MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: DooDah on July 30, 2010, 08:19:28 pm
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Took wifes edition 30 for a spin today and it feels a little flat and not picking up aswell as it usually does...it is a standard car with only a cat back Miltek fitted. Before i start digging deeper any ideas what to look at first. Thanks
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What fuel is she putting in it?? 95 unleaded or 99 octane?
Running it on 95 will make it run abit flat.
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Providing no engine lights ect
Drive it like you stole it for a bit see if that livens it up :grin: :grin: :grin:
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What year is it?? Do you know if it has the latest dv?
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What fuel have you been using?
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Just asked her about what she puts in it...... there was just a blank look...typical woman :smiley:.....Looks like she is putting 95 in it.....i will go and fill it up with 99 and give it a blast tomorrow as it is a bit wet at the moment to go tearing about....ps no engine management lights showing. another ps she kerbed the wheel again today... typical woman :smiley:
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B3n....it is a 2007 model and looking at the service history and receipts nothing mentioned about the DV being changed.
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What fuel is she putting in it?? 95 unleaded or 99 octane?
Running it on 95 will make it run abit flat.
as said, run it empty on 95 then tank it up with tesco 99 or V-power, and that should wake it up :happy2:
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I've always thought my ed was a little slow off the mark, seems to take a while to get it going, especially in the lower rev range, but once the turbo kicks in, it really goes. :driver:
Feels kind of lumpy in a way, I thought this was normal though, I'm guessing a remap should sort this out and make it feel smoother.
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Have spoke to said wife and she is adamant that she puts BP Ultimate in the ED30....so it looks like it might not be a fuel problem.....B3n mentioned earlier about the DV....any suggestions please.
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there is every chance that on a 2007 car the DV is getting tired, there is an updated version which is really easy to change on the ED30, it would be the first thing I'd do, they are about 45 quid from the stealer :happy2:
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Am i correct in saying the DV is located in a different position on the ED30 KO4 than the GTI KO3.
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open the bonnet and look just behind the front panel you will see it
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So can it be changed from the top without having to jack the car up or using a ramp? :happy2:
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So can it be changed from the top without having to jack the car up or using a ramp? :happy2:
yes, when you open the bonnet its directly in front of you :happy2:
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Am i correct in saying the DV is located in a different position on the ED30 KO4 than the GTI KO3.
I think you are correct.
I'm sure I read somewhere that it's easier to access on the ed30 than gti.
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Nice one folks....i will see if i can pick one up from the stealers tomorrow morning and if they have got one fit it over the weekend. :smiley:
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I won't rush out and buy a new DV just yet.
It's very easy to remove and check (have a search, it's covered a number of times on here), and if your cars not remapped it's not that likely it's at fault as you will probably have the later version G diaphragm version anyway.
The D version is a worthwhile upgrade if you need a new DV though :happy2:
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My ED30 has also felt a bit flat lately, i am using 99oct and still feeling flat, these comments are of help to me too =) mine is 2007 MY completley standard
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Yes these would be applicable, but also worth considering the weather, heat soak will also play a part so the car will feel less spritely.
The best thing to do if your in any doubt if get someone to log the car with VCDS to rule out boost leaks etc.
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Just asked her about what she puts in it...... there was just a blank look...typical woman :smiley:.....Looks like she is putting 95 in it.....i will go and fill it up with 99 and give it a blast tomorrow as it is a bit wet at the moment to go tearing about....ps no engine management lights showing. another ps she kerbed the wheel again today... typical woman :smiley:
..........those edition 30 alloys are a t**t to repair. :sad1:
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She bought the car last september and she has kerbed all 4 wheels at least twice...if she does it again its gonna be the divorce courts....she can have the kids and will have the ED30....that sounds like a good settlement!!!...back to the DV a good mate of mine will hook the car up next week and check for any boost leaks or any other problems and check the DV.