Rear seat noise (rattling, clicking and squeaking) in Volkswagen Golf

A common source of noise (rattling, clicking and squeaking) is the rear seat latches, when the seats move the lock mechanism moves around on the latch and makes a noise. You could try tapping them with a hammer from above to bend the latch slightly downwards but this doesn’t seem to fix the problem in [...]

Sanden PXE16 Air Conditioner Compressor Specifications (1K0820803)

Sanden’s PX series next generation swash plate compressors are variable controlled for maximum environmental benefit, these compressors replace the Zelex and Valeo compressors that are prone to early failures – Volkswagen Golf, GTI, Passat, Jetta and Eos Air Conditioner Compressor Failure.

The PXE16 has a minimum displacement of 4.9cc, a maximum displacement of 163cc,  maximum speed of 8500RPM [...]

Covering the exposed wires on the accelerator pedal – Volkswagen Golf – Jetta – Passat – GTI

Exposed wires on the accelerator pedal are an easy fix, all that’s required is some Fabric Adhesive Tape for wiring looms and harnesses.

You can disconnect the connector or fit the tape whilst still connected.

Volkswagen Golf Accelerator Pedal Before

Volkswagen Golf Accelerator Pedal After

CAN bus gateway removing, installing and upgrading - Volkswagen Golf

The role of the Gateway (also known as the Data bus diagnostic interface J533) is the exchange of data between the CAN data bus systems (‘powertrain CAN data bus’, ‘convenience CAN data bus’ and ‘infotainment CAN data bus’) and the conversion of diagnostic data from CAN data bus systems to K-cable and vice versa so [...]

Install drainage for the Golf Mark VI Rear View Camera (RVC) installed in a Golf Mark V

This guide is just one of the steps to installing a Golf Mark VI RVC into a Golf Mark V – Installing a Golf Mark VI Rear View Camera (RVC) into a Golf Mark V.

The Volkswagen RVC Camera from the Mark VI has a drain hole under the camera in the housing and this does [...]

Alignment problem with inner door handles in Volkswagen Golf Mark V

The inner door handles in the Volkswagen Golf Mark V can get out of alignment due to a design issue that causes rubber stoppers to fall out of the handle assembly into the door. These are easily lost when removing the door trim because of their size. The following shows the fix if you have [...]

Knocking noise from retaining band on luggage compartment cover

The luggage compartment cover has two retaining bands to hold this up when the rear hatch is lifted. On the end of the retaining bands are round rubber balls that drop when the hatch is closed and keep the string taut. Under certain driving conditions the balls swing and knock against the plastic on the [...]

Volkswagen aerial selection control unit / diversity information

Early models of the Mark V had a aerial selection control unit (diversity) under the right front seat to select the strongest signal, in later headunits this function was performed by the headunit itself.  Swapping headunits to or from cars with a diversity unit requires installation or bypassing the diversity unit.

An external diversity box is [...]

CD changer audio sound quality problems after changing head unit

Poor quality sound on the cd changer input can occur after the headunit has changed from a second generation headunit to a third generation headunit or vise versa. The fix is simple and requires pins 2 and 3 to be swapped on the head unit connector.

Second generation headunits

Multi-pin connector 4, 12-pin, for CD changer control [...]

Volkswagen Extended Warranty for Center High-Mounted Stoplight on GTI and R32

Volkswagen in the USA have extended the warranty on the high-mounted stoplight on the Golf GTI and R32 to 10 years due to non complaince with regulations that require owners to be able to change bulbs using simple tools. Replacing the high mounted stoplight on the Golf GTI and R32 requires slicing the spoiler from [...]