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Golf mk7 / Re: B116229 fault
« Last post by Redreels on 08 January 2026, 20:49 »What’s the fault? I can’t be bothered to google
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Golf mk6 / Re: Any ideas what this could be please?
« Last post by Nino on 08 January 2026, 20:44 »I’ve heard this tip before, but honestly it’s not a great idea.
The cabin filter isn’t just there for smell it’s designed to trap dust, pollen and fine particles, and on many cars it’s also a carbon filter for absorbing odors. Spraying aftershave or perfume into it can clog the filter fibers, reduce airflow, and basically “use up” the carbon so it stops doing its actual job.
Another issue is moisture. Once you soak the filter, it can hold dampness and dirt, which over time can lead to musty smells, bacteria or even mold. What smells good for a few days can end up worse than before.
It also means you’re constantly blowing heated perfume straight into the cabin, which can be irritating or headache-inducing, especially on longer drives.
It probably won’t kill the filter immediately, but it does compromise how it works, and cabin filters are cheap enough that it makes more sense to just replace it with a charcoal or scented one, or use a proper vent freshener instead.
If you want lasting smell in the car, Buy them Calaforina sent circle tub things and pop one in youre doorcad, Lasts months.
Best sents imho are:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/California-Car-Scents-Laguna-Freshener/dp/B01ANKJ53E/ref=sr_1_19?adgrpid=52896837253&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cFFaQ0FOsw9xKzQSyJXNDVJKxs3_iDybkVOBYDwtA7YCzUqrSg0awgIvx39GN3ctwYyjQpFaKX1BG07XhbCbuH0sMcO08gad8scfQUpJrUYWhmXW2FEzLVzGgmylIDHJ35jgJT2TlTCbhJFKwTVvFFUOLypcknnPGqU_-d2Dhi7ubdolcezI23A96bSx3N_l9AAXeoAu5RI_c-jv4PkCe8V3kR8L7kL5xqEAHAstpDlIvZutHQ2IT0l5t3Voq6cpIObuxHt8L8AqqFxKj2M11Bt96f1JHt2-dDClTPflpDE.gdKV-umaL6A2_Hc8G2J4VdSnjMb29nKp9aWLWvoGl-o&dib_tag=se&gad_source=1&hvadid=592976248234&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9189492&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=14345379064602293390--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14345379064602293390&hvtargid=kwd-299431390453&hydadcr=25331_2646836&keywords=california+scent&mcid=ccf4447530d83830858c7845f439d6fa&qid=1767905318&sr=8-19
And
https://www.amazon.co.uk/California-Car-Scents-Delight-Freshener/dp/B01ANO7C94/ref=sr_1_20?adgrpid=52896837253&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cFFaQ0FOsw9xKzQSyJXNDVJKxs3_iDybkVOBYDwtA7YCzUqrSg0awgIvx39GN3ctwYyjQpFaKX1BG07XhbCbuH0sMcO08gad8scfQUpJrUYWhmXW2FEzLVzGgmylIDHJ35jgJT2TlTCbhJFKwTVvFFUOLypcknnPGqU_-d2Dhi7ubdolcezI23A96bSx3N_l9AAXeoAu5RI_c-jv4PkCe8V3kR8L7kL5xqEAHAstpDlIvZutHQ2IT0l5t3Voq6cpIObuxHt8L8AqqFxKj2M11Bt96f1JHt2-dDClTPflpDE.gdKV-umaL6A2_Hc8G2J4VdSnjMb29nKp9aWLWvoGl-o&dib_tag=se&gad_source=1&hvadid=592976248234&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9189492&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=14345379064602293390--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14345379064602293390&hvtargid=kwd-299431390453&hydadcr=25331_2646836&keywords=california%2Bscent&mcid=ccf4447530d83830858c7845f439d6fa&qid=1767905318&sr=8-20&th=1
The cabin filter isn’t just there for smell it’s designed to trap dust, pollen and fine particles, and on many cars it’s also a carbon filter for absorbing odors. Spraying aftershave or perfume into it can clog the filter fibers, reduce airflow, and basically “use up” the carbon so it stops doing its actual job.
