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by chunks
Tue Aug 21, 2018 6:15 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: EGR issue
Replies: 3
Views: 1514

Re: EGR issue

Have managed to book car into VW next week for the egr issue, however it squeals every time I have throttle on now. Is it safe to drive till then, thanks
by chunks
Wed Aug 15, 2018 7:40 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: EGR issue
Replies: 3
Views: 1514

EGR issue

So dpf light kept coming on, then engine block light, so had it diagnosed as needing new egr,garage fitted it then asked me if I had any other issues, which I didn’t, so he explained there’s now a squeal. They tried to rectify squeal, but couldn’t, saying it might disappear with use. Anyway it is st...
by chunks
Fri Nov 10, 2017 5:18 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: ESP, PARKING BRAKE LAMP ON PERMANENTLY
Replies: 12
Views: 3232

Re: ESP, PARKING BRAKE LAMP ON PERMANENTLY

thanks Kartman
by chunks
Fri Nov 10, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: ESP, PARKING BRAKE LAMP ON PERMANENTLY
Replies: 12
Views: 3232

Re: ESP, PARKING BRAKE LAMP ON PERMANENTLY

hi, jist an update on what i previously posted, cars been in today, they changed the right hand side rear sensor so now all is good. It was the price they charged that wasnt good, £170 just for that, he did say if its not sensor, could be the hub at an extra cost in total of £230, but turned out jus...
by chunks
Wed Nov 08, 2017 10:15 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: ESP, PARKING BRAKE LAMP ON PERMANENTLY
Replies: 12
Views: 3232

Re: ESP, PARKING BRAKE LAMP ON PERMANENTLY

will do and thanks very much
by chunks
Wed Nov 08, 2017 7:29 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: ESP, PARKING BRAKE LAMP ON PERMANENTLY
Replies: 12
Views: 3232

Re: ESP, PARKING BRAKE LAMP ON PERMANENTLY

thanks kartman, i haveonly just managed to get my car booked in for the abs and esp light on, also flat tyre and parking brake. I was just wondering, i had the five spoke wheels on my car and replaced them with the cc sirocco wheels, could this have caused the lights to come on, although all same di...
by chunks
Thu Oct 12, 2017 10:48 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: ESP, PARKING BRAKE LAMP ON PERMANENTLY
Replies: 12
Views: 3232

Re: ESP, PARKING BRAKE LAMP ON PERMANENTLY

thanks Kartman, will it be dangerous to drive for another week, as im on holiday right now and cannot get anywhere to fix it
by chunks
Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:15 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: ESP, PARKING BRAKE LAMP ON PERMANENTLY
Replies: 12
Views: 3232

ESP, PARKING BRAKE LAMP ON PERMANENTLY

my dash board looks like a night club right now, the ESP ABS light is on, parking brake lamp, and flat tyre, also start stop not working, any ideas please and roughly how much to fix, tia
by chunks
Mon Sep 25, 2017 5:25 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: nearside door indicator
Replies: 2
Views: 1502

Re: nearside door indicator

cheers Raf, will do that tomorrow, sorry for late reply, been away mate
by chunks
Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:55 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: nearside door indicator
Replies: 2
Views: 1502

nearside door indicator

only just noticed nearside door indicator isnt working, yet theres no lights on dash to tell me so, my model is B7 estate 2011. Apiece of ply board flipped up from road and hit it at some force and cracked cover of mirror, managed to replace cover but now indicators off, can you friendly bunch tell ...
by chunks
Thu Jul 13, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: engine warning lamp
Replies: 9
Views: 2216

Re: engine warning lamp

so how much for a remap and will this fix it
by chunks
Thu Jul 13, 2017 4:59 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: engine warning lamp
Replies: 9
Views: 2216

engine warning lamp

my engine warning light on my 2011 estate has come on, i had the dpf showing up, so took car for run and it went off. Now the light with the engine symbol has come on, is it safe to drive still and how can i fix it, thanks in advance
by chunks
Fri Apr 21, 2017 5:52 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: REMAP
Replies: 13
Views: 3482

Re: REMAP

Can you send me link for Simon, thanks
by chunks
Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:53 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: REMAP
Replies: 13
Views: 3482

Re: REMAP

That was the price on the link you sent me, 399 euros
by chunks
Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:17 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: REMAP
Replies: 13
Views: 3482

Re: REMAP

thanks for your help, looked it up and costs about £335. Well worth thinking about
by chunks
Fri Apr 21, 2017 7:50 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: REMAP
Replies: 13
Views: 3482

Re: REMAP

Mine is the estate B7 2011 TDi bluemotion. I believe it's 138 bhp. It's the 2.0L. Engine number I think isWVWZZZ3CZBE326210, this is what's on windscreen
by chunks
Fri Apr 21, 2017 7:14 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: REMAP
Replies: 13
Views: 3482

Re: REMAP

Appreciate that, just wondering if anyone knows anywhere a bit more local or shall I google it. Just don't know exactly what to look for
by chunks
Fri Apr 21, 2017 6:40 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: REMAP
Replies: 13
Views: 3482

Re: REMAP

Hello, I am in South Shields in Tyne and Wear, I will Defoe go for remap but don't know where to start
by chunks
Thu Apr 20, 2017 3:38 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: REMAP
Replies: 13
Views: 3482

REMAP

Hello, i have a B7 Passat estate and wondering what a remap is, how to go ab out getting one and are they legal. Or are they the same as a tuning box. Thanks
by chunks
Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:38 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Cam belt change £??
Replies: 17
Views: 4530

Re: Cam belt change £??

i think i would hang on a bit till at least 100k. I know they reccomend 140k or 5 years, but really seems unnesesary just yet. Anyway VW done mine for 399 and that was supposed to be on a special. Idont live near London but its always best to shop about. Yes just spotted spelling mistake but i did try
by chunks
Thu Mar 09, 2017 5:49 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Puddle lights GOOD BRIGHT CHEAP!!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 4213

Re: Puddle lights GOOD BRIGHT CHEAP!!!!

can you please update me on what bulb i need for new led puddle lights. My model is 2011 estate facelift 2.0tdi bluemotion, thanks in advance
by chunks
Thu Mar 09, 2017 5:30 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: light knocking driver side front suspension
Replies: 6
Views: 1923

Re: light knocking driver side front suspension

i also have knocking on mine and the last time i had it in vw, they said it needed new front lower bushes, but their quote for doing job was a bit daft. Mechanic told me they wernt bad so ive put up with them for 5 months. However cars due test soon so no doubt they will need done. By the way, i can...
by chunks
Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:37 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Fuse for boot opening switch in drivers door
Replies: 1
Views: 1107

Fuse for boot opening switch in drivers door

Hello, can anyone tell me what fuse it is in dash board for the boot open switch on the drivers door. This hasn't worked for some time now and need to know what size it is. Also do I need to use original dust caps on wheels for the flat tyre warning on dash.
by chunks
Mon Nov 21, 2016 7:47 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Sat nav head units - any good?
Replies: 25
Views: 4532

Re: Sat nav head units - any good?

wanted. sat nav for B7 estate, even better with caravan towing options. Cheap as possible
by chunks
Tue Nov 01, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: SPOTTED
Topic: battery trouble
Replies: 2
Views: 8334

Re: battery trouble

Did have dash cam on and a cooler box plugged in two days before but it was fine the following day. Just thinking I might have left boot open too long or something daft. Will get it checked tomorrow. Is it worth carrying a spare battery around or getting a booster