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General Area / Replacement Monza Alloys

« Last post by Phil H on October 17, 2025, 07:42:57 pm »

HI guys,
I'm looking to replace my Monza alloys on my Mkv GTI {2004/2005}.....
I've seen a set for sale and the seller has sent some photos of the serial numbers etc on the inside of the rims - photos are not great but I think this is correct:
CAA 063
MAX LOAD 690KG
ET 4.5
18X801
JUL VLA
- Anyone know if these are ok for my car?

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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Re: Gen 3 Steering Rack (MK6/Scirocco) into MK5

« Last post by terrier on October 17, 2025, 01:35:53 pm »

There is a Scottish vag forum or two worth trying  Must be someone north of the border who would be able to help

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mot nightmare of the decade...

« Last post by Lightynolikey on October 17, 2025, 01:22:17 pm »

I thought there's two types of rack excluding mk6.
How do I know the difference,  do both have the steering angle sensor in the rack or column?
What I mean is will the column clock part have any chance of fixing the light/fault if replaced pls?

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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Re: Gen 3 Steering Rack (MK6/Scirocco) into MK5

« Last post by Lightynolikey on October 17, 2025, 01:17:08 pm »

All this is like Scottish fixing the starship enterprise!
Is there any company reliable to take this work on and not remove fortune from wallet pls?
I'd be annoyed if all that work was done and the stupid yellow light was on the dash.
Ten out of ten for perseverance...

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Mk5 General Area / Re: traction control light

« Last post by Lightynolikey on October 16, 2025, 08:47:33 pm »

Was there an outcome to this please?
What if the wheel speed sensors were OK?

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mot nightmare of the decade...

« Last post by Lightynolikey on October 16, 2025, 08:34:48 pm »

Code G85
No communication from steering sensor.
Will not clear.
The Old VW Favourite.
Amber steering light not red.
Abs speed sensors ok even the back ones sadly  , I could do that but not miracles.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mot nightmare of the decade...

« Last post by Lightynolikey on October 16, 2025, 08:30:47 pm »

Mmm tried the lock to lock a few times.
Braking and turning the same time.
Driving in circles.
Last time battery disconnected it did learn. After 60 miles. On a straight bit of road.
This time on over 100 miles.no joy.
Grrrr....
Need an alternative way to put light out , permanently and   ideally not removing the dial binnacle or gaffer tape. Any way possible legit  or not.
Thanks for the suggestions I'm all ears

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mot nightmare of the decade...

« Last post by GVK on October 16, 2025, 08:09:24 pm »

Yes, if battery has been disconnected steering full lock in both directions and hold for a couple of seconds in each lock stop. Also a short drive in a straight line. Although if there's any faults on the ABS such as rear sensors then the lights will not clear.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: What did you and your MKV do today?

« Last post by Jons1001 on October 16, 2025, 12:43:57 pm »

Got a bit carried away buying suspension parts….just got to fit them now..

Impressive! I’m looking to do similar soon, don’t suppose you have a list of part numbers/prices?

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mot nightmare of the decade...

« Last post by dennis10 on October 16, 2025, 12:05:16 pm »

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that if you disconnect the battery and have some warning lights afterwards you simply just need to drive it and use it normally and it will calibrate the sensors and the lights will go out.  Try that before anything else