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by Jultsu
Tue Dec 15, 2020 6:42 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Rain has upset something
Replies: 12
Views: 3574

Re: Rain has upset something

Is this an estate or a sedan?
by Jultsu
Tue Dec 15, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: VCDS Problem
Replies: 5
Views: 2320

Re: VCDS Problem

Sounds like a typical issue with cheap chinese knock-off cables, they don't like to work if the car isn't playing nice. Small deviations in the signal will cause the cheaper cables to lose the "lock" and give communication errors. Or, you might have a broken controller on the CANBUS which ...
by Jultsu
Mon Dec 14, 2020 2:49 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Would these fit?
Replies: 1
Views: 2312

Re: Would these fit?

Depends on the ET. Very likely will fit without any issues. Appearances and ride quality are very subjective things, can't help you with those.
by Jultsu
Fri Dec 11, 2020 5:57 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Performance Clutch
Replies: 9
Views: 2306

Re: Performance Clutch

I guess you could fabricate your own SMF with a lot more mass (inertia) which could help to protect the gearbox, but would also then hurt the acceleration a bit? No first hand experience but I have also heard horror stories of using high torque/low revs on these 4cyl engines and SMF's which have kil...
by Jultsu
Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:44 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cat delete ?
Replies: 4
Views: 2128

Re: Cat delete ?

Running without a cat will not affect the smoke opacity test in any meaningful way.
by Jultsu
Mon Nov 30, 2020 2:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Wiring Diagram - AVF, AWX 1.9 TDI
Replies: 11
Views: 6598

Re: Wiring Diagram - AVF, AWX 1.9 TDI

You would need to specify exactly what you need. The "wiring diagram" is divided into several small sections, one consisting the engine control unit, second about transmission control unit, third about the comfort module + door wirings etc etc.
by Jultsu
Fri Nov 27, 2020 8:40 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Running cold
Replies: 5
Views: 3032

Re: Running cold

which temp sensor did you change? the one on the back of the head on the flange, or the one on the bottom radiator hose?
by Jultsu
Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cupholder removal b5.5
Replies: 5
Views: 2985

Re: Cupholder removal b5.5

Ah :( So there is no middleconsole that doesnt have them? Then where does everyone put there stuff? In the ashtray? What stuff? Anything loose I have is either in the armrest or in the cupholder. Sent from my SM-G770F using Tapatalk Or in the glovebox. Or in the door card. Plenty of places to choos...
by Jultsu
Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:33 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cupholder removal b5.5
Replies: 5
Views: 2985

Re: Cupholder removal b5.5

They come standard with all B5.5 models.
by Jultsu
Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:16 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...
Replies: 342
Views: 63848

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

How's the plastic quality feel on that new trim piece?

I've bought a few new plastic parts from VW recently, and they all feel horrible, cheap plasticky hollow glossy -feeling stuff, not like the older parts which felt like quality plastics and malluable.
by Jultsu
Mon Nov 09, 2020 11:49 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Wiring Diagram - AVF, AWX 1.9 TDI
Replies: 11
Views: 6598

Re: Wiring Diagram - AVF, AWX 1.9 TDI

You mean AVF?
by Jultsu
Sun Nov 08, 2020 5:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Looking for another car
Replies: 10
Views: 5856

Re: Looking for another car

Its actually quite good per gallon of fuel, especially as LPG is only 55p a liter . Not diesel economy but its livable. very low miles too 34,618. How's the power output with LPG? I have only limited experience with cheaper 4cyl cars which have been converted to run on gas, and they are usually alw...
by Jultsu
Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:44 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Slight coolant leak from top radiator hose?
Replies: 7
Views: 3459

Re: Slight coolant leak from top radiator hose?

If the o-ring is just nicked but not completely shattered, you could try to put some teflon tape underneath it (on top of the groove), then slide in the o-ring and then a few layers of tape on top of it.
by Jultsu
Thu Nov 05, 2020 6:46 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Bluetooth panel like onstar passat b5.5
Replies: 9
Views: 3430

Re: Bluetooth panel like onstar passat b5.5

Linguy Passat is not based on B5.5 european passat, it is actually built upon the Skoda Superb mk1, which did have full canbus functionality in it's last days.

