How long do T5 engines last?
You can expect a Transporter T6 or T5 to reach at least 250k if well-driven and properly serviced, meaning it should last you well over 15 years. If you’d like to do more annual miles or want a van to last you 25 years without an engine and gearbox overhaul, it’s important to find the lowest mileage possible.
Where is the BCM on a VW T5?
Where is the BCM located on a T5? The BCM is located on the off side of the vehicle, behind the dashboard. To get access to it, you will need to remove the lower dash panel located beneath the steering wheel.
Can you fit cruise control to a VW Transporter?
Nobody likes to get caught out with speeding fines so Cruise Control can help you stay legal and enjoy a smooth and steady journey. This Retrofit Kit is suitable for all Transporter T5 vehicles that were manufactured between 2010 and 2015 as long as it has the correct BCM Installed (087).
What kind of engine does a transporter 2.5 TDI have?
Fortunately for us a £30 fix for a new sensor… Now saving for the next T5 when we return back to the UK! T5 2.5tdi tiptronic auto on 110k here, originally 130bhp now remapped to 170bhp, been using posh diesel and regular oil/filter changes and it seems to go good touch wood.
Is there a problem with the Transporter T5?
It is a fairly time-consuming job to replace the clutch as it is not an easy part to get to in the engine bay. The part it self is only in the region of £280 up to £400 depending on model (Check price of specific part on Amazon below) Other vw transporter t5 problems unfortunately involve the EGR.
What makes a VW Transporter T5 make noise?
VW Transporter T5: Hi, I have a T5 2.5 Tdi from 2006. It started… Hi, I have a T5… Hi, I have a T5 2.5 Tdi from 2006. It started making a noise yesterday which I associated with power steering. I check the small oil compartment near the radiator and the level is low and the oil inside dark. Is this the oil that supplies the power steering pump?
What kind of gearbox does a VW T5 have?
Assuming you bother looking. The 1.9 has the tried and tested five-speed ‘box from the T4, while the 2.5 came with VW’s new six-speed unit to handle the extra power and torque. A semi-automatic tiptronic gearbox was also available.