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by bicks
Sun Oct 21, 2018 12:07 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: passenger airbag switch
Replies: 0
Views: 1646

passenger airbag switch

Hi all I thought I would post my findings as it may be of interest, my passat 2013 1.8 tsi airbag light came on several times when under warranty told it was passenger switch each time switched off by main dealer last time out of warranty I investigated myself and removed the small panel on end of d...
by bicks
Tue May 29, 2018 3:03 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Rear seat locks
Replies: 0
Views: 1367

Rear seat locks

Just wondering what might be missing on a b8 saloon as the b7 is missing the rear seat locks that were in the b6 it seems to defeat the object of having a saloon ie locking valuables in the boot also done away with the lever to open the petrol cap from inside, all right i know i am a fussy b...r but...
by bicks
Tue May 01, 2018 9:48 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Dash warning lights
Replies: 3
Views: 1599

Re: Dash warning lights

Sorry meant to add that all connections and fuses checked the battery was my first port of call as when my battery went flat on my previous b6 the same lights appeared but cleared when driving.
by bicks
Tue May 01, 2018 9:38 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Dash warning lights
Replies: 3
Views: 1599

Re: Dash warning lights

Yes tight and clean and had battery and alternator checked all seems well .
by bicks
Mon Apr 30, 2018 7:19 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Bumper removal
Replies: 2
Views: 6089

Re: Bumper removal

Yes i had same problem b6 just pulls straight back b7 after removing three fixings behind mudflap and under you then have to pull 90 degrees from the body at he wheel arch to release the clips they are tight and then it will pull back as b6 but make sure you have removed those screws ,i think all th...
by bicks
Mon Apr 30, 2018 6:50 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Dash warning lights
Replies: 3
Views: 1599

Dash warning lights

Any ideas those odd two hot days recently we had the aircon on fan flat out and slow traffic info came up "battery disconnected" and then christmas tree lights esp, abs, parking brake, tyre pressure and steering the car is a 1.8 tsi 19,000 miles only, its not stop start but the battery has...
by bicks
Fri Oct 28, 2016 4:32 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: rns315 overheating
Replies: 5
Views: 1825

Re: rns315 overheating

No luck with vw they can`t find a fault but as i said to them it`s faultless until it overheats so it seems that i have to wait until it blows.!!!!
by bicks
Mon Oct 10, 2016 4:53 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: rns315 overheating
Replies: 5
Views: 1825

Re: rns315 overheating

OK thanks will try vw i have three weeks left so just in time for a change !
by bicks
Sun Oct 09, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: rns315 overheating
Replies: 5
Views: 1825

rns315 overheating

Hi My 2013 b7 tsi has the 315 unit fitted, works fine for about 40 miles then switches off sat nav, phone,cd etc and after about 20 seconds comes back on and have to start again with settings and will then switch on and off every few minutes untill i switch it off myself and leave it to cool down fo...