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by smoky
Sat Jul 06, 2019 5:56 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Replace halogen headlight with LED/Xenon
Replies: 17
Views: 3766

Re: Replace halogen headlight with LED/Xenon

Beam pattern & light output is checked with approved equipment, and a visual assment is made on the wiring and light colour. Hid/led lamps are a different colour & easy to spot by an experienced tester, who will figure it out in short order. Never seen any tester measuring light output with...
by smoky
Wed Apr 24, 2019 7:15 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Anyone own this?
Replies: 5
Views: 6917

Re: Anyone own this?

If you spend that much money on B6 then is news [emoji16][emoji106]

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by smoky
Wed Apr 24, 2019 6:45 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Anyone own this?
Replies: 5
Views: 6917

Anyone own this?

Come on who is it then [emoji16], 3k on suspension on B6 lol

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by smoky
Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:15 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Live fuse
Replies: 1
Views: 826

Re: Live fuse

Sorted now

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by smoky
Thu Apr 04, 2019 10:35 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Live fuse
Replies: 1
Views: 826

Live fuse

Silly question but I misplaced my multimeter and does anyone know which live switches fuse I can tap in to ideally on passenger side, there is lots of empty spare spaces but it doesn't look like there is any power.

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by smoky
Sun Mar 31, 2019 11:36 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Inner steering rods replacement special tool??
Replies: 2
Views: 1042

Re: Inner steering rods replacement special tool??

I always used pipe wrench never failed but I have one lying around
by smoky
Fri Mar 29, 2019 9:14 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: BKP tandem pump
Replies: 15
Views: 2936

Re: BKP tandem pump

Well is been a while and gasket holding strong, just done another service and replaced fuel filter, filter has been replaced 6 months ago and I was shocked when I pulled mine out it was pure black, inside housing has a thick coating of black stuff hmm looked like oil, what's the best way to tackle t...
by smoky
Wed Feb 27, 2019 8:30 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: BKP tandem pump
Replies: 15
Views: 2936

Re: BKP tandem pump

Decided to fit it anyway on Saturday, after cleaning all side of engine and around gearbox ect, no leaks or diesel smell yet. For some reason starts better now first thing in morning is well.

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by smoky
Sat Feb 23, 2019 11:39 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: BKP tandem pump
Replies: 15
Views: 2936

Re: BKP tandem pump

My gasket has arrived but is bent, should 8 fit it or not? Image

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by smoky
Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:21 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: BKP tandem pump
Replies: 15
Views: 2936

Re: BKP tandem pump

I did order one from darkside, hoping it will arrive straight, should be able to fit on Saturday. Will update.

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by smoky
Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:19 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: BKP tandem pump
Replies: 15
Views: 2936

Re: BKP tandem pump

Hold on £7.50 from here is that the one?

https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/ ... gines.html

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by smoky
Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:16 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: BKP tandem pump
Replies: 15
Views: 2936

Re: BKP tandem pump

Well my saga continues fix one thing then something else pops up, anyway tandem/vacuum pump question, strong smell of diesel from engine, looks bit dark on top of gearbox housing ect, first impressions gasket needs replacing but is it just the main? Or do I need strip the pump it self or even worse...
by smoky
Wed Feb 20, 2019 8:44 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: BKP tandem pump
Replies: 15
Views: 2936

BKP tandem pump

Well my saga continues fix one thing then something else pops up, anyway tandem/vacuum pump question, strong smell of diesel from engine, looks bit dark on top of gearbox housing ect, first impressions gasket needs replacing but is it just the main? Or do I need strip the pump it self or even worse ...
by smoky
Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:51 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Doors locking but not unlocking
Replies: 3
Views: 1129

Re: Doors locking but not unlocking

Daniel41 wrote:Thanks mate I will give that a shot

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No problem hope it works for you.