Another issue is moisture. Once you soak the filter, it can hold dampness and dirt, which over time can lead to musty smells, bacteria or even mold. What smells good for a few days can end up worse than before.
It also means you’re constantly blowing heated perfume straight into the cabin, which can be irritating or headache-inducing, especially on longer drives.
It probably won’t kill the filter immediately, but it does compromise how it works, and cabin filters are cheap enough that it makes more sense to just replace it with a charcoal or scented one, or use a proper vent freshener instead.
If you want lasting smell in the car, Buy them Calaforina sent circle tub things and pop one in youre doorcad, Lasts months.
Best sents imho are:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/California-Car-Scents-Laguna-Freshener/dp/B01ANKJ53E/ref=sr_1_19?adgrpid=52896837253&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cFFaQ0FOsw9xKzQSyJXNDVJKxs3_iDybkVOBYDwtA7YCzUqrSg0awgIvx39GN3ctwYyjQpFaKX1BG07XhbCbuH0sMcO08gad8scfQUpJrUYWhmXW2FEzLVzGgmylIDHJ35jgJT2TlTCbhJFKwTVvFFUOLypcknnPGqU_-d2Dhi7ubdolcezI23A96bSx3N_l9AAXeoAu5RI_c-jv4PkCe8V3kR8L7kL5xqEAHAstpDlIvZutHQ2IT0l5t3Voq6cpIObuxHt8L8AqqFxKj2M11Bt96f1JHt2-dDClTPflpDE.gdKV-umaL6A2_Hc8G2J4VdSnjMb29nKp9aWLWvoGl-o&dib_tag=se&gad_source=1&hvadid=592976248234&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9189492&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=14345379064602293390--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14345379064602293390&hvtargid=kwd-299431390453&hydadcr=25331_2646836&keywords=california+scent&mcid=ccf4447530d83830858c7845f439d6fa&qid=1767905318&sr=8-19
And
https://www.amazon.co.uk/California-Car-Scents-Delight-Freshener/dp/B01ANO7C94/ref=sr_1_20?adgrpid=52896837253&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cFFaQ0FOsw9xKzQSyJXNDVJKxs3_iDybkVOBYDwtA7YCzUqrSg0awgIvx39GN3ctwYyjQpFaKX1BG07XhbCbuH0sMcO08gad8scfQUpJrUYWhmXW2FEzLVzGgmylIDHJ35jgJT2TlTCbhJFKwTVvFFUOLypcknnPGqU_-d2Dhi7ubdolcezI23A96bSx3N_l9AAXeoAu5RI_c-jv4PkCe8V3kR8L7kL5xqEAHAstpDlIvZutHQ2IT0l5t3Voq6cpIObuxHt8L8AqqFxKj2M11Bt96f1JHt2-dDClTPflpDE.gdKV-umaL6A2_Hc8G2J4VdSnjMb29nKp9aWLWvoGl-o&dib_tag=se&gad_source=1&hvadid=592976248234&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9189492&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=14345379064602293390--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14345379064602293390&hvtargid=kwd-299431390453&hydadcr=25331_2646836&keywords=california%2Bscent&mcid=ccf4447530d83830858c7845f439d6fa&qid=1767905318&sr=8-20&th=1
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Golf mk7 / Re: Headlights
« Last post by rowlers on 08 January 2026, 19:23 »Replaced my D3S bulbs with LED's and they are a vast improvement. As said Headlights need to be removed bit of a faf but doable without removing the bumper. Lots of DIY vids on YouTube.
Beam pattern is exactly the same, passes the MOT's.
Which LEDs did you use? Is it a "friendly" MOT, I assumed the look for LEDs now fail cars based on simply having LEDs when they shouldn't
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General discussion / Just Bought A 2023 40th Anniversary GTI - app interface issues
« Last post by Slapshot on 08 January 2026, 18:31 »Just picked up an absolutely pristine 2023 GTI 40th Anniversary last weekend and am really enjoying t he car.
