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- Sat Jan 07, 2023 2:22 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: B6 front [candle] lights - options?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 820
B6 front [candle] lights - options?
The front dipped lights are completely driving me crazy in the dark short days. I have 55W HID kit, even replaced the bulbs, and still no good. Even some old fiesta outshines it quite considerably. Standard halogen is plain invisible. Would I gain anything by installing something like Bevinsee V45 H...
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:08 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Tyres for B6 wheels
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1632
Re: Tyres for B6 wheels
I've been running 235/45/17 forever which is what came with the cars originally and nothing is rubbing. However the profile is definitely too low for the car. It needs more rubber. New B8 cars have meatier tyres. Ideally this is what I would go for if I was replacing all 4 now. P.S. I took a risk bu...
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:00 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Track rod ends + hammer = ERROR and Lights?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 629
Track rod ends + hammer = ERROR and Lights?
I just need a confirmation if a hammer should never be used to remove track rod ends and doing so may lead to steering angle sensor being fried? I had more failures over last few years than I'd like to remember and I begin to suspect this is what is being done to my car just prior to it happening. I...
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:19 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Passat Estate 2010 b6 alarm keeps going off
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1037
Re: Passat Estate 2010 b6 alarm keeps going off
It's possible the alarm is on its way out as the internal battery dies and shorts everything in its path. The good news is you can disable the alarm sound with VCDS in a few minutes. I can remember the exact location but could look up if needed. Just dig in and you will find it. Of course you must a...
- Sat Jan 12, 2019 9:20 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: >et40 to avoid problems?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4482
Re: >et40 to avoid problems?
Hell yeah , personally wouldn't go above 18" and a Audi common tyre size of 245 40 is good with an 8J rim . That's what I had for the summer and it felt actually better than standard 235 45 17 on the original wheels. These 17 tyres are the worst size to find if you don't fancy new. The weight ...
- Thu Dec 06, 2018 1:12 am
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Highline Lowering
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1815
- Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:41 am
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 4 Bank 1 error
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3401
Re: Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 4 Bank 1 error
Economy has been awful for quite a while now. Hopefully this will be the solution but I fear not yet! The regen at least according to VCDS managed to happen not long ago. We shall see shortly what happens after the sensor swap
- Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:36 am
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Highline Lowering
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1815
Re: Highline Lowering
Just to warn you I find Bilstein B4 exceptionally hard without even lowering. Certainly have a look for a more comfortable uprated shocks. Maybe Koni FSD is suitable???
- Mon Oct 29, 2018 11:12 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 4 Bank 1 error
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3401
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 4 Bank 1 error
Hi, I just wanted to ask the opinion if you would just try a new sensor and hope it all goes back to normal like it once was a very long time ago or would you say we have DPF terminal issue (and the fix?). Last few months it was easily drinking 20-30% more diesel than before. When driving a long dis...
- Sun Sep 23, 2018 2:43 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Back the passat world,b6 or b7
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3578
Re: Back the passat world,b6 or b7
Highline spec tends to be "leather" which is none else than some synthetic imitation. Unless you need the "standard" wide seats look for CC style ones if you can find them. Superb actually is more comfortable configuration and is either top of the line or a basic taxi spec. Estat...
- Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:33 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: BKP underboost
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1849
Re: BKP underboost
Buy the £15 vacuum pump / brake bleeding kit and test all the lines and vaccuum throughout. It is not hard just a little tedious and slightly dirty. Good vacuum should be over 20 mm or else that is your culprit. Diagnostic kit like VCDS is invaluable if you plan to keep it or get another VW. Just bu...
- Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:30 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Back the passat world,b6 or b7
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3578
Re: Back the passat world,b6 or b7
Late B6 with CR engines will be almost identical to B7 in every aspect except worse styling. OF course, minor engine refinement will be the reason to go for B7.
I'd much rather look at B8 which is an substantial rework if you can stretch to it or maybe a very cheap Q5?
I'd much rather look at B8 which is an substantial rework if you can stretch to it or maybe a very cheap Q5?
- Fri Aug 31, 2018 6:13 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Front strut top bearing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1806
Re: Front strut top bearing
Audi TT RS / A3 RS spec top mounts fit Passats and all Golf-5/6 derived vehicles!!!! Everything is the same except a little stiffer. That's what just got fitted (FEBI OE because it was dirt cheap as opposed to £150+ Audi parts only bill). I am worried about FEBI bearings but there is probably a bett...
