Questions tagged [golf]
Questions regarding Volkswagen's popular family Hatchback.
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Transmission sticky for first 10 mins of driving
I have a 2003 VW golf with the 2.0L petrol engine and a manual transmission.
I recently had the transmission fluid changed as part of a regular maintenance. Ever since shifting into 2nd gear has ...
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Hydraulic pump receiving power but not running
I have a Mk1 Golf Cabriolet with an hydraulic roof. Today I went for a drive and whilst the roof lowered as normal, I could not raise it again.
I checked the fluid levels and they're fine.
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No ignition lights and spark
I have a VW Golf 3 GSX 1995 carburetor. Yesterday it just died after a few attempts cranking the engine. I noticed the ignition lights were not lighting up. I then checked all fuses: all OK as well as ...
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Is there any way to test the condition of a brake booster and master brake cylinder outside of the car?
The brake booster and master brake cylinder on my car are leaking so I bought a 2nd hand set from a guy with a doner car. Is there anyway to test them before I install them?
Car is a 92 Mk1 Golf/...
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Golf 4 water loss [closed]
Hello I have a Golf 4 and the I had to refill the box of water every month and this is not a normal case cuz the car shouldnt use the water , so i change the box and now it gets empty every 2 days ... ...
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Automatic - Cold engine uses tons of gas to move
so I recently purchased a Volkswagen Golf MK4, 2002, Automatic.
1.6 SR running on Gasoline and LPG.
When I start the car in the morning (Usually 2-7 Celcius outside),starting it with Gasoline ...
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VW Mk1 Golf - Best way to clean injectors that are free from the engine block? [duplicate]
I'm replacing the O-rings on my injectors (Mk1 Golf - K-Jet mechanical injection) and so will have them free from the engine block. I thought I should clean them at the same time.
Is there some ...
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How do I silence squeaky springs on a 2006 VW Golf?
I have a 2006 VW Golf and my front two springs are squeaky like bed springs. I have tried spraying them down with WD40 but it doesn't help. Some seasons they are quiet other times (I believe more in ...
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The inner part of the left rear tire is covered with oil
The car VW Golf IV was parked in the same spot overnight, this morning I see the inner part of the tire with oil.
Anyone have similar problems?
Any help is welcome
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Battery Positive Post Meltdown
On a series of 6 inline 8 volt batteries, what causes the meltdown of the positive post on one of the batteries? Within the last two years we have had to replace 4 batteries in our golf cart. Thanks
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Should I try radweld on this pipe or just replace it? Mk3 VW Golf
I have a leaking pipe in the cooling system of my Mk Golf. It leaks about a litre in 5 miles. I'm not sure if it's worth trying Radweld with this rate of flow or if I should just try to find a ...
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Changed thermostat but now constant leak around thermostat housing
I went to flush my cooling system and change the thermostat on my Mk1 Golf.
All went fine until I put the new coolant in. There is a pretty steady leak from the thermostat housing.
I've tightened ...
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Accessing the 1st and 2nd cylinder ignition coils in VW Golf MK5 (55 kw)
I am replacing all of the ignition coils in my MK5 Golf as they keep they have all started to fail recently as per this question
I have managed to change them with the exception of 1 and 2 because I ...
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Can 2 gearboxes for the same engine but different codes be compatible?
I need to change my gearbox. I own a VW Golf 6 from 2009, 1.4 TSI, 122 HP, engine code CAXA. The gearbox code is LHY.
I found at a scrap yard a gearbox from an identical car (even the same engine ...
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Oil light is always on (2006 golf 1,4i)
The oil light is always on in my 2006 VW Golf 1.4i. I have tried changing the oil pump, oil switch, and even putting more oil in, but the light remains on.
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WV Golf IV '98 - Right side blinkers not working on signal
I own a used VW Golf IV, 98, 1.4. I am facing a really strange issue the last few days. When I turn my hazzards on, every bulb works well and on time. When I signal left it works too. The problem is ...
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Should I increase my front tyre pressure
I have inflated all tyres on my car to the manufacturer recommended tyre pressure of 28psi, but I have noticed that the front tyres look a lot more squashed than the rear tyres. This is obviously ...
