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Golf mk8 / Rear wiper - am I going mad..?
« Last post by CarbonGTD on Today at 14:53 »
I only noticed yesterday - the rear wiper on my 8.5 GTI 265 doesn't sweep a full 180 deg - it only sweeps to maybe 170 deg?  Now I have had many Golfs before and I have never noticed on any of them the rear wiper to not sweep the full 180 deg - but maybe I just never noticed before??  Anyone out there with a Mk 8.5 GTI that can confirm whether yours is the same??
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Golf mk7 / Wireless Android Auto adaptors?
« Last post by davo245 on Today at 09:21 »
Anyone using one and whats the verdict?

Lots on line reviews but jut wondering what you are using or if there are any you have tried but are not great on VW.

Any help or advice appreciated.

TIA
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Golf mk7 / Re: Leaking Oil Pan
« Last post by MinchCS on Today at 08:54 »
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/steel-oil-pan-swap-the-definitive-guide.441114/
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Golf mk7 / Re: LED Boot Light
« Last post by Rudedog on Today at 00:40 »
Reading this prompted me to have a look this easy mod - I went for these from eBay.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140471578326

Received them today and fitted them dead easy - definitely take out the trim and the light together which made  getting the bulb out really easy.  With these bulbs have had no errors.

I bought these before I knew VW even did a replacement light - checked the SN and seems either it's out of stock or the cheapest is around £25 - I don't have access to a TPS.  Very interesting the whole light is made in the UK, must be the only VW part I've seen with UK/GB markings on.
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Golf mk8 / Re: car battery
« Last post by Tarmac_Terrorist on 14 February 2026, 23:39 »
Bosch batteries are made by Varta - just different branding.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Leaking Oil Pan
« Last post by Wayne.R on 14 February 2026, 22:07 »
Quote from: MinchCS on 14 February 2026, 21:12
I had this. Changed to genuine VW metal one. If you do swap make sure they follow factory instructions to torque up as they are different to plastic one.

I've ordered a steel kit, with the correct bolts and sealant tonight.
From the videos i've watched, its 8nm and then 45 degree turn, for all 20 bolts.

Guessing thats the right procedure, for the steel ones??
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Golf mk8 / Re: VW Software update notification email
« Last post by fredgroves on 14 February 2026, 21:55 »
It's a bit weird as I didn't think the Mk8 used 2g or 3g...i thought it was lte (4g) right from the go...

I wonder if actually what this update is is a switch to a different network provider for vw.

But anyway if you don't do this update you'll never use any vw service again... Map updates, software updates, find your car, get traffic to the satnav.... Or the emergency call mechanism work.

Suggest you update it.
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Golf mk8 / Re: car battery
« Last post by The WolfMan on 14 February 2026, 21:29 »
Chargers like the ones from Ctek are made to charge the battery with it connected to the car. Those who have sports cars who leave the garage once in a while have a charger allways connected to the car.

Yes, even if you replace the battery for one with the same characteristics you need to code it.
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Golf mk8 / Re: car battery
« Last post by Beebopper on 14 February 2026, 21:14 »
Quote from: mossy69 on 24 January 2026, 10:14
morning everyone I'm still having issues with waring pings had all the updates done vw I've heard that the battery must be at least 70% condition wise just wondering which battery is the best to go for and any good deals out there I've also read that the battery needs  to be coded in thanks

How did you get on with the battery issue? Mines starting playing up too, got bongs with travel assist warnings when I first drive that clear after a little while, I’m on original battery for a car that’s just over four years old.

I’m thinking about using my CTek charger to do a condition process on it first and see if it’s sorts things out. I’m very dubious how to do this on such a new / modern car with tech like they have. Also aware batteries need coding to the vehicle (such a pain!).

Can I run a recon or charge process with the battery still connected to the car? (I think probably yes, but need to connect the black to the body not the negative terminal).
If I replace like for like battery, does it still need coding? (I think possibly yes, but could get away with not doing that).
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Golf mk7 / Re: Leaking Oil Pan
« Last post by MinchCS on 14 February 2026, 21:12 »
I had this. Changed to genuine VW metal one. If you do swap make sure they follow factory instructions to torque up as they are different to plastic one.
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