MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: bigkris06 on January 01, 2026, 07:09:40 pm
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Hi guys, new to the forum, couldn’t find a new member intro but if I’ve missed it, please accept my apologies.
So, been working on my nephews 2006 Mk5 golf GTI.
It’s a 2.0tfsi with the BWA engine,
Back story.
Purchased as a non runner, as cam chain has snapped.
Had the head removed, fully stripped and rebuilt.
New head gasket, full timing kit with water pump, chain, tensioner and gear.
All reassembled. Once this was done, the car started and ran perfectly. No hesitation in running or starting, however we had the fault code P0011 no signal / communication - A Camshaft position (Bank1) : Timing over advanced or system performance.
As I wasn’t there I automatically assumed they had done the timing wrong as they didn’t use locking tools So I told them to check the timing again. They insisted that it was 100% but being the doubting person I am, I stripped it down and checked it myself. It was 100% correct.
I have checked live data and it showed in block 91 Required 28 degrees and the actual flickers between 27.5 and 28 degrees so that’s all good. However in block 93 phase position bank 1 intake we are getting -10 degrees.
After some research we thought it was the VVT solenoid so we replaced that with a brand new one from Eurocarparts - exactly the same so thinking it may be an issue with an aftermarket part, we tried a used one from a breaker car and the fault still remains.
I have also checked the wiring to the VVT solenoid and everything seems okay.
I am at a loss now where to look next. Does anyone have any ideas?
As stated, the car runs and drives really well, starts on the button and has power. It’s just the EML being eliminated and the fault code that’s stored, that will return almost straight away when cleared.
Many thanks in advance!