Mk5 FAQ and DIY Thread

[mikinoz]

Here is a condensed list of FAQ and DIY links for the MKV. Some posts may not apply to both the Jetta and Golf!

PM if you think something should be added to the list!

How to repair door lock module

Chip tuning companys and their websites - Thanks 99gti

How to remove RCD500 Headunit - Thanks minigolf

Canbus Location in MY07 TDI - when upgrading to RCD310 and higher.

Invisible Car Bra Fitment - Thanks geoffp

Changing MKV Headlight bulbs - Thanks Bing56

Reverse mirror dip function - DionM

Central Locking LED woes - Thanks ACDCFAN

MKV tyre opinions - Thanks Sportie

Coilover / Spring and Damper Discussion - Thanks Hilton K

ECU Tuning MKV: Options - Thanks Chico

MKV globes and HID questions - Thanks wokwn

MKV Towbar Options

How to track a new MKV order

Getting more out of your Climatronic

how to run your new car in

LED Strip Boot light install

[mikinoz]

Please feel free to suggest threads for this sticky!

[johno]

DIY Sharkfin antenna mkV GTI

Hey

Anyone got any tips or places in sydney that can do the conversion without destroying the car?

cheers

[Mischa]

Hey

Anyone got any tips or places in sydney that can do the conversion without destroying the car?

cheers

hi there, wrong place for this question. start a new thread in this section http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...splay.php?f=12

[bmwrider]

Please feel free to suggest threads for this sticky!

Hi
How about a step by step guide to changing oil & filter on a gt sport tdi
directed to some one who has'nt owned a diesel before.

Cheers Kerry

[Logzy]

Hi
How about a step by step guide to changing oil & filter on a gt sport tdi
directed to some one who has'nt owned a diesel before.

Cheers Kerry

There was a really good one somewhere with photos etc.
I just cant remember where.
Anyone??

[Mischa]

There was a really good one somewhere with photos etc.
I just cant remember where.
Anyone??

it was a gti one from an overseas site. basically the only thing different about the mkv's to any other car is that htey hvae a filter housing which you have to take off before removing the filter itself.

[Eddy]

Hoyhoy.
Would like to know the width & offset of the MK5 GTI rims please, I've been looking but can't find.

[Mischa]

Hoyhoy.
Would like to know the width & offset of the MK5 GTI rims please, I've been looking but can't find.

around 50-ish

[Eddy]

around 50-ish

Hoyhoy.
I was hoping for a bit more detailed info.

[Manaz]

The "ECU Tuning MKV: Options" link points to an index of threads for the Mk4. Probably needs to be fixed!

[livingthedream]

Have any of you guys run in your new GTIs in by the method suggested (eg getting it to it for the first 100kms or so)?

[acdcfan]

Some one has posted a link on how to adjust your hight bean and low beam head light.... Can you please post in here

[FJ Steve]

ACDC

I found it over here

[acdcfan]

ACDC

I found it over here

Thanks, it is a good one but the one I was referring too had pictures as well explaining which screw and so on ....