MK5 GTI Canbus Gateway upgrade then Sunroof leak fix

I had decided to replace my MK5 GTI canbus gateway module with one from the MK6 Golf R. I did this in anticipation of doing both a MK6 Golf R steering wheel and instrument cluster swap. The reality was that I didn't need to do it as my stock unit also supported the upgrade. I also took the oportunity to address a leaking sunroof that was plaguing me for some time whenever it rains very heavy.

[@drewley600]

Nice video mate, very helpful!

[@MatthewTaylor3]

Glad it helped

[@DevFTW]

Keep it up man! great work

[@MatthewTaylor3]

Appreciate it!

[@rajeenzrajeenz3197]

Any idea where this is for MK6? Thanks

[@MatthewTaylor3]

If you are referring to the LHD model, then it would be on the left hand kick panel (diver's side of the vehicle). It would be secured by 3 plastic tabs, requiring no tools to remove other than just gently pinching them with your fingers, On a RHD vehicle , it would be to the left kick panel area on the driver's side (if you can visualize where that would have been). The difference is that it would sit in an additional plastic bracket which clips on to the rest of the car. The additional difference is that one would have to remove 3 or 4 torx screws to be able to remove a panel to be able to see it. On the RHD variant, one needs to be lying on one's back to be able to properly see it. The LHD models don't have this added step to go through. If your model is a 2009/2010 RHD model, then it would be in the same place as that of the MK5 where it is literally under the dashboard and one would have to do the same steps in this video, or simply remove the fuse panel and body control module bracket for easier access. There are so many variations for these car depending on where they are manufactured and what time period.