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Mk5 General Area / MFSW HELP

« Last post by MXLMB1807 on Today at 03:21:07 pm »

So, my GTI has mk6 clocks, headunit, dual climate control etc etc. But no Steering wheel buttons. So ive went ahead and bought the controls with module. P/N    1K0959538F
Is this going to fit without any extra work? Im really not clued up on electrics so any advice or questions im happy to answer.
TIA

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Mk5 General Area / Re: B6 arms for GTI

« Last post by DZED30 on Today at 02:21:18 pm »

Save your money and get genuine B6 arms from ebay.  Can usually be had for about £40 a pair.

Add to those genuine B6 ball joints (around £40 each from VW) and you're good to go, and cheaper and better quality than those pattern parts.

Every bolt on the chassis except the brake caliper carrier bolts are one-time use only, so budget for those also.

Whats the part numbers please

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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / S3/Passat Aluminium control Arms Part numbers

« Last post by DZED30 on Today at 02:06:51 pm »

Hi all,

For some reason the search function is not working for me so i'm having to open a new topic. I have tried searching on google but no luck.

I have an WALK and before putting this on me ED30 id like to switch out the control arms for some Ally ones. Wanting to go the S3/Passat route.

Does anyone have a parts number list? I can only find a clear "How to" for the TT route. i have read there is a difference between the GTI ball joints and the S3/passat ones as well so PN for that would be helpful.

.if there is a clear thread i can be linked to which has this info. Any help appreciated

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Mk5 General Area / Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?

« Last post by haribo_golf on January 25, 2026, 11:14:35 pm »

Looks expensive for what it is but also cheaper and quicker than the alternative, thanks!

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Product Reviews / Re: Ohlins Road & Track DFV Coilovers

« Last post by haribo_golf on January 25, 2026, 10:56:33 pm »

I’ve just come back to this thread as I’ve returned to mk5 GTI ownership - sold the last one in 2023 after nearly going for the Ohlins back then. Looking at suspension again so dug this thread up and seen your last comment for the first time! Any change since then? Have you switched to a different set up or did you manage to get the Ohlins rebuilt?

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Rear washer leak

« Last post by lazy on January 25, 2026, 08:34:06 pm »

You could try one of these.
https://ebay.us/m/28EL6S
If not I think it's a case of cutting it off, I never like messing too much with wiper motors that go through glass I always have visions of it smashing.

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Mk5 General Area / Brake Servo

« Last post by shanie999 on January 25, 2026, 09:03:22 am »

Hello,

Looking for a bit of help please. I have a 05 GTI manual since new. The brake servo went over Christmas and it was a close call! It's proving very difficult to find a replacement. No main dealers can source one and it's not being manufactured anymore.

Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction. I have seen some on eBay and am awaiting feedback on these to see if they are suitable but just said I'd post here to see if anyone has this in stock. 1K2614106G I'm told is the part number.

Also, there's a few places that seem to offer a reconditioning service for brake servos . Would this be a good solution? Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Regards

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

« Last post by mjmallia on January 24, 2026, 07:53:14 pm »

Took delivery of the 5.5 litre reservoir that is used with the headlight washer system. Weirdly this one came off a Seat Leon mk2 2010 without a headlight washer system or a level sensor, but all holes were there with factory bungs in which suits me fine. Pulled the level sensor bung out and fitted mine.

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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Crank No start (p2602,P0688,P0685

« Last post by hadley8899 on January 24, 2026, 05:54:12 pm »

I am chasing down a crank no start on my MK5 GTi AXX engine

I have pulled the relay from another car and confirmed that this did not fix the issue

I am now at the point of possibly chasing a broken wire, But I dont really know what wire I am chasing

I have the ECU out and all the wires for the ECU unclipped so im ready to do some testing but I dont know where to start

I see the loom has been opened at some point (under the batter tray, Next to the ABS pump where the loom splits and goes into car and into engine bay coming from the ECU)

Any advice?

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Rear washer leak

« Last post by jacksosi on January 24, 2026, 04:02:04 pm »

Decide to get a new rear wiper motor as at only £55 for a new one, and looking fairly easy to change, hopefully it will solve the above issue.

However, I can't get the rear wiper off, it seems to have fused, any ideas? Have been WD40'ing it regularly, but so far no movement...