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by passatmann0
Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:20 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Sat nav address input options
Replies: 1
Views: 890

Sat nav address input options

When I go to input an address into my sat nav there is no option to input the address by postcode like there is in my 2012 Scirocco, does anyone know any settings to change this? Car is 2015 GT estate Tdi 190scr
by passatmann0
Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: I pod compatibility
Replies: 1
Views: 519

I pod compatibility

Does anyone know which I pod/Classic/Touch generations are compatible with the 2015 model year B8's? I have a 4th generation touch I use in my car (15 reg but 16 model GT) I purchased a 5th gen one which has the lightening connector and it is not recognised by the car, tried but couldnt find any inf...
by passatmann0
Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:12 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: My B8 GT Review
Replies: 8
Views: 841

Re: My B8 GT Review

Just as FordCorsair said above after 11 1/2 years I too moved on from a 2002 TDi Sport to a 2015 GT 190scr and felt initially that the old car was a far better drive and more economical than the new one, it's only now a year on that I'm fully appreciative of the benefits of the newer car
by passatmann0
Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:01 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: 2016 B8 outside temp gauge, DAB not working
Replies: 4
Views: 877

Re: 2016 B8 outside temp gauge, DAB not working

My 15 plate GT was the same 6 degress low, the temp sensor is in the front bumper skin to the right of the number plate (looking from the front of the car) it is just changable from underneath with the car on a ramp, i changed the sensor but no change straight away, i was correct the next day funnil...
by passatmann0
Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:37 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Service schedule
Replies: 14
Views: 4163

Re: Service schedule

Personally I'd be changing it around 80K or 5 years, but on the other hand a guy I know has a 2004 Mk5 Golf 1.9 Tdi Golf with 85K on it which has never had the belt changed, in the old days they said the belt lasted the life of the engine, 1979 Scirocco Gli lasted 175k before it broke!!!!
by passatmann0
Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:55 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Service schedule
Replies: 14
Views: 4163

Re: Service schedule

Previous models Fuel and air filters were 40K, timing belt 5 years, with reference to my previous post I bought my car at 4 3/4 yr old 114K with a full VAG main dealer service history, the fuel filter had never been changed, the cabin filter had been changed every service, the air filter had been ch...
by passatmann0
Wed Jul 29, 2020 5:40 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Any way to remove radar from Cruise control?
Replies: 3
Views: 6932

Any way to remove radar from Cruise control?

I am finding it unnerving that when using cruise control that if the car in front goes down a slip road my car feels as if I have stood on the brakes, does anyone know a way to remove the radar element so the cruise operates like it did om my 2002 B5.5?
by passatmann0
Tue May 12, 2020 8:22 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Trip mileage resets itself every day
Replies: 4
Views: 4724

Re: Trip mileage resets itself every day

Any idea what thats likely to cost?
by passatmann0
Wed Apr 01, 2020 8:41 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Trip mileage resets itself every day
Replies: 4
Views: 4724

Re: Trip mileage resets itself every day

It doesnt matter which one its set to the trip resets daily
by passatmann0
Sat Mar 28, 2020 2:55 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Service schedule
Replies: 14
Views: 4163

Re: Service schedule

I bought a 2015 GT Tdi estate last week 114k 1 company owner with a full VW main dealer service history and the Fuel filter had never been changed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by passatmann0
Sat Mar 28, 2020 2:19 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: I Pod on B8
Replies: 1
Views: 3776

I Pod on B8

Does anyone know if I can connect an I Pod/touch to the USB connection under the armrest in my B8, if so can anyone tell me what generation is compatible?
by passatmann0
Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 2002 AVF no go
Replies: 9
Views: 891

Re: 2002 AVF no go

Had a great result with a PPI claim, so I went and treated myself to a 2015 B8 GT Wagon 190 TDI, lovely motor, it came with a full Main dealer service history, 114K and the fuel the filter had never been changed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by passatmann0
Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:19 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Trip mileage resets itself every day
Replies: 4
Views: 4724

Trip mileage resets itself every day

New to the B8 having driven my trusty B5.5 wagon for the last 11 1/2 years taking it from 155K-325K, I've now treated myself to a 2015 190 GT wagon and have noticed the behind the dash vibration talked about below, what I'm wondering is if anyone knows how to stop the trip milage display resetting i...
by passatmann0
Mon Feb 03, 2020 10:25 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 2002 AVF no go
Replies: 9
Views: 891

