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by scott_higgy
Wed Jan 15, 2020 2:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Which Suspension?
Replies: 5
Views: 706

Re: Which Suspension?

Looking to buy today so am i going 16mm? anyone confirm this for me? Cheers 16mm is correct for later model B5.5 I think it's only up to end of 2001 they used the old 20mm size Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk Yeah its a B5.5 on a 55 plate, so i will go for the 16mm Cheers, much appreciated.
by scott_higgy
Wed Jan 15, 2020 10:22 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Which Suspension?
Replies: 5
Views: 706

Re: Which Suspension?

Looking to buy today so am i going 16mm? anyone confirm this for me?

Cheers
by scott_higgy
Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:49 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Which Suspension?
Replies: 5
Views: 706

Re: Which Suspension?

Most likely will be 16mm. What year is it? Top Tip: wire brush it as much as you can and Start dousing the top pinch bolt in plusgas or a decent penetrant (NOT WD40) every day in excessive amounts if you want the bolt to have half a chance of moving. Do this every day until you take it out. Or you’...
by scott_higgy
Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:51 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Which Suspension?
Replies: 5
Views: 706

Which Suspension?

After some guidance! My B5.5 has a front end wobble which i posted previously and was advised it is possibly one of the bushes starting to go. The car has just rolled over the 200k mile so i might as well change both front suspension setups. As this car is just a work horse i am just going to replac...
by scott_higgy
Tue Nov 26, 2019 4:55 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Front End Wobble
Replies: 6
Views: 650

Re: Front End Wobble

So my car has started to have a front end wobble from the passenger drivers side when accelerating. I've just had some new tyres put on wheels are balanced and car drives straight. However as above when accelerating wobbles to about 60mph then calms down. Had a quick look underneath and had it off ...
by scott_higgy
Tue Nov 26, 2019 3:46 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Front End Wobble
Replies: 6
Views: 650

Re: Front End Wobble

Thanks for the reply.

I'll look to order some up. Best place to buy? Places/brands to avoid?
by scott_higgy
Tue Nov 26, 2019 1:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Front End Wobble
Replies: 6
Views: 650

Front End Wobble

So my car has started to have a front end wobble from the passenger drivers side when accelerating. I've just had some new tyres put on wheels are balanced and car drives straight. However as above when accelerating wobbles to about 60mph then calms down. Had a quick look underneath and had it off t...
by scott_higgy
Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:57 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Misfire 2.0T Petrol
Replies: 1
Views: 793

Re: Misfire 2.0T Petrol

Its an 09 reg Passat CC 2.0 TSI (B6). Its the first gen TSI engine I believe.
by scott_higgy
Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:50 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Misfire 2.0T Petrol
Replies: 1
Views: 793

Misfire 2.0T Petrol

Hi, My brother purchased a Passat CC 2.0T Petrol and after a week of ownership the car went into limp mode. He managed to get it back to my house where it was smoking and smelt of fuel. We called the RAC out to diagnose it and they said a misfire in cylinder 2 & 3. We then had it put on a traile...
by scott_higgy
Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:51 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: VCDS
Replies: 0
Views: 1274

VCDS

Anyone have VCDS in or around Teesside/Newcastle area that can help me diagnose my cruise control issue. And also look at any faults now my alarms not working.

Can provide beers as a thank [emoji6]

TIA

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by scott_higgy
Mon Oct 08, 2018 3:47 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: LED Light Bar
Replies: 7
Views: 2289

Re: LED Light Bar

:hyst :hyst :hyst :hyst :hyst :hyst
by scott_higgy
Mon Oct 08, 2018 3:03 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Why didn't my alarm go off?
Replies: 21
Views: 5472

Re: Why didn't my alarm go off?

Common thing it the switch on the bonnet catch. I bypassed one on a passat i had. I changed my front passengers side wing recently and loosened the front bumper, i wonder if thats had any effect? From experience if one of the door modules is iffy, this can cause the lack of beep when you lock the c...
by scott_higgy
Sat Oct 06, 2018 10:17 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Why didn't my alarm go off?
Replies: 21
Views: 5472

Re: Why didn't my alarm go off?

