MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Matthew. on September 17, 2010, 04:00:32 pm
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Hi guys, its probably been covered alot before, but I cant find a specific answer to my Question..
My rear badge has the horrible white worm, now if I carefully remove the shiney badge part, will a Mk4 badge fit in the recess perfectly?
Has anyone got any pictures of this done?
I dont fancy buying a whole new Mk5 mechanism.
Thanks!
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Mine has a bit of worm on it 05 reg. I think you need the whole rear handle with the new style raised badge mate,hence the reason i can live with mine.
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I'm sure there is a thread saying you can get the badge off and replace it with a MK4 badge??
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Do you have the Rns510 satnav?
if so replace the badge with the very trick rear view camera!
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Do you have the Rns510 satnav?
if so replace the badge with the very trick rear view camera!
No just the standard Head Unit Lol
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There are 2 styles of badge the early mk5's you can't remove the silver badge but later models the silver badge can be removed. I believe the earlier badge is the only one to suffer from white worm.
Early tailgate badge
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-Rear-Boot-Badge-Hatch-Release-MK5-/330472490703?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cf1b206cf#ht_500wt_1154
Later tailgate badge
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Mk5-Golf-tailgate-badge-opener-TDI-R32-GTI-ETD-30-/140454032233?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20b3b67369#ht_500wt_1154
I know you said you didn't want to replace it but replacing or spraying it i think are your only options.
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Thanks for the great info there mate! So can the later version be still be fitted to the early models?
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Thanks for the great info there mate! So can the later version be still be fitted to the early models?
Yes it can, but having already replaced mine I am happy that I fitted a MK6 badge :jumpmove:
The Mk6 badge is far nicer than the MK5 and fits exactly the same, simply plug and play and they dont corrode.
I would seriously recommend this over a replacement MK5 one especially if you are buying new as they are priced similiar.
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How much do the MK6 ones go for?
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Brace yourself about £90!! :rolleye:
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Yikes! For a badge lol :surprised:
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just get your old badge painted like i did so much cheaper
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fcc20%2Fmaxitrol%2FIMG_1233.jpg&hash=973eae857fd41ba3e4f6f37ad4a2821d61190fa3)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fcc20%2Fmaxitrol%2FIMG_1244.jpg&hash=8a794f5bfca2dacd6eb99d4ca33b774c52df6817)
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The one I have is all one peice so I don't think painting is an option unfortunately.
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mine is one piece as well,got a mate to mask and paint it..i tryed the new badges on mine but it stuck out by 2mm..click on my build thread the pic is in thier with it fitted
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Cheers Andy I'll have a look now!
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I'm bidding on the second one
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I'm bidding on the second one
In that case, so am I :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
I replaced my 05 badge with a newer one, and think it looks much nicer now. What is the difference between the later MK5 ones, and the Mk6 one?
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^^^ :fighting:
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Does anyone have a link to a guide for removing the rear boot-badge handle assembly?
I'm wanting to remove it so I can fit a Mk4 Chrome badge to the assembly due to the corrosion :smiley:
Thanks
Edit* Just found one! lol :happy2:
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Who else is bidding on that second badge?? Big Al??
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here is a guide that Hurdy sent me when i did mine
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Boot latch
« Sent to: maxitrol on: July 14, 2009, 04:09:19 pm »
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Hi,
I changed mine recently and the hardest bit was lining up the trim to put it back on after the boot latch was fitted
Seriously though, it isn't hard at all and if I can do it anyone can. It took me just under an hour.
First off open the boot and you will see two screws in the hatch grab handles. Remove these.
There are two plastic trim parts that cover the bulb area at each side of the hatch trim, pull these and they will come off quite easily.
Now you need to be brave, put your hands around the two holes where you've just the trim covers and tug hard.....then realised you haven't tugged hard enough and tug harder until the trim pops off. There are around 10 to 12 metal clips holding the hatch trim in place, so it does REALLY need a hard tug. You may find that it is easier to pull off one side first.
Once the trim is off you will notice two things...
1. the latch mechanism is held by 3 torx screws
2. you can't get at them all for the rear windscreen motor!!!!!
All you need to do is undo the screws holding the motor and rotate the whole assembly through 90 degrees - you don't have to take it off!
Once you've done this you will need to disconnect the latch mechanism electrically. It is simply a slot in/out connector. The connector has a little locking catch but all you need to do is depress this and it will slide out.
