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Golf mk8 / Re: Arch fittings for 19's
« Last post by flipflops on 14 April 2026, 20:13 »Weird huh!! I can't work out what they do, other than as you say, be there 
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Golf mk7 / Re: No heat from air vents
« Last post by Finglonga on 14 April 2026, 20:01 »Had exactly the same issue with my 2014 and also noticed when I shut off the ignition the Aux pump was not running to cool the Turbo.
Scanned and same Aux pump error so that was replaced. Sadly the heater was still not warming up. Ended up replacing the Heater Matrix problem solved. Cause was some leak fix I had put in because of constant water pump leak (on my 6th one) and the matrix can not be flushed as it had bypass galleries. The new Matrix fixed the heater instantly. NEVER use any rad leak fix products they will cause problems sooner or later.
Also don't use a dealer for the Matrix as they remove the dash (or charge you the time) as it can be done just by removing the glovebox.
Scanned and same Aux pump error so that was replaced. Sadly the heater was still not warming up. Ended up replacing the Heater Matrix problem solved. Cause was some leak fix I had put in because of constant water pump leak (on my 6th one) and the matrix can not be flushed as it had bypass galleries. The new Matrix fixed the heater instantly. NEVER use any rad leak fix products they will cause problems sooner or later.
Also don't use a dealer for the Matrix as they remove the dash (or charge you the time) as it can be done just by removing the glovebox.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI EDITION 50’s AT UK PORT
« Last post by Donster on 14 April 2026, 19:52 »Dark more green
Performance pack with queenstown red glaze wheels
Area view
Alcantara steering wheel got a spare leather one ready to fit also
Sun blinds bought already
Rubber mats bought already
Boot mat with flap bought already
Wind deflectors bought already might not fit them
Mud flaps bought already. Might not fit them also
New paddles for the steering wheel already fitted to the leather steering wheel
If you don't mind me asking what rubber mats did you source, I was hoping the honey comb type GTI rubber mats would be available but can't seem do find them for the 8.5. Flaps I was thinking Oem as I think they'd definitely be required.
Thanks
Don’t like the stumpy ones
New tyres ready to swap out the semi slicks got pilot sport 4s will depend on the maintenance plan they offer
Dealer knows nothing about the plaque but let’s hope he’s lying as it does look great
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Golf mk8 / Re: Car disconnected from vw account?
« Last post by Dav3smith on 14 April 2026, 19:41 »I had this exact thing a few weeks ago Fred and I too found it odd that the timing was strange.
Maybe someone in some tech department is trying to drum up business for their awful online services after the three years, bit odd how it took an extra 12 moths for it to kick in though.
Maybe someone in some tech department is trying to drum up business for their awful online services after the three years, bit odd how it took an extra 12 moths for it to kick in though.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Garwen on 14 April 2026, 19:26 »Looking great nice to see them being rolled out finally
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Golf mk7 / No heat from air vents
« Last post by anthonymchugh@yahoo.com on 14 April 2026, 19:17 »Hello,
New owner of a MK7 GTi (2014) DSG which I am loving. So in the last few days I have noticed that no hot air will come out of the air vents. The car gets up to temperature normally and the needle is reading in the central (normal) position. I scanned the car and two fault codes pop up for heater support pump open circuit (P16C100) and coolant shut off valve (P188900).
Anyone else had this issue and how did you fix the issue? When I turn the engine off I can hear a pump running for several mins afterwards.
Thanks for any help.
Anthony
New owner of a MK7 GTi (2014) DSG which I am loving. So in the last few days I have noticed that no hot air will come out of the air vents. The car gets up to temperature normally and the needle is reading in the central (normal) position. I scanned the car and two fault codes pop up for heater support pump open circuit (P16C100) and coolant shut off valve (P188900).
Anyone else had this issue and how did you fix the issue? When I turn the engine off I can hear a pump running for several mins afterwards.
Thanks for any help.
Anthony
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Golf mk8 / Re: Car disconnected from vw account?
« Last post by fredgroves on 14 April 2026, 18:41 »Going into my vw account... They've done something probably to do data privacy that means they've deactivated the free basic online services... And I've reactivated it but it means going through bloody two key shuffle again.
A holes.
A holes.
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Golf mk8 / Car disconnected from vw account?
« Last post by fredgroves on 14 April 2026, 18:31 »Had a weird email from vw
And when I get in the car it says I'm not the primary user and would I like to be?
I can only assume that as I don't have any vw services paid for since my first three years ended that 24 months later they've disabled or deleted my vw account.
Bit sh1t no warning or real explanation from vw... But that only supports my opinion of them since owning this car.
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Volkswagen AG: The status of your vehicle Golf has changed
Hello Fred,
Your vehicle Golf was either removed from your user account (see 1) or connected to another user account (primary user change, see 2). This means that you can no longer access the mobile online services with your previous user account.
And when I get in the car it says I'm not the primary user and would I like to be?
I can only assume that as I don't have any vw services paid for since my first three years ended that 24 months later they've disabled or deleted my vw account.
Bit sh1t no warning or real explanation from vw... But that only supports my opinion of them since owning this car.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI EDITION 50’s AT UK PORT
« Last post by Garwen on 14 April 2026, 17:59 »Last email from dealer at 5:10pm today was the car will be with them at the 24 of this month
I do realise there are better tyres available out there but they are the wife’s choice she’s the petrol head lol but am hoping we get offered the maintenance plus offer for £17 a month and will receive free tyres amongst other bits now another question is does the R go in part ex or keep it 2023 black 8000 miles and is like brand new
I do realise there are better tyres available out there but they are the wife’s choice she’s the petrol head lol but am hoping we get offered the maintenance plus offer for £17 a month and will receive free tyres amongst other bits now another question is does the R go in part ex or keep it 2023 black 8000 miles and is like brand new
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Golf mk8 / Re: Arch fittings for 19's
« Last post by Dav3smith on 14 April 2026, 17:23 »That's exactly what they are, little arch bits.
Nothing more nothing less.
Some would have you believe that it's something to do with width regulations but that seems absurd to me. I have them on mine and if you seriously believe these things do anything other than well just be there then that's up to you.
Nothing more nothing less.
Some would have you believe that it's something to do with width regulations but that seems absurd to me. I have them on mine and if you seriously believe these things do anything other than well just be there then that's up to you.