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by ollieorkins
Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:07 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 vs B6 ???
Replies: 14
Views: 3980

B5.5 vs B6 ???

Hi folks, daft as this may sound and of course just my opinion. 2005 I bought my first Passat, a 2002 B5.5 TDi Sport, it had every conceivable extra added, I loved and still do to this day. In February this year I decided to upgrade to a B6, again this car had everything fitted, it was gorgeous. But...
by ollieorkins
Wed May 30, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Poor Performance !!!
Replies: 4
Views: 806

Re: Poor Performance !!!

Hi Dave, there are no fault codes, I have a small OB scanner and it shows nothing?? Fuel filter I am assuming was replaced on the service last year? It feels as if it is a fuel issue, it is sluggish no power, then boom it comes to life???
by ollieorkins
Wed May 30, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Poor Performance !!!
Replies: 4
Views: 806

Poor Performance !!!

Hi folks, my beloved 52 plate tdi Sport has just today started to run like a bag of spanners. When you put your foot down there is a sluggish delay then it will take off. This has only started today, any ideas guys???

Ollie :roll:
by ollieorkins
Fri May 25, 2012 12:12 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Warranty's !!!
Replies: 16
Views: 2522

Re: Warranty's !!!

It sounds as if you may have an AA Warranty, this thread referred to the Breakdown Repair Cover, as in the title you have to breakdown to claim, or if unsure just call the AA and get a patrolman out, once you have his diagnosis, if its covered its paid.. I have had a few claims and it has been hassl...
by ollieorkins
Thu May 24, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: xenon bulbs any good ?
Replies: 17
Views: 2311

Re: xenon bulbs any good ?

I have the 5000k Diamond Vision, they are good but not HID quality at all, but of all the bulbs I have tried they are the best.... :ymhug:
by ollieorkins
Wed May 23, 2012 6:17 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Diesel cleaner
Replies: 11
Views: 1805

Re: Diesel cleaner

Millers works wonders for me :)
by ollieorkins
Fri May 18, 2012 8:34 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: What's your B6 Mileage?
Replies: 72
Views: 8588

Re: What's your B6 Mileage?

Haven't owned it long, 2005 2.0 tdi Sport 66000 miles. 2 X New wings FOC under warranty Injectors and loom FOC under warranty Steering lock issue rectified New rear caliper New water pump and cam belt New front parking sensor Apart from this its a great car, not a patch on my B5.5, hence its on ebay...
by ollieorkins
Tue May 15, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Warranty's !!!
Replies: 16
Views: 2522

Re: Warranty's !!!

Are you guys mixing up an AA Warranty with what I have, which is AA Brerakdown Repair Cover, part of AA Breakdown cover ??? 8-|
by ollieorkins
Wed May 09, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Warranty's !!!
Replies: 16
Views: 2522

Re: Warranty's !!!

Yeah thats right you have to be a member, but its cheaper to have the breakdown and the cover than any aftermarket warranty, it has been a God send to me....
by ollieorkins
Tue May 08, 2012 3:22 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Warranty's !!!
Replies: 16
Views: 2522

Warranty's !!!

Not sure what talk has gone on recently with regards to after market warranties, but just wanted to share my recent experiences with the forum. I have been a member of the AA for more years than I care to remember, but about 4 years ago I was offered there Breakdown Repair Cover, and all I can say i...
by ollieorkins
Sat May 05, 2012 5:16 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Steering lock defective
Replies: 6
Views: 1376

Re: Steering lock defective

Hi all, have mentioned in previous post that I too had the same issue, I had mine repaired by Blade VW Glos for £217 inc VAT and a 2 year warranty. I would rather a VW specialist did it than some under the arches grease monkeys. My personal preference of course. I did also complain too VW HQ statin...
by ollieorkins
Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:12 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Engine Fault Garage
Replies: 16
Views: 2433

Re: Engine Fault Garage

Hi guys, just a quick foot note. Had the same problem and it was diagnosed as the steering column lock. Had the job completed at my local VW dealers for £217 inc VAT and with a 2 year warranty..
by ollieorkins
Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:25 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: OBD socket
Replies: 1
Views: 759

Re: OBD socket

Hi mate it is under the drivers side small glove box, under the steering wheel above the pedals..... :esm
by ollieorkins
Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Parking Sensors Misery !!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1147

Re: Parking Sensors Misery !!!

Cheers Revo, is this a VW dealer job?
by ollieorkins
Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Parking Sensors Misery !!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1147

Parking Sensors Misery !!!

Hi guys, apologies if this has been banded about before, I have tried looking for the issue on here but to no avail. I have front and rear factory fit parking sensors on my B6, lately when I put into reverse there is a constant beep tone, the actual intermittent beep. If I turn the sensors off at th...
by ollieorkins
Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:45 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: "condensation"
Replies: 5
Views: 1143

Re: "condensation"

Hi mate, I had the same thing on the same lamp for the same reason. I dried it out using a hairdryer, took some fiddling to get it slotted into the back of the light, left it on for 5 mins or so and it was bone dry. Couple of hours later it was fogged up again, checked all rubber caps all on tight, ...
by ollieorkins
Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:40 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Boot rust issue VW aware!!
Replies: 620
Views: 121441

Re: Boot rust issue VW aware!!

Hi guys, I have just had 2 new wings fitted and resprayed through my local dealer under the 12 year Anti-Corrosion Warranty. The car itself is mint but let down by the wings, I think it is a case of pushing for replacement panels as opposed to repair work. I wanted to test this cover and it has work...
by ollieorkins
Sat Apr 14, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Rust on doors '06
Replies: 11
Views: 2476

Re: Rust on doors '06

Hi guys, I have a 2005 B6 which i bought 6 weeks ago, it was mint one owner car, only downside was it had bubbles of rust on both front arches. I took it to my local VW body-shop, they took photos and told they would send them to VW HQ and await there decision. Had a call from the body shop 2 weeks ...
by ollieorkins
Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: 55 plate passat,steering lock light and coil light
Replies: 172
Views: 31663

Re: 55 plate passat,steering lock light and coil light

Hi guys, just had 2 new wings replaced and the dreaded injectors all FOC at Blade VW Gloucester, I have had the steering lock message pop up on the car, these guys doing the repair for £217 inc VAT + 2 year warranty...cracking deal for a VW dealers, and they are nice guys too....happy days !!!
by ollieorkins
Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:25 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: VW Customer Services !!!
Replies: 1
Views: 672

VW Customer Services !!!

Hi all, new to the site so may well be going over old ground. My recent purchase of a stunning B6 Passat 2.0tdi sport has become something of pain in the ass. my 2002 B5 tdi sport, which I still own was and is still hassle free, 6 weeks into ownership of the B6, 2 x new wings, done under the 12 year...
by ollieorkins
Tue Apr 10, 2012 4:52 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: URGENT REGARDING 2.0 TDI INJECTORS
Replies: 628
Views: 126962

Re: URGENT REGARDING 2.0 TDI INJECTORS

Hi there buddy, just getting mine done as we speak through my local VW dealer. It is as simple as ringing your local dealer and booking it in, it is a national recall so if it hasn't been done it will be done under warranty....
by ollieorkins
Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:00 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: paint 12year warranty
Replies: 699
Views: 119872

Re: paint 12year warranty

Hi all, new to the site and loving it, its a mine of information for the Passat owner....I have just recently bought a stunning B6 2,0 Litre Sport, to replace my stunning B5 Sport, which I still have but let the wife use.... Reason for post is, when I bought the car it had small patches of rust in t...