Common problems, mods mk5 VW Jetta 2.5

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I’ll be going through common problems, modifications I’ve done and issues ive experienced in 5 years of ownership of my 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5. As well as a farewell to my first car. All in all it’s a very reliable and great car for the money. Thanks for watching!

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@BlahBlah-em2ed 7 ай бұрын

‘07 owner with 250000 miles, my daily driver. Solid car - no goofy mods done. I’ve done all of my own routine maintenance. Very easy to work on.

@mikealicious3848 4 ай бұрын

My ‘09 2.5l MK5 has 136k miles. I don’t have money for another car. It never left me stranded. Even though I went underwater on repairs alone, I’ll fix it as long as I need to. Parts that have failed on mine: 2019: ABS module, VCG, & serpentine belt (dealer) 2020: Alternator (Indy shop) 2021: PCV diaphragm (Indy shop), oil cap gasket (DIY) 2022: vacuum pump delete kit (DIY), MAP sensor (Indy shop) 2023: belt tensioner (DIY) 2024: valve cover kit (DIY) All of these repairs have happened between 119k miles and 136k miles. At least once or twice a year, I need to fix something. The main problem with this car is oil leaks, but that’s not a big deal. The prices that the shop charge can be pretty expensive though. If I could do it all over again, I would DIY everything on the car, and service transmission every 64k km/40k miles. My transmission was never serviced until 120k miles, which was around the mileage when it started to shift rough. Six months later after I do a drain and fill, it started slipping anyway. I’ve been changing the oil every 4k miles or 5 months with 5W40 Leichtlauf High Tech Engine Oil (5 Liter) - Liqui Moly LM2332. Upcoming fix 2024: OFHG (Indy shop) I’m got my trans replacement out of at ‘09 Jetta 2.5l. Trans has less than 30k miles on it for $700. I’ll be doing a drain and fill every 40k miles with OEM Febi Bilstein G055025A2. Many use Valvoline- maxlife, but I feel comfortable sticking with OEM fluid.

@jsnichols1 3 жыл бұрын

2013 2.5 SE owner here. I can attest to the rock solid reputation for these cars. I'm rolling close to 181k miles and aside from brakes & tires, the only things I've had to do so far (which were done by me, no extra labor costs): - Throttle body & sensor (sensor attached to throttle body, all one piece), ~$120 used part - valve cover/PCV assembly & gasket (all one piece), ~$100 new - AC compressor solenoid, $25 part plus cost of refrigerant evac & recharge Everything else is stock, or if anything WAS replaced it was done before I bought the car @ 33k miles. Amazing reliability and fun to drive. Great video - thanks!

@granderondeproductions3286 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just past 184k! I wanna try and get this car to 1 million but... idk lol I hope it can be done!

@lordlupusrex3781 Жыл бұрын

Should have bought a Toyota lol🤣

@RealSokolove Жыл бұрын

06’ 2.5 5-speed manual @ 235,000mi. I bought it 2 years ago at 211,000. Its been the most reliable car I’ve ever had. I put intake, coils, spark plugs, alternator & tires on it. Hasn’t needed a thing since & starts right up.

@philimbrenda30 3 ай бұрын

My 2013 2.5 jetta se I love the car just having problems with check engine light when I hook up to the reader o2 sensor so I replaced all 3 and still getting check engine starting to think the ecu throwing false check engine because when I clear it sometimes it will go 3 or 4 days before popping back

@NyrixDerg 2 ай бұрын

Maybe exhaust leak? or vacuum leak? Might not just be the sensor or ECU

@boomerguy9935 2 жыл бұрын

I replaced my original alternator at 155K miles with rebuilt one from NAPA with a lifetime warranty. So far, no problems. I also replaced the solenoid on the AC compressor with the upgrade from RKX Tech and the difference is amazing. Quicker cooling and much lower temperature. Very happy.

@spiritworld710 2 жыл бұрын

bro your videos bout the Jetta are dope, I JUST got this car two days ago and I wanna do light mods to it like u already hahaha

@CS-en5xz 2 жыл бұрын

Got my 09 for $750 i think the main reason was the oil leak which they didnt want to talk about. May have thought it was the rear main. I couldnt find the seal so i siliconed it and havent had any leaks since. Put about $500 into it total and am very happy w this car

@andrelariviere9425 Жыл бұрын

Hope to see more 2.5 vids!!

