sure it has the correct tension


Re: Speedo Clabration
Last Poster: Octoparrot in Mk5 General Area on September 27, 2024, 01:13:54 pm


These are my clocks.

To me it looks like either the speedo has been changed with one from a different car or a different face has been stuck over the original to maybe change from km/h to mp/h. Is the car an import?


Re: None starting ☹️
Last Poster: GreigC in Mk5 General Area on September 25, 2024, 03:33:03 pm
You have similar symptoms to what I had recently although my car died when driving. It was a faulty relay.

Check my post:

https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,134244.msg1163662.html#msg1163662


Re: Misfires
Last Poster: GVK in Mk5 General Area on September 23, 2024, 09:37:34 pm
Doom and gloom - Could be a broken piston/ringlands - leak down and compression test required.  :scared:


Re: Subframe collars
Last Poster: Kontiki in Mk5 General Area on September 23, 2024, 08:48:50 pm
Cheers buddy, I’ll check it out.


Re: Dealer Workshop Manual
Last Poster: Crasher in Mk5 General Area on September 23, 2024, 12:31:04 pm
The main dealer system was called ElsaWin but that stops at 2017 (and most versions are VW in German only) and is replaced by ElsaPro within the dealer diagnostic system ODIS, which is very difficult to achieve access to; we had to as we can'#039t function as a VAG specilsist without it. For general garages, fleets and owner enthusiasts, VAG provide the erWin system, the VW site is [u


Cigarette lighter - centre console
Last Poster: slipd in Mk5 General Area on September 23, 2024, 08:59:12 am
Hi guys,

Question, does the cigarette lighter in the centre console illuminate when the lights are on? Because I don't think mine does anymore... I'm sure it used too. Just started to notice it because of the dark UK mornings we've had recently.

Could of course all be in my imagination though, and never illuminated to start with :laugh:

Thanks!


Misfire help!
Last Poster: Gts556 in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on September 22, 2024, 03:12:44 pm
Hi All,

Have a 05 AXX gti on 110k. So far plugs, coils have been changed. Injectors were replaced with R tech flow tested injectors. MAF airflow sensor has been changed and so has the pcv valve.

Despite all this the car misfires on idle. Has previously throwing a cylinder 1 misfire code which hasn’t appeared post the injectors being changed. New injectors and

Shoutbox

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
Ford transit connect van
£1500.00
Location: Dl104pd
Collection Only

Ford transit connect van for sale 56 reg
Full mot
1.8 diesel engine
4 recently new tyres
Cam belt done
New clutch and cylinder
New engine mounts
New gear box  mounts
New osf drive shaft..
Polished and cleaned up the head lights and fitted performance head light bulbs
6 owners
Rear boarded out
In our ownership been very light work carrying laundry
Starts first time in the mornings even during winter months...
Advised osf roll bar link..on mot
..
Note on the bonnet the lacquer is peeling of
£1500 ono
0735 9456550
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
KW ST shocks & springs 20mm drop
£325.00
Location: Folkestone, Kent.
Postage: £20.00
Delivery or Collection

KW ST shocks & springs 20mm drop for a mk5 VW Golf Gti.
Used for under 6k miles.
Putting car back to standard.
Collection or Postage extra.
Can deliver locally for petrol money.
FOLKESTONE, KENT.
£325
Edition 30 Rear Valance -Pearl Black (Genuine Part)
£80.00
Location: Manchester
Collection Only

For Sale is my old Pearl Black Edition 30 rear valance. This clips into the upper section of your rear bumper.
This was removed from my golf due someone backing into me at low speed causing surface cracks. (they offered to pay for a new valance)

The surface cracks are around the the number plate area which I've tried to photo the best i can.

The exhaust surround has been bonded back on by the body shop after an encounter with a high kerb a few years ago.

There are storage scratches on the paintwork so will need respraying. You will also need a towing eye cover.

All clips to clip the valance upper bumper section are intact and there is no sign of warping.

This is a genuine valance and was fitted to my ED30 from the factory.
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