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Golf mk8 / Re: Bongs when cold SOS, Lane assist etc. 8.5 GTI
« Last post by fredgroves on 27 November 2025, 08:04 »The camera and the radar sensor have heating elements that clear them.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Bongs when cold SOS, Lane assist etc. 8.5 GTI
« Last post by davo245 on 27 November 2025, 07:18 »Has anyone experienced any faults with this recent cold weather? I have recently has some faults flag up when the weather has been cold when leaving work at nights. SOS emergency assist not avaliable, lane assist not available, radar impaired etc. They all flag up one after the other after driving a couple of hundred metres then a minute later they dissappear. I don't have this problem in the morning as my car is garaged at night. It must be the sensors fogging up but don't understand why they clear so quickly. Does anyone know if my car would need a software update? My car is a 2024 74 plate which probably has the original software when the 8.5s came out. I see that newer cars must have different software because they have the ac max button on the infotainment screen which mine doesn't have. Any help with this would be appreciated.
Just the damp and cold obscure the radar my 8 has always done this randomly after frosty weather clears after a few minutes.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Pilot Sport 4s or Pilot Sport 5?
« Last post by davo245 on 27 November 2025, 07:14 »I've run both, 4s are slightly stiffer and have slightly more grip, have run 5's for years now and really happy with them, had a set fitted at the weekend. Comfortable, loads of grip in wet and dry. Also depends if you're running 19's or 18's
I'm running 19's, thank you.
I have run both on 19s and would buy the PS5'S again due to cost and they last longer performance is same as PS4S 's imo. And sidewalls also look better and the newer tyres.
You would not notice a difference in either both best tyres you can put on a GTI imo.
I have done over 20k on each type in all road types and weather conditions.
Get the 5s would be my choice camskill always cheaper if you know a good local fitter who will fit them.
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Cars and parts for sale / Wanted - mk8 Golf GTI Seats
« Last post by daviegsxr on 27 November 2025, 05:04 »Looking for front seats from a mk8 Golf GTI to put into my Caddy. Can be contacted on 0788 253 4939. Thanks. David.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Cell phone auto charging poor connection Mark 8.5
« Last post by JoeGTI on 26 November 2025, 23:52 »Remove the rubber mat from the cubbie. It works much better without it.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Cell phone auto charging poor connection Mark 8.5
« Last post by artie on 26 November 2025, 23:06 »Thanks I’ve given up also😟
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Golf mk6 / Re: Any ideas what this could be please?
« Last post by Norwichdaz on 26 November 2025, 23:02 »Oh really? Says for taking off the intake mani etc is more an advanced diyer apparently lol
How much roughly for a walnut blast?🙂
How much roughly for a walnut blast?🙂
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Golf mk6 / Re: Any ideas what this could be please?
« Last post by Nino on 26 November 2025, 22:46 »Funny u should say that I've literally just been looking at them! Aha and said they can go too , (another part with a diaphragm)
Yeh seen not costly tbf but as I wouldnt be doing it says its an intake mani off to get to it etc.
The Diverter Valve you should be able to do yourself, the Walnut blasting, I would find a repitable place to do that for you.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Hot air blowing only from passenger vent issue
« Last post by 2007GTI on 26 November 2025, 22:19 »Coolant Bottle was replaced under warranty when 3 years old, just after I bought it, as it used coolant. They probably did water pump etc, but I was never made aware, the problem was fixed. This was 8 years ago.
1 year ago I took the bag out and it was not damaged.
I read reports from folk online with same issue and they said that they had the matrix replaced and was no different. Also both pipes going in and out of matrix are burning hot, makes no sense!
1 year ago I took the bag out and it was not damaged.
I read reports from folk online with same issue and they said that they had the matrix replaced and was no different. Also both pipes going in and out of matrix are burning hot, makes no sense!
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Golf mk7 / Re: New Tyre Option Michelin Crossclimate 3 Sport
« Last post by EB2019 on 26 November 2025, 21:05 »Anyone got some of these CC3S fitted?Got four 235/35r19 last week, so a bit early to say but they seem fine, bit soft on the steering compared to the Asymmetric 6 it was running, but I am only running 39psi from the tyre shop and I was at 42psi before so I am going to experiment a bit, otherwise grip in the cold is improved compared to before with the tram-lining on worn road surfaces having all but vanished, they also seem to run quieter. I am not an expert.
As I need some new fronts and pondering whether to opt for these over another pair of Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Although the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 also seem to be highly regarded all season tyres.
Thanks Bill37, Lets us know what the noise is like at speed, dual carriageways and over sharp bumps like expansion gaps on roads. When you have had them on for a while.