Are there any problems with the VW Golf Mk5?
Here is a short list of common faults that our subscribers have mentioned. Heating Problem – Many of Golfs released between Nov 06 & early 07 had a defective heating element. This caused the elements earth to get to hot and in many cases caused fires, in other words if you have a Golf from these years get this checked a.s.a.p.
What kind of petrol does a Golf Mk5 have?
You could have either have the under powered 1.4 litre petrol or the more sprightly 1.6-litre petrol. If you wanted a little more punch with either the 2.0-litre GTI or the flagship 3.2 litre R32. If it was a diesel you were in the market for, you could have either a 1.9 or 2.0 litre.
Is the ESP light on on my Volkswagen Golf?
The ESP light has started lighting continuously since a few days ago on my 2005 Golf 1.6 FSI SE. The ESP Off switch is also illuminated and has no effect when pressed. All other operation seems to be unaffected, all internal and external lights work, and I’ve checked all the fuses in both fuse boxes.
What kind of automatic gearbox does a VW Golf have?
If you wanted a little more punch with either the 2.0-litre GTI or the flagship 3.2 litre R32. If it was a diesel you were in the market for, you could have either a 1.9 or 2.0 litre. All models had the option of VW’s DSG automatic gearbox. Here is a short list of common faults that our subscribers have mentioned.
What causes a 5th Gen Golf GTI to go bad?
The most common engine problem in a 5th Gen (MK5) GTI is ignition coil packs going bad. Although it is a small component, your ignition coils carry a lot of responsibility in your engine. An ignition coil transfers power from your battery to the spark plugs, where it then lights a vehicle’s fuel and allows your vehicle to run.
What are the symptoms of a Volkswagen Golf GTI valve failure?
MK5 GTI PCV Valve Failure Symptoms 1 Loss of boost pressure 2 Misfires (See back to “MK5 Cylinder Misfire CEL Codes” for the fault codes) 3 Rough or poor idling 4 Loud whistle or hissing noise coming from under the hood (Example:
When did my VW Mk5 Golf TSI engine start?
I bought it second hand from an independent garage and owned it around 18 months, covered 11K miles and had the oil and filter replaced twice. All my TSi engine problems started on New Year’s day after parking it on a steep driveway for the first time, the car was turning over but wouldn’t start and showed “ Stop!