Search found 442 matches

by mrderv
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Front bumper removal
Replies: 1
Views: 17

Re: Front bumper removal

Car decided to have a pheasant for tea last night smashing the centre grill section. Luckily, it seems this is the only damage. Has anyone removed their front bumper recently which I will need to do replace the grill. If so do you have any tips or pointers. I guess I remove the upper grill first th...
by mrderv
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: state of gte battery charge
Replies: 4
Views: 51

Re: state of gte battery charge

Isn't there a gauge on the dash like the fuel level? I'm sure its the bottom of the left dial (assuming you have virtual cockpit?)

Image
by mrderv
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: state of gte battery charge
Replies: 4
Views: 51

Re: state of gte battery charge

roadwarrior wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:53 pm is there any software or apps that will tell me the state of charge remotely bluetooth ect, without getting into the car and fighting my way though the screen menu ?
If you are talking overall battery life (i.e. state of health), I believe the only way is through VCDS/ODIS
by mrderv
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Tyre choices B8 GT
Replies: 20
Views: 1314

Re: Tyre choices B8 GT

Champion
by mrderv
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:59 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: s-repair high voltage battery recall
Replies: 3
Views: 63

Re: s-repair high voltage battery recall

I wouldn't worry about being 8k from your warranty exclusion.

In warranty or not, a recall overrides this. Its a safety concern and they have to rectify it
by mrderv
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: s-repair high voltage battery recall
Replies: 3
Views: 63

Re: s-repair high voltage battery recall

I popped into a dealer today as i wanted to see if there were any recalls i needed to know about on my new purchase and S-REPAIR HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY - field campaign 93G4 popped up - anybody know what that is ? Did they not advise what it was for? There has been recalls for the GTE, one for a HV B...
by mrderv
Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Auto headlights not operating correctly
Replies: 2
Views: 75

Re: Auto headlights not operating correctly

Basic Auto headlights are just that. Auto on or off. Adaptive headlights i believe, were only for LED headlights, and this feature was an optional extra. Adaptive lighting allowed for auto on-off, but also auto main/dipped beam depending on traffic and lighting conditions (i.e. main beam when no car...
by mrderv
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: FYI - REAR PADS AFTER 2019 - NAUGHTY VW
Replies: 1
Views: 51

Re: FYI - REAR PADS AFTER 2019 - NAUGHTY VW

I think thats just a software thing that his diag couldn't do. VCDS, OBDeleven, and Carista can do it. Anything built after 2021 on the new platform such as the ID3, Golf Mk8 etc, are all behind an SFD lock which requires the use of a diagnostic tool such as ODIS to get into the modules to perform s...
by mrderv
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: B7 R134A Air Con Schrader valve type
Replies: 4
Views: 66

Re: B7 R134A Air Con Schrader valve type

The schrader on an AC system may look the same, but is different to one meant for tyres. The sealing material on the valve is designed to stay sealed at colder temperatures, which is something a tyre valve would fail at doing when the AC pipes start frosting over in use (not to mention causing loss ...
by mrderv
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: B7 R134A Air Con Schrader valve type
Replies: 4
Views: 66

Re: B7 R134A Air Con Schrader valve type

Just do a search for "R134A Hi Low Pressure valve cores" There is a tool that can allow you to remove the core in-situ without loss of gas, but is quite pricey for what is likely going to be single use and more suited to an AC engineer. Alternatively, any AC workshop, should be able to rep...
by mrderv
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Tyre choices B8 GT
Replies: 20
Views: 1314

Re: Tyre choices B8 GT

Thanks for that. I am only 35 mins from Darlington so that could work out. These uniroyals have always been great in the wet but have they improved the wear rate? I sold my old B7 in 2020 to a mate, it had all for tyres replaced with Uniroyals and 4 wheel alignment in 2019 at 170k on the clock. Its...
by mrderv
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:05 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Tyre choices B8 GT
Replies: 20
Views: 1314

Re: Tyre choices B8 GT

I've just replaced my old Continentals on the front with Uniroyal Rainsport 5. £115 a corner inc fitting/balancing I had these on my old B7 and they were fantastic, so i've decided to go with them again. Once the rears go, i'll be going for Rainsports on the back too. That's a decent price for I as...
by mrderv
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Tyre choices B8 GT
Replies: 20
Views: 1314

Re: Tyre choices B8 GT

I've just replaced my old Continentals on the front with Uniroyal Rainsport 5. £115 a corner inc fitting/balancing

I had these on my old B7 and they were fantastic, so i've decided to go with them again. Once the rears go, i'll be going for Rainsports on the back too.
by mrderv
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Carplay . . .
Replies: 26
Views: 1246

Re: Carplay . . .