@WendzDarKnight08 2 жыл бұрын

I have the secondary air injection failure. I get a code P0420 which is rpm above threshold. Mechanic said it’s happening before the first exhaust sensor. So gotta get that replaced

@scubasteve2347 3 жыл бұрын

Great run down!

@matthewvargas1487 Жыл бұрын

Hey your video is probably the most useful video I watched about there’s cars if you can I have a couple questions I think you can help me with thanks

@robertjordan9075 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing friend.👍🏽

@boomerguy9935 3 жыл бұрын

I replaced the leaking seal on my vacuum pump on my 2008 Rabbit 2.5. Access was easy after removing the battery and its tray. .

@boomerguy9935 Жыл бұрын

UPDATE: After replacing the front seal, I still had a leak from the back seal and the gasket where the brake vacuum hose is attached. Since I would have to remove the vacuum pump to replace these, I found it easier to remove the problem entirely. I deleted the vacuum pump and sourced the vacuum from the vacuum line between the N80 purge valve hose and the throttle body. I blocked the port in the side of the engine with the Integrated Engineering Vacuum Pump Block-Off Plate. There are instructions in the VW forums on how to do this. I did the entire job for less than $100 and it took just a few hours. That was 20K miles ago and the brakes work perfectly.

@TheDisturbingBeginning 2 жыл бұрын

Ever since I installed an IE short ram intake, I got a cel light and code p0171. Do you think a Bosch mass air flow sensor will turn off my cel light? I did install a cheap aftermarket sensor, not realizing I should have kept my oem one.

@touchyuncle1245 3 жыл бұрын

Love my ie stage 2 mk6 👏

@user-ms1fw6zq1b 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah I just installed the short runner intake and stage 2 flash and it's a world of difference. Pulls all the way threw 7200.

@Zenosynes 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man. I have the same car, did my intake and I’m getting the system too lean code and it keeps coming back every time I reset it. Def going to see what’s going on with the hose.

@ajetauto5592 3 жыл бұрын

Yea I was hunting down a system lean for a long time. It can be so many things but the hoses are one. Also reset your ecu by disconnecting the battery for 10min and clearing the code just to be sure it’s not random. It’s all about air getting in somewhere past the mass airflow sensor. Some guys found out it was their intake manifold was loose. Things like that. It’s common to get a system lean issues when putting on an intake. Sometimes the computer doesn’t like it.

@Zenosynes 3 жыл бұрын

@@ajetauto5592 yeah I’ll have to look into it, def gonna have to pull the mani my hands couldn’t fit in there lmao. It’s just an annoyance bro. I’ll clear the code and the car will run perfect but as soon as it comes back, the car will almost misfire/shudder past 3k rpm

@Zenosynes 3 жыл бұрын

@@ajetauto5592 I’m assuming it’s gonna be the same problem as yours because my mani don’t feel lose

@joseph-ow1hf Жыл бұрын

Good looking car there. Love the GTI grill. I thought the MK5 was best looking one. I have a MK6 wagon, also w/ IE stage 1. with a P-flow intake and the same upgraded coil packs as yours. Mine unfortunately is an auto tranny, but in manual shift mode, still a lot of fun. Car is surprisingly quick. With a GTI suspension, a chassis brace, performance tires and brakes it is riot to drive. And dead nuts reliable even though I beat on it. (but religiously maintained.....the VW spec synthetic oil is changed every 3K miles) I bought used and dealer had to replace crank position sensor before I took delivery. I had to replace the PCV valve assembly......and that's it.

@NyrixDerg 2 ай бұрын

3k might be a little short of a change interval. Obviously it won't hurt, but 5k is more than fine since VW recommends oil change every 10k miles. Depends on the oil you pick too, but you already said you pick VW spec oil. I was mis-informed by a friend that it doesn't matter, but once I switched to VW spec, my engine runs smoother (than without it) and feels a little bit healthier. Unfortunately I did run over 30k miles without it, so hopefully nothing bad happened, but I did change oil at half recommended interval at 5k miles rather than 10k VW recommendation.

@joseph-ow1hf 2 ай бұрын

Have first part failure in 9 years of owning this car. Got the EPC light and loss of power. Code scanner reveals bad throttle position sensor, which means new throttle body. Got part....goes in tomorrow.

