MK5 Golf GTI

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Edition 30 engine code is BYD

The trays seem to split by engine and by whether it's the full or half type, which is why there are so many numbers floating about. A parts desk can match it from the VIN far more reliably than guessing off a photo. Do you know the engine code on yours, the BWA?

Well, finally the end has come! All that graft of lying on my back on the drive has paid off - the ED30 is now ready for another 20 years on the road.

As always I have gone way further than I thought I would but not so much to the point that I'm afraid to drive it!

Have it a long overdue clean inside and out and took it out for it the MOT retest - ball joint was able to be nipped up with a modified tool to hold the inner shaft without having to remove the driveshaft, also the sidelight........turns out I was looking at the indicator lamp which is why I couldn't figure out why it wasn't working 😂 the sidelight is a sneaky one if you don't know it's there haha, oh well we live and learn!













First proper drive was great, felt so good to be back behind the wheel, it feels like a brand new car, very glad I didn't sell it in the end, this was the right path to choose.

Oh, I forgot to add to the last post, I also stripped and painted the sideskirts as they were battered up from years of roadrash - came out not too bad for a rattle can job like:











So, as for next steps, I got my sounds fully wired up now which are sounding good but I need to upgrade the front speakers so will be making some custom tweeter mounts for the doors and getting some Audison Prima components to match the amp and woofer - I do like my music.

However, no telling when that is going to be as I have some work coming up on the house very soon so that is going to be taking up a lot of my time!

Thanks for following along, I've tried it make it as pic heavy as possible as I know people like that 😂

Hi all,

I am coming to you desperate, my MK5 was new to me in June and ever since I have been chasing low fuel pressure. I hate to think it may be the cam, especially after inspecting it and visually it felt okay, with very light scoring.

I have replaced the following in this order:
In tank fuel pump
Fuel filter
Cam follower which was worn a lot but not all the way through
Fuel pressure sensor both on the rail and hpfp
High pressure fuel pump
Fuel rail pressure release valve

I am still getting the following codes, low power and low fuel pressure at wide open throttle after 3k rpm. Drops to about 60psi

System too lean at idle bank 1 - No signal/communication P2187
Fuel rail/system pressure too low - lower limit not reached P0087

I am at a loss and not willing to accept it is the cam yet, please help me😂

Could there be any other possible solution? No smells of petrol indicating injectors leaking or anything

Quote from: Lightynolikey on October 18, 2026, 09:16:01 PM
A lot of jap cars have a manual pull cable for petrol flap etc...not an electric cable.
Its reliable so if it could be copied?
A lot of hotrods have no handles. A solenoid activated by a key fob pops open the hatch or door...well it.might work...
There is a manual catch inside the tailgate but dont get your kids fingers stuck...
If i fix it ever i will let u know, couple of ok youtube vids to help....

I hope it's just some wire that wasn't connected well or connected wrong. I'll look into setting up another button to open boot. Similar to what some mk5s has as an option, already have wire's pulled thru car to tailgate.

A lot of jap cars have a manual pull cable for petrol flap etc...not an electric cable.
Its reliable so if it could be copied?
A lot of hotrods have no handles. A solenoid activated by a key fob pops open the hatch or door...well it.might work...
There is a manual catch inside the tailgate but dont get your kids fingers stuck...
If i fix it ever i will let u know, couple of ok youtube vids to help....

B*astard power steering-
Yes for sure!
Shame on you VW for making such an over complicated unreliable (and dangerous) system.
We dont need computers and sensors in it. More to break.
Safety first.
Manual hydraulic (NOT ELECTRIC) steering is safe.
Mini, punto etc etc have shown this 100% with problems.

I'd leave those two nuts alone. They set the rod length and preload, so if you do move them mark the position with a dab of paint first. The rod usually feels solid by hand because of that preload, so on its own it doesn't mean anything is seized. To check the flap you can take off the clip holding the rod end on the wastegate arm and slide it off the pin. The arm should then move freely through its travel by hand. If it's stiff or gritty the flap is your problem rather than the actuator.