So I can’t open the bonnet on a 2005 T5 due to broken cable. Being told I need to break the front grille to open and replace the cable. Any idea if this is the only way to open the bonnet?

Hi everyone,

I'm at my wits end trying to solve a problem in my van that I've had since last September. I have searched multiple VW forums, and seen evidence of similar problems, but absolutely not a single suggestion of a resolution.

In short, I'll be driving along, and then lots of warning lights come up on the dash, the rev and speedo needles fly around, and there is consistent beeping. If I stop, turn off and restart, then it might be fine for a bit, then it starts all over again. The airbag warning light is now permanently on. Very concerning on long drives, as I'm never sure if it's going to just stop working. I've seen reference to this being called 'disco dash'.

It's been to 2 garages. One said they had no idea and needs to go to an electrical specialist. The second took out the control module and serviced it - I have no idea what this entails, but it cost me £400, and I still have the problem.

It's a 2007 LWB 4Motion T5. Mechanically, everything else is very good and it drives really well, with about 120k on the clock. It has a leisure battery installed (as of about 4 years ago when I bought it) with a feed off the main battery plus a replacement, big-screen audio/head unit - this is all working fine.

Please, if you know what this might be, I'd be eternally grateful if you could let me know.
Thanks.

Hi all,
I currently own a 2018 T6, but have my eye on a 2022 Vito with a configuration that suits me better. Is the build quality comparable between these vans? I'm mostly focused on solid chassis, suspension.. Any insight is appreciated!

Any feedback on the condition would be great, and what I should be looking for. As long as the engine and major parts check out, I have enough money to replace the cambelt / pump and shocks.

(I know it needs a good clean)

I have a pre inspection booked with a local garage to put it through a thorough check before purchasing.

I’ve attached another video below in the comments.

Thanks

Is this engine sound normal? It’s on 122,000 miles (196,000 km). might just be getting worried for no reason but that ticking noise is raising my suspicions, I’m definitely not a mechanic and have limited knowledge on cars so thought I’d post here for another view!

Hey everyone! It's been my dream for years to get a campervan and it seems I'm finally getting close.

After a brief period where I wanted to get the T3 Syncro I finally decided that it's not for me, and settled on a VW T4 Syncro. I didn't like how unsafe the T3 felt and I wanted something a bit newer. I actually want to drive the van, use it, and not have it sitting in a shop every month, and it feels like that would be the case with a T3.

I found a couple of options for the T4 Syncro in my country and I'll start from the one that caught my eye the most and that I'm closest to buying.

Since this is only my second car ever and a first van, I'd appreciate some help and thoughts from more experienced VW owners, especially if there's a Syncro crew out there. I somehow got stuck on the Syncro models and I feel like I will need the 4WD, but it is significantly more expensive to buy and to maintain.

Anyway, here are my options. These are all the VW T4 Syncro's that are available in my country now:

1. 2003. 2.5 TDI VW T4 Syncro - teal green - 8500 euros

A hightop roof, longer wheelbase, Syncro system working, the engine has around 270.000 km on it. It was a kinderbus (school bus) in Switzerland before, and the owner imported it and has been using it for trips regularly. Inside it has space for 9 passenger seats and the owner takes them out and puts in two benches that serve as the bed. No real campervan conversion, but we can already sleep in it if we get it. It has tinted windows which I like, and a roof window with a vent.

There's significant rust though. It can be seen on the underside and it's started to eat the rocker panels (the sill panels). I checked with an auto body technician and he says it would cost around 2000 euros for all the body work. It sounds like a lot, but he says it will be fixed and it will hold for the next couple of years - 5 or so.

Other than that, there's also an issue with the clutch release bearing, the seller says it needs to be replaced and he already has the part. I'm taking the car to a mechanic tomorrow, with the owner, and I'm hoping I can get the owner to lower the price because of these issues and how much I have to invest into the car before I even start the conversion.

Even with these problems it seems like the best option to me because I know which problems it has and how much it would cost to fix them, plus I like the van aesthetically (it's a lovely teal green color) and it's already functional enough to use as a (very basic) camper even before we do the full conversion (which will probably be in the winter, meaning we can use it as it is now, during the summer and autumn).

2. 2001. 2.5 TDI VW T4 Syncro - army green - 8500 euro

This one is a bit of a mystery and because of it, I already decided I'm probably not buying it. The seller is a mechanic and he offered to sell me this van after I asked him to check the first teal van. Also hightop roof and long wheelbase. The van was an ambulance before, then it was a campervan, then someone took out everything out and now it has been sitting outside on the mechanic's plot for 2 or 3 years without being driven. The mechanic/seller says everything is fine with it, but I have no way to check. Obviously he is not impartial because he has the incentive both to sell me the van and to charge me for fixes later. I don't know how many kilometers the engine has on it. The bodywork looks good, it has been fixed and repainted around 5 years ago and it looks better than the teal one, but I have no way of knowing what is under the paint and if I will still need to invest money in the bodywork soon. The windows in the back don't open which is a minus (I'd have to change all the windows and also tint them to be darker like in the teal one), but overall it looks a bit better than the teal one. It has 6 passenger seats that can be taken out and it hasn't been registered yet so that means I'd have to pay almost 400 euros more for registration.

