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Mk5 General Area / Re: Tyre Recommendations - Golf GTI (2008)
« Last post by mjmallia on Today at 08:59:53 am »Using Kumho Ecsta PS71 on mine without issue, but do low miles with it (about 3k a year)
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Mk5 General Area / Re: Tyre Recommendations - Golf GTI (2008)
« Last post by Marticus on Yesterday at 08:23:57 pm »I'm running hankook ventus S1 evo3's, and they served me very well.
Would absolutely recommend.
Would absolutely recommend.
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Members Rides / Re: Marticus' Red GTI
« Last post by Marticus on Yesterday at 04:45:59 pm »Bit more progress today:
Finally got the rest of the front end off.
Some of the bolts are too rusty to recover I think, and the front impact bar is also pretty grotty, so I'm thinking I will probably just replace that.
Plan is to organise and inspect everything that's off at the moment, and put the new cooling stack together to ensure everything fits.
Then I will pull the motor.
I'm still conflicted about what to do here l, I would like to move all the newer ancillaries and timing chain to the 'new' engine, but I feel like I should get it in the car and run it first to make sure it's solid before I invest any effort.
Of course that's going to be harder in the long run.
Finally got the rest of the front end off.
Some of the bolts are too rusty to recover I think, and the front impact bar is also pretty grotty, so I'm thinking I will probably just replace that.
Plan is to organise and inspect everything that's off at the moment, and put the new cooling stack together to ensure everything fits.
Then I will pull the motor.
I'm still conflicted about what to do here l, I would like to move all the newer ancillaries and timing chain to the 'new' engine, but I feel like I should get it in the car and run it first to make sure it's solid before I invest any effort.
Of course that's going to be harder in the long run.
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Mk5 General Area / Scirroco additional dash gauges in MK5 golf gti.
« Last post by GTI 500 on Yesterday at 10:42:47 am »Has any one fitted the additional dash gauges from a scirroco to a golf & got them working?
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Mk5 General Area / Tyre Recommendations - Golf GTI (2008)
« Last post by Husy on Yesterday at 10:33:32 am »Hey folks,
Looking to change the tyres on my Mk5 Golf GTI (2008), currently running the standard 17” Monza alloys with 225/45/17s.
I know the Michelin Pilot Sport 4s are a top choice, but they’re a bit pricey. I’m not looking at budget tyres. I always avoid those — but I am after something that offers solid grip, decent comfort, and good longevity.
The Golf isn’t used daily, but it does see a bit of spirited driving now and then, so I’d like something that can handle that confidently too.
Appreciate any recommendations from those with first-hand experience!
Cheers.
Looking to change the tyres on my Mk5 Golf GTI (2008), currently running the standard 17” Monza alloys with 225/45/17s.
I know the Michelin Pilot Sport 4s are a top choice, but they’re a bit pricey. I’m not looking at budget tyres. I always avoid those — but I am after something that offers solid grip, decent comfort, and good longevity.
The Golf isn’t used daily, but it does see a bit of spirited driving now and then, so I’d like something that can handle that confidently too.
Appreciate any recommendations from those with first-hand experience!
Cheers.
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Mk5 General Area / Re: Tartan wingbacks.
« Last post by GTI 500 on Yesterday at 10:15:25 am »Got any pictures & price/area?
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Members Rides / Re: Marticus' Red GTI
« Last post by Marticus on July 12, 2025, 07:36:09 pm »Making some slow progress, mostly because of the weather.
Got the car up on stands outside, and got the battery, battery tray, and intake off.
Then the arch liners and front bumper / undertray.
I'm trying to be organised and started getting a good workflow.
All hardware removed, got photographed in place:
Then got thrown into the ultrasonic cleaner:
Then got wiped off and dried before getting a spray down with rust convertor:
And finally getting bagged labeled and thrown in the hardware crate:
That's where I am today, right now I'm stuck on the headlight wiring because the clips are broken and I can't get the poxy things off!
Got the car up on stands outside, and got the battery, battery tray, and intake off.
Then the arch liners and front bumper / undertray.
I'm trying to be organised and started getting a good workflow.
