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by LetsGoForASpin
Wed May 12, 2021 3:53 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Start/stop error message - potential battery problem?
Replies: 13
Views: 885

Re: Start/stop error message - potential battery problem?

I was getting strange error messages on my 2018 R-Line Passat - Park pilot (Reversing sensors) not workingvand auto hold not working and I was unable to set the tyre pressures A,new battery resolved all the problems, don't know what the original type was though. The car was only 2 1/2 years old and ...
by LetsGoForASpin
Fri Sep 25, 2020 12:31 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Stop/Start Restart Triggers
Replies: 4
Views: 5966

Re: Stop/Start Restart Triggers

My 2018 passat 150bhp diesel manual doesn't do as you describe, however the engine will start when the status of something changes for instance if I turn the steering wheel. Also if the heating is on the car will start when stationery, presumably something to do with battery drain. There were no sof...
by LetsGoForASpin
Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:43 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: paint touch up kits
Replies: 8
Views: 6624

Re: paint touch up kits

I've used a cocktail stick to apply the paint, may be worth giving it a go
by LetsGoForASpin
Wed Jun 03, 2020 5:11 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: New!
Replies: 4
Views: 6951

Re: New!

There are some people on here who have incredible knowledge, I hope you find your time here useful.
by LetsGoForASpin
Thu May 28, 2020 10:42 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Any tyre recommendations?
Replies: 17
Views: 7591

Re: Any tyre recommendations?

Pirelli on mine now, much more grip than the Bridgestone's I had previously, quieter and smoother too.
by LetsGoForASpin
Fri May 15, 2020 1:08 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: How not to drive a B8 wagon
Replies: 5
Views: 4870

Re: How not to drive a B8 wagon

Must have been a former BMW driver :esm
by LetsGoForASpin
Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:01 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: little issues bugging me
Replies: 12
Views: 2168

Re: little issues bugging me

I've found VW terrible too when it comes to warranty claims, they will do anything and say anything to avoid paying out.
by LetsGoForASpin
Wed Jan 01, 2020 7:09 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: It just wasn't my time..
Replies: 12
Views: 6716

Re: It just wasn't my time..

Phew, a narrow escape...well done for the evading action.
by LetsGoForASpin
Wed Dec 18, 2019 6:07 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: little issues bugging me
Replies: 12
Views: 2168

Re: little issues bugging me

Good luck with the problems buddy, that sounds shockingly expensive.
I guess if the oil was low from new it could have caused premaure wear and who knows what damage has occurred.
by LetsGoForASpin
Sat Dec 14, 2019 2:35 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: are 190 bhp passats growly ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1512

Re: are 190 bhp passats growly ?

My 150 B8 grumbles a fair bit at low revs when 'I make good progress'.
by LetsGoForASpin
Sun Nov 03, 2019 6:32 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Motorway Fuel Consumption
Replies: 17
Views: 2284

Re: Motorway Fuel Consumption

2018 Passat 150 Diesel R-line, I get around 52mpg maybe a bit more on longer runs but short journeys see the consumption dip to the mid 40s.
The dash display is wildly optimistic.
by LetsGoForASpin
Sat Oct 05, 2019 5:08 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Simko's black B6
Replies: 71
Views: 19855

Re: Simko's black B6

Great looking car and great photos, really enjoyed going through this post.
What happened to the car? What have you got now?
Good health to you.
by LetsGoForASpin
Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:02 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: A
Replies: 13
Views: 2613

Re: Rust In Peace (A B5.5 story comes to an end)

I’ve got tears in my eyes...
by LetsGoForASpin
Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:02 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: A
Replies: 13
Views: 2613

Re: Rust In Peace (A B5.5 story comes to an end)

I’ve got tears in my eyes...
by LetsGoForASpin
Wed Feb 27, 2019 8:02 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: New B3 owner - tdi'd '89 wagon. 5 years on...
Replies: 66
Views: 33452

Re: New B3 owner - tdi'd '89 wagon. 4 years on...

That was a good read.
I'm just a lowly service engineer on lab instruments and I'm amazed/impressed by the knowledge and skills you guys possess.
Keep it up!
by LetsGoForASpin
Tue Dec 25, 2018 8:37 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Merry Christmas Guys n Gals
Replies: 6
Views: 1410

Re: Merry Christmas Guys n Gals

Hapoy Christmas everyone, a great new year and many trouble-free miles ahead.
by LetsGoForASpin
Mon Dec 03, 2018 10:37 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Just ordered my 1.4 150 SE Business DSG Estate
Replies: 135
Views: 23024

Re: Just ordered my 1.4 150 SE Business DSG Estate

They have a layer of sticky stretchy rubber on the inside which prevents/reduces loss of pressure if the tyre is penetrated - you may notice a small loss but that's all.
You can carry on driving but I'm not sure how long for and at what speed.
All good so far....but they can't be repaired
by LetsGoForASpin
Wed Nov 28, 2018 7:54 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Think I killed my heated mirrors..
Replies: 18
Views: 2415

Re: Think I killed my heated mirrors..

I keep forgetting I've turned mine on....poor design
by LetsGoForASpin
Mon Nov 26, 2018 5:33 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Bought my first Passat
Replies: 8
Views: 604

Re: Bought my first Passat

Looks good and I agree, that's the best colour...needs polishing though :esm
by LetsGoForASpin
Sun Nov 18, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: New to the group! 77 b1 estate
Replies: 15
Views: 11713

Re: New to the group! 77 b1 estate

Very interested, it will be great to see how this develops.
I haven't seen round headlights for a loonnngggg time
by LetsGoForASpin
Tue Oct 30, 2018 2:03 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: How many miles are you getting from a tank ???
Replies: 11
Views: 1969

Re: How many miles are you getting from a tank ???

Around 650 miles from a brimmed tank, however I’ve noticed the consumption has gone up quite a bit now the weather is colder - why is this?
by LetsGoForASpin
Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:59 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: When you just can't leave it alone....
Replies: 37
Views: 12532

Re: When you just can't leave it alone....

Black mirrors get my vote.
Nice job, looks tasty.
by LetsGoForASpin
Fri Oct 05, 2018 5:45 am
Forum: R36
Topic: R36 Scrub a dub.
Replies: 14
Views: 13771

Re: R36 Scrub a dub.

Good job, nice shine especially for a silver car.
by LetsGoForASpin
Mon Sep 03, 2018 6:15 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Just ordered my 1.4 150 SE Business DSG Estate
Replies: 135
Views: 23024

Re: Just ordered my 1.4 150 SE Business DSG Estate

Don’t go for the protection.
You can buy the products for a tenth of that price so even ‘discounted’ it’s not a good deal as they won’t spend the time that is necessary
by LetsGoForASpin
Fri Aug 17, 2018 7:49 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Very Juddery Rear Wiper on New Passat
Replies: 2
Views: 1493

Very Juddery Rear Wiper on New Passat

Hi All, I got my new Passat estate early May and within a few weeks I noticed the rear wiper would occasionally judder like mad....move smoothly for an inch then drag, move another inch then drag again, and so on. It's bizarre as when it works OK it's fine and the juddering is only once in a blue mo...