@jbone412 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2007 2.5 has 340k miles on it still going. I have replaced altenator and starter and the issues you spoke about. I am starting to slip going into 3rd gear.

@candyman9816 2 жыл бұрын

Dude that’s crazy impressive you’ve got that many miles on the car! Gives me hope :,)

@CS-en5xz 2 жыл бұрын

That freaking purge valve... I have changed it out 4 times due to cheap replacements. Last one was bosch so hopefully i wont have to do that anytime soon

@luisleonelcarreonreyes4279 3 жыл бұрын

We had the same in the motor but I have headers and the full exhaust system and suddenly the check engine turn on do you have a clue I have since new and only have 60,000 kms so it’s 2016 almost brand new but I don’t know what Happens according to the scanner the Lambda oxygen sensor it’s on but no clue what’s wrong ? 😞

@dastrayer63 2 жыл бұрын

I took the alternator out from the bottom. First remove the a/c pump (It spins around out of the way without removing the lines or freon.).

@ratethelip1277 2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@mikealicious3848 4 ай бұрын

My ‘09 2.5l MK5 has 136k miles. I don’t have money for another car. It never left me stranded. Even though I went underwater on repairs alone, I’ll fix it as long as I need to. Parts that have failed on mine: 2019: ABS module, VCG, & serpentine belt (dealer) 2020: Alternator (Indy shop) 2021: PCV diaphragm (Indy shop), oil cap gasket (DIY) 2022: vacuum pump delete kit (DIY), MAP sensor (Indy shop) 2023: belt tensioner (DIY) 2024: valve cover kit (DIY) All of these repairs have happened between 119k miles and 136k miles. At least once or twice a year, I need to fix something. The main problem with this car is oil leaks, but that’s not a big deal. The prices that the shop charge can be pretty expensive though. If I could do it all over again, I would DIY everything on the car, and service transmission every 64k km/40k miles. My transmission was never serviced until 120k miles, which was around the mileage when it started to shift rough. Six months later after I do a drain and fill, it started slipping anyway. I’ve been changing the oil every 4k miles or 5 months with 5W40 Leichtlauf High Tech Engine Oil (5 Liter) - Liqui Moly LM2332. Upcoming fix 2024: OFHG, intake gaskets (Indy shop) Preventative maintenance that I did: Evap purge valve, VVT, solenoid, cam sensor, TB gasket, vacuum hose, and fuel filter. I’m got my trans replacement out of at ‘09 Jetta 2.5l. Trans has less than 30k miles on it for $700. I’ll be doing a drain and fill every 40k miles with OEM Febi Bilstein G055025A2. Many use Valvoline- maxlife, but I feel comfortable sticking with OEM fluid.

@Starkyrin Жыл бұрын

Can do a tutorial for the cold air intake bro?

@Ricky-manic Жыл бұрын

My jetta is stalling when I give it alittle gas and i slowly let of the clutch it just dyes unless I give it more rpm but when I am driving and I am on the gas alittle bit it studders

@ComputerTech95 11 ай бұрын

I just got one I love it

@WendzDarKnight08 3 жыл бұрын

Just purchased an MK5 Jetta. Can’t wait to mod it.

@Jenuin 3 жыл бұрын

Same. Just got mine recently.

@MasonxWashington 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jenuin Got a 2006 jetta 2.0. You guys know of any good websites for parts?

@MasonxWashington 3 жыл бұрын

@Jenuin 3 жыл бұрын

@@MasonxWashington I don’t know where you live. That being said I would go the the local dealer and ask a few of the technicians there. Bring them coffee and donuts on their break time. They will love you and you may get a few leads. I am from Canada and a few friends of mine work at dealership. I haven’t had to ask anything yet but they are plan B =] hope this helps. Also if interested #shameless plug look up 803 Garage Volkswagen Jetta I’m currently building mine up.

