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by Gavster30
Thu Aug 23, 2018 12:26 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 200k Mile Service & New Front wing
Replies: 23
Views: 4217

Re: 200k Mile Service & New Front wing

If you didn't do the thermostat and CTS when you did the pump I would recommend it especially if it's never been done 8n your ownership

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by Gavster30
Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:00 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Whats the differance? Vcds vs obdeleven
Replies: 4
Views: 2019

Re: Whats the differance? Vcds vs obdeleven

Vcds is a one off payment with free updates and support, I have vcds it is very usefull in my opinion it would likely be better for diagnostics than obdeleven and also you have to buy credits for obdeleven Not quite right chillout, OBDEleven can do 95% of VCDS and you don't need credits at all! Lon...
by Gavster30
Sun Aug 19, 2018 6:40 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: All sorts of lights
Replies: 4
Views: 1546

Re: All sorts of lights

My first port of call would be a scan, did you got any potholes or bumpy road, I would guess it is more likely to be an ABS sensor than the ABS module.

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by Gavster30
Wed Aug 08, 2018 6:14 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Towbars wheels and Swapping non folding door mirrors for folding ones.
Replies: 17
Views: 4042

Re: Towbars wheels and Swapping non folding door mirrors for folding ones.

It will be VCDS or OBDEleven for programming and clearing codes, best bet is to find someone local with it rather than go to a garage. OBDEleven is £60ish and can be used on any VAG, VCDS is more like £250 and sometimes limited to a couple of VINs. Sent from my TA-1033 using Tapatalk Edit: Vag-com i...
by Gavster30
Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:30 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Towbars wheels and Swapping non folding door mirrors for folding ones.
Replies: 17
Views: 4042

Re: Towbars wheels and Swapping non folding door mirrors for folding ones.

I have a seat Alhambra and as standard you get electric folding mirrors, it does not come with auto folding. However you can code it in using VCDS or OBDEleven (I did with OBDEleven) the dealer will say it's not an option on that car! Regardless of this and the fact you have now swapped modules I th...
by Gavster30
Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:09 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...
Replies: 342
Views: 63841

Re: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...

That was an absolute bargain! Love the half leather :)

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by Gavster30
Sat Jul 28, 2018 6:44 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Ugh.... servicing.
Replies: 47
Views: 7827

Re: Ugh.... servicing.

For reference, it takes 3.7-4.0L if oil depending on if you drain the oil cooler or not (I drain mine via vacuum pump so I get it ALL) Don’t pour 5L in as you’ll either wreck you’re engine or have to drain some back out. 54 Passat Wagon PD175 99’ Audi S4 Avant 2.7 QTO ;) That makes sense I thought ...
by Gavster30
Fri Jul 27, 2018 9:58 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Ugh.... servicing.
Replies: 47
Views: 7827

Re: Ugh.... servicing.

Easy peasy servicing on these! I use this oil... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F162229852439 which I order from eBay and comes directly from an Audi dealership. I always replace the cabin filters, air filter, oil filter with either Bosch or Mann fr...
by Gavster30
Fri Jul 27, 2018 9:46 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Clutch coming to an end,
Replies: 10
Views: 2267

Re: Clutch coming to an end,

Repair it. You won't find another car around the £1k mark that will be half as good as the B5.5!

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by Gavster30
Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:12 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Anyone Clued Up On Import Duty/Tax?
Replies: 1
Views: 3912

Re: Anyone Clued Up On Import Duty/Tax?

It all depends on who ships the item, I order from America for my RC hobby but I only use RCMart, they mark items down at £10 value, so if the sender has added the price over £18 you will get stung. I think the £11.95 is just admin so you may not have got the tax bill yet. Sent from my TA-1033 using...
by Gavster30
Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:08 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: I'm back after a hellish ford
Replies: 7
Views: 2374

Re: I'm back after a hellish ford

OBDEleven is a cracking piece of software, I'm not sure you are right on the price, double check as the software and dongle was £69 (whatever that was in euro) back when I purchased it. The £34 is just the dongle I've just looked at the site, and the pro software which is essential if you want to cl...
by Gavster30
Sat Jul 07, 2018 7:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Intercooler boost clip insertion
Replies: 2
Views: 1174

Re: Intercooler boost clip insertion

Ok so I did EXACTLY the same!