- Fri Aug 31, 2018 6:03 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Bulb Upgrade
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2839
Re: Bulb Upgrade
most of the ebay or aliexpress HID bulbs will be fine. Metal ones are probably slightly better. 5000 or 4300 both look acceptable. Just don't go any higher! HID wiring kits also caught up. Obviously a canbus compatible 55W ones are required as opposed to cheaper non-canbus option. Mine lasted 2 year...
- Fri Aug 31, 2018 5:57 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: H7 / HID bulb adapters
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1471
Re: H7 / HID bulb adapters
I will answer my own question. There is a £2 and a few pennies kit from Aliexpress. It is perfect for both halogen and HID. Fitting is a bit tight and fidly but once in they will stay there. One of these will be fine https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2Pcs-Car-LED-H7-Bulb-Holders-led-headlight-base-for...
- Sat Aug 11, 2018 2:28 am
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Am looking to buy a Golf. Advice needed.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2011
Re: Am looking to buy a Golf. Advice needed.
Just get 2.0TDI 140. Very economical and plenty fast.
1.9 was the cheaper option and with BXE "upgrade" in 2007 it even got terribly unreliable. Flying conrods through the block that is.
Now it is replaced with 1.6TDI CR which is slow but pretty decent.
1.9 was the cheaper option and with BXE "upgrade" in 2007 it even got terribly unreliable. Flying conrods through the block that is.
Now it is replaced with 1.6TDI CR which is slow but pretty decent.
- Sat Aug 11, 2018 2:22 am
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: 2008 estate, only pne front pad wear sensor?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1603
Re: 2008 estate, only pne front pad wear sensor?
Yes. Only left side if I can remember correctly.
The wear should be relatively similar on both sides and ideally you'd replace them well before the light comes on anyway.
The wear should be relatively similar on both sides and ideally you'd replace them well before the light comes on anyway.
- Sat Aug 11, 2018 2:00 am
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Front strut top bearing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1806
Re: Front strut top bearing
I should just maybe hire a B8 for a good weekend and see if I manage to wreck going through my usual roads, and I'll throw in a quick run to Skye just to be sure. Next car will be Audi. Q5 and A6 allroad if I can manage. Different suspension. Or a different brand of 4x4. I have this issue on another...
- Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:36 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Front strut top bearing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1806
Re: Front strut top bearing
To be honest I was very unimpressed with the OEM struts. Gone in 8k, soft as a jelly from day 5. They are made by one of the suppliers at the end of the day, not vw themselves. I checked for hd versions and couldn't find any for top bearing or mount. One suggestion on golf5 forum was to use Audi TT ...
- Fri Aug 10, 2018 12:28 am
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Front strut top bearing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1806
Front strut top bearing
The stupid thing is broken again. I think I am changing them like 2-3 times a year. All it takes is just a generally rough road, nothing special at all. In Cotswolds it is all pretty rough and bumpy. I've tried a few from the Birmingham parts shops, FEBI from EBAY and some other reasonably big names...
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:51 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: 1.9tdi or 2.0tdi?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3970
Re: 1.9tdi or 2.0tdi?
"I'm getting high 40's mpg on mixed motorway/rural roads mainly." Keego I get high 40's with a stock 2.0 litre 170 Sport (EGR/DPF) with 208k on the clock travelling on mainly A roads and with very slight town driving. Would have thought a 1.9 would have been more frugal? From experience I...
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:48 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: 1.9tdi or 2.0tdi?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3970
Re: 1.9tdi or 2.0tdi?
The earliest 1.9 might be OK, as long as it is not the later BXE. Flying conrods and more. Low on power too for such a big car.
But generally, the CR 2.0TDI is the way to go. B7 or Superb II would have the newer engines but it depends on the budget.
But generally, the CR 2.0TDI is the way to go. B7 or Superb II would have the newer engines but it depends on the budget.
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:44 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: H7 / HID bulb adapters
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1471
H7 / HID bulb adapters
My car is late 59 highline model. I believe they might use a slightly different holder than earlier versions Currently it is running with [badly] modified / drilled stock holders. I can't put a stock bulb back in it for an MOT bar some bluetac :mrgreen: , and to be honest they don't even always stay...
- Sun May 13, 2018 12:16 am
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Annual mileage - what is yours (stats, stats and more stats))
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3490
Re: Annual mileage - what is yours (stats, stats and more stats))
Last year around 25k and that wasn't the only car I was driving
- Sun May 13, 2018 12:12 am
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Disc pads cost
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6553
Re: Disc pads cost
Grooved are about bitting into the pad more / clearing away dust . I'd stick with plain rotors having had most . Biggest cost effective difference in brakes is going larger diameter , simple leverage physics . Then pads . grooved / slotted clear away dirt and before they get the chance to damage an...