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Golf mk7 / Re: Coolant silicon bag
« Last post by Deddi on 28 November 2025, 22:56 »Thanks for the replies everyone, very useful 👍
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Golf mk7 / Re: Coolant silicon bag
« Last post by MEZZA on 28 November 2025, 22:20 »Just looking at other forums about this issue and came across a silicate cartridge you can get instead of a bag - looks like a small white cylindrical plastic object that goes inside the expansion tank and you can get them for about. £20.00 - supposed to be stronger than a bag but still need changing every few years - unclear as to if you just place it inside the tank or maybe there is specific tank for them - as been mentioned, VW put the bags in to help prolong coolant anti corrosion properties and unless you change to G12 Evo keeping to G13 without the bag could compromise this? Google VW silicate cartridge and you will see them - anybody have more info on this ?
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Golf mk7 / Re: Hot air blowing only from passenger vent issue
« Last post by Redreels on 28 November 2025, 21:16 »https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WjvPcXs9muo&pp=ygUXIFZ3IGdvbGYgaGVhdGVyIHByb2JsZW0%3D
Interesting watch and may help with your diagnosis
Interesting watch and may help with your diagnosis
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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by SPIKE_CS on 28 November 2025, 20:09 »Got it an all in one service plan via the Black Friday 20% off offer. That's me fully covered for another two years!
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Golf mk7 / Help with parking aid button
« Last post by breezasib on 28 November 2025, 20:06 »Hoping for some help with this issue I have having with my 7.5 GTI.
The park aid button on the RHS of the gear stick is not lighting up at all and i get the following error in OBD11:
Parking Aid Indicator Light - Open Circuit
I have pulled out and plugged in the 10 pin connector on the button module - no change
I have taken the button module out of this car and plugged it into my wife's GTD and it lights up and works fine
I have checked the fuse F32: 7.5A Front Camera Driver Assistance System, Remote Control Control Module, Parking Assist System Control Module, Parallel Parking Control Module
I am thinking its a problem with the 10 pin connector or a broken wire in the loom that goes from the button module to the parking aid control module.
Does anyone know where the control module is located so I could check continuity of the cable?
The park aid button on the RHS of the gear stick is not lighting up at all and i get the following error in OBD11:
Parking Aid Indicator Light - Open Circuit
I have pulled out and plugged in the 10 pin connector on the button module - no change
I have taken the button module out of this car and plugged it into my wife's GTD and it lights up and works fine
I have checked the fuse F32: 7.5A Front Camera Driver Assistance System, Remote Control Control Module, Parking Assist System Control Module, Parallel Parking Control Module
I am thinking its a problem with the 10 pin connector or a broken wire in the loom that goes from the button module to the parking aid control module.
Does anyone know where the control module is located so I could check continuity of the cable?
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Golf mk6 / Re: Any ideas what this could be please?
« Last post by Norwichdaz on 28 November 2025, 18:29 »Earlier also I have Engine light on, good old Google said its possible after the 3 new things I've had yesterday aslong as goes away after a couple of days?
Like I say it drives fine (not that I've booted it) and also to be cautious with the light on now.
Coolant seems ok atm .
Is it possible to replace the actuator/wastegate if its/thats this rattle and the sound on that clip?
Or is it fully enclosed and you cant open the turbo up to change that part anyways?
Im in Norwich fella
Like I say it drives fine (not that I've booted it) and also to be cautious with the light on now.
Coolant seems ok atm .
Is it possible to replace the actuator/wastegate if its/thats this rattle and the sound on that clip?
Or is it fully enclosed and you cant open the turbo up to change that part anyways?
Im in Norwich fella
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Golf mk7 / Re: Pilot Sport 4s or Pilot Sport 5?
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Golf mk7 / Re: Pilot Sport 4s or Pilot Sport 5?
« Last post by davo245 on 28 November 2025, 17:55 »Thank you davo245 & all,
I went for PS5’s in the end. Happy with all, so far. Although haven’t done many miles since.
BlackCircle were also giving 15% discount, which was a bonus.
Top choice sir! You won't regret it.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Pilot Sport 4s or Pilot Sport 5?
« Last post by Rudedog on 28 November 2025, 14:59 »Yep I took advantage of that BC deal for four new PS5's - no where around me could match it.
Car always feels better with new tyres - interestingly all four were made in Italy in week 40/25 - in all of the times I've bought Michelins I've never had ones made in Italy.
Car always feels better with new tyres - interestingly all four were made in Italy in week 40/25 - in all of the times I've bought Michelins I've never had ones made in Italy.
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Golf mk6 / Re: Any ideas what this could be please?
« Last post by Nino on 28 November 2025, 12:55 »its possible, personally if I was you, as long as you are not;
- Losing oil
- Losing coolant
- Blowing lots of smoke
- Losing boost
- Have horrible sounds from the engine
I would enjoy your car over the Christmas period then get it booked in the new year to a specailist.
Where abouts are you located?
- Losing oil
- Losing coolant
- Blowing lots of smoke
- Losing boost
- Have horrible sounds from the engine
I would enjoy your car over the Christmas period then get it booked in the new year to a specailist.
Where abouts are you located?