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by tristan
Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:53 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: New Key Blade not working
Replies: 11
Views: 2279

Re: New Key Blade not working

look forward to reading that as i thought Vagcom could not code these to the car !!!! Edit just done a quick google search and come up with this If your car is older than 2001 the code used to be on a scratch off piece of plastic which came with the keys. If you don't have it all then you will have ...
by tristan
Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: New Key Blade not working
Replies: 11
Views: 2279

Re: New Key Blade not working

maybe someone else can help with this as i dont know what the cheapest solution is fella..

glad the swap worked for you

VCDS is not the way to get this sorted im afraid fella.
by tristan
Wed Jun 20, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: New Key Blade not working
Replies: 11
Views: 2279

Re: New Key Blade not working

just put your old working transponder into the new key and your all set,,
i wouldnt golue the transponder to the columb fella [-x :-bd
by tristan
Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:23 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: New Key Blade not working
Replies: 11
Views: 2279

Re: New Key Blade not working

yes it should be in there,!!!!! looks like a grain of rice made of glass !!!
by tristan
Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Folding mirrors
Replies: 14
Views: 2010

Re: Folding mirrors

THATS GREAT !!! :-bd
by tristan
Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Folding mirrors
Replies: 14
Views: 2010

Re: Folding mirrors

sorry to dig up an old post but i have these on my new car Alhambra and am trying to get them to fold in when i arm the alarm.. iv done a bit of digging and it seems some cars had the mirrors fitted but not the relay needed to operate them so some of you guys may have them all along. if im right !!!...
by tristan
Mon Mar 19, 2012 3:45 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: cruise control fitment lancashire/north west
Replies: 8
Views: 1759

Re: cruise control fitment lancashire/north west

i told bury VW that stockport qouted me 149 all in and they matched it.. white lie but i guess they all need the work in the current climate...

would rather go to dealer than Awesome though,, just my preference
by tristan
Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:24 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: cruise control fitment lancashire/north west
Replies: 8
Views: 1759

Re: cruise control fitment lancashire/north west

i got qouted £149 from VW in BURY and central manchester
by tristan
Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5 wagon tow bar removal
Replies: 6
Views: 928

Re: B5 wagon tow bar removal

just buy a crash bar from a scrappie and fit that,,,

then EBAY your towbar get yourself some beer tokens !!!!!
by tristan
Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Disable Parking Sensor?
Replies: 8
Views: 1506

Re: Disable Parking Sensor?

pull the fuse..
by tristan
Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:40 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: I'm getting one - picked her up
Replies: 14
Views: 2279

Re: I'm getting one

or check to compare with vcds :D
by tristan
Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:05 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Range/Miles to go
Replies: 5
Views: 1112

Re: Range/Miles to go

not with vcds vag com

you need vag tacho to do it
by tristan
Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Bought a clocked Passat
Replies: 19
Views: 2268

Re: Bought a clocked Passat

when you do a full scan on the car it shows the current mileage ate the top when the scan is finished
by tristan
Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:39 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: help in the lancaster area
Replies: 2
Views: 711

Re: help in the lancaster area

thought you needed vag tacho to do the dash coding !!!!!!
by tristan
Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Interior lighting....
Replies: 4
Views: 1028

Re: Interior lighting....

plenum drains blocked ???

could be the start of the dreaded ccm issue
by tristan
Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Aftermarket steering wheel / airbag light
Replies: 6
Views: 1165

Re: Aftermarket steering wheel / airbag light

yoiu need to put a relay in there
by tristan
Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:53 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: does anyone know
Replies: 2
Views: 797

Re: does anyone know

clocks are coded so not easy
by tristan
Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:41 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: VCDS Help please
Replies: 27
Views: 2662

Re: VCDS Help please

you need to asign the lead to one of the 4 com ports, i guess if you look at the properties when the lead is plugged it will be showing on a higher number com port than 1-4

set up the lead before you even plug it into the car
by tristan
Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:45 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: SMD Headlights HID alternative ?????
Replies: 10
Views: 1534

Re: SMD Headlights HID alternative ?????

i thought HID's are not allowed for MOTT rules now ????

am i not right ?? obviously unless they are OEM

why advise on HID's when you will keep getting pulled

dont get me wrong i am a massive fan of them!!!
by tristan
Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: SMD Headlights HID alternative ?????
Replies: 10
Views: 1534

Re: SMD Headlights HID alternative ?????

just looking for a viable alternative to HID's i have had them in the past but with the new MOT rules coming in i dont want any hassle when it comes to driving around!!!!! they are cheap enough to give it a try i thought you may be right with the beam angle!!! but would they be ok in the spotlights?...
by tristan
Wed Jan 04, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: SMD Headlights HID alternative ?????
Replies: 10
Views: 1534

SMD Headlights HID alternative ?????

has anyone tried these bulbs as an alternative to HID's ??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-pcs-Car-H4- ... 19cbf453f5

look good for the price
by tristan
Sat Dec 24, 2011 8:59 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: radio problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1424

Re: radio problem

sounds very basic to me no live!!!!


check power supply is there
by tristan
Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:13 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Air bag light on.
Replies: 10
Views: 1355

Re: Air bag light on.

why search for wild geese fella

get the code again and do a search for what it menas

save you a lot of messing about

i had this and it turned out to be a crash sensor under the passenger seat.
by tristan
Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:13 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Any Members Near Enfield
Replies: 3
Views: 961

Any Members Near Enfield

hi guys any members near Enfield ?????


need a little help!!!!!!

PM if you prefer please

cheers
by tristan
Tue Oct 25, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Kenlowe Hotstart on a 5.5 TDI
Replies: 7
Views: 1570

Re: Kenlowe Hotstart on a 5.5 TDI

i take it this type is electric then!!!!!!!

either way they are excellent when they are working correctly