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How can I identify which alternator is the right one?
I need a replacement alternator for my 1993 VW Mk1 Cabriolet (aka Rabbit).
Unfortunately, the identifications on the old alternator are painted over. I cant ID it.
On sites I've looked at there ...
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Can I place a mechanical water temp sensor within the radiator hose pipes?
I have a Mk1 Golf. The previous owner has put in the 3 GTi console gauges but didnt connect them.
I want to connect up the water temp gauge (which is the mechanical type with a heat sensing bulb) but ...
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Where is the fuel filter(s) located on a 2006 VW Golf?
I have an occasionally stuttering 2006 VW Golf (Mk4) with 160k miles that I believe is caused by a partially blocked fuel filter.
Are there multiple fuel filters (i.e.- one in the fuel tank and one ...
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Mk5 Golf in gear but won't move
I have a 2007 VW Golf 1.4 L, completely standard. All work that was done on it was by the main VW dealership.
I was taking off from a stop sign nice and gently in 1st gear and after 2 seconds all you ...
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Oil pressure light on Golf R Mark 7
This morning my car stalled when I turned on the engine (left it in gear the night before, stupid me) and my oil pressure light came up for a few seconds then it disappeared. Will it be fine?
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2015 VW Golf TSI Standard accelerating automatically
The car keeps accelerating after shifting to 3rd/4th gear at random times. I would shift, take my foot off the pedal and the speed would, in one occasion, accelerate to 40kmh and maintain speed.
The ...
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My 2002 vw golf keeps dying?
Hi Just wondering if anyone can help on this subject before I give up and sell it for spares!
My VW golf (2002) had battery problems where I was going out to start the car and it would attempt to ...
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Mk5 Golf TDI with battery drain and brake lights coming on on their own
I have a 05 Mk5 Golf TDI. I have to jump it in the mornings as its battery is dead, but it will last all day if I'm driving it. It will start straight up if I stop for a hour or more, but if left over ...
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Would changing to an air suspension give a smoother ride?
The road here can be a little bit rough sometimes, so I was wondering how I could improve the ride. How about upgrading to an air suspension system? Would that improve the ride? How much would such a ...
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Unplugging seat belt sensor Golf 6 plus 2010
I have a Golf 6 plus 2010 and recently the 'no seat belt alert' for the driver has been popping erroneously, usual when there is a bump in the road or a sharp turn. I can't send my car in service just ...
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LED tail lights switch off after 5 seconds
One of the rear tail lights of my Mk5 VW Golf blew out recently, triggering a bulb failure warning on the dash.
On inspection it was the bulb itself that was broken, so I have no reason to suspect ...
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Golf mk4 v5 cam sensors
I guess I better start with a few details on the car in question:
VW Golf IV20 valve V5 petrol engine (2.3L)~157k miles on the clock
Now the problem, it feels to me as if the car is down on power, ...
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Gearbox whining in 5th gear
I bought an old VW Golf II recently. The gearbox was whining when driven in 5th gear between 75 and 90 KPH then it would stop. I suspected gearbox oil, so I had it changed. I was there when the ...
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Engine not firing on all cylinders on start
Recently my 1993 Mk1 Golf Cabriolet (1.8lt, injected) has been having trouble starting. It takes a few attempts for the engine to catch and when it does it sounds like only a few cylinders are firing.
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Replacing VW 6 CD Changer with an AUX port
I have a 6-CD CD Changer (Same as this one 1DINCDC) in my MK5 Golf (04 reg) which lives in the armrest compartment. Is it possible to install an AUX port/cable to replace the CD changer somehow?
The ...
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Front info panel in VW Golf Estate Diesel 1,9 TDi 2008
I bought a couple of days ago VW Gold estate diesel 1.9 TDI Bluemotion from 2008. Unfortunately, the previous owner did not provide a manual for it and this is insanely expensive to order the ...
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Window & door lock not working on Golf Extra
The window & door locks are not working on my Golf Extra Drivers side rear door. I suspect a broken common, possibly earth ground.
