Category: Mk5 Jetta TDI 2005.5-2006

Find VW Repair Manual Online

The end of an era has arrived for TDI owners and mechanics alike. For decades, paper repair manuals like the Bentley manuals have been the go-to source of information for fixing VWs. However, since 2009, VW has decided to switch to an online platform for repair information. This platform is called erWin and can be ...

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Replacing Alternator Pulley In-Car – List of VW Models & Difficulty

Replacing an alternator pulley without removing the alternator requires skill, the right tools and a cooperative engine bay design.  We’ve compiled a list of VW diesels that we work on and listed how difficult it is to replace the pulley with the alternator still installed in the vehicle.

Mk V Jetta/Golf/Sportwagen Rear Brake Change How-To

This how-to details the procedure for changing the rear brakes on any Volkswagen on the A5 chassis. The process is the same for gas and diesel models. Required Parts: Rear Brake Set (A5) Includes everything you need to change the rear brakes on your Mk. V Jetta or Sportwagen. Required Tools 13mm Wrench 19mm Wrench ...

Enable “Hot Climate” Mode on Your Climatronic Mk5+ TDI

Depending on where your car was sold, it may or may not have the “Hot Climate” setting enabled in the Climatronic Unit.  You can enable this yourself via VCDS.   Open VCDS Go To Select Modules Under the “Installed Modules” window – select number 08 – Auto HVAC After the control loads – select Coding ...

Replacing G28 Engine Speed Sensor on Common Rail (CBEA CJAA)

There have been a few threads asking about the G28 sensor on the common-rail cars but there wasn’t really any straightforward information about it. I just had to replace one on a 2010 and thought I’d share my experience.

How To Remove DSG Transmission VW – Tips & Tricks

In this short ad-hoc video, Corey from IDParts shares a few tips and tricks to getting the DSG transmission out.

TDI Fuel Injection Systems: Rotary, PD, and Common-Rail

This article explains the differences between the three different fuel injection systems in TDIs available in North America and how they function.

Fluid Capacities: All TDIs 1999-2006

**All fuel tank sizes are without “ventectomy”, which usually adds two or three gallons.   2006 Fuel Oil Coolant ATF Golf  14.5 4.3L 6.0L 3.0L Jetta  14.5 4.3L 8.0L 5.2L Jetta Wagon  14.5 4.3L 6.0L 3.0L New Beetle  14.5 4.3L 6.0L 3.0L Touareg  26.4 11.5L 9.0L 9.0L (new fill) 2005 Golf  14.5 4.3L 6.0L 3.0L ...