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I've read a lot that the FSI engines tick but i've also read that the AXX models are prone to cam Chain Tensioner failure. Here is how she sounds at 90k cam follower was replaced a few months ago. http://daz.co/audio/open.mp3 As always thanks for you help guys.

I went to replace the Alternator Clutch Pulley today. I simple job? bought the required tool even paid a bit more for a better quality one. The T50 bit snapped so i decided to remove the alternator and have a go with the impact wrench still no joy. Anyone got any suggestions i'm about to nip...

Today while braking hard the pedal dropped and there was a grinding noise. The pedal dropped slightly not to the floor. I pulled over checked all the pads everything looked fine carried on with my drive tested the brakes with some hard breaking no noise. I was turning slight to the right when...

I've now owned my 05 GTI for 3 months i originally purchased the car as my wife refuses to drive stick while trawling the web for a small automatic i found a mint 05 GTI at a good price. The milage is now at 89463. After recommendations for the forum i've done some maintenance myself. Oil and...

I've been reading other threads and people are recommending not replacing the factory speakers but adding a sub. I think my car has the premium sound package would this have an amp? There are 2 speakers and tweeter in each door.

Anyone familiar with this Einszett Car Air Conditioning Cleaner?? My car has a serious problem even with blowers and ac off i get damp on the windscreen above the dash vent whenever i set off and the socks smell. I've changed the cabin filter and tried running with A/C off. Am i correct in...

I've just replaced the outer CV boot. The axel removal was easy. Removing the joint was not. In the end as recommended by another user i dropped a small socket in the end of the joint and pushed out with old axel bolt and electric torque wrench i purchased on amazon. I dismantled the joint...

Is there an online graphing tool for vag-com logs?

Just ran a full scan on recently purchased 2005 GTI. I was dreading it actually should i be happy?? There are a few errors one for Boost Pressure Regulation but based on the kms its a while ago. If you pro's could take a look. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

I'm thinking of upgrading the head unit in my 2005 MK5 Golf GTI with a RNS 510 LED Q. I'm open to other suggestions. From what i've been reading i will need to upgrade the CAN-BUS? But i've found a seller on ebay who states he can program the head unit not to drain the battery so i will not...

The Passenger seat in MKV golf GTI 3dr will not slide back to original position. Please see attached picture. This should lock to the rail in the original position of the chair but its broken so it moves forward with the chair not allowing it to be slid back to the original position. Any...

I've just purchased a 2005 MKV Golf GTI i'm based in Barcelona Spain. Been trying to get recommendations of a good VAG specialist to give the car a once over and do the servicing. The stealership want €500 to service the car and change oil & filter in DSG box. The car has been well looked...

HI I've recently purchased a MKV golf GTI. On the hood there seems to be finger marks where someone has scratched the clear coat when closing the hood. Also a small amount of road rash on the front. I've ordered Dr colorchip. I'm also thinking about purchasing a polisher and compound/polish...

HI I've just purchased a golf MKV GTI DSG from late 05. It was supposed to be for the wife as she refuses to drive a manual but i think i will keep it for myself. We live in Spain most cars of this age would be wrecked. The car is in exceptional condition i'm starting to think that its too good...