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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: hog_hedge on 10 August 2026, 10:49

Title: MK 7.5 GTI Unable to Start - Multiple Dash Errors
Post by: hog_hedge on 10 August 2026, 10:49

Good morning all,

My morning was going well until I stuck my key in the ignition. Car is a 17 plate Mk 7.5 GTI 230PS with around 65k on the clock and had been running flawlessly until this morning.

When I tried to start the car nothing happened and the following messages came up on the dash.

Error: Brake Workshop!
Error: Electronic Parking Brake
Front Assist Not Available
Error: Workshop! Only leave vehicle in Position P
Error: Cornering Light (AFS)
Check Left Dipped Headlight Beam
Check Right Dipped Headlight Beam

I feel like the car basically told me to F off :grin:

Has anyone seen this before?

Unfortunately I have no diagnostic equipment so it will have to go back to the wizards at my local VW garage. The AA is on the way so I'll update the thread with their findings.

Title: Re: MK 7.5 GTI Unable to Start - Multiple Dash Errors
Post by: Watts on 10 August 2026, 11:30

Flat battery, is it the original? Has stop/start been working okay?

Title: Re: MK 7.5 GTI Unable to Start - Multiple Dash Errors
Post by: hog_hedge on 10 August 2026, 11:37

Yeah it’s the original but stop start has been behaving fine. I’ll get it checked and update the thread with the outcome.

Title: Re: MK 7.5 GTI Unable to Start - Multiple Dash Errors
Post by: hog_hedge on 12 August 2026, 06:32

New battery fixed everything :wink:

Title: Re: MK 7.5 GTI Unable to Start - Multiple Dash Errors
Post by: Watts on 12 August 2026, 07:53

Great result! Faith in the car restored.

Title: Re: MK 7.5 GTI Unable to Start - Multiple Dash Errors
Post by: Johnytuono on 14 August 2026, 21:46

Quote from: hog_hedge on 12 August 2026, 06:32

New battery fixed everything :wink:

Don't forget to OBD it in