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Golf mk8 / Re: Rear wiper - am I going mad..?
« Last post by jv on Today at 19:07 »Good job you haven't got a mk2, you'd feel very short-changed.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Rear wiper - am I going mad..?
« Last post by Swooper on Today at 18:47 »Mine’s the same
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Golf mk8 / Re: Rear wiper - am I going mad..?
« Last post by Watts on Today at 17:10 »Mine has had a fair bit of action recently, so photographic evidence:
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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
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: 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.
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 »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.
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.