They actually lock in the middle, there is a hole in the fitting and the clip sits in that hole, the lugs are where the clips rest up against.

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by Gavster30
Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Its service time
Replies: 8
Views: 2071

Re: Its service time

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F201546697950 Is this the right stuff? Sent from my Shamsung using Tapatalcum powder I have never seen it as a black can? This is the stuff I use... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk...
by Gavster30
Wed Jun 27, 2018 12:15 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Wheel size?
Replies: 10
Views: 2791

Re: Wheel size?

[-x lol I was told you have to stick to handbooks manufacturers instructions soooo book and tires say 94w now apparently if you fit V rated and have accident insurance could say sod off... True or false???????? I'm not ringing then hahaha Mostly true, but not 100%, If you have W rated tyres then yo...
by Gavster30
Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Retrofit cruise Control
Replies: 19
Views: 4609

Re: Retrofit cruise Control

I have just looked for my instructions but I can't find them. I have a feeling the picture Ray linked is not right, that looks familiar but I had the same issue with the light lighting up when you press the button but not activate the cruise, I think that is the B5 and they are different! I had a te...
by Gavster30
Tue Jun 26, 2018 12:11 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Retrofit cruise Control
Replies: 19
Views: 4609

Re: Retrofit cruise Control

I had an eBay kit and it was wired wrongly for the Passat but would have been fine on the older golf, seller gave me a full refund. I found the loom from Kufatec great although the instructions were in German I could follow them easily enough.

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by Gavster30
Mon Jun 25, 2018 12:07 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Its service time
Replies: 8
Views: 2071

Re: Its service time

Same as above, new air filter every time they are cheap enough

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by Gavster30
Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:20 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Cleaning up, who would have known?
Replies: 4
Views: 11382

Re: Cleaning up, who would have known?

Honestly this stuff is better than swarfeger I can't recommend it enough!

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by Gavster30
Sat Jun 23, 2018 4:20 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Cleaning up, who would have known?
Replies: 4
Views: 11382

Cleaning up, who would have known?

So I thought you guys might like a laugh but actually it is also quite serious! I have just swapped my old rusty brakes for some new shiny Bosch ones but in the process I got filthy! So in I come and look for my swarfeger only to find out the Mrs has thrown it out, woh is me, then she offers me a so...
by Gavster30
Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:56 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: AC help
Replies: 25
Views: 4532

Re: AC help

Thanks for all the info 1.9tdi I'll give it a go when I get time!

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by Gavster30
Mon Jun 11, 2018 7:40 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: AC help
Replies: 25
Views: 4532

Re: AC help

Ok I can see the fin but I need to jack it up to get access!

I wonder if you can fix them?

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by Gavster30
Mon Jun 11, 2018 7:03 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: AC help
Replies: 25
Views: 4532

Re: AC help

Thanks 1.9tdi I shall check it out and see if I can see anything!

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by Gavster30
Mon Jun 11, 2018 12:08 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: AC help
Replies: 25
Views: 4532

Re: AC help

My A/C does work all be it noisily!

I'll check the resistor pack, what am I looking for? And if there is a resistor pack should 8v be right to run the fan?

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by Gavster30
Sun Jun 10, 2018 8:05 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: AC help
Replies: 25
Views: 4532

Re: AC help

Thanks Decker,

I checked the 5 amp fuse and then to the left there is a 40 amp which I also checked, is that the one you mean? Both fine on a meter

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by Gavster30
Sun Jun 10, 2018 6:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: AC help
Replies: 25
Views: 4532

Re: AC help

Slight update, my new fan arrived, I thought I had better check out fuses ect so checked the voltage going to the fan and it was only putting out 8v, I am sure I had read somewhere that there was a high and low speed, fine I thought I'll stick the new fan in anyway! Ok so neither fan turns on when A...