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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mk5 Golf GTi fault code P0011

« Last post by wbutler00 on Today at 10:50:39 am »

Hi there,

Have you manage to fix it? My Mk5 GTI (EA113, ~111k miles, mostly good history). Recently had a new timing chain kit at 110,100 miles (previous owner but gave me invoice). Then a new INA VVT solenoid and a repaired camshaft position sensor plug done by a VAG specialist (Volkstech, maltby) after a P0011 fault literally 40 miles ago. The car starts and pulls really well, but once fully warm the idle isn’t great – there’s a light tick and every so often a slight misfire at idle. After getting it from volkstech and driving it for about 25 minutes, the EML has come back with P0011 again. I reset it with my OBD and again after about 30 minutes its came back. I’m wondering how likely it is that a failing PCV/engine block breather could be contributing to the rough warm idle and helping trigger P0011, versus this still being a VVT/oil‑control or slightly out cam timing issue even after the chain job. I have no idea what to do.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mk5 Golf GTI timing issues.

« Last post by bigkris06 on Today at 10:24:06 am »

Hi. Thank you for your reply.
We have already replaced both the timing chain, camshaft adjuster and tensioner. These were Febi so I know they are decent quality.
That’s a great video, that’s what I used to ensure the chain timing was perfect.

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Mk5 General Area / Code P0011 advice

« Last post by wbutler00 on Today at 10:01:51 am »

Hi all, looking for some advice with my Mk5 GTI (EA113, ~111k miles, mostly good history). Recently had a new timing chain kit at 110,100 miles (previous owner but gave me invoice). Then a new INA VVT solenoid and a repaired camshaft position sensor plug done by a VAG specialist (Volkstech, maltby) after a P0011 fault literally 40 miles ago. The car starts and pulls really well, but once fully warm the idle isn’t great – there’s a light tick and every so often a slight misfire at idle. After getting it from volkstech and driving it for about 25 minutes, the EML has come back with P0011 again. I reset it with my OBD and again after about 30 minutes its came back. I’m wondering how likely it is that a failing PCV/engine block breather could be contributing to the rough warm idle and helping trigger P0011, versus this still being a VVT/oil‑control or slightly out cam timing issue even after the chain job. Plan is to replace the PCV (Febi 46604 type) first as it’s cheap and easy, then go back for proper live‑data, VVT and timing checks if that doesn’t sort it. Does this sound like a sensible order of attack, and is there anything EA113‑specific I should be asking the garage to check? Has anyone had a simular problem? Thanks for the help 

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mk5 Golf GTI timing issues.

« Last post by mjmallia on Today at 07:53:08 am »

This implies timing is out for sure if checked at hot idle so needs to be revisited.  When mine was -4 I had chain stretch on and the phaser could not compensate anymore.  When I changed that chain, I also did the phaser as it was worn along with the tensioner that usually causes the issues over time........then it was a perfect 0 at hot idle

I did have to use the cam tool to advance the inlet cam so the chain links were the perfect number apart..........there is a good video by Decimal tenths explaining.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: P0480 Fault Code - Cooling Fans?

« Last post by mjmallia on Today at 07:36:21 am »

Good price for new 

I had bought a low mile Sirocco R 2010 rad pack for £120 a few years back, as I wanted the revised larger intercooler........in the process it gave me a spare genuine fan pack and radiator  win win

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Mk5 General Area / mk5 gti golf ball gaitor

« Last post by subi22 on Yesterday at 08:32:42 pm »

hi my gaitor has broke and the bits inside have dropped and not able to do anything with this does anyone know if you can get the bits to fix this at all?

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Mk5 General Area / mk5 gti edition 30 cluster

« Last post by subi22 on Yesterday at 08:31:16 pm »

Hi

my edition 30 has a issue when i signal right the the left signal starts to flash to along with the rear fog light. can anyone advise if they have had this issue. the car was parked for s few weeks and the battery died and had to be jumped

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Mk5 General Area / Re: P0480 Fault Code - Cooling Fans?

« Last post by Husy on Yesterday at 01:37:46 pm »

Appreciate it 👍 I did look at swapping the fans, but decided to stick with OEM-spec Vemo. Managed to source a V15-01-1870 setup (fan 1 with control module, fan 2, and full shroud) from Autodoc for £245 all-in, which felt like a bit of a win. Dealer wanted close to £900, and most aftermarket options were £400+ for lower quality.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: P0480 Fault Code - Cooling Fans?

« Last post by mjmallia on Yesterday at 08:43:17 am »

Use VCDS to do some fan output tests, but with AC on the small fan should kick on.

The fan controller is built into the big fan, so if that is faulty and not turning on the little one then you will need a new fan pack.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: VW Specialist Garage reccomendations?

« Last post by GVK on April 04, 2026, 07:15:47 pm »

Try Darren Francis of vw enterprises https://www.facebook.com/VwEnterprise/ 07956 114605