MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Genner on November 14, 2012, 06:42:36 pm
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Went out to the car on Sunday and battery was completely flat after me not using it for 2 days, so thought no more about it after I got it going. But every day since its struggled to start, just gone out now and it's flat, managed to bump it this time....
Had a RCD 310 fitted about 10 days ago, have heard of power drain off the nav units, is this what's happening to me ? How do I fix it ? In the mean time is there a fuse I can pop out ?
Thanks
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You need to check what CAN Gateway revision you have on the car - get someone who has VCDS to scan the car for you. I would bet that you have an early CAN Gateway revision that is causing this battery drain issue. :happy2:
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I had the exact same problem , i gave my vehicle details to Eddie-NL and bought a brand new 7N0 can-gateway whicih stopped the issue, In the mean time i couldnt find another solution i just disconnected the radio until i received it.i
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Cheers guys is there a quick fuse I can pull ?
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Cheers guys is there a quick fuse I can pull ?
The radio fuse iirc is in the engine compartment so have a look in your user manual.
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Position F8, and it's a 15A fuse in the engine bay.
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Cheers guys. While I'm here, anyone know if I'd have a power drain problem if I went for the latest Alpine nav/tv unit ?
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Cheers guys. While I'm here, anyone know if I'd have a power drain problem if I went for the latest Alpine nav/tv unit ?
Don't quote me on this but I think the power drain issue only occurs with VW third generation head units when using an early canbus gateway.
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power drain issue due to pre Can gateway L version.
Need a new Can Gateway.
You can change the fuse in the engine bay.
Then it will not drain the battery. But you will have to turn radio on manually each time.
But it will automatically go off when you remove the key.
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if you need a gateway, send me a pm
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I do but need it fitting in Wirral area
How much is the part ?
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Just been to pull the fuse and its not there, could that have anything to do with it ?
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Hi Greener,
I have not personally done this but this link maybe of intrest to you.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5542246-DIY-Rcd-510-battery-drain
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Hi Greener,
I have not personally done this but this link maybe of intrest to you.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5542246-DIY-Rcd-510-battery-drain
This should only be done as a short term measure. This is not shutting the radio down by command from the gateway, but cutting the power off
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I do but need it fitting in Wirral area
How much is the part ?
What year MK5 and DSG or manual?
As I have come across all 2004-2007 DSG GTI's/R32's all have the Can gateway located above the clutch pedal (I know DSG owners don't have one)
Manual is a pain to swap out, DSG is much easier. Hardest part is taking Red connector out of the gateway.
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2005 manual
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2005 manual
The easiest thing for you will be to remove to lower half of the drivers side dash board.
Directly above the ash tray, is a little pop out piece of trim. Once removed it will reveal a T20 screw, that will need to be removed to get the left half lower dash trim piece off. I know I had a 2005 Manual (First Gateway I replaced).
You will also have to remove the air duct for drivers feet. One screw behind the Pocket in the dash below the Headlight switch.
Failing pulling the whole dash apart.
You can get you hand up there and disconnect the Can gateway. Plug the new one in, then wedge it near the top right. You will understand what I mean when you look up from the clutch pedal.
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if you need a gateway, send me a pm
Hi Eddie, I wondered if I could speak to you about this? have a golf with an RCD power drain.
I can't PM as I've only just registered on the site.
cheers Craig.