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mk5 gti faults?
« on: October 31, 2008, 08:25:33 pm »
i was just wondering what problems you guys have had during your ownership, so far ive had check sum error, 3rd brakelight failure and wheels corroding.  none of these have put me off though i still love my gti, makes me smile everytime i drive it :driver:
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Re: mk5 gti faults?
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2008, 08:29:54 pm »
well, i had a plasticky rubbing sound from the steering wheel area, i sorted it myself though and it was just an ill fitting cowling (one of the prongs on the front of the top cowling was bent over slightly), other than that my only niggles that possibly arent faults just 'features'  :laugh: are the exhaust is a bit loud at aprox 1700 rpm, and there is an odd rubbing noise when pulling away in first gear
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Re: mk5 gti faults?
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2008, 08:42:31 pm »
Water in the third brake light!!

And the occasional squeek/rattle here and there. But I still LOVE my car  :love:
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Re: mk5 gti faults?
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2008, 08:54:30 am »
Quote from: Greenouse on October 31, 2008, 08:42:31 pm
Water in the third brake light!!

Check the angle of your rear squirter.  :wink:
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Re: mk5 gti faults?
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2008, 11:12:12 am »
None whatsoever so far, I have been very lucky  :party:
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Re: mk5 gti faults?
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2008, 11:17:38 am »
appart from the wheels everythings been fine.  i did have a CV boot changed at my last service though....  Oh and my boot light doesnt work and the VW talk latch is starting to corrode.  Still the best car in the world though!!!
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Re: mk5 gti faults?
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2008, 11:36:21 am »
Quote from: The wheel man on November 01, 2008, 11:17:38 am
appart from the wheels everythings been fine.  i did have a CV boot changed at my last service though....  Oh and my boot light doesnt work and the VW talk latch is starting to corrode.  Still the best car in the world though!!!

What is a talk latch.  :signIWS:
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Re: mk5 gti faults?
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2008, 04:58:55 pm »
Quote from: T88OMM on November 01, 2008, 11:12:12 am
None whatsoever so far, I have been very lucky  :party:

Same here  :happy2:
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Re: mk5 gti faults?
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2008, 11:21:27 pm »
The only fault i had (touch wood) was the airbag light coming on.
tried resetting it 1st time but wouldn't reset so had to fiddle with the wires underneath the passenger seat and after a few more attempts it finally reset and all is good now :jumpmove:

does anyone bootlight flicker the odd time and sometimes even knocks off   :confused:
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Re: mk5 gti faults?
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2008, 11:26:02 pm »
Quote from: Top Cat on November 01, 2008, 11:36:21 am
Quote from: The wheel man on November 01, 2008, 11:17:38 am
appart from the wheels everythings been fine.  i did have a CV boot changed at my last service though....  Oh and my boot light doesnt work and the VW talk latch is starting to corrode.  Still the best car in the world though!!!

What is a talk latch.  :signIWS:
me too, never heard of that before
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Re: mk5 gti faults?
« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2008, 08:03:52 am »
Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on November 01, 2008, 08:54:30 am
Quote from: Greenouse on October 31, 2008, 08:42:31 pm
Water in the third brake light!!

Check the angle of your rear squirter.  :wink:

Never used it T_T, I think the water gets in from the roof where the spoiler's attached.  :scared:
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Re: mk5 gti faults?
« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2008, 09:23:12 am »
my old girl has been ok so far and ive done nearly 30,000 in her!  :love:
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Re: mk5 gti faults?
« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2008, 11:08:03 am »
Well seeing as this thread was supposed to be for faults not the lack of them, i am unable to post anything.  :smiley:
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Re: mk5 gti faults?
« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2008, 05:06:48 pm »
DSG box mechatronics unit currently being replaced under warranty. My Ed30 used to kangeroo hop in 1st gear and reverse.
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Re: mk5 gti faults?
« Reply #14 on: November 02, 2008, 10:38:55 pm »
My warranty items..
air con unit
window regulator
ecu update
rear wiper motor (electrical fault, had a mind of its own)
another electrical unit in the door - due to a puddle light failure

Other bits I have changed for piece of mind..
DV - either Forge or newer revision
PCV


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