Any pointers regarding troubleshooting my issue would be ...
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Light shudder on idle speed
I have a 2003 Golf 1.9 TDI pd 100 with 120,000 on the clock.
When I have the engine running at idle , after a about 30sec to a minute, it starts to shake a little, like as if an injector is not ...
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Golf VI - September 2009 - Replace halogen headlight with Xenon
I really do hope the someone can help me since I'm getting all kinds of feedbacks from colleagues and the web... And all of them are different!
I currently live in Germany and some days ago I was ...
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How could a battery issue lead failures in ABS, Cruise control, stop-start, etc?
We have a 2014 VW Golf (diesel automatic) and recently we have started getting sporadic "christmas tree" errors when starting it. A few seconds after starting the engine, we get error after error ...
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VW Golf 6 - Error ESP and won't start
After two days that the car stayed in the garage, I tried to start it to come to the office this morning, and... Not a chance to do it.
The engine had coughed a couple of times, but it wouldn't start. ...
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GOLF MK4 1.4 16v engine swap to 1.6
First of all sorry for my English.
Yesterday my Golf MK4 1.4 16v (1999) had a problem so today I took it to the mechanic. When he checked the car he found out that the timing belt is broken so the ...
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Golf MK3 battery drains, rapid clicking on start, glow plug light flashes
Does anybody know what would cause the following symptoms?
I have a 1996 Golf MK3 diesel (not TDI).
I drove the car with no problem three days ago. Today I went to start it, and the battery is ...
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VW Golf MkV spoiler removal
I need to change the rear spoiler on my 2005 golf gti.
I read that it's possible to remove the adhesive by cutting through it with some kind of a thread, I guess nylon would be best.
Has anyone done ...
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Low beams don't work on VW Golf MK3
On my 1996 Golf MK3, the low beams stopped working.
I checked the fuses, that's not it (swapped 1 & 2, low beams, for 11 & 12, high beams).
I wiggled the ignition switch and the headlights ...
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Engine starts but almost immediately cuts out 3 or 4 times when starting
I have a Golf Mk1 that has been sitting a while and I am fixing up. When I start the car the engine catches but then dies almost immediately. I have to restart the car 3 or 4 times like this until the ...
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Vw Golf-5 can't turn the ignition, brake pedal stiff and key broken
My VW golf-5 does not turn the ignition on, radio turns on together with the light and no dim lights. The brake pedal is stone hard, tried wriggling the steering wheel left and right while at the same ...
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mk6 Golf - cam shaft sensor wire broken (I think)
I drove my golf for around 500 miles on Monday, 8/22, I tried to use it after that and the car wouldn't turn on. I tried a few things and googles and finally found that this wire, which I believe to ...
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Do I have a MK5 or MK6 golf? How do I tell the difference?
I have a 2008 1.9L VW Golf TDI Edition. Based on this car sale add I'm fairly sure it's an MK5, but it would be nice to have some kind of reliable resource as I'm going to start buying parts online ...
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VW Golf MK4 1.6 to 2.0 engine swap: which ECU to use?
i successfully changed my engine from 1.6 to 2.0 in a MK4 Golf 2001 the engine 2.0 start fine and run soft, but i am using the engine ecu from the 1.6. my question is if i can change the ecu from 1.6 ...
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Any special considerations for bleeding a modern vehicle with ABS and hill hold
After attempting to replace the rear discs and pads on my Mk6 2012 VW Golf 1.6 TDI, I've encountered a stuck piston on the off-side rear (the car is right hand drive).
I'm at the point where I'm ...
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Does the gearbox need to come out for the engine to mate up with it?
Not sure if this has been asked already. Basically I've got a MkIV Golf 1.6 L 16v with a knackered head.
I've bought a replacement engine (yes it's correct AZD for my car). So, I've prepped the new ...
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Air Bag Warning Light On in 2002 Golf TDI GLS
My air bag warning light has been on for a month now. Is this cause for concern regarding safety? What is the likelihood of it going off randomly? From the research I have done it seems it is likely ...
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