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by Chriss
Fri Dec 10, 2010 11:50 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 Rear Cigarette Lighter Fuse
Replies: 2
Views: 1264

B5.5 Rear Cigarette Lighter Fuse

Hi, I'm looking for the above fuse. I'm certain it's not with the rest of the fuses in the fuse box on the side of the dash, where you have to have the door open to get to them. This one has the front 12v fuse, but there's no fuse for the two in the boot or the rear, so they must be somewhere else. ...
by Chriss
Sun Nov 29, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Stereo Swap Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 1900

Re: Stereo Swap Questions

Ace, thanks guys.

Just to find which stereo to go for now. :)
by Chriss
Thu Nov 26, 2009 3:04 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Startup/Shutdown Rituals
Replies: 9
Views: 1720

Re: Startup/Shutdown Rituals

Thanks. :)
by Chriss
Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:10 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Startup/Shutdown Rituals
Replies: 9
Views: 1720

Startup/Shutdown Rituals

Hey all, My Passat is my first diesel, and first turbo car, is there anything special I should know about when starting up and shutting down? More specifically, could anyone tell me if any of the points below are good tips, or a load of tosh? When turning the car on, give it about 3-4 seconds before...
by Chriss
Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Spare Keys?
Replies: 18
Views: 3280

Re: Spare Keys?

Is there one serial for the whole fob, or do different parts of the fob have different serials? I'm confused by the 3 stages of security as it were. Remote locking part (found that serial: 1JO 959 753 DA), key part (done by shape) and the immobiliser part (this has to be programmed by the VAGCOM, I ...
by Chriss
Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Spare Keys?
Replies: 18
Views: 3280

Re: Spare Keys?

I must be a total idiot here, there's several number inside the keys. On the bit with the key on, is "WT0>PAGF50<" Does that sound right? My last car was a Nissan 100NX, which didn't have an alarm or immobiliser, so this is really baffling for me! Once I acutally understand this, I'm going...
by Chriss
Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:11 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Spare Keys?
Replies: 18
Views: 3280

Re: Spare Keys?

He says this, and it opens. :oops:
by Chriss
Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Spare Keys?
Replies: 18
Views: 3280

Re: Spare Keys?

All ready been quoted here, in excess of
by Chriss
Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Stereo Swap Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 1900

Re: Stereo Swap Questions

Never knew things like that existed! :D

Is there any way to not lose the display in the dash between the tacho and speedo?
by Chriss
Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Spare Keys?
Replies: 18
Views: 3280

Re: Spare Keys?

Hrm, how do you split the key in two? :oops:
by Chriss
Sun Nov 22, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Spare Keys?
Replies: 18
Views: 3280

Re: Spare Keys?

Hi, I live in Lossiemouth, but travel to Thanet fairly often.
by Chriss
Sun Nov 22, 2009 8:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Spare Keys?
Replies: 18
Views: 3280

Re: Spare Keys?

Half of that ment nothing to me. :lol:

Is it the sort of thing an independent garage can do, or is it a fairly specialist thing?
by Chriss
Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Spare Keys?
Replies: 18
Views: 3280

Re: Spare Keys?

My manual tells me how to sync the fob to the car, so that's not a great issue, it's more ensuring I buy the right thing. I see lots of fobs on ebay in parts, but if they're near impossible to assemble/seperate/any thing else, I'd like to know in advance. ;)
by Chriss
Sun Nov 22, 2009 5:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Spare Keys?
Replies: 18
Views: 3280

Spare Keys?

Hi, I'm sure this question must have been asked before, but I can't find it with searching. I've just bought a 2004 Passat, but it only came with one key. What's the cheapest way of getting a new fob and key, is there anything to look out for (I notice a few chinese versions on ebay) and any other p...
by Chriss
Sun Nov 22, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Stereo Swap Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 1900

Stereo Swap Questions

Hi, I've a 04 Passat 5.5, and looking to chance the stereo to something else, however, I don't really want to lose the ability to use the steering wheel buttons, and the display above the MPG counter etc, as I find them quite handy. Would any after market stereo be compatible with these? Many thanks...
by Chriss
Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:58 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Remaps - Who Do You Recommend?
Replies: 7
Views: 1788

Re: Remaps - Who Do You Recommend?

Thanks for the reply, I'll do some digging into to you.
r-tech-ben wrote:we can also offer a mobile service depending where abouts in the uk you are.
I'm in Lossiemouth. :lol:

Edit: Your website doesn't list anything for the 2.5 TDi?
by Chriss
Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:46 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Remaps - Who Do You Recommend?
Replies: 7
Views: 1788

Remaps - Who Do You Recommend?

Hi, looking at maybe getting a remap on my 2.5 TDi for fuel economy, rather than anything else, who can you recommend? :)
by Chriss
Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:43 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Hi, new B5.5 TDi Owner :)
Replies: 1
Views: 660

Hi, new B5.5 TDi Owner :)

Hey all,

Soon to be a B5.5 Estate owner here, just wondering is there's any "must do" modifications (aside from moving the little black box under the passager seat :!: ) and what other common modifications there are. :)

Thanks in advance

Chriss