Volkswagen Golf GTI Questions Maintenance & Repair

Any Suggestions On How I Can Fix My Car

So I have a crank no start problem with my 2001 gti so the problem started like a day before I would be driving and my car would stall but would still start up sometimes would have to use starting ...

2013 GTI Door Will Not Close

My 2013 GTI's driver side door will not close in hot weather! I have tried using wd40 but it still will not close. Any ideas why and what I can do?

Heater Core Hoses Connection Direction

dear all the heater core if I am looking from engine side (my car left side driver ) what hose is the hot water input the left of the car or the right side ? what happens if connected in re...

I Have A No Start Condition

my 2012 VW GTI starts and stalls also the dash lights are cycling on and off. When disconnecting the battery it will sometime reset and start

WHICH ENGINES FIT IN 2006 VOLKSWAGON GOLF GTI 2.0

WHAT ENGINES ARE COMPATIBLE WITH MY 2006 VW GTI 2.0? DO I HAVE TO FIND ANOTHER ENGINE WITH THE EXACT SAME 5TH VIN LETTER? I AM ALSO GETTING CONFUSED BY ALL OF THE DIFFERENT THINGS VW ARE CALLED. IS...

GTI New Headlights Won't Work

Bought brand new headlights (and all accessories) per a mechanic saying that is what needs replaced (and that it wasn't an electrical problem) and they won't work after installation. Ideas?

Break Oil BR30 Or BR40

fresh rebuild GTI MK5 2.0 fsi which break-in oil is best? I'm thinking BR30 or BR40 any suggestions? I'd appreciate your input!

Steering Locked But Starts

what could cause a steering wheel lock up when the key turns and car starts right up as normal? I drove the car into my parking spot last night and now it wont turn right i checked everything undern...

Swapping An '06 Golf Engine For A Friend But I Need Some Advice.

So, my buddy bought an '06 Golf Gti and the car in under 24 hours has the timing belt break... So you know what that means. So we're swapping the engine and I had NO say or any idea on what engine ...

Is The 2015 VW GTI IS W/Performance Pkg, A High Maintenance Car?

Inner Yellow HID Headlight Operation Instructions

How to operate the the inner HID, Yellow headlights, when the light switch is IN the ON position? Mine only illuminate when i pull the headlight lever backwards with the lLght Switch in the OFF po...

Automatic Gearbox Dont Shift When Car Is Cold

When the car is cold like in the morning the box dont change gears stays in 1 st.When the car is warm it shifts normal.What can be the problem

Where Can I Find This Thermostat

I have a 2012 gti and the motor has been replaced.(not by me). Im changing the thermostat but I can not find the replacement. The only part # I have is for the housing. 06j121111e. Went to VW and th...

Lights And Other Things Stopped Working.

Have 05 Golf GTI and yesterday my turn signals, headlights, Rear defrost, heated seats, and my fan for my heat stop working CAN SOMEONE PLZ HELP ME TO KNOW WTH HAPPEN OR WHAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE

Gti Spraying Out Oil

I just got a 2005 vw gti with the1.8t engine, it has an upgraded turbo. when we drive it and make any boost oil sprays all onto the underneath of the hood it seems to be coming out of the oil fill...

Shaking

Got a 2005 Golf Gti with a lot of shaking after 60mph. Comes from the front for sure but cant tell where. I replaced every part of the steering system and brakes as well about 6 months ago. Im think...

Why Would The Emmision Light Come

why would the emmission light come on

Is The Vw GTI Difficult & Expensive To Maintain?

Would I have to have a certified vw tech work on my car just to do maintenance work on it? I was told that everything is so tight under the hood that they are difficult to work on...Also oil change ha...

High Mileage

What exactly happens when I give a car with high mileage a new engine

I Need Help Finding The Leak

I have a coolant leak in my 2009 Volkswagen Gti but I can't find it. Any thoughts?