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- Fri Mar 03, 2023 10:25 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: End of the road...Micro-CAN VCDS available
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1406
End of the road...Micro-CAN VCDS available
After 9 years of ownership (and 115,000 added miles) I no longer have my trusty B6. I have gained a huge amount from UK Passats, and have tried to contribute something back when I can. I am willing to part with my Micro-CAN VCDS interface for a reasonable price, please PM me. It is genuine, with ori...
- Fri Nov 04, 2022 7:57 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: A question I shouldn't be asking...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 552
Re: A question I shouldn't be asking...
I replaced mine at 170k. I was long distance commuting at the time and the noise from the DMF at idle became quite concerning. In a probably quite sad way I enjoy watching Kevin-Albert Williams's channel on YT . He changes a clutch/DMF each day and comments that a DMF usually lasts about 75% of the ...
- Fri Oct 28, 2022 9:44 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Rear Lower Shock Bolt - Access & Torqueing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 455
Re: Rear Lower Shock Bolt - Access & Torqueing
When I did this job in 2016 I think I torqued up the lower shock bolt without the spring in place. Haynes suggests you need to use a spring compressor to remove the rear springs...not the case, just support the track control arm with a trolley jack and remove the bolt connecting it to the hub before...
- Tue Aug 02, 2022 9:36 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Chrome door trim removal 2012 cc
- Replies: 2
- Views: 411
Re: Chrome door trim removal 2012 cc
Those strips are glued in place with plain spigot holes in the door to help with alignment, no other fasteners. If you want to re-use a strip then you have to remove it very carefully without bending it excessively - otherwise the plastic chrome effect will distort.
- Tue Aug 02, 2022 9:31 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Changing rear pads VCDS question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 579
Re: Changing rear pads VCDS question
Then back out the pistons using VCDS / other brake service setting software. On later models the dash will ping and the P parking brake fault warning light will illuminate to signal a service ready state (certainly after 2008 models I believe but not for earlier 2006, 2007 or 2008 if I recall). Thi...
- Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:59 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Retrofit heated seats to a B6 estate
- Replies: 6
- Views: 528
Re: Retrofit heated seats to a B6 estate
The last stumbling block is a reference to "Control Unit for Central Electric". Any ideas ? I've apparently got to find Connector C pin 1 - and the worst part about it is that they Kufatec refuse to tell me or help me in any way further. Pretty sure that'll be the CECM, located just up fr...
- Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:24 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Door Checks?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 406
Re: Door Checks?
With the door open tighten down the top bolt on the lower hinge mechanism (the bolt should be under a rubber cap). That'll stop the noise.
- Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:16 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Passat B6 2.0 TDI Re-installing twin balancer gear driven oil pump
- Replies: 3
- Views: 464
Re: Passat B6 2.0 TDI Re-installing twin balancer gear driven oil pump
My question is when I re-install the pump assembly do I have to worry about timing it to the crankshaft or doesn't it matter. It does matter, otherwise the balance shafts won't do their job of reducing vibration. This is done by locking the crankshaft (standard procedure when, for example, replacin...
- Thu Dec 30, 2021 4:55 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Central locking fault
- Replies: 1
- Views: 395
Re: Central locking fault
I suspect your deadlock in the offside rear door has failed. You will need to replace the lock mechanism - I've done both of my offside doors in the last 3 years and bought second hand units from eBay each time, they're a common fit across VAG cars and should cost no more than about £25 inc postage....
- Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:06 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Clicking noise and bleeping at start up
- Replies: 7
- Views: 716
Re: Clicking noise and bleeping at start up
Can fully recommend Ctek chargers. Daughter borrowed the B6 earlier in the year and accidently completely drained the 5 year old Halfords calcium battery (from an accessory connected to an unswitched supply). Instead of replacing the battery I used the money on a Ctek conditioning charger instead - ...
- Fri Oct 29, 2021 8:58 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Door trim removal and replacement (external)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 551
Re: Door trim removal and replacement (external)
The bottom strip is held on by one screw and then slides about an inch (can't remember if towards the front or back) then will pull off. Check it out on your old door first.
- Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:23 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: 08 B6 2.0 TDI shaking under acceleration
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1167
Re: 08 B6 2.0 TDI shaking under acceleration
What was the state of the fuel filter? Is the noise from the fuel lift pump (under rear seat) excessive? You shouldn't be able to hear it after starting the engine. About 3 years ago my B6 started running roughly under load and the fuel pump was whining. Took it out it out and the pump was quite bla...
- Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:59 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: 2008 Gear stick stiff side to side.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 560
Re: 2008 Gear stick stiff side to side.
Cables attach to the top of the gearbox, easy access if you lift up the air filter box. If the bonnet is stuck then ask an assistant to press down on it while operating the handle, should pop open. No point just pulling hard on the handle as it'll snap (I'm an expert on this - £15 on eBay for a new ...
- Sat Jan 30, 2021 9:04 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Balance Shaft delete
- Replies: 12
- Views: 933
Re: Balance Shaft delete
My BKP is chain...early B6, registered Aug 05 and VIN 41xxx. Did the KMB balance shaft / hex key on about 135k as a precautionary measure and before replacing the turbo. Now over 210k and all good.
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 9:23 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: KMB Balance shaft install
- Replies: 25
- Views: 12387
Re: KMB Balance shaft install
I reused the bolts on the balance shaft assembly cover plate, but to attach the whole assembly back onto the block I would strongly recommend new stretch bolts (iirc there are 3 different types). You also need a low range torque wrench (up to 25NM).
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 9:18 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: 6 or 12 spline?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5400
Re: 6 or 12 spline?
If the calipers are original to the car then the motor should be 6 point (hex) with a standard plug. The motors were changed to 12 point (spline) in 2007/8 and the plug had a notch added so you couldn't mix them up (although the motors are identical electrically).
- Wed Mar 18, 2020 7:53 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: How do I remove rear door barrel blank ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 790
Re: How do I remove rear door barrel blank ?
As title above, how do you remove the barrel blank on the rear doors of an estate? I already have the cover off. Remove rubber plug on the trailing edge of the door (about level with the handle). Undo the screw inside a few turns (T20 bit) until the barrel blank can be removed. It's a captive screw...
- Sat Mar 07, 2020 10:59 am
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: P0299 Turbo
- Replies: 2
- Views: 716
Re: P0299 Turbo
With this mileage would you go for a recon’ed turbo or just the actuator? Really depends on how long you plan to keep the car. If the turbo is original on that mileage then it's likely to fail anyway (as a minimum oil consumption could be higher than expected). Companies like Midland Turbo can refu...
- Sat Mar 07, 2020 10:44 am
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Door trim Help required
- Replies: 1
- Views: 660
Re: Door trim Help required
The standard grey trim is 3C0854939A on the front left door, the satin black version is 3C0854939A9B9. Have a look on eBay. the front doors on saloon and estate models are identical, obv the rears would be different. EDIT: It's held on by a single screw at the front, once removed the trim slides abo...
- Mon Nov 25, 2019 9:00 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Wipers stop when stationary!!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2784
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 9:28 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: boost pressure sensor
- Replies: 4
- Views: 989
Re: boost pressure sensor
Cheers Jasimog will have a look tomorrow, am I better off looking for it from under the car You should be able to see it from above with a decent torch looking straight down behind the radiator / fan shroud, but access is probably easier from underneath with the undertray removed - you'll see the b...
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 6:16 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: boost pressure sensor
- Replies: 4
- Views: 989
Re: boost pressure sensor
On my BKP it's at the front of the engine bay, central, just behind the bottom of the radiator. It's screwed in to the top of the boost pipework on the exit side of the intercooler. The pressure sensor on my car is part number 038 906 051C, I think it'll be the same for a BLS.
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 6:01 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Wheel Bolt Thread Size
- Replies: 4
- Views: 904
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 2:18 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: 12 volt outlets
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1194
Re: 12 volt outlets
I was curious about this and have just checked my handbook (printed March 2005).
Section 3.1, Controls and Equipment, Pages 95 & 96. So it does say that the sockets are live all the time. VW must have changed the design at some point?
Section 3.1, Controls and Equipment, Pages 95 & 96. So it does say that the sockets are live all the time. VW must have changed the design at some point?
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 11:16 am
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: 12 volt outlets
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1194
Re: 12 volt outlets
The stock setup is 12v sockets live on ignition on. If you have permanently live sockets with ignition off then it may be that someone has fettled with the standard setup in the past. Interesting, because I quite like the always-on setup and just took it for granted. The car was pretty stock when I...