@MasonxWashington 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jenuin thanks a lot ima use that donut tip 😂😂 and lol “anti theft device”

@donk3893 6 ай бұрын

I am the 2nd owner of a 2008 jetta 2.5, 160,000 kms and was wonderng what are benefits of cold air intake? moar hp? how much would it cost? thx

@jadenbowes6443 3 жыл бұрын

Hey love the video have a stage one IE 2009 2.5 Jetta and this was really good info. Have to ask about the front and rear lip if you could provide a link or something

@ajetauto5592 3 жыл бұрын

If I’m honest the front a rear lip are just universal from eBay. Not bad but for the font you will want to screw it in and not just use the tape it comes with. It would just fall off later. The rear make sure to use a heat gun to make the 3m tape stick for good. Comes in a roll.

@mr.hansholmes2367 2 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of tuning my 2010 golf after I swap the exhaust. How is the tune? Hp estimates?

@zayk8833 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the emblem for that grill?

@marcosalfaro9188 6 ай бұрын

For the grille did you end up using the original badge?

@alejandromompar245 2 жыл бұрын

What code did you get when the secondary air injection failed. My car fails when i go from highspeeds to low speeds the car jerks

@ajetauto5592 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t remember but it’s easy to find on the internet. It seams by that symptom that you have other factors coming into play. I’d check out other things that could cause jerking. Secondary air injection issues are mainly only related to cold starts.

@SantiagoMadrid1987 5 ай бұрын

Hi. Where I can get the intake air? amazon?

@DaOG727 8 ай бұрын

Did you add fog lights, also if you did how?

@RoshanThomasAntony Жыл бұрын

Very good video. I have 2011 Jetta 2.5 L. On colder days, when I start the car, it stutters and few times turns off. The rpm will be around 950 - 1000 on initial start and then after a few seconds stutters between 500 and 800, will stay like that for about 5 seconds and then goes to about 1000 rpm. This behaviour is only observed when the temperature is below 3°C, especially in the +3°C to -3°C range. Took it to the dealership 3 times. They changed my crank position sensor, fuel pump relay and driver door actuator. The scanning tool don't show any codes. The dealership says they couldn't replicate the issue. So they will suggest me to change different sensors every time. I am fed up now. Do you have any idea about this problem? Once the engine is warm this doesn't happen.

@ajetauto5592 Жыл бұрын

Many things could be making your issues. If you don’t know I’d go over the basics. Maybe even replace stuff that’s easy like coil packs and spark plugs first to rule them out. Could be dirty or faulty fuel injectors. Honestly it could be a link to your secondary air injections system. If it’s not working right. If the secondary air pump isn’t working the car will run really rich on start up and cold temperatures would put even more fuel in. Just my two cents. Hope it helps in some way.

@OwenC1 3 жыл бұрын

I’m surprised you didn’t go over the front fender rust issue with the foam and leaves.

@toddwilliams9681 Жыл бұрын

Whats Up owner of a Mk6 Jetta 2.5 mk5's my opinion worst Jetta's out 🤷 Valve cover gasket & diaphragm is one piece did mine when i had a small leak That Brake vacuum delete not too expensive but it took me 4 hours Dolo,& i lost 3 10mm sockets 🤣found 2 right away& the 3rd 1 i found 2 years later The red top coils are more durable so you dont have change them as often

@Johnny_smathers Жыл бұрын

2.5L is a tank! Only problems I’ve had with my Jetta is electrical (and a lot of them) 😂

@poochiiiee Жыл бұрын

what electrical problems??? my Jetta 2.5 turns on flawlessly and other times I turn the key and only the battery works.... no crank or anything in the engine, just dead silence... any advice???

