Recent Posts

1

Mk7 General Area / Where to find paint codes on GTE?

« Last post by rubdub on Today at 01:45:11 pm »

Apologies for hijacking the GTI/R forum with a GTE question  But can anyone tell me where I can find the paint codes on a GTE please?

Thanks In advance!

2

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

« Last post by ZoliWorks on Today at 12:03:51 am »

Alright, update time.

I've replaced my FPRV but the issue still persists. However, I revisited an old 2008 thread and realized my memory was slightly off. I was under the impression that you only needed the upgraded pump for 130bar or more pressure and only above 5k rpm. Turns out, you need it for 110bar and anywhere from 3.5k to 5k rpm as the stock pump cant move the required volume of fuel, hence why the fuel cuts. Safe to say my next step is getting some pump internals.

Attached a log where the fuel cuts are visible. Will be back with an update once I've upgraded my pump.




That valve is in quite an annoying spot to reach. Had to cut and weld a wrench for it.

3

How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Fuel gauge dropping way too fast after turning AC ON

« Last post by lmsam_ on Yesterday at 11:54:14 am »

Hello everyone!

This in my first post on this platform. I'm a proud owner of a golf mk5 gti USA spec, 2006 model.

Yesterday I went for a 100 km ride, and by half way (50 km) I noticed that the fuel gauge was half, out of nowhere. However the fuel consumption on the display, was the normal one, 8.5-9L / 100 km.
Usually on my gti, the fuel gauge does not move until you do 100-150 km, then it starts to drop.

During the beginning of the ride, I turned AC on, however it was smelling weird and I turned it off, together with the vent level (all to 0 level). Nevertheless, even though that the AC light was off, you could feel this strange smell (such as when you turn on AC for the very first time) and also there was still cold air coming from the vents (with everything turned off), even though that it was 28º C outside.

This is the first time it happens and when coming back today (again another 100 km) I had to stop by half way to refuel the car, cause the fuel gauge was dropping way too fast.

I have to highlight that I did not move the car for 2 months as I was on business trips and I do my yearly maintenance. Oil level, refrigerant etc... it's good, what do you think it can be the issue? It's the first time it happens after 4 years.

Thanks!!

4

Sat Nav and Car Audio / Re: Tutorial - How to Update RNS-510 Firmware. ***New Links & Firmware*** 19/02/12

« Last post by Matt_D on Yesterday at 08:39:11 am »

Hi Carl,

Thanks so much for all the relevant info and files. I have tried all the versions you gave links to, although some are downloaded in .RAR and can't convert to ISO? Having said this, when trying to perform an update (As my RNS510 is stuck in boot loop) I get the attached/pictured error. - Software Loading Error (010306) Any advice on a fix or is it that the hard drive is poked? Thank you.

5

Mk5 General Area / Re: What other mods should be done?

« Last post by OllieVRS on May 25, 2024, 07:53:51 pm »

Are you running a lot of power? A big mistake people make when upping the power is forgetting to upgrade the brakes, if you're going faster you'll need to be able to stop faster too.

The R32 brake upgrade is the go-to.

Some small handling mods like anti-roll bars and anti-lift kits are useful if you're doing track days.

Other than that she looks pretty decent already

6

Members Rides / Re: White mk5 GTI rescue

« Last post by johnsimister on May 25, 2024, 03:58:07 pm »

Ha! I drove that car when I used to write for Evo back in the Noughties. My Mk5, a Shadow Blue one, also had a cam follower/eaten cam lobes problem when I bought it last September but I decided to dive in and replace the inlet camshaft. I had never worked on an EA113 engine before, but it all went surprisingly well and the car is as great to drive as I remember yours being back in 2005. I'm glad it's still around and being loved.

7

Mk5 General Area / What other mods should be done?

« Last post by CB998 on May 25, 2024, 01:26:22 am »

Just looking some advice on what can be done next in terms of performance or aesthetic mods. Was considering Mk5 Diamond cut monzas.

8

How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Re: Drive shaft advice please.

« Last post by pudding on May 24, 2024, 08:45:35 pm »

GKN-Lobro are OE, so would be a good choice.

I got a pair of new shafts from VW for a reasonable price on exchange basis. Think it was £500 for the pair. They were supposed to be refurbished but turned out to be brand new!

9

Mk5 General Area / Re: Volant Intake System for TFSI

« Last post by pudding on May 24, 2024, 08:41:31 pm »

62, wow, good on you 

Good info    Its great to see people take a scientific and detailed approach to these things rather than slapping any old intake on and calling it done.

Even 5% drift caused drivability issues on my Edition 30.  Doesn't sound a lot but it's still a large error the ECU has to work around when calculating fuel trims. I saw 8% error with my Racing Line intake over a week, which grew to 12% after a month of daily use.  Revo intake got up to 18% iirc.  LT and ST trims max out at 25% and then ECU runs out of options.

The 10-25% error intakes shouldn't even be on the market. They are utter garbage and destroy low end response.

Stock intake = 0-1% error margin.

10

Mk5 General Area / Re: What shall I do? New turbo, 2nd hand turbo or reconditioned turbo?

« Last post by pudding on May 24, 2024, 08:32:10 pm »

Refurbished stuff is never as good as brand new, or in the case of TTE, completely reworked with a brand new OEM turbo as a starting point.

Same applies to the injectors. Just replace them with new ones. DI injectors don't refurbish well.