Hi all, in the same boat as the posters above. Software version is MST2_EU_VW_E0220D No nav and no option for app connect currently, am I screwed or could it be activated? Yes, it can be done. Give these guys a shout. www.yorkshirevwagretrofits.co.uk Not sure where you are based, but you don't need...
by mrderv
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: CarPlay?
Replies: 1
Views: 110

Re: CarPlay?

Hi, recently got a 2016 B8 2.0TDI highline, I’m trying to see if I can get carplay. The car is a highline (top-ish spec in Ireland) but doesn’t come with Nav. Part number is 3Q0035819A, thanks! Press and hold the menu button on the infotainment screen for 5 seconds, then select Software (top option...
by mrderv
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:43 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Android head unit has killed the parking sensors
Replies: 4
Views: 202

Re: Android head unit has killed the parking sensors

jayartibee wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:55 am Do you think there any CarPlay units on the market which DO retain the parking sensors?
I have no idea sorry
by mrderv
Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Android head unit has killed the parking sensors
Replies: 4
Views: 202

Re: Android head unit has killed the parking sensors

Yes, unfortunately the audio beeps for the parking sensors are taken care of by the VW Factory head unit. You've got 2 options 1: Refit a VW headunit (will involve coding if its not the original one that came with the car) 2: Remove and disconnect the old sensors, and retrofit aftermarket ones that ...
by mrderv
Thu Feb 22, 2024 4:04 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: B8 LED's.
Replies: 6
Views: 241

Re: B8 LED's.

Are H9 the same as H8 and H11 because I can't find Nighteye H9, the brand that are my low beam bulbs? H8/H9/H11 all look identical, but they are different wattages. H8 is apparently 35w, and H11 supposedly 55w. H9 are supposed to be 65w. My low beam H7 are 60w, surely high beam will be higher? Low ...
by mrderv
Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Carplay . . .
Replies: 26
Views: 1246

Re: Carplay . . .

Hi, To confirm I meant I’m in the exact same situation I’ve also got the MST2_EU_VW_ZR_PO137T, and so a coding is off the table. I’m just struggling to find online a good choice of replacement unit, I would ideally like the features I had in my last car which was a 2017 model Passat gt including wi...
by mrderv
Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: B8 LED's.
Replies: 6
Views: 241

Re: B8 LED's.

I have just changed my low beam halogen bulbs for some LED's, obviously they are H7 bulbs. I intend to swap out my main beam bulbs but wondering which to get, I have read on one webpage that they are also H7 but I've also read they are different bulbs, any ideas? High-beams are H9 Are H9 the same a...
by mrderv
Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:26 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: B8 LED's.
Replies: 6
Views: 241

Re: B8 LED's.

Wass85 wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:12 pm I have just changed my low beam halogen bulbs for some LED's, obviously they are H7 bulbs.

I intend to swap out my main beam bulbs but wondering which to get, I have read on one webpage that they are also H7 but I've also read they are different bulbs, any ideas?
High-beams are H9
by mrderv
Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Carplay . . .
Replies: 26
Views: 1246

Re: Carplay . . .

Thank you. Yes thought so I’m in the exact same spot P Adams, just bought the car this week and looking to try and get CarPlay, did you manage to get CarPlay in the end and if so what method did you use? Press and hold the menu button on the infotainment screen for 5 seconds, then select Software (...
by mrderv
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:21 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: bought a high mileage passat gte - so questions
Replies: 4
Views: 329

Re: bought a high mileage passat gte - so questions

Open the tailgate. If there are buttons on the tailgate trim panel near the grab handle then it has a powered tailgate and needs diagnosing if its not opening. If there are no buttons on the tailgate trim, then you don't have the powered version, just the good old struts, so yes, you have to open it...
by mrderv
Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:56 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Won't start after stalling
Replies: 10
Views: 354

Re: Won't start after stalling

This is what can't be diagnosed just by looking to see if the belt is still there unfortunately.

Hopefully there isn't any catastrophic damage
by mrderv
Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Won't start after stalling
Replies: 10
Views: 354

Re: Won't start after stalling

How old is the cambelt?