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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mk5 Golf GTI timing issues.

« Last post by mjmallia on April 08, 2026, 07:53:08 am »

This implies timing is out for sure if checked at hot idle so needs to be revisited.  When mine was -4 I had chain stretch on and the phaser could not compensate anymore.  When I changed that chain, I also did the phaser as it was worn along with the tensioner that usually causes the issues over time........then it was a perfect 0 at hot idle

I did have to use the cam tool to advance the inlet cam so the chain links were the perfect number apart..........there is a good video by Decimal tenths explaining.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: P0480 Fault Code - Cooling Fans?

« Last post by mjmallia on April 08, 2026, 07:36:21 am »

Good price for new 

I had bought a low mile Sirocco R 2010 rad pack for £120 a few years back, as I wanted the revised larger intercooler........in the process it gave me a spare genuine fan pack and radiator  win win

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Mk5 General Area / mk5 gti golf ball gaitor

« Last post by subi22 on April 07, 2026, 08:32:42 pm »

hi my gaitor has broke and the bits inside have dropped and not able to do anything with this does anyone know if you can get the bits to fix this at all?

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Mk5 General Area / mk5 gti edition 30 cluster

« Last post by subi22 on April 07, 2026, 08:31:16 pm »

Hi

my edition 30 has a issue when i signal right the the left signal starts to flash to along with the rear fog light. can anyone advise if they have had this issue. the car was parked for s few weeks and the battery died and had to be jumped

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Mk5 General Area / Re: P0480 Fault Code - Cooling Fans?

« Last post by Husy on April 07, 2026, 01:37:46 pm »

Appreciate it 👍 I did look at swapping the fans, but decided to stick with OEM-spec Vemo. Managed to source a V15-01-1870 setup (fan 1 with control module, fan 2, and full shroud) from Autodoc for £245 all-in, which felt like a bit of a win. Dealer wanted close to £900, and most aftermarket options were £400+ for lower quality.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: P0480 Fault Code - Cooling Fans?

« Last post by mjmallia on April 07, 2026, 08:43:17 am »

Use VCDS to do some fan output tests, but with AC on the small fan should kick on.

The fan controller is built into the big fan, so if that is faulty and not turning on the little one then you will need a new fan pack.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: VW Specialist Garage reccomendations?

« Last post by GVK on April 04, 2026, 07:15:47 pm »

Try Darren Francis of vw enterprises https://www.facebook.com/VwEnterprise/ 07956 114605

 

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Mk5 General Area / VW Specialist Garage reccomendations?

« Last post by Kakashicoc2015 on April 04, 2026, 02:03:51 am »

Can anyone recommend a VW specialist garage based in East London or London area? My PAS needs fixing and local garages are clueless.

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Mk5 General Area / P0480 Fault Code - Cooling Fans?

« Last post by Husy on April 03, 2026, 09:07:37 am »

Hi everyone,
Getting a P0480 using OBD11 scanner on my 2008 Mk5 GTI (BWA / EA113).
Large fan works (with AC on), but the small fan doesn’t seem to kick in. No overheating yet.
Has anyone else had this? Was it the main fan/module in the larger fan or something else?
Cheers 👍

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Members Rides / Re: Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car

« Last post by rex on April 02, 2026, 07:51:00 am »

Before sharing the video, one thing I forgot to mention... I said a few posts above I changed the engine oil, moving from Motul 300V 5w40 to Mobil 1 0w40. I noticed that, on track, the Motul oil would peak at around 129 degrees while the Mobil one peaks at 121 degrees. Curious to see how it behaves on the long run...

And here is the video:

A few words about it:
- it was really cold and wet. The suspension setup was for dry (I knowingly did this) and the tires are Michelin Pilot Supersports. So I anticipated the car would not be quickest but my bet was I would be able to play with the car. And so I did!
- the car was quite predictable and easy to place while on the brakes. I tried different brake pressures, racing lines and driving styles just to see which one felt better.
- the last slide I think could have been saved but there were some cones at the beginning of the curbs because there was a big whole there. As I was close to that, I didn't want to damage my brand new wheels so I decided to bail out and go on the grass.

Any advice/comment is welcomed.