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by smoky
Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:55 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Doors locking but not unlocking
Replies: 3
Views: 1129

Re: Doors locking but not unlocking

I have a 2007 B6 saloon the other day when I came back to the car park press the button to unlock the doors and nothing no motor sound nothing no chirp the only thing I could open was the boot so I had to climb through the boot to unlock the back door I can lock it fine but cannot unlock it at all ...
by smoky
Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:40 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Coolant temp low
Replies: 7
Views: 1676

Re: Coolant temp low

What make stat and where from.cir.... Original vw, looks the same as the link from dark site development, also the one I took of was original, hmm I'm sensing that the car dont like colder temps and is very hard to warm up or the temp sensor playing up giving false details to ecu and dash, now I'm ...
by smoky
Fri Feb 08, 2019 5:56 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Coolant temp low
Replies: 7
Views: 1676

Re: Coolant temp low

Ok little update, fitted new stat, vcds temp will get to 89 then you can feel main hose from stat getting slightly warmer but that's after like at least 30 min driving, when I stop temp will drop down to about 82 after 5 min and will start to climb again slowly or just sit there, to me this works li...
by smoky
Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:04 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Coolant temp low
Replies: 7
Views: 1676

Re: Coolant temp low

Hi Before I replace I decided to ask a question, my DSG B6 Tdi BKP 2006 has been struggling with keeping temp up over colder days and even after 30 min drive just can't get there and once parked up it would quickly drop, so I checked with vcds temp wouldn't go pass 85 which is normal, I was checkin...
by smoky
Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Injector Issue & ASV - will it eventually stop?
Replies: 5
Views: 1657

Re: Injector Issue - will it eventually stop?

Twincam wrote: Mon Feb 04, 2019 9:23 pm For anyone reading, would anyone know what would happen if I disconnect the ASV via the plug on the side? Its constantly spinning when I put the ignition on.
I stand to be correct but ASV should have a flap so I don't understand what you mean about spinning? or not flap attached to bar :shock:
by smoky
Mon Feb 04, 2019 7:11 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Injector Issue & ASV - will it eventually stop?
Replies: 5
Views: 1657

Re: Injector Issue - will it eventually stop?

Hi Your injector fault could be down to faulty loom, I have same error that will occasionally pop up is well but on nr1 and I know it started after I done glow plugs so most likely dislodge connector or something wrong with wire, personal experience has been over a year now and still drive just didn...
by smoky
Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:59 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: New car for first time driver
Replies: 10
Views: 3007

Re: New car for first time driver

Hmm I can see what you saying about japs, I'm under same impression, mate wife got Yaris fairly older model and he didn't touch that car for over 4 years now apart the usual maintance, but I notice them Yaris do keep the price up.

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by smoky
Mon Feb 04, 2019 5:04 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Coolant temp low
Replies: 7
Views: 1676

Coolant temp low

Hi Before I replace I decided to ask a question, my DSG B6 Tdi BKP 2006 has been struggling with keeping temp up over colder days and even after 30 min drive just can't get there and once parked up it would quickly drop, so I checked with vcds temp wouldn't go pass 85 which is normal, I was checking...
by smoky
Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:09 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: New car for first time driver
Replies: 10
Views: 3007

Re: New car for first time driver

Sometimes it's worth looking at cars you may not necessarily consider, my mates sister has just passed her test and she is driving an old 1.8 volvo, it was far cheaper than any of the obvious choices with small engines Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk I think I need to sit down on the likes of g...
by smoky
Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:02 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: New car for first time driver
Replies: 10
Views: 3007

Re: New car for first time driver

Something like this would be a good first car well i thing but gives you some idea. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Polo-1-4TDI-2004MY-Twist/113507765487?hash=item1a6d970cef:g:1QsAAOSwP8db6uTo:rk:21:pf:0 Nice little polo would work for her but most likely in petrol. Sent from my SM-G950F usin...
by smoky
Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:39 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: New car for first time driver
Replies: 10
Views: 3007

New car for first time driver

Hi Need to find a car for sister in law and she wants something small, I know insurance going to be step on anything but she is over 30 if that makes still any difference, what can you recommend, I think due to insurance cost and she wants to pay in full there should be about 1k maybe bit more give ...