Now undo the 3 screws and remove the original latch.
Then as they say, fitting is the opposite of removal.
Hope this helps.
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Who else is bidding on that second badge?? Big Al??
No mate, I was just winding you up, sorry, and good luck bidding.
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Thanks alot for that mate, really helpful, ile be attempting this at the weekend weather permitting
Matt
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the hardest part i found was putting the rear panel back on correctly
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Nice one Andy, is the wiper motor a doddle to move then?
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i didn't take the whole moted off ..just undid the torx screws holding it in and moved it out of thw way to get the last one
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Thanks Andy!
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Brace yourself about £90!! :rolleye:
You can pick up a bargain occassionally on ebay, I just paid £28 for one!! :happy2:
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I can beat that mate, paid £1.20 for a Mk4 one I am going to adapt to fit lol. I love eBay sometimes!
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I can beat that mate, paid £1.20 for a Mk4 one I am going to adapt to fit lol. I love eBay sometimes!
Nice one, I have a MK4 badge on the shelf in the garage, might try fudging that one to fit too! I bought a MK6 one for £28 which I thought was a bargain!
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That mk6 one was a bargain, the mk5 ones are going for silly money on there ATM...
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Rear-Badge-chrome-Golf-6-VI-NEW-Genuine-/220668030355?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3360d6ed93
What we saying guys?
Would that one fit the early MK5 GTI's?
Is it a case, with the old ones, of simply prizing the logo part of the badge away, and sticking this one over it? Same principle if using a MK4 Badge?
If that's the case, im assuming you can do this with the bootlid still on, rather than need to take it off?
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Rear-Badge-chrome-Golf-6-VI-NEW-Genuine-/220668030355?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3360d6ed93
What we saying guys?
Would that one fit the early MK5 GTI's?
Is it a case, with the old ones, of simply prizing the logo part of the badge away, and sticking this one over it? Same principle if using a MK4 Badge?
If that's the case, im assuming you can do this with the bootlid still on, rather than need to take it off?
Not necessarily, the VW badges on the tailgate handles have small tabs which fit inside the black plastic of the boot handle, if these dont marry up you may have to cut them off and then stick it to the boot handle. This could look crap if not done properly.
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i'm going to ask a really stupid question now
What is the term "white worm" mean? :ashamed:
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What is the term "white worm" mean? :ashamed:
Here, there are no stupid questions. We will not ridicule you for that. We ridicule you for driving french cars.
clicky (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,726.0.html)
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thanks for the link
looks nasty that lol, i dont have that on my badge, but liking the new mk6 3D style badges though :smiley:
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I just bought a MK6 boot badge, got it for £24.99 from that well known auction site!
I will be fitting it this weekend, I got a new set of wheel caps last week too for £23 from silverwagen on eBay so they are the genuine ones which won't suffer with whiteworm.
Im contemplating replacing the wiper motor at the same time, as I do suffer with the rear wiper going off whenever it feels like it when turning the car on - would probably make sense to change it at same time as im in that area anyway... Is it an easy job to replace the motor?
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I replaced mine today on an '06 with a handle from a '58 plate golf. Just be aware you might not be able to reconnect the wiring to the new handle as the connector is in a different position and the wiring loom won't stretch. :fighting:
And another moan...the old handle was all metal, and a really solid feel to opening the hatchback. The new one's plastic and just doesn't feel right.
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Am I right in saying the Mk6 boot badge isn't damped like the mk5 one either? My dad's got a mk6 with the bevelled badge and when you release it just slams back instead of the nice smooth damped action of the mk5 one. My mk5 has only got a tiny bit of white worm right at the bottom of the badge, you can't see it so I'll leave it be I think!
Seems to me the mk6 badge is another example of cost cutting, yes it might not have the white worm problem but you can see where they've penny pinched!
My sill plates are suffering from the white worm problem as well.
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I replaced mine today on an '06 with a handle from a '58 plate golf. Just be aware you might not be able to reconnect the wiring to the new handle as the connector is in a different position and the wiring loom won't stretch. :fighting:
And another moan...the old handle was all metal, and a really solid feel to opening the hatchback. The new one's plastic and just doesn't feel right.
Wish I read that before i started today lol :surprised:. I did however manage to get a small amount of slack in the wiring loom and reconnect the wiring thank feck :happy2: It's a little bit of a stretch but it will do for now! I really dont fancy taking all that trim off again it was an absolute mare to get back on :fighting: