20 Most Recent 2005 Volkswagen GTI Questions & Answers

Check your owners manual for the procedure to reset the oil change indicator. Sounds like the oil was changed but the reminder was not reset.

Sounds like a fuel problem. A carburettor will hold some petrol so your car probably starts then when that is gone it may stop, could be that what is in the fuel line being from the tank to the carburettor is evaporating in the heat this would mean no more fuel till the fuel pump, pumps more fuel through. Or could be a blocked fuel filter this is not a big expense but should be done by a mechanic. Just to make shore I would suggest you have a look were you mostly park the car, make shore there are no stains on the concrete as you do not want petrol leaks. Also have a look under the actual car. Regards Craig.

Do you hear noises while turning the wheel at low speeds or stationary? If you hear a whining noise check the power steering fluid level. A low fluid level would make a whining noise as well as cause stiff steering. If you hear a squealing noise check the power steering belt tension. A slipping belt would cause stiff steering also. If you hear no abnormal noises check to make sure the power steering belt is there. If all of the above check out ok you may have a bad power steering pump, steering gear or a blockage in a pressure line.

DSG TRANSMITION BOX??

a cruise control is controlled by several items. a switch on the brake pedal (adjustment) switch on the clutch (if you have 0ne) tailshaft speed sensor against engine rpm and vacumm. IF the road speed is too low for the engine revs it wont' engage. If an efi vehicle the sensor on the tailshaft will not tell the cpu to engauge and without this input it won't

that light is for the ( TPMS ) the"tire pressure monitoring system"check the air pressure in all 4 tires. In your car there are a few placeswhere the reset could be, clove box, next to the shifter,or on your control screen. your best bet is to look in your owners manual...

Hello! A thermometer light with two wavy lines underneath the thermometer indicates a problem with the VW's cooling system...When the engine is cold; Check the coolant level in the radiator...If it is full and since the light goes out when the engine reaches normal operating temperature the Low Coolant Level sensor is defective...But I suspect the level is low..Guru...............saailer I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/david_6df67de3b14de867

Most cars are similar to these except for the oil cooler setup.

Try www.RossTech.com for WIS service CD or paper manuals. Bentley Books also supplies same.

Hard shifting is common if the transmission or engine ECU has logged a fault code or the solenoid pack or loom in the transmission is faulty.

You could try turning ignition to RUN without starting engine, then hold throttle pedal to the floor for 10 seconds and then turn ignition off...next turn ignition on to RUN without engine running and wait 35 seconds...turn ignition off and wait 30 seconds and restart. test drive to see if relearn has improved the shifts.

This procedure resets the ECU's to factory settings on many VW vehicles.

Immobiliser problem It will run for about a second and shut off. This could be the transceiver on the car or the key transponder. The Immobiliser needs to recognise the key to initiate engine start.

Check with VW as they have the scanner to check the system properly.

If a new key is required you may be looking at $400.00

did you have a cluch kit fitted last time ?and did they check the flywheel?

you will have to remove the door panel and have a good look ,it could be the pull wire has broke or the plastic retaining clip has broke and its come adrifft ,if this is the case a nice bit thin fence wire will repair it nicely

Change the bulb(s) and make sure they are the correct wattage and type/

If you were pushing them with a new high watt stereo they're likely all blown. If not the amp may have died in your stereo. Take one out and check it (Mind the +/- polarity when you do and DO NOT just bridge it to another installed speaker). If it works (or not) you'll have your answer.

1. Check the brake fluid levels.
2. Bleed the brakes and see if that fixes it.
3. You might have a blockage in the line or the ABS system could be acting up, Do you have an ABS light on on the dash?
4. You may have a bad caliper. Replace with one of these:

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Brake-Caliper-Rear-Cardone-Friction-Choice_18621150-P_1163_R%7CGRPBRHYAMS_676886421___

I'd take it to a shop first before throwing parts at it to see if they can narrow it down for you. Hope this helps.