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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Re: Snapped rear wishbone console bush bolts
« Last post by MKVASMR on Yesterday at 09:43:46 pm »Yes, the bracket is bolted to the subframe.
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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Snapped rear wishbone console bush bolts
« Last post by Begby on Yesterday at 06:04:28 pm »Hey guys, sorry to be that person, but my first post here is asking for help.
I'm in the process—or I was in the process—of replacing my wishbones when I snapped one of the two 16mm bolts for the rear console bush. (One was already snapped and had been left as an advisory.) So now I have two bolts with no heads, just sticking out from the car.
I've managed to remove the wishbone. I tried welding a nut on, but no luck (there's enough space and thread, but I'm apparently useless with a welder!).
I've read on here that people suggest just replacing the bracket (the one the snapped bolts are coming from). However, don't these bolts go through the bracket and into the subframe? Apologies if that doesn't make sense—I'm far from a mechanic!
The car is an '08 Golf GT TDI.
I'd like to think I can remove the bracket, but I feel like those two bolts are actually holding it in place?
Thanks for any help or insight you guys can provide in advance!
It's the 2 yellow bolts pictured
(I stole the image from here thanks for whoever uploaded originally!)
I'm in the process—or I was in the process—of replacing my wishbones when I snapped one of the two 16mm bolts for the rear console bush. (One was already snapped and had been left as an advisory.) So now I have two bolts with no heads, just sticking out from the car.
I've managed to remove the wishbone. I tried welding a nut on, but no luck (there's enough space and thread, but I'm apparently useless with a welder!).
I've read on here that people suggest just replacing the bracket (the one the snapped bolts are coming from). However, don't these bolts go through the bracket and into the subframe? Apologies if that doesn't make sense—I'm far from a mechanic!
The car is an '08 Golf GT TDI.
I'd like to think I can remove the bracket, but I feel like those two bolts are actually holding it in place?
Thanks for any help or insight you guys can provide in advance!
It's the 2 yellow bolts pictured
(I stole the image from here thanks for whoever uploaded originally!)
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Mk5 General Area / Re: MFSW HELP
« Last post by mjmallia on Yesterday at 09:29:16 am »What module is in your car first?
When looking at 1K0959538F, it is a midline module so no steering wheel function and is Type 2 slip ring
When looking at 1K0959538F, it is a midline module so no steering wheel function and is Type 2 slip ring
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Mk5 General Area / Re: MFSW HELP
« Last post by mjmallia on Yesterday at 09:24:57 am »The slip ring has to match the control module of that is being updated to allow the wheel buttons to talk and be coded in
https://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Steering_Wheel_Control_Module_Versions
https://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Steering_Wheel_Control_Module_Versions
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Mk5 General Area / Re: MFSW HELP
« Last post by terrier on Yesterday at 07:34:57 am »do you know which steering wheel module is fitted This is the most popular retrofit 1K0953549CH
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Mk5 General Area / Does not want to go into boost
« Last post by Dirk on Yesterday at 07:00:32 am »Hi all, 2007, 250k km, did diagnostic, running 127bar fuel press, 1.1 boost at 2700rpm, PVC valve but does not want to increase boost to go past3000 as it should, you can force it past 3000 but slow.
Fitted new dump valve.
New cam sensor.
Hope someone can help me?
Fitted new dump valve.
New cam sensor.
Hope someone can help me?
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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Re: Crank No start (p2602,P0688,P0685
« Last post by hadley8899 on January 28, 2026, 05:06:03 pm »Bump, Planning on having another crack at this the weekend and need to know where to start!
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Mk5 General Area / MFSW HELP
« Last post by MXLMB1807 on January 27, 2026, 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
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 January 27, 2026, 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 January 27, 2026, 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
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