@mauriciosandoval4482 Жыл бұрын

Haha for reals huh

@itons3046 8 ай бұрын

@@poochiiieewhat did it ended up being

@mikealicious3848 4 ай бұрын

My ‘09 2.5l MK5 has 136k miles. I don’t have money for another car. It doesn’t leave me stranded. Even though I went underwater on repairs alone, I’ll fix it as long as I need to. Parts that have failed on mine: 2019: ABS module, VCG, & serpentine belt (dealer) 2020: Alternator (Indy shop) 2021: PCV diaphragm (Indy shop), oil cap gasket (DIY) 2022: vacuum pump delete kit (DIY), MAP sensor (Indy shop) 2023: belt tensioner (DIY) 2024: valve cover kit (DIY) All of these repairs have happened between 119k miles and 136k miles. At least once or twice a year, I need to fix something. The main problem with this car is oil leaks, but that’s not a big deal. The prices that the shop charge can be pretty expensive though. If I could do it all over again, I would DIY everything on the car, and service transmission every 64k km/40k miles. My transmission was never serviced until 120k miles, which was around the mileage when it started to shift rough. Six months later after I do a drain and fill, it started slipping anyway. I’ve been changing the oil every 4k miles or 5 months with 5W40 Leichtlauf High Tech Engine Oil (5 Liter) - Liqui Moly LM2332. Upcoming fix 2024: OFHG (Indy shop) I’m got my trans replacement out of at ‘09 Jetta 2.5l. Trans has less than 30k miles on it for $700. I’ll be doing a drain and fill every 40k miles with OEM Febi Bilstein G055025A2. Many use Valvoline- maxlife, but I feel comfortable sticking with OEM fluid.

@Benardk4 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2006 Jetta 2.0 6 speed with 199946 mileage, the car jerks when I shift between neutral and drive or when I accelerate/decelerate past 10 rpm. What could be causing this?

@juliethtellez903 Жыл бұрын

Did u knownthe problem? The same is with my car

@Benardk4 Жыл бұрын

@@juliethtellez903 no I didn’t sir. Planning to replace the gearbox. Tried checking oil level in dec but it still persists

@drewroehrich609 Жыл бұрын

With your car off, prop the hood open, turn key to accessory so you can put the car into gear (D), and try rocking your car back and forth to see how far the motor travels if any… if you do this and the motor lifts or drops more than an inch or so, it could very well be motor mounts

@jacobusvisser6428 2 жыл бұрын

If deleting the vacuum pump is as simple as it sounds, why didn’t it come that way from factory? Surely there must be a downside? I’m picking one up tomorrow and wondering if I should do the delete preventatively.

@ignaciom32 2 жыл бұрын

I would leave it if it's not leaking

@flamezo_ 2 жыл бұрын

They say if u do the delete u have to remove ur brake booster

@primalurges_ Жыл бұрын

@@flamezo_ you can get vacuum from the intake, the pump is redundant.

@justiceforsome2634 2 жыл бұрын

Hey where are the knock sensors, getting a low bank#2, I can't find the dam thing

@ajetauto5592 2 жыл бұрын

I think they are under the car on the back side of the engine block. Like under where the exhaust manifold is and above the oil pan. I might be wrong tho.

@MiguelLopez-mn7py 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm having trouble find the hose you mentioned at 6:40 Somehow my Jetta is missing this hose.

@ajetauto5592 2 жыл бұрын

It’s really hard to explain where exactly it goes. But it goes to the secondary air injection pump. It’s under the intake manifold way in there. Luckily my hands are small and I barely could fit them to put it into place down there. If I had to do it again I’d just take the intake man off. It’s too hard to find. If you don’t have the hose you probably won’t find where it goes. It’s called like the oil filter breather hose.

@ajetauto5592 2 жыл бұрын

Part number 07K103558C

@MiguelLopez-mn7py 2 жыл бұрын

@@ajetauto5592 thank you so so much! I'll look for it now.

@ditikoci1432 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2014 model 2.5 mk6 which is an auto and after some time in traffic it shakes the cabin when increasing its rpm slowly from 2to3 gear , and after sometime it shows the 🔧 at the section where writes PRND After i turn the car off and on again it removes the 🔧 I have checked it for tranmission issues with computer and it doesnt show any error on the tranmission It shows only this P0106 and P2096 Do you think this two are related to the transmission? And in your opinion what should i do?

@Emoralis Жыл бұрын

It doesn’t sound like the code is from the transmission. (I googled it) It may be, (and I’m not a mechanic) however I think your engine trouble codes may be causing the power output to suffer and if you fixed whatever is causing those codes to pop up. Perhaps it will run better regardless of what gear you are in. Aside from not being a professional mechanic, I also refuse to drive automatic transmissions and for all I know maybe your transmission is having problems on top of what else is wrong with the car. I don’t think that’s the case. It sounds like your engine is struggling to make gradual power and the shifting issues could just be a side effect.

@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo 3 ай бұрын

@@Emoralis jesus what a word salad...... LMAO...... I love how you think you helped him even though you didnt add anything.........😊

@Emoralis 3 ай бұрын

@@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo it was a word salad. I was probably falling asleep. However I just google the codes again and it’s likely a fuel trim issue and has nothing to do with the transmission.

