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by dazzer1975
Sun Apr 16, 2023 12:09 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Water in spare wheel well
Replies: 2
Views: 1172

Re: Water in spare wheel well

If its an estate it will be either rear light clusters, rear washer fluid tubing or the roof rails the latter requiring the headliner removing to get at all the roof rail bolts
by dazzer1975
Sun Apr 16, 2023 1:41 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: G's 2009 Highline - Time for a colour change
Replies: 578
Views: 15273

Re: G's 2009 Highline - Interior changed

Cheers jarez! Well swapping the roof lining wasnt straight forward. Tryin to refit the sun visors was almost impossible. In the process I've managed to cut through the wires of the drivers side visor, so I have to repair that still. Bought two new clips for the visors to go into the roof, should ma...
by dazzer1975
Mon Apr 23, 2018 5:22 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Sun shade clip part number?
Replies: 1
Views: 975

Sun shade clip part number?

https://shops.volkswagen.com/assets/MAS ... NG_002.pdf

does anyone know if there is a part number for the clips that hold in these shades?
by dazzer1975
Sat Apr 14, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: b7 led vent mod help please
Replies: 1
Views: 973

Re: b7 led vent mod help please

nm, seems best way is to remove insulation on wires and solder on...bloody fiddly tiny wires, tf im not an auto electrician
by dazzer1975
Sat Apr 14, 2018 3:46 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: b7 led vent mod help please
Replies: 1
Views: 973

b7 led vent mod help please

Hi dudes, So I've ran into a snag retrofitting the b7 led vents to my b6. My plan was to run the power and ground into the connector at the rear of the light switch by simply pushing them into the requisite terminals (alongside the existing wires), trouble is it seems too tight to do so. As a result...
by dazzer1975
Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:32 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: ebay headunits
Replies: 92
Views: 11048

Re: ebay headunits

google radio world ebay click the link (be signed into ebay beforehand) then post the url it shows
by dazzer1975
Fri Mar 18, 2016 9:30 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: ebay headunits
Replies: 92
Views: 11048

Re: ebay headunits

was that to me?

because if thats a paid referral link, you best get onto google
by dazzer1975
Fri Mar 18, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: ebay headunits
Replies: 92
Views: 11048

Re: ebay headunits

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Radioworld?_rdc=1

thats the radio world people need for future ref
by dazzer1975
Thu Mar 17, 2016 11:19 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Has anyone ever seen this???
Replies: 15
Views: 2623

Re: Has anyone ever seen this???

just wondering if they traced the leak if that was what it was.

don't suppose anyone knows if the rear of an estate has drain holes that are liable to get blocked etc?
by dazzer1975
Thu Mar 17, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Has anyone ever seen this???
Replies: 15
Views: 2623

Re: Has anyone ever seen this???

did you ever find a resolution/spot any actual water in there again?
by dazzer1975
Thu Mar 17, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Modding Eonon GA5153 and other "Hui Fei" Android Headunits
Replies: 53
Views: 10342

Re: Modding Eonon GA5153 and other "Hui Fei" Android Headuni

Hi all, great to read some of the stories, I have just installed my Ga5153f have not had much time to play with it as the sun went down, one problem I have though is after install I put the ignition on and had to my horror :-o :(( an air bag fault come up, this did not go away, can anyone shed any ...
by dazzer1975
Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:00 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: mpg tips and tricks?
Replies: 20
Views: 3476

Re: mpg tips and tricks?

I always wanted bigger wheels and tyres on my last car and lowered springs etc, but on this one I will be keeping it as is from factory on 17's...I must be getting old but longevity and just keeping the car well maintained and ticking over as it should is my priority lol some good stuff to be aware ...
by dazzer1975
Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:55 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: post mot whinge
Replies: 5
Views: 1686

Re: post mot whinge

I had the epb ecu done at an indy and I have to say I liked them and the guy had time to talk through all different scenarios and prices or the dreaded potential hex key oil pump issue I will go there in future...only trouble is, I have 1 more minor service and 1 mot left on my service plan (bought ...
by dazzer1975
Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:21 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: post mot whinge
Replies: 5
Views: 1686

