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by Mixer
Fri Nov 29, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Headlights not working
Replies: 3
Views: 694

Headlights not working

Hi, About a week ago i noticed my headlights weren't working, I got a new switch, still not working I checked the fuses all look good, still not working I put new bulbs in and the head lights still not working The side lights and full beam work and rear lights are all working. Does anyone have any i...
by Mixer
Thu Feb 04, 2016 1:53 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Will 15" B5.5 steel wheels fit on a 2005 Audi A4
Replies: 0
Views: 674

Will 15" B5.5 steel wheels fit on a 2005 Audi A4

Hi, this question has probably been asked before, will my Passat steel wheels fit a 2005 Audi A4 2.0tdi B7 estate.

Many Thanks,

Mike
by Mixer
Fri Jan 08, 2016 5:07 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Driving from London to The Alps B5.5 Awx 130
Replies: 7
Views: 1699

Driving from London to The Alps B5.5 Awx 130

Hi, I'm taking my Passat down to the Alps for a couple of weeks skiing, have an old set of winter tyres on steel rims that i am going to put on. Its done 68k now and just had the timing belt and water pump etc changed for the second time. Is there anything else in particular i should be checking on ...
by Mixer
Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:20 pm
Forum: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOS
Topic: My B5.5 TDI 130
Replies: 3
Views: 12338

Re: My B5.5 TDI 130

mine has just cleared 60k this week looks identical to yours, nice wagen
by Mixer
Fri Jan 23, 2015 1:14 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Slow to start when Cold (starter motor?)
Replies: 11
Views: 1456

Re: Slow to start when Cold (starter motor?)

I always wait until the glow plugs light goes out and I have tried doing this twice and it made no difference. Over the previous 18 months the car did sit in the garage but would have been used atleast every 2 or 3 days so hasn’t been laid up for long periods. I will check the battery connections ...
by Mixer
Thu Jan 22, 2015 3:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Slow to start when Cold (starter motor?)
Replies: 11
Views: 1456

Slow to start when Cold (starter motor?)

Apologies if this issue has been posted before, My b5.5 AWX (56k) feels very sluggish to start forst thing in the morning. Im using it for 40+ miles each day and the battery is fairly recent. Im assuming the starter motor is on the way out. Does anyone have a diagram/link to where the starter is so ...
by Mixer
Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:34 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Hi - B5.5 130
Replies: 5
Views: 335

Re: Hi - B5.5 130

Thanks Geoff yeah she's a low miler, Shes been a bit of a garage queen as my father is very particular.

I'm interested in fitting Audi Bolero wheels, any advice on offsets, fitting & spacers would be greatly appreciated
by Mixer
Wed Jan 07, 2015 3:50 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Hi - B5.5 130
Replies: 5
Views: 335

Hi - B5.5 130

I bought my Dads 05 Passat TDI of him during the Christmas Break,

Shes a standard 130 done 55k with cambelt changed at 32k and oil changed every 8k.
Plans for it are:

New Wheels
Possibly Suspension
Would like to Chrome Roof Rails.
Possibly a remap but nothing to crazy.
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Mick