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by caribsimon
Sun Nov 27, 2016 4:26 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: 2007 Touran - Replacement Side Light Bulbs
Replies: 1
Views: 9614

2007 Touran - Replacement Side Light Bulbs

Hoping someone can help. I am struggling the with brightness of the sidelights on my 2007 touran. I have replaced the main beam bulbs, but these re obviously not used all the time. Checking on the net, can only find replacement main beam bulbs. I've taken a picture of the bulbs I'm trying replace. h...
by caribsimon
Wed Nov 09, 2016 10:26 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: Touran Help !!! Coolant & Fans
Replies: 0
Views: 9461

Touran Help !!! Coolant & Fans

Hoping that someone will be able to help.... 2007 Touran 140 TDI Problem 1: I noticed this during the summer, the fan will be making the normal wooshing noise from within the dash, but very little cool air was coming out. As the weather is now getting colder, the same thing is happening with warm ai...
by caribsimon
Mon Jun 29, 2015 12:45 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Remote Lead into an RCD 300 - B6
Replies: 3
Views: 1942

Re: Remote Lead into an RCD 300 - B6

Re-addressing this issue, I discovered that I've already asked the question a few years ago. I have the amp, sub fitted, wires all run, I just need to find a way of sending a remote signal from RCD300 Headunit to the amp. Is there a specific wire I could use, or do I need to order a special plug to ...
by caribsimon
Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:47 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Drivers Door not able to open from outside
Replies: 14
Views: 2962

Drivers Door not able to open from outside

Hopefully someone will be able to assist me and offer some guidance. I press the unlock button twice on the remote and the car unlocks, but the drivers door handle appears to still be locked. I can open it from the inside, but as you can imagine this is sometimes very tough in a busy carpark. Any id...
by caribsimon
Sun Sep 08, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Gearbox issue
Replies: 9
Views: 1904

Re: Gearbox issue

Mine is on 171000, so I suppose it's about time. My local garage is quoting £600 and a further £300 if DMF needs replacing. What do you think ?


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by caribsimon
Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:40 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Gearbox issue
Replies: 9
Views: 1904

Gearbox issue

Hi All, Hopefully you'll be able to offer me some advice. Over the past few days, its becoming increasingly difficult to put the car into gear. I initally thought it may be the clutch, but after speaking to VW, they think its not. It is the same challenge where ever the clutch is, either fully down ...
by caribsimon
Sat Mar 23, 2013 5:22 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Interior Light Question
Replies: 2
Views: 942

Interior Light Question

Hi all, Small and minor issue, but can be annoying on occasions. When you initially unlock and enter the car, the interior lights should be on. They should also come on after you remove the ignition key. My B6 is somewhat intermitant, sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't. Any ideas or suggesti...
by caribsimon
Thu Mar 14, 2013 2:43 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: B6 Interior Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1276

B6 Interior Question

I am pretty sure of the answer, but I'm going to ask anyway. Would CC interior fit into a B6 Saloon ??? The reason I am asking is that the lumber support on my drivers seat has gone and I know someone, who knows someone with a CC interior for sale...... Also, if anyone has just a drivers seat or a f...
by caribsimon
Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:08 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Going Nurburgring in April
Replies: 84
Views: 5818

Re: Going Nurburgring in April

Theres a pretty cool motor museum to look around. It took me about 2 - 3 hours at a slow pace....
by caribsimon
Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:53 am
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Swimming pool in rear passenger footwell !!
Replies: 3
Views: 235

Re: Swimming pool in rear passenger footwell !!

Also check the rubber seal around the pollen filter. When I had a B5.5 estate, I cleared the plenem drains and the problem only got worse (funny ha). I replaced the seal and problem solved. Make sure the CCM under the front passenger footwell doesn't get flooded, this will cause you no end of hassle...
by caribsimon
Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:23 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Estate Seats in a Saloon ???
Replies: 6
Views: 964

Estate Seats in a Saloon ???