Re: post mot whinge

Ahh thanks Richard, I have emailed the woman who I dealt with regarding the clip issue, but will keep in mind your advice dependant upon the response from her... it isn't the money, vw charge 4 quid for these clips, but this and the other issues are things you shouldn't really encounter when paying ...
by dazzer1975
Wed Mar 16, 2016 4:43 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: mpg tips and tricks?
Replies: 20
Views: 3476

Re: mpg tips and tricks?

there is some awesome information in this thread, thank you for everybody's input, I wish I had been tinkering with cars since I was a wee nipper, might know a single thing about them then :hyst
by dazzer1975
Wed Mar 16, 2016 4:34 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: post mot whinge
Replies: 5
Views: 1686

post mot whinge

So got car back this afternoon. An advisory for the future was that some water was in the wheel well apparently. I asked if it could be condensation as I had been caught in a bad storm and the windows where steaming up, so assumed it was just ambient moisture levels building up in the car. Anyway, t...
by dazzer1975
Tue Mar 15, 2016 2:54 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: mpg tips and tricks?
Replies: 20
Views: 3476

Re: mpg tips and tricks?

lmao @si-moffatt, I hear you brother but I can imagine the smile you get when you plant the right foot. wow, some of these figures are astonishing, and great to have it confirmed that cruise does hamper the mpg figures...gives me something really simple to change and compare with I thought I did wel...
by dazzer1975
Tue Mar 15, 2016 4:13 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: mpg tips and tricks?
Replies: 20
Views: 3476

mpg tips and tricks?

so sunday night/monday morning, took the car on a run to charge battery up, dived on motorway and decided i'd see what kind of mpg figures i could get reported from the trip computer. I set cruise to 56mph for about 2/3rds of the run and for the entire trip i logged 55mpg this is the first time i tr...
by dazzer1975
Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Battery dead, jumpstarter/charger recommendations
Replies: 16
Views: 2994

Re: Battery dead, jumpstarter/charger recommendations

thanks for all your advice richard, appreciate it, will swap the battery out when car returns, in the scheme of things a new battery is nowt, especially for peace of mind too
by dazzer1975
Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:01 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Battery dead, jumpstarter/charger recommendations
Replies: 16
Views: 2994

Re: Battery dead, jumpstarter/charger recommendations

car is at vw at the moment (mot) so can't check make etc, but going through receipts, it is original battery (08) so tbf it is expected to be replaced at this time when I get the car back I will see exactly what the specs are and do some tests courtesy of mindriots video, I did clock it's an 81ah ra...
by dazzer1975
Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:39 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Battery dead, jumpstarter/charger recommendations
Replies: 16
Views: 2994

Re: Battery dead, jumpstarter/charger recommendations

just spoken to my mate who I bought the car off, he recommended ctek and optimate himself, said he uses optimate on his exige so I will have a look out for those 2 brands see whats what

thanks mate
by dazzer1975
Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:02 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Battery dead, jumpstarter/charger recommendations
Replies: 16
Views: 2994

Re: Battery dead, jumpstarter/charger recommendations

i'm going to make a concerted effort to use the car more on decent drives to keep it ticking over so to speak BUT, I think I am still going to invest in some sort of battery maintenance/jump start device, so will bare that info in mind richard, probably a good idea to disconnect the battery anyway g...
by dazzer1975
Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:25 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Battery dead, jumpstarter/charger recommendations
Replies: 16
Views: 2994

Re: Battery dead, jumpstarter/charger recommendations

i must admit, when i first got into the car and it started beeping and the clocks where going off like blackpool illuminations i poo myself lol but, 90% of me thought it was battery purely on basis on cold snap we've had here and the lack of use the car gets, (will have to make the effort to ensure ...
by dazzer1975
Sun Mar 13, 2016 11:57 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Battery dead, jumpstarter/charger recommendations
Replies: 16
Views: 2994

Re: Battery dead, jumpstarter/charger recommendations

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6PkObeod0E thats exactly whats happening on mine tbf, I wouldn't mind if the thing caught fire, already spent more on it (its had a pampered vw exclusively service history and repairs history from new and I know the previous owners) and ive spent more on it in 12 mon...
by dazzer1975
Sun Mar 13, 2016 11:46 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Battery dead, jumpstarter/charger recommendations
Replies: 16
Views: 2994

Re: Battery dead, jumpstarter/charger recommendations

hmmm, I will explore that option, I liked the solar option on the old mondy

Cheers