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Golf mk7 / Re: Drivers door not unlocking / locking
« Last post by joe6 on Today at 16:52 »As it is affecting both door lock and mirror, it is more likely a controller fault rather than a motor.
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Golf mk8 / Full Door Speaker, Tweeter and Centre Speaker Upgrade
« Last post by GE90 on Today at 11:27 »Hi all
I am probably best known around here for supplying a bespoke plug & play centre speaker upgrade! After many requests, I am thinking of offering a full speaker upgrade package. This will include:
Focal Direct Replacement Front Component Speakers (includes upgraded tweeters) – 240W Total Power
Focal Direct Replacement Rear Coaxial Speakers – 240W Total Power
Hertz Centre Speaker Plug & Play upgrade kit (highest spec)
I had this exact setup in my MK8 (before adding a Helix P&P Subwoofer too), so I know how good it is and that there are no compatibility issues with the standard audio car. I have read that owners who have installed this in HK cars have been impressed with the upgrade (I’ve not heard in person), but that errors occur, needing a load simulator (Focal offer a plug and play load simulator), but unless someone is keen to try, I think I’ll stick to offering just on standard audio cars.
The Focal kits come sealed, with everything required for installation, including rivets, smart badges etc. No wiring changes needed. My centre speaker comes with everything required too (two min installation).
Focal have very comprehensive step by step installation videos:
Front
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q3JEmyIDAY&t=225s
Rear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-Bk_Pj8M0Q&t=9s
Cost for the entire setup is £545, Royal Mail Special Delivery (fully insured).
The great thing with Focal is that you can add a plug and play amp to standard audio cars, and also plug and play under seat subs too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKJb8orZFFo&t=5s
I can supply these too (cheaper than retail price), with the two plug and play harnesses, but with a caveat that I’ve never installed these myself – should be a great setup given that the Helix Plug & Play Sub is no longer available - as far as I am aware to install a sub will otherwise require the cutting factory wiring, something I personally like to avoid.
Checking interest first, as this is really just a hobby.
I am probably best known around here for supplying a bespoke plug & play centre speaker upgrade! After many requests, I am thinking of offering a full speaker upgrade package. This will include:
Focal Direct Replacement Front Component Speakers (includes upgraded tweeters) – 240W Total Power
Focal Direct Replacement Rear Coaxial Speakers – 240W Total Power
Hertz Centre Speaker Plug & Play upgrade kit (highest spec)
I had this exact setup in my MK8 (before adding a Helix P&P Subwoofer too), so I know how good it is and that there are no compatibility issues with the standard audio car. I have read that owners who have installed this in HK cars have been impressed with the upgrade (I’ve not heard in person), but that errors occur, needing a load simulator (Focal offer a plug and play load simulator), but unless someone is keen to try, I think I’ll stick to offering just on standard audio cars.
The Focal kits come sealed, with everything required for installation, including rivets, smart badges etc. No wiring changes needed. My centre speaker comes with everything required too (two min installation).
Focal have very comprehensive step by step installation videos:
Front
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q3JEmyIDAY&t=225s
Rear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-Bk_Pj8M0Q&t=9s
Cost for the entire setup is £545, Royal Mail Special Delivery (fully insured).
The great thing with Focal is that you can add a plug and play amp to standard audio cars, and also plug and play under seat subs too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKJb8orZFFo&t=5s
I can supply these too (cheaper than retail price), with the two plug and play harnesses, but with a caveat that I’ve never installed these myself – should be a great setup given that the Helix Plug & Play Sub is no longer available - as far as I am aware to install a sub will otherwise require the cutting factory wiring, something I personally like to avoid.
Checking interest first, as this is really just a hobby.
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Golf mk8 / Re: New software direct button for speed limit warning off
« Last post by JoeGTI on 26 February 2026, 20:17 »On the subject of OTA updates, has anyone else with a MK8.5 ever gotten an OTA? I've my car a year now and I'm pretty sure I've never got one. I'm comparing the SW versions on the infotainment screen from a photo I took when the car was new to now and the only differences I have are the NAV and radio database versions. Everything else is the same as it was on day one. It would be great to get that shortcut for turning off the speed warnings but my car doesn't have that.
Its odd, because my previous MK8 seemed to get an OTA update every other week
This is what I have now:
Its odd, because my previous MK8 seemed to get an OTA update every other week
This is what I have now:
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Golf mk7 / Re: Drivers door not unlocking / locking
« Last post by flipflops on 26 February 2026, 19:31 »Thanks, is that more of an ecu/controller or a motor which moves the lock?
Would this also have an impact on the mirror unfolding?
Would this also have an impact on the mirror unfolding?
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Golf mk7 / Re: Drivers door not unlocking / locking
« Last post by ianmb on 26 February 2026, 17:28 »I would probably say it is the door lock module located on the inside of the door.
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Golf mk7 / Drivers door not unlocking / locking
« Last post by flipflops on 26 February 2026, 17:06 »As above, I unlock or lock the car, the drivers door seems to try to lock or unlock but doesn’t. Also the drivers wing mirror doesn’t unfold, the passengers does. The other 3 doors all unlock and lock.
To lock the car I’m using the key, to unlock I’m winding the windows down with the remote and using he internal door pull, any thoughts please?
To lock the car I’m using the key, to unlock I’m winding the windows down with the remote and using he internal door pull, any thoughts please?
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Golf mk8 / Re: brakes slamming - emergency braking
« Last post by Exonian on 26 February 2026, 15:06 »I know it’s a pain in backside and scared the bejesus out of you, but I’d rather have it then not. Also wonder if it would be an insurance claim issue if it was found to be turned off post accident?
If it’s just for use on your own driveway then turn it on and off as needed.
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Golf mk8 / Re: brakes slamming - emergency braking
« Last post by Adam T7 on 26 February 2026, 14:16 »I know it’s a pain in backside and scared the bejesus out of you, but I’d rather have it then not. Also wonder if it would be an insurance claim issue if it was found to be turned off post accident?
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Golf mk8 / Re: New software direct button for speed limit warning off
« Last post by Hertsman on 26 February 2026, 10:40 »Have a Cupra Terramar which looks like the same screen to the Golfs, but with a Cupra O/S, and there is a pull down from top of the screen where you have lane assist, speed warning and attention tracker (camera follows your eyes) which you have option to cancel as a pre-flight activity.
Because its a pull down this allows for there to be a row of permanent shortcuts also. Think Cupra have done really good job on the O/S as no need to go into any menus for anything its all on front screen and the pull down option is really good addition to expand the shortcuts options.
Not ever sat in a MK8.5 Golf, so does that not have the pull down option also?
Another nice touch is that the buttons for seat heating and rear window heating etc are made to look like buttons, so you pick them out more readily.
Because its a pull down this allows for there to be a row of permanent shortcuts also. Think Cupra have done really good job on the O/S as no need to go into any menus for anything its all on front screen and the pull down option is really good addition to expand the shortcuts options.
Not ever sat in a MK8.5 Golf, so does that not have the pull down option also?
Another nice touch is that the buttons for seat heating and rear window heating etc are made to look like buttons, so you pick them out more readily.
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Golf mk8 / Re: brakes slamming - emergency braking
« Last post by jv on 26 February 2026, 10:35 »Only one way to be sure.