It may be that I have more to learn, but the phone driven connection (via cable) to Android Auto seems to only provide an extremely rudimentary interface to Sirius/XM. All I see is a small window (NAV takes up the rest of the screen) showing the artist and name of the channel. There is also two buttons to go one station up or down. This is extremely limiting, as, depending on the time of day, there easily half a dozen channels that I listen to. I can hardly drive along pressing one of those buttons up to twenty or thirty times to get somewhere. Much less also visually watch as each channel changes.
Is that literally all there is to work with? My state also enacted a law, which is enforced often, that you cannot have your phone in your hand at any point while driving your car. This even applies at stop lights.
Do I have any better options to use Sirius/XM in the car? This is a definite problem.
In addition, I sometimes have to restart the car to get nav and siruus/xm to re-synch.
Any recommendations for more effectively using this fiddly interface?
It may be that I have more to learn, but the phone driven connection (via cable) to Android Auto seems to only provide an extremely rudimentary interface to Sirius/XM. All I see is a small window (NAV takes up the rest of the screen) showing the artist and name of the channel. There is also two buttons to go one station up or down. This is extremely limiting, as, depending on the time of day, there easily half a dozen channels that I listen to. I can hardly drive along pressing one of those buttons up to twenty or thirty times to get somewhere. Much less also visually watch as each channel changes.
Is that literally all there is to work with? My state also enacted a law, which is enforced often, that you cannot have your phone in your hand at any point while driving your car. This even applies at stop lights.
Do I have any better options to use Sirius/XM in the car? This is a definite problem.
In addition, I sometimes have to restart the car to get nav and siruus/xm to re-synch.
Any recommendations for more effectively using this fiddly interface?
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Golf mk4 / Re: ARL Boostleak whistle
« Last post by barrym381 on 08 January 2026, 17:20 »I dont know, i bought the car with the issue, however its top speed is only 121mph, factory its 137mph,
Update: ive had a smoke test done, reault was inconclusive, no smoke leaked out. Really stumped here guys
137mph are you dreaming :grin and any idiot doing that in an old mk4 deserves a slap
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Golf mk7 / B116229 fault
« Last post by 2007GTI on 08 January 2026, 16:56 »Scanned my car today with OBDEleven and got this fault B116229.
Looking on Google seems like a common issue and theres there a repair kit you can buy to fix it, without having to replace whole selector.
Just wondered if anyone has ever done it?
Looking on Google seems like a common issue and theres there a repair kit you can buy to fix it, without having to replace whole selector.
Just wondered if anyone has ever done it?
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Golf mk7 / Re: Headlights
« Last post by Finglonga on 08 January 2026, 15:49 »Replaced my D3S bulbs with LED's and they are a vast improvement. As said Headlights need to be removed bit of a faf but doable without removing the bumper. Lots of DIY vids on YouTube.
Beam pattern is exactly the same, passes the MOT's.
Beam pattern is exactly the same, passes the MOT's.
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Golf mk4 / Re: ARL Boostleak whistle
« Last post by Napalm on 08 January 2026, 14:56 »And yes only under load does it whistle, not on ramps
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Golf mk4 / Re: ARL Boostleak whistle
« Last post by Napalm on 08 January 2026, 14:55 »I dont know, i bought the car with the issue, however its top speed is only 121mph, factory its 137mph,
Update: ive had a smoke test done, reault was inconclusive, no smoke leaked out. Really stumped here guys
Update: ive had a smoke test done, reault was inconclusive, no smoke leaked out. Really stumped here guys
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Detailing / Re: Estoril black - detailing
« Last post by candywhite12 on 08 January 2026, 14:43 »Go ceramic rather than wax. Better and much longer lasting. I used Gtechniq wheel armour and very happy. The wheels just jet wash clean (with some Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel first).
was thinking both tbh. far as i know, you can apply wax over ceramic for greater protection and re-apply in intervals every 2-3 months until the car needs ceramic coating again. Would think that wax over ceramic would add extra layer of protection