Hi All,

Can anyone tell me if I can fit Estate Seats (Front & Back) in a Saloon B6 ??

Thanks
by caribsimon
Thu Feb 14, 2013 2:38 am
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: how to remove the front seats
Replies: 8
Views: 1907

Re: how to remove the front seats

I need to replace the drivers seat as the eletric lumber support has given up its ghost. Reading through the below post, disconnecting the earth before starting, will this prevent me having a fault code coming up on the dashboard ???
by caribsimon
Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:23 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Slight judder / Hesitation under acceleration
Replies: 11
Views: 2191

Re: Slight judder / Hesitation under acceleration

Fuel filter, gotcha, thanks everyone !!!! I will keep you all updated ....
by caribsimon
Sat Jul 07, 2012 11:23 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Slight judder / Hesitation under acceleration
Replies: 11
Views: 2191

Slight judder / Hesitation under acceleration

Its rather ironic, only a couple of days ago I posted that my trusty B6 was fault free and then yesterday on the way home from shopping the engine started playing up..??? :shock: What I'm finding is at around 1800 to 2500 rpm when accelerating, the car kind of stammers or judders, I took it very eas...
by caribsimon
Wed Jul 04, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 vs B6 ???
Replies: 14
Views: 3986

Re: B5.5 vs B6 ???

I've had my B6 for three years, put over 50,000 miles on and touch wood, not a problem to mention. Just passed its third MOT with only a couple of minor advisory's.

Still, to complicate things, my old B5.5 was just as good.

VW's gotta luv em :esm :esm
by caribsimon
Tue May 15, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: water ingress
Replies: 10
Views: 1397

Re: water ingress

One very important thing is to get it sorted ASAP, the last thing you need it the CCM to be water damaged, they are a pain the back-side to replace.....
by caribsimon
Tue May 15, 2012 4:55 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: water ingress
Replies: 10
Views: 1397

Re: water ingress

My old B5.5 had this problem and it turned out to the the pollen filter seals. This should be your first check...
by caribsimon
Tue Apr 03, 2012 5:23 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Tapatalk
Replies: 9
Views: 1097

Tapatalk

Mine works ok


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by caribsimon
Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Just changed from B5.5 to B6
Replies: 21
Views: 2911

Re: Just changed from B5.5 to B6

The multi spoke R32 wheels were a absolute pain in butt to clean, the black wheels were a bit better, but the Interlagos are very easy and they clean up really well...
by caribsimon
Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:29 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Just changed from B5.5 to B6
Replies: 21
Views: 2911

Just changed from B5.5 to B6

Just fitted my new wheels, they are Interlargos from a Passat CC. I know it's been done before, but I do think they look the business.


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by caribsimon
Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:16 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Carbon fibre 3M trimmings on lower bumpers (pic added)
Replies: 19
Views: 2985

Re: Carbon fibre 3M trimmings on lower bumpers (pic added)

Personally I think it would be a bit OTT. Carbon in small doses is ok :esm
by caribsimon
Mon Feb 20, 2012 8:33 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Anyone Bought a R36 recently
Replies: 7
Views: 1884

Re: Anyone Bought a R36 recently

I only wish I had !!!! :esm :esm
by caribsimon
Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:52 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Suspension Difference 2.0 TDi / 1.9 TDI
Replies: 1
Views: 661

Suspension Difference 2.0 TDi / 1.9 TDI

Simple question, would 2.0 TDI Spings fit a 1.9 TDI B6 Passat ?? If not what are the differences and can they be worked out ?

Thanks
by caribsimon
Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:11 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: B6 VW Boot Badge replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1210

B6 VW Boot Badge replacement

by caribsimon
Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: B6 VW Boot Badge replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1210

B6 VW Boot Badge replacement

The original badge on the boot of my B6 Saloon has corroded, so I was lucky enough to pick up a OEM (2008) Badge from ebay for £10. The challenge I now have is fitting it. It looks like you just prise the old badge off and stick the new one in place, is this correct ??

Thanks