@9-3nick 7 ай бұрын

hey man i have the exact same mods done to mine, and the oil filter housing breather tube on mine is broken. i have no intention of taking the intake manifold as my engine has 270k miles on it. any way you can share on how you did it without removing it?

@EastDallasKicks 9 ай бұрын

I should’ve got those 17s

@Levi-nw3mc 5 ай бұрын

alternator isn't a pain if you take it out the bottom

@xaviermasongsong7209 3 ай бұрын

hey would you recommend the JOM coilovers?

@ajetauto5592 3 ай бұрын

Not the best but they got the job done. Plus I would not spend much on a car that’s worth not that much so I’d say I’d get them again for that car:

@xaviermasongsong7209 3 ай бұрын

@@ajetauto5592 i have a 2012 2.5 vw bug would you recommend it ? same platform as the mk5 jetta.

@antoniomendoza5811 3 жыл бұрын

When day said the sensor pedal is not working and one of the motor l have one 2010 l buy 19 day with him start no power no acceleration same 2.5 lt

@ajetauto5592 3 жыл бұрын

I think what you said was “ do I need to buy a pedal” well if the sensor in it is bad then yes. They should not be too much. Sorry it was hard to try to understand your post.

@antoniomendoza5811 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@allahcemen9864 3 жыл бұрын

When ur alternator went out did it mess with the electrical in the car?

@ajetauto5592 3 жыл бұрын

I mean yes, when it went out I was loosing all electrical power slowly until the car finally died. For example all the lights started to go dim. When replaced all issues went away obviously because the car now has electric power again. But no a bad alternator should not permanently cause any issues. If that’s what you mean.

@allahcemen9864 3 жыл бұрын

@@ajetauto5592 o because the battery light isn’t in but the car isnt charging it dies down after a certain amount of time

@ajetauto5592 3 жыл бұрын

@@allahcemen9864 hmm If the battery light is not on but your still loosing electrical power it could still be an alternator. The bulb in the bash might not work idk. Mine went out at 100k miles and 175k miles. That or the battery will not take a charge and the battery is bad. One can kill the other so in most cases I’ve replaced both when I needed an alternator. I know $$$ it’s pricey. Might just have to take it to the dealer if you can’t figure it out they can run special test. That my last resort.

@allahcemen9864 3 жыл бұрын

@@ajetauto5592 ok thanks i have a brand new battery in there ima just buy a new alternator and c if thats fixess it

@supasoul20 3 жыл бұрын

You didn't have waterpump fail at 180kmi?

@ajetauto5592 3 жыл бұрын

Yes the water pump on the Jetta was still the original to my knowledge. They are not common for failing on the 2.5 but are a lot more common on the 2.0tsi.

@zayk8833 3 жыл бұрын

How much was the valve cover gasket replacement?

@ajetauto5592 3 жыл бұрын

If you do it yourself it’s around 20 dollars for the gasket. If you take it to a shop maybe like 200 to m guessing with labor. I don’t know for sure but I did it for about 20-30 bucks. Must expensive part of the job is the tools if you don’t have them. Like you’re going to need a torque wrench with can be about 50-80 dollars. That’s why I invest in having all the tools I will ever need so it makes jobs cheap in the future. If you don’t have any tools look at what you will need and buy accordingly. For valve cover maybe about 200 bucks in tools if your starting out. Tools will work for you in the future for many jobs to come. Long rant lol

@zayk8833 3 жыл бұрын

@@ajetauto5592 this is the best video I have ever seen for this car. You just solved all my problems!!

@zayk8833 3 жыл бұрын

@@ajetauto5592 where did you order the emblem for that grill??

