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by chic75
Mon Aug 27, 2018 5:44 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: No glow plug light
Replies: 2
Views: 1147

No glow plug light

Had my 2003 passat 1.9tdi 130 for 11 years it has started on the button every day until I serviced it myself 6 weeks ago now it intermittently won't start you leave it for 15 minutes it then starts noticed glow plug light isn't coming on look over internet some are saying relay where is the relay is ...
by chic75
Tue Oct 27, 2015 5:27 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Ball joints
Replies: 3
Views: 1050

Re: Ball joints

I think the ones I bought are the 16mm and are too small hence they are moving around but I noticed on an other post someone said they changed on 54 plates
by chic75
Mon Oct 26, 2015 4:45 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Ball joints
Replies: 3
Views: 1050

Ball joints

Having a nightmare got an 03 plate tdi failed mot on suspension bought full kit of eBay got my mate who's a mechanic to fit it takes it for mot retest fails again this time ball joints are moving all over the place turns out there are two sizes can someone tell me the size for my car
by chic75
Sat Jul 27, 2013 7:33 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: timing belt
Replies: 6
Views: 1306

Re: timing belt

does water pump need to be replaced
by chic75
Sat Jul 27, 2013 7:11 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: timing belt
Replies: 6
Views: 1306

timing belt

how much do you think it should cost to change timing belt on my b5.5 tdi and do you think I should do it soon its done 79000
by chic75
Sat Jul 27, 2013 7:10 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: timing belt
Replies: 0
Views: 458

timing belt

how much do you think it should cost to change timing belt on my b5.5 tdi and do you think I should do it soon its done 79000
by chic75
Sun Jul 07, 2013 5:43 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: rear callipers
Replies: 11
Views: 2158

Re: rear callipers

tried to use a g clamp as this worked on wifes golf but wont budge let off bleed nipple sombodye said it has to twist aswell so
does tool twist the piston
by chic75
Sun Jul 07, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: rear callipers
Replies: 11
Views: 2158

rear callipers

cant wind back rear calliper piston to get new pads and discs on any ideas think I might need new calliper but they are very expensive
by chic75
Sun Jul 07, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: rear callipers
Replies: 0
Views: 434

rear callipers

cant wind back rear calliper piston to get new pads and discs on any ideas think I might need new calliper but they are very expensive
by chic75
Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: Cooling fans
Replies: 1
Views: 2027

Cooling fans

My wife has 2006 golf cooling fans stay on still have warranty on car they are willing to pay for new fans but I need to pay for labour but I thought it would just be temperature sensor or relay is it possible garage are trying to con warranty co
by chic75
Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:11 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Water leak from A-pillar - Help Needed -
Replies: 10
Views: 1533

Re: Water leak from A-pillar - Help Needed -

I also have leak coming in from a pillar at trim that joins head lining and I'm wondering how windscreen can start to leak suddenly I have no sunroof
by chic75
Tue Jul 10, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: a/c compressor
Replies: 4
Views: 699

Re: a/c compressor

bearing seized and it fell off was told better to replace whole compressor but they are pricey seen one on ebay last month for 60 but i stay in the west of scotland is it worth havin ac
by chic75
Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:08 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: a/c compressor
Replies: 4
Views: 699

a/c compressor

a/c compressor clutch fell off last year on my 03 plate tdi engine makes a sqeakin belt noise should i get this fixed and can i bypass compressor with belt
by chic75
Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: boot wont open
Replies: 5
Views: 950

Re: boot wont open

i have tied a shoe lace on to mechanism and just pull it to open but boot handle or door button do not open it
by chic75
Mon Jul 09, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: boot wont open
Replies: 5
Views: 950

boot wont open

ive got 03 plate b5.5 tdi 130 boot wont open from outside or button on drivers door any idea what problem could be