Re: 2002 AVF no go

1979 Lhd German spec, 1600, have the original German log book and certificate of deregistration, am thinking of selling
by passatmann0
Sun Feb 02, 2020 11:21 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 2002 AVF no go
Replies: 9
Views: 891

Re: 2002 AVF no go

Have got it going, used an old injector loom and bulbs to check for a signal to the injectors which wa there, gave it a shift of brake cleaner and it kicked, put on a new fuel filter but still nothing, changed tandem pump still nothing. My first thought had been the crank sensor as that is basically...
by passatmann0
Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:26 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 2002 AVF no go
Replies: 9
Views: 891

Re: 2002 AVF no go

I didn't have any brake cleaner to hand when I looked over it but tried it with some WD 40 and nothing happened, going to tow it to work and go through it on Sat, will try brake cleaner then, hoping it's something simple like a plug not fully clicked home in Ecu box, been a good car, spent less on i...
by passatmann0
Sat Jan 25, 2020 4:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 2002 AVF no go
Replies: 9
Views: 891

2002 AVF no go

After 320000 miles my trusty B5.5 had started to loose water again (pressure in header tank) I was intending to fit a second hand head over christmas, I had done this at 230000 miles having had the same problem back then, I already had a head taken from a 2005 Bora which a had broken It's crankshaft...
by passatmann0
Sun Mar 03, 2019 6:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Handbrake effort
Replies: 7
Views: 1558

Re: Handbrake effort

You should wind the piston all the way into the caliper then wind it out at least a half turn to reset the handbrake mechanism then pump the brake pedal before you apply the handbrake
by passatmann0
Thu May 03, 2018 7:44 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: new diesel smoke limits in mot from 20th may
Replies: 87
Views: 16543

Re: new diesel smoke limits in mot from 20th may

Others Ive seen recently are, 06 VW T5 R5 eng 174bhp DPF, 1.0 07 VW T5 R5 eng 130bhp Dpf, 0.8 08 VW T5 R5 eng 130bhp DPF, 0.7 13 Astra 1.9TD Fiat eng DPF, 0.54 03 A4 1.9 AVF 0.6 03 Polo 1.4 TDI 1.0 08 Octavia 1.9 105 bhp 1.0 05 Ford connect, nothing on vin plate seems strange that a 02 Passat's can ...
by passatmann0
Thu May 03, 2018 7:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Front upright upper pinch bolt
Replies: 38
Views: 7078

Re: Front upright upper pinch bolt

You do realise that you can take the spring & shock off on its own without touching anything else? Look in the engine bay close to where the 3 bolts are that you remove the take off the top mounting, close by there are 2 gromets which cover the nuts which attach the shock to the top plate, remov...
by passatmann0
Thu May 03, 2018 6:48 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: new diesel smoke limits in mot from 20th may
Replies: 87
Views: 16543

new diesel smoke limits in mot from 20th may

Has anyone noticed the new mot diesel smoke limits coming in on may 20th., Have you ever wondered what the number in the square box in the corner of the vin sticker under your bonnet is for? Thats the smoke level of the vehicle when it was new, this is not good news, on my 02 AVF it,s 0.6 thats 5 ti...
by passatmann0
Mon Oct 23, 2017 5:25 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: New car but 2 problems....
Replies: 32
Views: 6596

Re: New car but 2 problems....

Thats exactly the same as my car did, it was head gasket, unexplained coolant loss, temp gauge shooting up when engine worked hard, also when going up a long hill on light load the heater would go cold
by passatmann0
Wed May 31, 2017 6:46 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Moving remapped ECU from one car to another...
Replies: 37
Views: 7351

Re: Moving remap ECU from one car to another...

How do you disable the immo using VAG-TACHO or code the new ECU in to the car when you have the SKC?
by passatmann0
Tue Apr 04, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Moving remapped ECU from one car to another...
Replies: 37
Views: 7351

Re: Moving remap from one car to another...

How do you go about disabling the immobiliser with Vagtacho?
by passatmann0
Thu Mar 16, 2017 10:37 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: embarrasing horn
Replies: 12
Views: 2632

Re: embarrasing horn

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151509246985? ... EBIDX%3AIT

Try this, thats what Ive got on mine, trumpet hidden behind bumper iron, compressor is fed via relay with power taken direct from starter solenoid, certainly gets you noticed lol!!!!!!!!!!!!