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by ulsterlad
Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: reprogramming key fob
Replies: 7
Views: 2141

Re: reprogramming key fob

what am i searching for on ebay m8 sorry im not up to scratch with all this
by ulsterlad
Sat Apr 17, 2010 12:42 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: divers side window regulator
Replies: 7
Views: 1764

Re: divers side window regulator

i had to replace motor recently myself even though i could hear the motor going.Apparently its a cable that runs from the motor that snaps hence still hearing the motor but no movent on window.
by ulsterlad
Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:15 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: looking for a b5 or b5.5 passat then check this out
Replies: 69
Views: 70503

Re: looking for a b5 or b5.5 passat then check this out

Where does the water actually come from in the passenger side footwell,reason i ask is mines was wet last week.
by ulsterlad
Sat Apr 17, 2010 8:38 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: reprogramming key fob
Replies: 7
Views: 2141

Re: reprogramming key fob

cheers m8 will have a look.
Tried what you said m8,also the how to section,it seems now that the light on the fob is working intemittintly now maybe something wrong with the fob itself,if thats the csae does any1 know where i can get a replacement fob cheaper than dealer itself and can you programme ...
by ulsterlad
Sat Apr 17, 2010 8:17 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: reprogramming key fob
Replies: 7
Views: 2141

reprogramming key fob

Hi guys,i own a 1998 tdi passat my battery went down in my key fob and i changed the battery,but now central locking dosnt work with fob.I recently had to change my boot lock which only locks via using fob which i cant do now.found this on internet ...
by ulsterlad
Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: hard starting
Replies: 14
Views: 2799

Re: hard starting

wheres that located m8
by ulsterlad
Sun Apr 04, 2010 2:14 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: hard starting
Replies: 14
Views: 2799

Re: hard starting

have been told that compression is ok m8,as far as timing it was a vw mechanic that did the timing m8,now has his own garage,id like to think hes done it right but ill ask around see if any1 can check for me
by ulsterlad
Sun Apr 04, 2010 1:24 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: hard starting
Replies: 14
Views: 2799

Re: hard starting

Still got the hard starting issue when cold,so far glowplugs coolant sensor injectors been checked that i know of,when i get the car started from cold for bout 2-3 seconds theres no revs then it picks up,if i rev even sitting to around 25-3000 on the rev counter i hear a click ,and when i take my ...
by ulsterlad
Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: clutch on way out
Replies: 4
Views: 1309

Re: clutch on way out

cheers guys
by ulsterlad
Thu Jan 28, 2010 7:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: clutch on way out
Replies: 4
Views: 1309

clutch on way out

Have to replace clutch,the question i wanted to know is,do you also have to change flywheel asweel.
by ulsterlad
Mon Jan 25, 2010 6:12 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: hard starting
Replies: 14
Views: 2799

Re: hard starting

What ive found out so far is if i take the connector from the cooling sensor at back of engine,the interior glowplug light on dash stays on abit longer,and is easier to start,not to its proper starting but far better than when it is connected.I know this sensor is only afew months old as i bought it ...
by ulsterlad
Sun Jan 17, 2010 10:27 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: hard starting
Replies: 14
Views: 2799

Re: hard starting

its been on a vag machine m8 not picking anything up,i must also correct myself guys,when i say hard starting cold or hot,thats not excactly true,as i found out,if im out in the car turn it of and restart itll restart very good,however if i let it sit say an hour then its hard to start again.
by ulsterlad
Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: hard starting
Replies: 14
Views: 2799

Re: hard starting

Runs brilliant m8 when started,no dosnt use oil more than it should m8,yes the hard starting has got worse progessevly m8,timing belt has been change at 100k m8 problem wasnt that bad back then
by ulsterlad
Sat Jan 16, 2010 5:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: hard starting
Replies: 14
Views: 2799

Re: hard starting

just under 120 on it i suggested that to the mechanic but he said its not so dont know m8
by ulsterlad
Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:02 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: hard starting
Replies: 14
Views: 2799

hard starting

Hi guys,i own a 1998 vw passatt tdi,its very hard to start,warm or cold though sometimes when its warm it will start ok.So far ive had turbo revamped,injectors revamped,new glow plugs,new thermo sensor,had another second hand pump tried and still the mechanic cannot find the problem,im hoping that ...
by ulsterlad
Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:43 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting new deisel pump
Replies: 28
Views: 3886

Re: fitting new deisel pump

just an update.found out whats wrong that i go into limp mood around 60 mph,turbo needs revamp,wont know the cost till the company gets it and checks to see whats wrong with it,hard starting havnt solved that prob yet.
by ulsterlad
Tue Jul 28, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting new deisel pump
Replies: 28
Views: 3886

Re: fitting new deisel pump

Cheers guys,will try to get sorted at weekend and keep ya updated.
by ulsterlad
Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting new deisel pump
Replies: 28
Views: 3886

Re: fitting new deisel pump

cheers for that dave does any car place sell these and or they exspensive ?
by ulsterlad
Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting new deisel pump
Replies: 28
Views: 3886

Re: fitting new deisel pump

Yes m8 its an AFN ENGINE,only fault code i know of m8 is the booster value some call it a selonoid value which theres 2 of what ya mean compressions m8 sorry but yer talking to a none machanic lol i only drive the thing lol m8.
by ulsterlad
Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting new deisel pump
Replies: 28
Views: 3886

Re: fitting new deisel pump

The cars hard to start cold or hot,change glow plugs gave it a service etc,changed temp sensor also when going abit fast at 300 refs it has no power its like it wants to go backwards,have already changed 1 boost sensor so gonna change the other 1 two,and ive noticed blue tape around 1 of the vacum ...
by ulsterlad
Sun Jul 26, 2009 4:50 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting new deisel pump
Replies: 28
Views: 3886

Re: fitting new deisel pump

Looks like ya was right dave,the fuel pump was a different part number,so we have installed the old 1 again lol(till i get the money up for a good second hand 1).Seems to start and run ok though at 3000 ref youd think the car stopped going forward,like lose of turbo,had a dignostic on it says boost ...
by ulsterlad
Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting new deisel pump
Replies: 28
Views: 3886

Re: fitting new deisel pump

cheers dave,will get a look during week then update ya on me progress.
by ulsterlad
Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting new deisel pump
Replies: 28
Views: 3886

Re: fitting new deisel pump

wheres the engine code loccated m8
by ulsterlad
Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:59 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting new deisel pump
Replies: 28
Views: 3886

Re: fitting new deisel pump

cheers dave will do that later this week
by ulsterlad
Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting new deisel pump
Replies: 28
Views: 3886

Re: fitting new deisel pump

honestly dont know m8,so i assume it has to be same part number m8 ?