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on October 25, 2024, 09:29:59 am
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DSG reset
Last Poster: lazy in Mk5 General Area on Today at 01:05:35 pm
Does anyone know if there is a difference between resetting using the accelerator pedal and ignition key method, compared to using VCDS and going in the ECU and resetting.


Re: Which brake pads and discs?
Last Poster: Lewo in Mk5 General Area on Today at 12:11:39 pm
I had some brembo discs on the front and they warped even from my pathetic attempts at driving. Replaced the with ATE and no problems since.
The only good thing on the brembos was the black edge finish which lasted whereas on the ATE's they weren't painted to rusted pretty quickly.


Re: Roof lining - Done
Last Poster: Flyingscotsman in Mk5 General Area on Today at 11:35:52 am
Thanks for the info!  Main thing is its done well and lasts.  I'm going to try glueing mine myself but don't expect it to be permanemt fix due to all the foam/dust on headliner tray. Might try these guys if / when goes again.


Re: DSG Service Costs?
Last Poster: mjmallia in Mk5 General Area on December 06, 2024, 08:23:45 am
This is worth a watch if you decide to DIY

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Is anybody in the market for a Mk6?
Last Poster: slynch23 in MK6 General Area on December 05, 2024, 09:03:49 pm
Hi guys, baby number 2 means my Mk6 GTI is no longer fit for purpose, I can barely fit in the drivers seat now with a baby seat behind me. Thought I’d check here to see if anyone is after one before putting it on piston heads. It’s 5dr DSG in silver. Heated Leather seats, front and rear sensors, electric mirrors, cruise control. Full service history. 66k on the clock. I bought it i


Re: Car sputters with MAF plugged in. When unplugged it drives perfect. Why?
Last Poster: mjmallia in Mk5 General Area on December 05, 2024, 08:09:29 am
Most prob the MAF as said, as it sounds like it is failing/failed and unable to read the air flow correctly......running rich to be safe

With it unplugged you will be using baseline settings, but will not be getting the best out the engine as it does not know exactly how much air is entering the car to calculate combustion.

Buy genuine for the MAF in my opinio


Re: Power folding mirror modules.
Last Poster: mjmallia in Mk5 General Area on December 04, 2024, 09:00:18 am
You need the mirror units which are all the same I believe, but there are three generations of window modules for the Mk5

Being a 2005 I would say it is the first generation which may be harder to find.......none the less a nice project if your prepared to hunt for parts over time.


Re: Misfire help!
Last Poster: mjmallia in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on December 03, 2024, 02:47:26 pm
When I had this, it was carbon build up.......ran sweet after.


Re: Chasing down an idle misfire on cylinder 3
Last Poster: dennis10 in Mk5 General Area on December 03, 2024, 11:30:29 am
Forgot to add, when I replaced the spark plugs I poked my little borescope camera down the holes and took photos. Is there anything to be discerned from these? I think cylinder 3 does look a bit darker than the other 3 cylinders, but the spark plugs all had a healthy colour

Cylinder 1
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Mass air flow
Last Poster: Mephistopheles2588 in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on December 03, 2024, 01:52:36 am
Why do I only have three wires, and a 5 pin maf sensor.... Also I don't think I
Have the cross hex wire (hot wire ) in my air tube .... Is that right??????


Re: Which are the right injectors
Last Poster: Numero9 in Mk5 General Area on December 02, 2024, 08:27:34 pm
anybody?


Flip reverse camera
Last Poster: Andy in Sat Nav and Car Audio on November 30, 2024, 11:14:34 pm
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/135331440898?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MxuehGllTEi&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=QyH3W48fQPa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Been looking at fitting the camera for a while and was looking at the ali express ones ( was not sure which one) then I see this on Ebay..will it be compatible with rns510


Re: Temp gauge dropping when heaters on
Last Poster: mjmallia in Mk5 General Area on November 29, 2024, 06:18:03 pm
Thermostat for sure


MK5 Heated Steering Wheel
Last Poster: MikeyM in Mk5 General Area on November 29, 2024, 11:04:51 am
Hi guys, I have a standard no-function steering wheel, and I know it is possible to upgrade it with a better steering wheel with audio and other functionality. nbsp Has anyone either got or heard of anyone being able to do this upgrade but additionally get a heated steering wheel working? nbsp It'#039s a bit unclear, but I am not sure you can get a Mk7 heated wheel, but certainly you can ge


Re: GTI low pressure fuel pump change
Last Poster: mjmallia in Mk5 General Area on November 28, 2024, 11:46:20 am
It will be worth updating the fuel pump controller also.......a while your in there job


Wing Mirror Glass Part number
Last Poster: richtung in Mk5 General Area on November 28, 2024, 10:25:55 am
Morning all,

Is anyone able to give me the latest part numbers for a Passenger Side Wing Mirror Glass - Heated (Non-Anti Dazzle) please?
Its for my ED30
I tried searching and getting conflicting part numbers.

Thanks

Rich


Re: Diagnosing issue with rear caliper
Last Poster: dennis10 in Mk5 General Area on November 28, 2024, 10:11:54 am
R32s have the 41mm pistons for 310 mm discs. Your Ed would be 38mm too..
Caddys might be 41mm too.

Cheers! nbsp - nbsp I'#039m now thinking of upgrading the rears to mk5 R32 / Mk6 R 310mm vented brakes, since I'#039m loathe to spend money on a simple replacement if I can upgrade for n


Re: Compression Test - Am I doing this right?
Last Poster: Numero9 in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on November 27, 2024, 09:06:37 pm
So confirm it was a bad tester. I got a different one and it ran perfectly, 180PSI in each cylinder after 5 cranks. All good on the head and likely just a bad injector, new repair kit, inlet manifold gasket and injector on order and will fix along with the cam chain

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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.
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
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8JX18
ET48
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PRICE: £1000.00

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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
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