@PorkChop700 Жыл бұрын

No problems just PM maintenance oil change at 5k Mobil 1 0W-40 all filters change Mann, Daily driver We have 2009 Jetta 2.5 5 speed with140k and 2010 Sportwagen 2.5 auto 80k, 2009 installed Valeo single mass clutch kit at 105k miles and Red line MT-90, 2 bad coil pack each happened around 65k I attribute to OEM spark plug worn center electrode it will add strain to coil pack, replaced all with red coil pack and NGK 7743, wagon Borla 2" exhaust add Vibrant 1102 center muffler no more drone, Eibach sway bar kit 8598.320, conti's 235-45-17, wheel 17x 7.5 45mm offset , no tire rub, replaced drive belt idler pulley with Dayco (1) 89017 and (3) 89161 both car pleasure to drive wagon NY to NC 3 x a Yr. auto head light switch, Crack sensor both car AutoZone, ECS Tunnel Brace- prevent Cat theft, tighten intake manifold bolts use 6mm bit (harbor freight bit set) on Milwaukee 1/4" x 12" drive bit extension (48-32-4512) Black tape bit to extension, rear cat 02 sensor Bosch 16002 if plug don't click lift slight rear tab on sensor plug and slip into each other. GTI front brake conversion next, stock spring and struts smooth ride no need in tearing up the bottom of car.

@mikealicious3848 4 ай бұрын

@ashleypeck4540 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever had an issue with hard shifting at low speeds ?

@ajetauto5592 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I have. It’s just worn out shifter bushings and stuff like that. Changing the trans fluid also helps some when shifting in the cold.

@ashleypeck4540 2 жыл бұрын

@@ajetauto5592 it’s an automatic, but I took it to a shop and they told me I needed a new transmission. Which it only shifts weird sometimes, it’s not everytime I speed up. So my dad doesn’t believe it’s that. He thinks it could be a sensor, or something to do with the computer. Because it’s not all the time.

@ajetauto5592 2 жыл бұрын

@@ashleypeck4540 ok I didn’t know it was an automatic. It could be that it is a sensor or an issue with what is called the mecatronic which is the brain of the transmission. Or worst case you need a new transmission because it can be cheaper to replace it rather than trying to repair it. What it comes to automatic transmission issues it’s best to be left to a proper shop. A lot of that needs a specialist.

@GabrielPiFeldman 2 жыл бұрын

do you work on your car yourself or to you take it to a shop?

@ajetauto5592 2 жыл бұрын

I do all maintenance and repairs on my cars myself. In rare cases I’ll take it to a shop if I cannot physically do the work. Like if I’m out of town and don’t have any of my tools.

@kaylynnmedleykm 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve literally had every issue with this model except for my engine 😭..

@boomerguy9935 Жыл бұрын

This engine is fantastic. Likewise, mine has been bulletproof in my 2008 Rabbit with over 162K miles on it. No leaks, no oil consumption, no overheating, no mechanical problems of any kind! The sound of this I5 engine accelerating is like a wild cat. And yet, when someone sees my car, the first thing they ask is, "Is it a GTI?" When I say that it is not and that my engine is much more reliable, they look at me as if I'm out of my mind.

@antoniomendoza5811 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry the question is l have to buy all the pedal

@PorkChop700 Жыл бұрын

to replace ALT remove AC compressor from the bottom of car 1.5 hr

@jaronlarson452 2 жыл бұрын

how much did you sell for

@ajetauto5592 2 жыл бұрын

4,300$ USD originally listed it for 4,500. needed to get rid of it fast when I bought the other GTI.

@geraldbutler67 3 жыл бұрын

Is it worth buying?

@ajetauto5592 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is definitely for a daily. One of the most reliable VWs. Not that fast but can be fun if modified. Just don’t expect to win any races. But the sounds of the 5 cylinder is absinthe best part.

@geraldbutler67 3 жыл бұрын

@@ajetauto5592 I just bought a 2006 Jetta today

@joseluisramirez3804 Жыл бұрын

Where are u From?

@ajetauto5592 Жыл бұрын

Indiana USA

@joseluisramirez3804 Жыл бұрын

@@ajetauto5592 i saw that the Brand are jetta here are called Bora i think that are some diferents 😳

@Aslingerpride2 2 жыл бұрын

Great video to watch before you buy one of these cars, I own one, an dude knows what he’s talking about. Sit back and listen lol

@extremepimptruck Жыл бұрын

Bro, I've never seen so many problems with one vehicle but claim it's a solid reliable vehicle lol

@MaxisBallinonaBudget 4 ай бұрын

My mk5 rabbit has been bulletproof. Purge valve, and cat downpipe sprung a leak that's it, 125k miles, 2008. Bone stock, a to b car though. Gets no abuse.

@mikealicious3848 4 ай бұрын