Help with Mk5 Golf internal spare parts

[feenix74]

The VW Part No. is 1K2857919D.

To remove the compartment, open it (use a set of pliers to grab whatever is left of the handle to open it) and when the compartment is in the open position pull it slightly down and towards you in line with the opening in the hinges (the hinges on the compartment are two c-shape plastic pieces that snap onto the hinge pins in the interior of the console).

Our Golf Mk5 had exactly the same problem and I got a replacement from Camden GTI's wrecking/spare parts yard when I was up in Sydney last year. I think the spring is too strong and the plastic too thin in handle and it weakens with use and age before it fails. I believe the replacement one I got is off a later model Mk5 as the spring is much weaker, so hopefully the handle will last longer.

[CaptainCaveMan]

[QUOTE=feenix74;1258996]The VW Part No. is 1K2857919D.


Thanks, that's the compartment, but the part that I have broken is the handle only - so if I can replace just the handle, instead of the whole compartment, that would be the optimal solution. Looks like there are a few of the whole compartment available to buy on EBay.

[feenix74]

Thanks, that's the compartment, but the part that I have broken is the handle only - so if I can replace just the handle, instead of the whole compartment, that would be the optimal solution. Looks like there are a few of the whole compartment available to buy on EBay.

I have kept my old one with the hope of being able to source a replacement handle, but I only ever found the complete compartment when I was looking. When I get some time I will disassembly my compartment to see if I can find a part number on just the handle. If you do find a handle flick me the details on where because I would be interested in getting one too.