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Mk5 General Area / Re: Chirping sound at low RPM - what could it be?
« Last post by hcmzah on Today at 01:28:38 am »thank you, i've ordered a new pulley for the alternator. i'll update on the results
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Mk5 General Area / Re: 2007 GTI FSI Engine - Climatic HVAC not blowing
« Last post by hcmzah on Today at 01:24:24 am »hey, i had this issue a while ago and i just had to recalibrate the flaps. try this out first:
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Mk5 General Area / Oil Selection! Sorry for answer
« Last post by Victoryourself on Yesterday at 07:43:04 pm »Hi all,
My name is Victor and I am a new member of the forum, I have a 2007 Golf GTI and I have some questions.
As I have mentioned to Pudin, I have had my car for a few months and I am very happy, and I have always been a fan of Mobil 1, but in Spain it is impossible to be serious on any forum.
In the manual of my 2007 GTI BWA, it indicates 502 oils, could I use a 504?
On the other hand, I want to switch to 0w40 or 5w40 but I am not sure about making the change. The car has always used 5w30 and now with 220k it is starting to consume a bit.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of the club and HAPPY NEW YEAR
My name is Victor and I am a new member of the forum, I have a 2007 Golf GTI and I have some questions.
As I have mentioned to Pudin, I have had my car for a few months and I am very happy, and I have always been a fan of Mobil 1, but in Spain it is impossible to be serious on any forum.
In the manual of my 2007 GTI BWA, it indicates 502 oils, could I use a 504?
On the other hand, I want to switch to 0w40 or 5w40 but I am not sure about making the change. The car has always used 5w30 and now with 220k it is starting to consume a bit.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of the club and HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Performance Modifications / Mk5 R32 - TTs Wishbones and Big Brake Kit Query
« Last post by Greigzy on Yesterday at 07:20:55 pm »Evening All,
I am currently doing an underside refresh on a mk5 R32. The car came to me fitted with VW Racing / Racingline 6 pot calipers and 354mm 2 piece discs.
I have just reinstalled the front subframe with poly bushes, an updated arb and TT aluminium wishbones. When bolting things up earlier today I found that the ball joints now rub against the disc and I now seek options of how I get round this.
Is this a case of using a different big brake kit with a different brake offset? Or can I go down the route of aluminium front hubs from an S3 / Passat which from an initial look, look to give me a wider track (and perhaps space out the brake discs from the ball joints?!). Any other thoughts and suggestions are welcome! Thanks
I am currently doing an underside refresh on a mk5 R32. The car came to me fitted with VW Racing / Racingline 6 pot calipers and 354mm 2 piece discs.
I have just reinstalled the front subframe with poly bushes, an updated arb and TT aluminium wishbones. When bolting things up earlier today I found that the ball joints now rub against the disc and I now seek options of how I get round this.
Is this a case of using a different big brake kit with a different brake offset? Or can I go down the route of aluminium front hubs from an S3 / Passat which from an initial look, look to give me a wider track (and perhaps space out the brake discs from the ball joints?!). Any other thoughts and suggestions are welcome! Thanks
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Mk5 General Area / 2007 GTI FSI Engine - Climatic HVAC not blowing
« Last post by dadawg22 on December 29, 2025, 10:41:13 pm »Hi all, first post here but I've been following this forum for a while. It's been an absolute godsend, but now I'm having an issue that I haven't been able to find on the forum.
I recently bought a Mk5 GTI and am in the process of fixing up everything wrong with it. This morning I started up the car (currently -10 to -20 °C weather in Canada), after running the engine for a while I turned on the cabin blower fan via the knob, but no airflow came through any of the vents. Cycled through cold, hot, recirc, multiple blowing settings (windscreen, foot well, head level) and had no success. It was working fine the other day, and has been working well for the last few weeks I've owned this lovely car.
When the blower knob is twisted to any setting, I hear a whirring sound and three clicks, but no airflow at all. OBD11 doesn't show any codes for blower motor issues (just PCV related ones haha) and as far as I can tell it might not be a resistor issue since no blower settings work at all.
I'm thinking it could be that the blower fan itself may have failed, or that the air channel motor has failed, but again, no error codes.
I have to make a long drive in a few days and I'll probably freeze to death without cabin heating, so any and all ideas would be hugely appreciated.
I recently bought a Mk5 GTI and am in the process of fixing up everything wrong with it. This morning I started up the car (currently -10 to -20 °C weather in Canada), after running the engine for a while I turned on the cabin blower fan via the knob, but no airflow came through any of the vents. Cycled through cold, hot, recirc, multiple blowing settings (windscreen, foot well, head level) and had no success. It was working fine the other day, and has been working well for the last few weeks I've owned this lovely car.
