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Mk5 General Area / Intake Manifold Runner Control Error P3137 - Will my engine go boom?

« Last post by OllieVRS on May 03, 2024, 04:56:09 pm »

This came up a couple hundred kms ago and I only found out now, since I have the CEL on for the sports cat anyway. I don't feel any difference in the car's performance.

Is this something worth investigating that will wreck my engine if I ignore it for now? I'm quite busy at the minute and don't really have the time to work on the car unless it's something critical for the engine's life.

Thanks.

EDIT: Also worth noting my battery seems to be on it's way out as it lasts about 10 days, so low voltage may be a factor, not sure.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: 62% insurance increase anyone?

« Last post by Jons1001 on May 03, 2024, 11:24:29 am »

Like any insurance, broadband etc. they rip the absolute piss on renewals.

I always get quotes from comparison sites and also a few brokers and then ring the best 2 or 3 to see if i can get a better price. I ring the cheapest first and say 'x company have offered it for £40 less than your quote can you match it?'

Sometimes works sometimes not but worth a go.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: K04 Conversion - Do you ever regret it? How is it for daily driving?

« Last post by ZoliWorks on May 03, 2024, 11:19:45 am »

Aight time for an update!

I've taken off the old K03 turbo and I'm getting ready to mount the K04. Here's a video of the play in both turbines. The K03 has a lot of play in every direction, the 04 only has some sideways play. The 2 mechanics I spoke to said this is normal for it's mileage and as long as there's no back and forth play or damage on the walls/blades, it's good. Worst case scenario I'll just take it off again and get it repaired.

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Mk5 General Area / 62% insurance increase anyone?

« Last post by Lewo on May 02, 2024, 11:47:37 pm »

Yep, email today says that's what they want.....62% more 
Robbing so and so's, will check comparison sites sure enough.
Was expecting an increase from what I've read but nope, not on.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Clicking/Clunking noise when coming to a stop or setting off

« Last post by terrier on May 02, 2024, 07:21:03 pm »

Get it seen to by a vw specialist  Does sound like subframe knocking  All the bolts will need to be replaced and torqued properly
  There are aftermarket kits which will fix it if installed properly
 

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Mk5 General Area / Clicking/Clunking noise when coming to a stop or setting off

« Last post by chronos1213 on May 02, 2024, 04:04:39 pm »

Hi,

Any ideas as to what this noise could be? Clicks when setting off and coming to a stop, sometimes clunks.

Had it since my front suspension was replaced? Wishbones, control arms, tie rod ends, shocks top mounts replaced.

They said they had to adjust the front subframe so maybe the bolts?

Thanks

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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Re: Help! Need this broken line identified

« Last post by Gull on May 01, 2024, 10:01:08 pm »

Welcome to the forum! 

Looks suspiciously like the charcoal canister line. Possibly broken off at the canister end.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mk5 GT impossible tapping noise

« Last post by Von on May 01, 2024, 01:15:23 pm »

UPDATE: So I have replaced the timing belt system, and the tapping isnt gone, but something i believe i forgot to mention, last time i checked the oil filter there appeared to be some silicone bits stuck to it, i believe the previous owner did some shady repairing with silicone and it ended up in the engine, so we went and checked the oil pump, which seems to be clogged, weird, because the oil pressure test was fine, now im going back and replacing the oil pump and the piston rod bearings.
Also, genuine question, since my turbo is pretty much done for, would a bigger turbo be an easy upgrade, or am i gonna have to replace injectors and so on?

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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Re: Mk5 gti code p0299

« Last post by MKVASMR on April 30, 2024, 09:46:16 pm »

I had the same issue a couple of weeks ago. Checked the DV, PCV, N75 Valve, checked the fuel trims (hoses etc…). Ended up being a cracked turbo exhaust side. It was a hairline, but after replacing it all was good. Not saying that that’s the issue in your case, just something to be aware of. Start by checking the boost hoses, if they are oily it could mean that here is a leak. Specially where they connect to the intercooler. Next I would check the DV and after that the PCV. If you have a way to log the MAF, do that and multiply the g/s (I think) from engine live data, channel 02. Should be around 160 I think. Is the car tuned? It can throw the same fault code when it’s tuned. But if it goes well I wouldn’t really give it much attention.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Seat fabric / cover

« Last post by Birchy on April 30, 2024, 06:45:03 pm »

I've been told by an upholsterer that the stitching is different (weaker?) on the airbag side compared to the other side so you should state that when selling really.

Definitely good info…I will check the inside of the cover to confirm this.

Thanks!