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by g4vin
Thu Sep 24, 2015 10:11 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Smoke on Acceleration
Replies: 6
Views: 1136

Re: Smoke on Acceleration

It grey / black, which would indicate to me that its soot / oil in the system, but I have had it Teracleaned a few months ago.
by g4vin
Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:27 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Smoke on Acceleration
Replies: 6
Views: 1136

Re: Smoke on Acceleration

Doesn't seem to be
by g4vin
Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:04 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Smoke on Acceleration
Replies: 6
Views: 1136

Smoke on Acceleration

I am running a 55 plate Passat B6 TDI 140. When I accelerate and the revs reach 3000 - 3500 rpm there is large plume of smoke that belches from the exhaust. This has been happening for a while but seems to be getting worse. Is there any one out there that has had a similar issue and can it get fixed...
by g4vin
Fri Jul 03, 2015 3:40 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Ariel Amplification
Replies: 8
Views: 2638

Re: Ariel Amplification

thanks guys. I think the main issue is powering up the fakra part with the blue wire. I'm not an electrician so not sure where I can connect the blue wire to get power.
by g4vin
Fri Jul 03, 2015 12:40 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Ariel Amplification
Replies: 8
Views: 2638

Ariel Amplification

I have recently fitted an aftermarket Android stereo into my 55 Passat, which sounds great. I was advised that I needed to fit a double fakra antenna to boost the radio signal. I purchased one of these off eBay and have fitted it but the radio reception is still bad. There is a blue lead which I hav...
by g4vin
Thu Apr 09, 2015 5:44 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Car Horn
Replies: 1
Views: 490

Car Horn

I have a 55 plate Passat B6 and have just changed my steering wheel, however every time I now start the car the horn goes off.
Can anyone advise me. I may have inadvertently pulled out some of the connectors at the back of the airbag when I removed it and replaced them into the wrong position.
by g4vin
Thu Feb 05, 2015 3:56 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Steering Lock Failure Warning
Replies: 4
Views: 962

Steering Lock Failure Warning

I have a 55 plate Passat 2.0 TDI Sport that has recently started to show "Steering Lock Failure" warning. I recently booked the car into an independent who advised me that this was only a main dealer repair. Can anyone advise if this is terminal or is going to cost me an arm & a leg to...