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by barnum7
Fri Aug 26, 2011 2:05 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: is there any way to get Audio / AUX into standard headuint?
Replies: 16
Views: 2487

Re: is there any way to get Audio / AUX into standard headui

cheers, think im gonna bite the bullet and stick a double din in.
by barnum7
Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:10 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Lowering springs or coilovers ?
Replies: 13
Views: 1210

Re: Lowering springs or coilovers ?

i've had the hotuining coilovers on one of my b5.5 estates, and some 35mm springs on another. I found with the coilovers the ride was horrible, bouncy and crashy, although it did look awesome With the springs it didn't look as cool but ride was low enough and handled much like stock, if not a little...
by barnum7
Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:45 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: is there any way to get Audio / AUX into standard headuint?
Replies: 16
Views: 2487

is there any way to get Audio / AUX into standard headuint?

also is it possible to fit bluetooth? i have a b5.5 with radio and in dash 6disc changer.

Thanks in advance,
Paul
by barnum7
Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:41 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: can you fit B5 Estate all red rears to B5.5 Estate?
Replies: 9
Views: 1182

Re: can you fit B5 Estate all red rears to B5.5 Estate?

thanks for the reply, is the wiring different. im guessing the swapping is a better deal for you than me?
by barnum7
Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:49 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: can you fit B5 Estate all red rears to B5.5 Estate?
Replies: 9
Views: 1182

can you fit B5 Estate all red rears to B5.5 Estate?

can you fit B5 Estate all red rears to B5.5 Estate?
by barnum7
Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:44 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: I'm looking for Custom Remap in Wigan Manchester??
Replies: 4
Views: 867

Re: I'm looking for Custom Remap in Wigan Manchester??

bump, awesome gti quoted £200 inc vat but they don't read up too well, anybody recommend custom place
by barnum7
Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: I'm looking for Custom Remap in Wigan Manchester??
Replies: 4
Views: 867

I'm looking for Custom Remap in Wigan Manchester??

Also looking to retrofit cruise and remote windows. Can anybody recommend anywhere local
by barnum7
Mon Sep 13, 2010 12:14 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Help please CLIMATRONIC DOESN'T ILLUMINATE
Replies: 10
Views: 1664

Re: Help please CLIMATRONIC DOESN'T ILLUMINATE

i bought another unit with the same model number and hey presto it works.
by barnum7
Sun Sep 12, 2010 11:31 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Help please CLIMATRONIC DOESN'T ILLUMINATE
Replies: 10
Views: 1664

Re: Help please CLIMATRONIC DOESN'T ILLUMINATE

adivce appreciated
by barnum7
Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Help please CLIMATRONIC DOESN'T ILLUMINATE
Replies: 10
Views: 1664

Re: Help please CLIMATRONIC DOESN'T ILLUMINATE

i only bumped it twice and they where 12 hours apart. was just looking for a fix to the problem that is driving me crazy.

Thanks for the bump though.
by barnum7
Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:25 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Help please CLIMATRONIC DOESN'T ILLUMINATE
Replies: 10
Views: 1664

Re: Help please CLIMATRONIC DOESN'T ILLUMINATE

yeah i checked the connections. it lights up with the original faulty unit just not with any replacement. the fuse is ok too??
by barnum7
Tue Sep 07, 2010 7:24 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Help please CLIMATRONIC DOESN'T ILLUMINATE
Replies: 10
Views: 1664

Re: Help please CLIMATRONIC DOESN'T ILLUMINATE

somebody must have come accross this fault?
by barnum7
Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:18 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Help please CLIMATRONIC DOESN'T ILLUMINATE
Replies: 10
Views: 1664

Help please CLIMATRONIC DOESN'T ILLUMINATE

I've put it in a new unit it works great but doesn't illuminate. I bought a unit from a b5 that works too and that doesn't illumiate either. my original unit illuminates but doesn't let you change the temp. any ideas what the problem might be? do i nee the exact same model number as the original? an...
by barnum7
Tue Aug 03, 2010 9:28 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: new car - A few FAULTS any advice appreciated
Replies: 5
Views: 739

Re: new car - A few FAULTS any advice appreciated

cool, any further thoughts on the aircon?
by barnum7
Mon Aug 02, 2010 9:28 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: new car - A few FAULTS any advice appreciated
Replies: 5
Views: 739

Re: new car - A few FAULTS any advice appreciated

its hot hot, nowhere near cold. the temp doesnt adjust atall.

Was hoping that the airbag light was a simple one. gonna get it in wigan tuning for a service and diagnostics but just one to get an idea of what it might be.

looks like tatton is back on the cards. lol
by barnum7
Mon Aug 02, 2010 9:08 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: new car - A few FAULTS any advice appreciated
Replies: 5
Views: 739

new car - A few FAULTS any advice appreciated

Well i've just sold my wagon, it been 2day and i've bought another. my 3rd b5.5. oops :D . any help on these issues.


The air bag warning light is on?


And the Air Con only blows hot?
by barnum7
Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:39 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Show us your B5/B5.5
Replies: 118
Views: 38784

Re: Show us your B5/B5.5

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q126/aaron077/DSC00939.jpg http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q126/aaron077/IMAG0239.jpg http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q126/aaron077/DSC00966.jpg http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q126/aaron077/DSC00941.jpg b5.5 1.9tdi pd130 Wheels 18" Schmidt Th Lines 9j
by barnum7
Fri Jul 02, 2010 11:09 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Dub-Life Wagen...
Replies: 134
Views: 4094

Re: Dub-Life Wagen...

awesome work, looks very nice.
by barnum7
Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:46 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Would fitting a DECAT effect REMAP?
Replies: 9
Views: 1069

Re: Would fitting a DECAT effect REMAP?

coolio sounds good. just didn't want it to balls up the map or strain the engine.
by barnum7
Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:51 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Would fitting a DECAT effect REMAP?
Replies: 9
Views: 1069

Re: Would fitting a DECAT effect REMAP?

its a pd130 tdi. sorry i forgot to mention that.
by barnum7
Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:22 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Anybody fit my coilovers? GARAGES - Greater Manchester
Replies: 10
Views: 1498

Re: Anybody fit my coilovers? GARAGES - Greater Manchester

got them fitted at a vw specialist while i was having a bunch of other work done. Looks awesome. can't wait to get my new wheels on. Will post up some pics soon.

thanks for the help and replys.
Paul
by barnum7
Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Would fitting a DECAT effect REMAP?
Replies: 9
Views: 1069

Would fitting a DECAT effect REMAP?

have been hearing conflicting theorys, just wondered what people thought.

I imagine a few of you on here fitted your decats after the map. Also, has anybody failed an mot with one yet?

Cheers.
Paul