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by Machinehead
Sat Jun 09, 2018 6:57 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Headlights too high? (Halogens)
Replies: 5
Views: 2522

Re: Headlights too high? (Halogens)

Isn’t there a height setting in the menus?
by Machinehead
Sat Jun 09, 2018 6:54 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Long Term, Since Start and Since Refueling Resets daily
Replies: 2
Views: 1775

Re: Long Term, Since Start and Since Refueling Resets daily

Mines done that too but only once. Guess it’s a software glitch? Did the ‘analogue’ clock stop and then reset itself when you turned the car on? Mine stopped at 3am
by Machinehead
Sun Feb 18, 2018 3:17 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Low coolant warning.
Replies: 8
Views: 3031

Re: Low coolant warning.

I had to put a drop in after only 2,000 but nothing since - figured there was an air bubble somewhere int eh system it wasn't enough to trigger any warning - I was just looking under the bonnet and noticed it was a bi down from when it was new.
by Machinehead
Sun Feb 18, 2018 10:26 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Heated Seat Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 1826

Re: Heated Seat Problem

did you find anything loose? also I assume the fuses are all ok?
by Machinehead
Sun Feb 18, 2018 10:04 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Stop Start control logic.
Replies: 9
Views: 3060

Re: Stop Start control logic.

its norma,l but many variable dictate when it happens, frosty morning with light or without light will change things, hrw, heated seats, etc and importantly the charge state of the battery. lots of short journeys will probably mean the battery isn't fully charges so less likely for the auto stop to ...
by Machinehead
Tue Nov 14, 2017 11:22 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: VW B7 Passat first timer.
Replies: 2
Views: 597

Re: VW B7 Passat first timer.

Harsh, but we can't all go the performance of a 2l turbo!! :ymhug:
by Machinehead
Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:45 am
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Speed Camera POI - Solved
Replies: 3
Views: 2671

Re: Speed Camera POI - Solved

Many thanks. Don't know where the seller gets the database from tbh. It didn't actually cross my mind! :( something to bear in mind when an update is needed though! :) Thanks for the links - I think I found that whilst searching but the database doesn't appear to be available to purchase anymore. It...
by Machinehead
Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:20 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Speed Camera POI - Solved
Replies: 3
Views: 2671

Speed Camera POI - Solved

Hi, I wanted to get Speed Camera POI on to the Discover Media sat-nav in my B8 and found this seller on eBay. Bought it and received the file by email, copied to SD card and installed on the Nav. It failed the first time and I contacted the seller who got back to me straight away with things to try,...
by Machinehead
Sat Nov 04, 2017 11:50 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Things to know when buying B7 or B8 passat
Replies: 8
Views: 2956

Re: Things to know when buying B7 or B8 passat

may I say, when I looked at the the Superb before getting my b8 I felt the build quality was poor, rattly buttons and cheap plastics compared to the VW - lego is more sturdy that the moulding around the drivers seat that holds all the electric seat controls. Yes there was probably more toys for your...
by Machinehead
Sun Oct 29, 2017 10:32 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: New MOT in 2018 - will check Cat/DPF
Replies: 44
Views: 10196

Re: New MOT in 2018 - will check Cat/DPF

As I posted in other thread some time ago, OBD part comes into play during MOT: Source: https://mattersoftesting.blog.gov.uk/how-the-eu-roadworthiness-package-affects-the-mot/ How the EU Roadworthiness Package affects the MOT Here are the latest dates and changes for the relative aspects of the dir...
by Machinehead
Fri Oct 27, 2017 2:44 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Help! ABS and ESP Lights are on after battery change
Replies: 10
Views: 2944

Re: Help! ABS and ESP Lights are on after battery change

The OP said codes already had been read and nothing was showing up.... Impossible with those two faults... However it might not show on NOT VW specific fault readers. In example AA didn't find anything when my injector died and my vcds at home showed fault specific to faulty injectors. Chance the a...
by Machinehead
Fri Oct 27, 2017 11:26 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Help! ABS and ESP Lights are on after battery change
Replies: 10
Views: 2944

Re: Help! ABS and ESP Lights are on after battery change

The OP said codes already had been read and nothing was showing up....
by Machinehead
Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:46 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Help! ABS and ESP Lights are on after battery change
Replies: 10
Views: 2944

Re: Help! ABS and ESP Lights are on after battery change

I'm new to the Passats don't know if it works on VW's (but does on some other German makes) but you could try disconnecting the battery for 30-mins, reconnect it, do the wheel lock-to-lock thing, go for a drive round a couple of roundabouts and left hand bends for a few miles and see if it clears? N...
by Machinehead
Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Dpf regen speed?
Replies: 9
Views: 3051

Re: Dpf regen speed?

Gazwould wrote: Sat Oct 21, 2017 5:43 pm Clean it instead .

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That's the way to do it! :D
by Machinehead
Tue Oct 24, 2017 8:25 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Newbie with first Passat
Replies: 1
Views: 559

Newbie with first Passat

Hi, Been reading the forum for a bit before deciding on a new 2.0l 150 Business estate in Harvard Blue, with Discover Media (Generation 2 GP). Always have had larger cars and with the Misses using a mobility scooter to get around and father in law in a wheel chair this was the best choice over every...
by Machinehead
Tue Oct 24, 2017 12:56 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: 2017 Passat GT App-Connect coding
Replies: 3
Views: 1971

Re: 2017 Passat GT App-Connect coding

Both are dealer activated, at about £200 each! I had tried to see it these could be coded in by a 3rd party at a suitably reduced cost. I contacted a VAG specialist, VAG Car Coding Ltd in London, but never received a complete response, only a request for reg/vin and then nothing! The cost simply to ...
by Machinehead
Tue Oct 24, 2017 12:46 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Dealers & Customer Service, are they compatable ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1805

Re: Dealers & Customer Service, are they compatable ?

Wouldn't hold out too much with the Build app! The car I've had for 2-months now (3rd August I collected it) is, according to the app "my new Passat has arrived in the UK. It is now awaiting clearance and transportation to the retailer. This normally takes 7 days" - stage 6 on the progress...
by Machinehead
Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:22 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Satnavs ! Waze ! Anyone heard of it ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3781

Re: Satnavs ! Waze ! Anyone heard of it ?

I used it some time back and found it took me through city centres (big time waste) where TomTom took better faster routes. Just tried my route to Bristol and Waze now routes the same as the TT so I'd have to say they've updated the routing since I used it last. I'd say for a freebe go for it 👍
by Machinehead
Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:10 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Discover Nav & Nav Pro.... are they any good ?
Replies: 7
Views: 3397

Re: Discover Nav & Nav Pro.... are they any good ?

I've found it's not as good as TomTom but what makes a huge difference is having the car connected to the internet. I use my iPhone as a hotspot (annoying to set up every time!) but it then updates route info, traffic delays, and reroutes much quicker. Running both side by side the vw nav does a pre...