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Mk5 General Area / MK5 – Interior light stays on, battery drain

« Last post by t4jo on March 21, 2026, 01:44:31 pm »

Hi,

I have an issue with my MK5. Sometimes when I lock/unlock the car, the interior light (above rearview mirror) stays on and drains the battery.

Dashboard shows all doors closed. Problem happens only sometimes.

What I’ve done:
   •   replaced driver door lock
   •   replaced all wiring in driver door

Still the same.

When the issue happens, I hear an extra locking sound from the passenger side (like it locks twice). At that moment, the interior light stays on.

So I think it could be:
   •   passenger door lock (microswitch?)
   •   wiring in passenger door
   •   or comfort module

Also, question: how should the lock/unlock buttons on driver door work? (see picture)
On my car only the lower button (lock) works, upper button does nothing.

Any ideas?

Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/rKogUvA

Thanks 👍

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Engine rattle

« Last post by GVK on March 19, 2026, 09:14:47 pm »

Remember when my ex gf had a new Edition 30 her car had a similar noise it was one of the rollers on the cambelt.

I would remove the aux belt and see if noise stops.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Engine rattle

« Last post by KcajGnowk on March 18, 2026, 04:49:35 pm »

There's no unusual sounds when switching off.

The rattle sound doesn't start straight away on on start up, it seems to ease in as it warms up.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: MOT Advisory Help - Suspension

« Last post by GVK on March 18, 2026, 01:20:34 pm »

Ask the tester! Could be the console bushes, worth asking.

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Mk5 General Area / MOT Advisory Help - Suspension

« Last post by Jons1001 on March 18, 2026, 12:53:23 pm »

Hi all,

Had the following advisories

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Please can anyone tell me if this is what i need?

https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/tt-uprated-wishbone-console-bushes-for-golf-mk5-platform.html

Also, will anything else need to be replaced e.g are there any stretch bolts - if so does anyone know which to order?

Cheers

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Engine rattle

« Last post by JamieSmeatonVW on March 18, 2026, 11:00:38 am »

Sounds like either a failing duelmass at the worse case or Aux belt tensioner and or Idler pully bearing failing, Any noise when the engine is being switched off?

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

« Last post by Tmmv1 on March 17, 2026, 10:28:59 pm »

Hi. Did you get this sorted as im having a similar problem.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: GFB boost tap question

« Last post by Sheridan_C on March 17, 2026, 09:00:15 pm »

Did you get it installed in the end? Can u send a pic of where you fitted it

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Mk5 General Area / Engine rattle

« Last post by KcajGnowk on March 17, 2026, 09:49:17 am »

Hi guys, first post but wondering if anyone is able to help as my 58 plate MK5 golf gti has developed an unpleasant engine rattle. It seems to happen when it's warmed up, and doesn't seem to be a pattern to it. There's no engine warning lights, and as far as I can tell it drives fine.  I have taken it to one garage so far and they couldn't identify it.
I have a specialist I've used before for servicing but they want to charge £160(?!) for one hour diagnostic.
I have attached a short video, which hopefully captures some of the sound. Any insight will be truly appreciated.

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Members Rides / Re: VW GOLF ORANGE SPEED 49von100

« Last post by stevw1 on March 15, 2026, 04:32:24 pm »

………….. 2026, going to be a busy year for the Orange