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Mk5 General Area / Re: Oil Selection! Sorry for question

« Last post by hcmzah on January 01, 2026, 07:15:10 pm »

hi, i'm not too sure if using 504 is the best, maybe someone else can comment on that. but currently i use 5w40 quantum platinum which meets 502/505 spec. a lot of reputable garages and tuning companies recommend it.

i switched from castrol edge 5w30 to this and noticed less consumption.

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Mk5 General Area / Mk5 Golf GTi fault code P0011

« Last post by bigkris06 on January 01, 2026, 07:09:40 pm »

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!

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Chirping sound at low RPM - what could it be?

« Last post by hcmzah on January 01, 2026, 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 January 01, 2026, 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 question

« Last post by Victoryourself on December 31, 2025, 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

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Performance Modifications / Mk5 R32 - TTs Wishbones and Big Brake Kit Query

« Last post by Greigzy on December 31, 2025, 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

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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.

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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!

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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👍🏻

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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❤️