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  1. Welcome to the R32 Owners Club
    Hi all, I recently purchased a mk5 r32 after looking at a few different ones and I’m really happy with it except I get this noise in the attached video after driving, seems to appear for 20 seconds when idling and sometimes when going up hills. Any suggestions to what it could be from the...
  2. Australia and New Zealand
    Hi There, My MK4 R32 is making a grinding noise when turning at full lock. After taking out the haldex fuse the noise seems to disappear. It seems to me that it is something to do with the haldex system. I live in NZ and am trying to source replacements for the various parts however I can't...
  3. Performance and Technical
    My ESP light is always on on the dash, and pressing the button does nothing. I did a VCDS scan and found these faults. Should I try just replacing the haldex control module or is it possible that the N373 valve is the issue? Also, if I do replace the control module, which one is best to get...
  4. Performance and Technical
    Hello to everyone I’m new here and also an new owner of an really nice golf mk5 r32. The reason for this post ( hope it’s in the right place ) it’s that I don’t really know what oil I need for the engine , gearbox and haldex and how many litres for each. If you guys can help me with this...
  5. Performance and Technical
    Hi all, come hear my tale of 4WD woe... I've got a 56 plate MkV and after almost 10 years of near-faultless motoring, it looks like my stock Haldex unit has gone wonky. My ESP light first came on after a particularly long (and wet/salty) drive and soon afterwards, started coming on regularly...
  6. Performance and Technical
    Afternoon everyone, Will be picking up my r32 in a few weeks after a log wait for the new log book to finally arrive. when i first saw the car i was under the impression that Haldex should be done every 40k but have since read conflicting things saying 20k? Any one able to clarify for me...
  7. Performance and Technical
    Hi there guys was just wondering if some one could help me? I recently went to look at a MK4 golf R32, i did all the checks and road tested it. When i road tested it i did some three point turns and lock to lock to check for any noises from the rear diff. Sure enough if felt like one of the rear...
  8. Performance and Technical
    I was just wondering what is the normal torque split between front and rear under normal driving conditions and what is the maximum torque that can be sent to each wheel or the rear or front.
  9. Performance and Technical
    I was just wondering what is the normal torque split between front and rear under normal driving conditions and what is the maximum torque that can be sent to each wheel or the rear or front.
  10. Welcome to the R32 Owners Club
    Hi All, Just purchased a very tidy MkIV R32 to replace my much-loved Corrado VR6. In due course I will post on the appropriate threads looking for further advice on Haldex Blue controllers and the new Gen1 Programmable controller coming to market in the USA.
  11. Wanted
    I'm after a haldex controller for a MK4 R32.
  12. Ebay and Other Outside For Sale Links
    Here's the link to my ultra rare racing haldex... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251546983093 Thanks
  13. Performance and Technical
    Ahoy there folks, hows form? Just a quick and easy question I hope. I've spent the morning trying to get hold of the tool, filter, oil and syringey thingy (think the oil actually come in this), don't seem to be able to find much online. Do any of you folks know where I can find the full kit? I'm...
  14. Sold Items
    Long shot but does anyone have a Haldex controller for sale? Cheers Mark
  15. Wanted
    Long shot but does anyone have a Haldex controller for sale? Cheers Mark
  16. Wanted
    Hi my controller has packed up , some would say this is a excuse to upgrade but cant quite afford to at the moment so...in need of a stock haldex controller for the mk4 r32 , message me if you have one for sale!
  17. Performance and Technical
    I developed a vibrating noise in my car when on full lock at slow speeds, and it was pretty violent After a bit of research the following solutions cropped up on forums 1, change haldex oil and filter 2, change oil in the diff and reseal 3, rear caliper seizing 4, top mounts gone 5, new...
  18. General Chat
    Hey guys, I'm new to owning an R32 and have been looking around the web for any help to do with this. On full lock or close to full lock I get a slight grinding noise coming from the rear diff, I took it to VW Bath and they that the car isn't coming out of 4WD and that to fix it I need a new...
  19. Performance and Technical
    Hi guys, one of my friends is looking to move back to the VAG world and get himself a MkV R32. He used to own a modified 1.4 MkV before his Supra & is wondering if the staggered Brabus Monobloc's he has that he intends to fit onto the R32 will affect the Haldex system? I think there's an inch...
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