All hardware removed, got photographed in place:
Then got thrown into the ultrasonic cleaner:
Then got wiped off and dried before getting a spray down with rust convertor:
And finally getting bagged labeled and thrown in the hardware crate:
That's where I am today, right now I'm stuck on the headlight wiring because the clips are broken and I can't get the poxy things off!
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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Mk5 drivers door lock issue. Ive tried everything.
« Last post by Fckfvd on July 12, 2025, 02:56:55 pm »Hello guys, im new here. I brought a edition 30 cheap 3 years ago that needed engine work. All done, runs a dream. A month or so ago my drivers door lock stopped working.
Ive been a mechanic for 10 years and this one has got me stumped.
I know mk5s are notorious for door lock problems and was well aware of the normal faults. My drive door no longer locks or unlocks from the remote. It also doesn't recognise if the drivers door is open or closed.
Ive replaced the door lock actuator, first fitted a cheap ebay one this didn’t fix it so replaced with a tps genuine one, still the same.
Rewired the entire door loom -this didnt change anything so replaced it with one off a working car. fitted the loom i made to the other car which works fine on that vehicle.
Swapped the door module (window motor) with a known working one. Again no difference. Made sure the part numbers of all replaced part were correct they are indeed.
I dont have access to vagcom but do have a bosch kts.
Fault codes
0610- drivers door lock motor electrical fault
0060- drivers central locking fault in circuit
03a0- drivers lock position signal implausible.
Passenger door and boot. Lock and unlock perfectly and vehicle recognises if they are open.
Fuse is fine.
I have tested for voltage at the plug and i have voltage at the door lock plug. However when you actuate the key theres no switching or change. Everything else on the drivers door work. Ie, fuel flap and window and door lock boot.
ANY IDEAS?
Ive looked at wiring diagrams and nothing looks wrong. The only thing that did happen recently is i lowered the window fully once and it suddenly said my door was open? I closed the window and its not done it since.
Any ideas would be really appreciated.
Ive been a mechanic for 10 years and this one has got me stumped.
I know mk5s are notorious for door lock problems and was well aware of the normal faults. My drive door no longer locks or unlocks from the remote. It also doesn't recognise if the drivers door is open or closed.
Ive replaced the door lock actuator, first fitted a cheap ebay one this didn’t fix it so replaced with a tps genuine one, still the same.
Rewired the entire door loom -this didnt change anything so replaced it with one off a working car. fitted the loom i made to the other car which works fine on that vehicle.
Swapped the door module (window motor) with a known working one. Again no difference. Made sure the part numbers of all replaced part were correct they are indeed.
I dont have access to vagcom but do have a bosch kts.
Fault codes
0610- drivers door lock motor electrical fault
0060- drivers central locking fault in circuit
03a0- drivers lock position signal implausible.
Passenger door and boot. Lock and unlock perfectly and vehicle recognises if they are open.
Fuse is fine.
I have tested for voltage at the plug and i have voltage at the door lock plug. However when you actuate the key theres no switching or change. Everything else on the drivers door work. Ie, fuel flap and window and door lock boot.
ANY IDEAS?
Ive looked at wiring diagrams and nothing looks wrong. The only thing that did happen recently is i lowered the window fully once and it suddenly said my door was open? I closed the window and its not done it since.
Any ideas would be really appreciated.
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Mk5 General Area / Re: rough idle/misfire without fault code
« Last post by GVK on July 11, 2025, 08:43:16 pm »Never seen them melt before 
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Mk5 General Area / Re: Low oil pressure caused by PCV?
« Last post by ZoliWorks on July 11, 2025, 04:50:28 pm »Not exactly plug and play though as you have to drop the pump and drill into it, so as it says on the page, a last resort. Would be good to know the oil pressure numbers at the different RPMs before taking a decision on where to throw time and money.And with the sump/pump dropped, you should go ahead and install a "Wasa Motor Oil Pressure Fix".
https://wasamotor.com/shop/vw-audi-skoda-and-seat/tfsi-2-0-ea113/oil-pump-balance-shaft/wasa-oil-pressure-fix/
Better safe than sorry
I haven't dropped my oil pan yet but once I do, I'm replacing those sprayers and adding this oil pressure fix along with a freewheel. Plus changing the chain and tensioner cause why not.