The wiring diagrams which I showed are from the "Passat (Chinese) 2008" model.
by Jultsu
Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Bluetooth panel like onstar passat b5.5
Replies: 9
Views: 3430

Re: Bluetooth panel like onstar passat b5.5

Then it might be called the "e508 Operating unit for preparation for mobile telephone" https://img.aijaa.com/b/00542/14905561.jpg Sorry, these were the only diagrams I could find on ELSA for a 2008 Chinese Passat with that e508 search term. https://img.aijaa.com/b/00413/14905562.jpg https:...
by Jultsu
Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:46 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Bluetooth panel like onstar passat b5.5
Replies: 9
Views: 3430

Re: Bluetooth panel like onstar passat b5.5

Based on the part number, it's from a 2008 Polo Classic (Africa).

Can you tell me what kind of connectors / plugs does it have? The number of pins on both sides of the cables / connectors.
by Jultsu
Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:24 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 4Motion Springs
Replies: 8
Views: 3050

Re: 4Motion Springs

Weitec made +20mm spring spacers which you could install on both axels, but they would probably cost just as much as a set of new lowering springs (sorry but the link takes to a Finnish shop, couldn't find them on ebay) https://www.slamit.net/product/6668/st-suspension-20mm-korotuspalat-taakse-passa...
by Jultsu
Mon Oct 26, 2020 12:10 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 4Motion Springs
Replies: 8
Views: 3050

Re: 4Motion Springs

I believe there was a "sport" option which lowered the ride height by 10/15/20mm, can't recall how much exactly.
by Jultsu
Thu Oct 22, 2020 3:45 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: which cam?
Replies: 6
Views: 4376

Re: which cam?

I'd bet my testies that the cams are from the exact same (chinese) source, the difference is that in the german listing you get all the nuts and bolts + the injector o-rings, which will rack up another 100 pounds to the tally if bought separately.
by Jultsu
Wed Oct 21, 2020 6:42 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: which cam?
Replies: 6
Views: 4376

Re: which cam?

Something like this:

https://www.ebay.de/itm/Nockenwellensat ... 4246004957

I would double-check the fitment before purchasing.
by Jultsu
Mon Oct 19, 2020 7:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Handling issue?
Replies: 12
Views: 2980

Re: Handling issue?

The front ARB from a RS6 C5 will be a direct fit. RS4 B5 most likely not. Nobody has found any loose joints / bushings in any of the recent MOT's? Tie rod ends ok as well, both the inner and outer? How's the wear pattern on the current tyres? Even all around, or more wear on one side than the other?...
by Jultsu
Sat Oct 17, 2020 4:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Handling issue?
Replies: 12
Views: 2980

Re: Handling issue?

Tyre alignment done recently?

How about the rear axle bushes? They are known to fail and can cause an unstable rear axle.
by Jultsu
Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Standard Headlamps hardly give light
Replies: 21
Views: 4715

Re: Standard Headlamps hardly give light

You could run the standard bulbs at 14.5 volts or even higher, but the lifetime will dimish drastically. The bulbs are also a PITA on the B5.5 models to change, since you can't directly remove the headlamps like on the B5 models.
by Jultsu
Tue Oct 13, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: New turbo & full arm kit time
Replies: 21
Views: 4430

Re: New turbo & full arm kit time

I'm still on my Lemforder set, cost me roughly 500 euros in 2013 IIRC.

For the turbo, a popular upgrade would be the BV43, almost directly plug and play. A remap is of course needed for best operation, and it will move the torque band slightly higher.
by Jultsu
Tue Oct 13, 2020 6:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Standard Headlamps hardly give light
Replies: 21
Views: 4715

Re: Standard Headlamps hardly give light

The problem is with the reflective inner lining inside the projector housings. It gets dirty and burned through the years. For that reason alone I would avoid buying any second hand headlamps, no matter how good they look on the outside. Your best bet is to buy a set of new aftermarket lamps and put...