When the blower knob is twisted to any setting, I hear a whirring sound and three clicks, but no airflow at all. OBD11 doesn't show any codes for blower motor issues (just PCV related ones haha) and as far as I can tell it might not be a resistor issue since no blower settings work at all.
I'm thinking it could be that the blower fan itself may have failed, or that the air channel motor has failed, but again, no error codes.
I have to make a long drive in a few days and I'll probably freeze to death without cabin heating, so any and all ideas would be hugely appreciated.
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Members Rides / Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
« Last post by rex on December 27, 2025, 02:58:50 pm »Merry Christmas!
The car is now 18+ years old, but the mods will not stop here :).
Even if I consider I've done a lot to the car, there still are things I can improve on...
First of all, the driving position... I am a bit too high in the seats and the steering wheel is a bit too far away. For the seat height problem I am in the process of finding a solution, but I think I've solved the other part...
I think ever since I changed the seats (14+ years ago if my memory serves me right), I wanted to fit a steering wheel spacer. But I just couldn't find the proper spacer. Until a few months ago when I, again, searched and found a very elegant solution:
https://spacershop.com/product/steering-wheel-spacer-for-volkswagen-golf/?srsltid=AfmBOorfGOJlw-h5Wq33qcHE0MOAYHO6xVfASOLEWpf-a4tsdSdLAIQ_
And the same spacer works for all 4 of my cars - in case I might not like the steering position in the other cars as well.
Since I took the steering wheel off, I notice it had a bit of wear and I decided to have it re-trimmed to Alcantara - as it should be better for trackdays.
Next up, lowering the seating position - but only next year.
Until then, Happy New Year!
The car is now 18+ years old, but the mods will not stop here :).
Even if I consider I've done a lot to the car, there still are things I can improve on...
First of all, the driving position... I am a bit too high in the seats and the steering wheel is a bit too far away. For the seat height problem I am in the process of finding a solution, but I think I've solved the other part...
I think ever since I changed the seats (14+ years ago if my memory serves me right), I wanted to fit a steering wheel spacer. But I just couldn't find the proper spacer. Until a few months ago when I, again, searched and found a very elegant solution:
https://spacershop.com/product/steering-wheel-spacer-for-volkswagen-golf/?srsltid=AfmBOorfGOJlw-h5Wq33qcHE0MOAYHO6xVfASOLEWpf-a4tsdSdLAIQ_
And the same spacer works for all 4 of my cars - in case I might not like the steering position in the other cars as well.
Since I took the steering wheel off, I notice it had a bit of wear and I decided to have it re-trimmed to Alcantara - as it should be better for trackdays.
Next up, lowering the seating position - but only next year.
Until then, Happy New Year!
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Members Rides / Re: My 2007 Laser Blue GTI
« Last post by RBS on December 26, 2025, 07:35:07 pm »Beautyfull color😍
Enjoy it👍🏻
Enjoy it👍🏻
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Members Rides / Re: Edition 30 powered by RBS
« Last post by RBS on December 26, 2025, 07:32:15 pm »First of all…
Merry Christmas Everybody 🎄🥂❤️
Nothing realy new to report but… I finally got the little screw for the brake master cylinder!😅 Only took 9 months to come🫣🙄 I even forgot all about it!!
Got a phonecall from my local VW garage saying that my order has arrived…
!?!🤔 ooooh that screw!!!🤣
Will take it with me next time I go home 🇭🇷 Now celebrating with family & friends in 🇧🇪
But to be honest…. It’s itching to work on all of them, only the Up is here…
Anyway…. I wish you all the best for 2026❤️
Merry Christmas Everybody 🎄🥂❤️
Nothing realy new to report but… I finally got the little screw for the brake master cylinder!😅 Only took 9 months to come🫣🙄 I even forgot all about it!!
Got a phonecall from my local VW garage saying that my order has arrived…
!?!🤔 ooooh that screw!!!🤣
Will take it with me next time I go home 🇭🇷 Now celebrating with family & friends in 🇧🇪
But to be honest…. It’s itching to work on all of them, only the Up is here…
Anyway…. I wish you all the best for 2026❤️
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Mk5 General Area / Re: Random Low Oil Pressure warning
« Last post by Gustave on December 25, 2025, 06:50:31 am »A random low oil pressure warning means your engine isn't getting enough lubrication, often due to low oil, a failing pump, worn internal parts, or a bad sensor/connection, and you should stop driving and shut off the engine immediately to prevent severe damage, then check your oil level and call for a tow if needed.
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Random Chat / Re: All members
« Last post by GVK on December 24, 2025, 10:03:48 pm »Merry Christmas everyone 