~Cool, ill give it a go!
by scott_higgy
Sat Oct 06, 2018 10:08 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Why didn't my alarm go off?
Replies: 21
Views: 5472

Re: Why didn't my alarm go off?

calumvw1 wrote: Sat Oct 06, 2018 10:07 am It depends on what's wrong it may be as simple as a broken wire.
If you could scan for fault codes that would help point you in the right direction.

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True, i dont have VCDS so will need to find someone who can help me out.
by scott_higgy
Sat Oct 06, 2018 9:59 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Why didn't my alarm go off?
Replies: 21
Views: 5472

Re: Why didn't my alarm go off?

carpets or mats on the passenger side have never been wet.... strange.

I'm away working so will look when i get home in a few weeks.

So to resolve my car not having a working alarm i would need to replace the unit????
by scott_higgy
Sat Oct 06, 2018 9:45 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Why didn't my alarm go off?
Replies: 21
Views: 5472

Re: Why didn't my alarm go off?

I have no idea, Passats are famous for water ingress to the comfort control unit, hopefully it's not that though. Might be an idea to check the writing to the drivers door as that is how the alarm would be set when you lock it. Does it show the drivers door open on the instrument cluster? Sent from...
by scott_higgy
Sat Oct 06, 2018 9:37 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Why didn't my alarm go off?
Replies: 21
Views: 5472

Re: Why didn't my alarm go off?

calumvw1 wrote: Sat Oct 06, 2018 9:37 am It means your alarm isn't set.

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Really, why would that change then? how do i change it back?
by scott_higgy
Sat Oct 06, 2018 7:55 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: LED Light Bar
Replies: 7
Views: 2289

LED Light Bar

Anyone on here running a light bar fitted to the roof rails?

Winters coming and i do long drives up to Aberdeen from Teesside and the extra light would be ideal on the dark nights!

I've seen a couple of bars but wondered if anyone has one fitted, how they've wired it etc.
by scott_higgy
Sat Oct 06, 2018 7:45 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Why didn't my alarm go off?
Replies: 21
Views: 5472

Re: Why didn't my alarm go off?

Alan Gunn wrote: Sat Oct 06, 2018 7:12 am Do the indicators flash when you lock the car ?.
Funny you should mention this, i noticed when i parked my car up that they dont, they use to but now they dont!

What does this mean?
by scott_higgy
Sat Oct 06, 2018 5:56 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Why didn't my alarm go off?
Replies: 21
Views: 5472

Re: Why didn't my alarm go off?

:hyst :hyst :hyst :hyst :hyst so i put Pr*ck in my last comment and it changed it to willy :hyst :hyst :hyst :hyst
by scott_higgy
Sat Oct 06, 2018 5:55 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Why didn't my alarm go off?
Replies: 21
Views: 5472

Re: Why didn't my alarm go off?

I have no idea why it never went off. Just wanted to say I feel gutted for you. These people are utter scum. Those along with those who burgle. 100% scum. Craig. Cheers pal. I was fuming at the time, spending time and money to make the passat look good and have a few nice touches and for some littl...
by scott_higgy
Sat Oct 06, 2018 5:20 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Why didn't my alarm go off?
Replies: 21
Views: 5472

Why didn't my alarm go off?

So last week my B5.5 was broken into and my Pioneer head unit stolen X( X( X( X( X( They forced the drivers side lock, however my alarm never went off. This was overnight on my drive. Is there a reason why my alarm never went off? i know it works because i've set it off by accident a few times.
by scott_higgy
Mon Sep 17, 2018 7:08 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: the worst
Replies: 6
Views: 1915

Re: the worst

Nightmare. Glad you're ok though.

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by scott_higgy
Mon Sep 17, 2018 9:36 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Retrofit Cruise control
Replies: 7
Views: 1926

Re: Retrofit Cruise control

So bit of an update on this.... Had the cruise control fitted on the Friday. Drove it home and parked up. Drove to Manchester airport last week on the Monday and parked up. Come home Saturday night and started the drove home. This is where I've found another fault since having the retrofit carried o...
by scott_higgy
Sat Sep 08, 2018 10:21 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Mapped PD130
Replies: 7
Views: 1955

Re: Mapped PD130

Gazwould wrote:180 bhp is the air supplied limit air the turbo can push anyway .

It's all about the torque as this upsets the clutch .
Yeah was advised to keep it below 400nm

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