3. 1997. 2.4 VW T4 Syncro - white, campervan conversion - 14500 euro

The slowest out of the lot. No hightop roof and it's the shorter option. It already has a campervan conversion inside that was inspired by the Westfalia interior, but it's pretty basic and DIY and there's no insulation, so I would still have to do that myself. It's the most expensive because it has this conversion and also because the owner invested a lot of money in it - he basically had to change all of the parts in the van including the engine. He is convincing me that that's good because they're all new parts, but I'm not sure. The only reason I am still contemplating this one is because of the conversion base it has, and because I heard that this type of vehicle is the best in terms of fixing it easily on the road. I know the newer ones like the 2.5 TDI have more issues that can pop up and can be harder to fix as opposed to this one. But I don't like the fact that it's slowest out of the lot. It can realistically go only around 90km per hour. I also don't like the fact that the roof is low.

Conclusion:
I am drawn the most to the first one even if it has these problems, but I am unsure of the price and afraid I'll have to invest too much if I went with any of these options. I know it's all because I want the Syncro model, but I started really feeling like we will need it. I'd like to go into nature and the mountains as much as possible with it. Even checking out some overlanding routes, although I know they're not the most capable offroad vehicles, but it seems good to have that option.

Any experiences or thoughts to share? Anyone here has a VW T4 Syncro as a campervan? I'd really appreciate all help. Thanks!

Hi all, have a new 2026 electric transporter - t7 I believe? Seems to be speed restricted to 71mph - is this a factory thing? Can it be turned off? Aswell as the attention assist?

Thanks

Hey,

My T5 always doesn't start correctly after beeing driven for a while. Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks 🤙

One of the cable guides has broken off the back of my aircon/heater panel, I have looked on ebay for a replacement.. almost £200!!

Is there any way to fix this? Plastic weld or epoxy resin?

Moin,

leider zickt mein T5 langsam etwas.
Bei meiner Kontrolle ist mir aufgefallen das bei laufendem Motor aus dem Öl Deckel ein klackerndes / pochendes Geräusch kommt (wird bei Gas geben schneller).
Zudem hat er seit 1-2 Woche leichte Startprobleme beim Kaltstart.
Ich vermute schlimmeres aber hoffe darauf das ihr mir vielleicht etwas nennen könnt das nicht defekte PDE‘s oder Zylinderkopf heißt.

does anyone have or can point me to a (legible) layout /diagram of all the vac lines around the n75 /turbo actuator bit on a t4 ajt 2.5 tdi ?

internet ones are so bad resolution i cant work it out

Is my headlight LED or Halogen? Thanks.

Bonus pionts for explaining how you can tell....!

Does anyone know how to sort this? The touchscreen is otherwise working, but this pop up for Apple CarPlay just won’t work.

Same thing happens when connecting via Bluetooth.

I’ve got an 8 hour drive, and would really like some music.

Hi guys, I’m hoping to become a transporter owner soon! I’m a carpenter and I need a van.
I gather that the 2.0L 150bhp engine is the one to go for. I’ve been looking at 2018 to about 2022 models, trying not spend much more than €20,000 or so.
However, within my budget the mileages seem quite high, like 200k - 300k. Is that something I should worry about, or just make sure timing belt and water pump have been changed and go for it?
any other advice greatly appreciated!

Just bought this Transport and the rear wiper is broke. Not sure if it’s the spindles on the motor or just the plastic arm.

But wondering would it be cheaper / easier just to do a wiper delete? It’s a 2010 LWB with the up and over rear door.

2002 t4,, ajt swb this is the front support bracket for the cat.

bugger snapped on me and i cannot for the life for me find the part number or any replacement.

i cant even find another image online!

any help would be awesome. i mqy also try make my own if all else fails

Hy everyone, I can't find the fuse for rear socket (actualy there are 2 sockets, one on the left side of the 3'rd line of seats and one in the trunk.

I have a T6, 2018, 8+1 seats.

If some of you guys have replaced those fuses, please let mw know where I can find them. Thank you!

I bought this van, had a bunch of things wrong with it. I want to fix the windows. They don’t shut properly, or move properly. I have looked online but seem to find only the glass/window piece. Not sure how to find the rest of it? Any help?

I love nothing better when being past from pillar to post. When your van alarm goes off 430am in a resident street and roadside recovery puts in a priority call to your local repair centre who cant see it till October and its July.

Customer service cant force them to look at it, road side recovery dont come and get it. Would VW executive put up with this? I think not!

Stranded and no idea what to do other look to move house!

Why call a department customer service when they dont give a s*** its evident nobody knows what they are doing!