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by chillout1983
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:12 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: 2013 Vw Passat steering angle sensor
Replies: 8
Views: 116

Re: 2013 Vw Passat steering angle sensor

When you swapped ribbons did you keep the clock spring cantered so I hat it was half wound up /half in wound so that rotation in 1 direction fully winds and the opposite unwinds ?

Have the driven the car to see if it clears ?
by chillout1983
Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: 2013 Vw Passat steering angle sensor
Replies: 8
Views: 116

Re: 2013 Vw Passat steering angle sensor

Hi

When I checked with vw they couldn’t tell me I had to give them the part no from my scan.
by chillout1983
Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: 2013 Vw Passat steering angle sensor
Replies: 8
Views: 116

Re: 2013 Vw Passat steering angle sensor

I think it’s in the clock spring I actually have a clock spring brand new genuine as mine was sounding rough they were on back order for a while so I ordered 1 but sold the car
by chillout1983
Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:07 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Won't start after stalling
Replies: 10
Views: 354

Re: Won't start after stalling

Can you scan it for codes, is it getting fuel from the lift pump to the high pressure pump
by chillout1983
Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Won't start after stalling
Replies: 10
Views: 354

Re: Won't start after stalling

I think it would be wise to check the timing
by chillout1983
Thu Dec 28, 2023 12:05 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Retrofit Heated Leather Interior B7 Estate
Replies: 3
Views: 265

Re: Retrofit Heated Leather Interior B7 Estate

https://www.kufatec.com/en/comfort-retr ... c-cc-35504#

Above is a link to a harness set you will need switches and possibly the harness for electric adjustment if not already fitted + coding subject to your modules being comparable
by chillout1983
Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Advice on B7 2013 Passat saloon 2.0TDi Bluemotion requiring new battery and glow plug no. 2 please?
Replies: 17
Views: 678

Re: Advice on B7 2013 Passat saloon 2.0TDi Bluemotion requiring new battery and glow plug no. 2 please?

If you could access vcds or similar you could code the new battery in and replace the plugs very easily
by chillout1983
Sun Oct 29, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Timing belt tutorial
Replies: 1
Views: 432

Re: Timing belt tutorial

Get a Haynes manual or subscribe alternately you can pay 7 euro for Erwin for an hour
by chillout1983
Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: ULEZ Zones
Replies: 5
Views: 911

Re: ULEZ Zones

I don’t like ULEZ either locally all it is doing is sending cars the long way round the outskirts of a city it will likely cause congestion issues in other areas and in reality it is one Atmosphere
by chillout1983
Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:59 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: ULEZ Zones
Replies: 5
Views: 911

ULEZ Zones

Hi just wondered how much people are considering replacing the B7 With something newer due to ULEZ ? I am considering replacing my beloved Executive style DSG estate very reluctantly as it’s getting on a bit but only has 53k on it and has been maintained to the max and runs like the day I picked it ...
by chillout1983
Wed Aug 30, 2023 9:18 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Passat B7 estate towbar fitting guide
Replies: 28
Views: 21863

Re: Passat B7 estate towbar fitting guide

Hi probably best to scan it with diagnostics like vcds as you will see the module or any issues with it or it’s network, have you tried the trailer on another car ?
by chillout1983
Wed May 17, 2023 6:14 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Rear boot Lock/unlock help
Replies: 6
Views: 1014

Re: Rear boot Lock/unlock help

Is it an estate if so I suspect you could have broken wires in the harness as it comes from the car to the tailgate.
by chillout1983
Wed Apr 19, 2023 4:23 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: B7 2.0 TDI Sport Estate-Drivers Front Wing Rust Issues
Replies: 4
Views: 1127

Re: B7 2.0 TDI Sport Estate-Drivers Front Wing Rust Issues

Vw will do everything to get out of the warranty they will likely use “that’s edge and fold corrosion “ I interpreted that as the only warrant flat panels, If they decline Warranty and you disagree they will advise you to get an independent inspection with a paint inspection company that they use so...
by chillout1983
Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Cranks but won't start
Replies: 10
Views: 1063

Re: Cranks but won't start

Looks like you are not getting fuel from the tank to the hpfp, if you have a suitable scan tool try and enable the fuel if it doesn’t work check supply if it’s missing check fuses and relays , I would suspect if you were to loose a cam or crank sensor input your car would start after extended cranki...
by chillout1983
Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Cranks but won't start
Replies: 10
Views: 1063

Re: Cranks but won't start

Looks like you are not getting fuel from the tank to the hpfp
by chillout1983
Sun Apr 16, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Cranks but won't start
Replies: 10
Views: 1063

Re: Cranks but won't start

What codes are current on the car
by chillout1983
Sun Apr 16, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Cranks but won't start
Replies: 10
Views: 1063

Re: Cranks but won't start

Are the following ok timing , sensor and wiring
by chillout1983
Mon Apr 03, 2023 2:52 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Seatbelt issues
Replies: 4
Views: 1043

Re: Seatbelt issues

For future reference they are not covered by component protection I just disconnected the battery then started stripping the trims so that the system was dead and replaced the reel with new bolts and torqued
by chillout1983
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:23 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Seatbelt issues
Replies: 4
Views: 1043

Re: Seatbelt issues

The pre tensioner is in the reel and when scanned it shows the id number of all the belts excluding the central belt
by chillout1983
Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:12 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Front suspension arms
Replies: 1
Views: 1020

Front suspension arms

Hi I wondered if anyone had replaced the front pressed steel arms with alloy ones as during my MOT it was advised that my control arm bushes were worn , I was going to replace the Arms,rear bushes and ball joints I fancy fitting the alloy ones I believe these are like for like ?

Thanks
by chillout1983
Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Seatbelt issues
Replies: 4
Views: 1043

Seatbelt issues

Hi I wondered if anyone had replaced a seatbelt as my drivers belt sticks on moderately warm days and will not extend once cooled it works fine. I plan to buy a new genuine belt however I am unsure if I will have to have the dealer fit it due to component protection as VCDS can’t get around it ? Tha...
by chillout1983
Sat Mar 11, 2023 7:28 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Air Intake Hole
Replies: 2
Views: 1026

Re: Air Intake Hole

I suspect you have a leak between your turbo and dpf I had this and replaced the clamp and gasket .
by chillout1983
Mon Oct 17, 2022 11:24 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Reverse camera/dash cam cables routing
Replies: 8
Views: 839

Re: Reverse camera/dash cam cables routing

Is it a a genuine highline camera ? As my that was what I based my response on.
by chillout1983
Mon Oct 17, 2022 2:35 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Reverse camera/dash cam cables routing
Replies: 8
Views: 839

Re: Reverse camera/dash cam cables routing

Hi

All the connectors can be taken apart and re assembled i think I dropped the roof lining a bit to do it and remove the tape and re taped.