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by potbellie1
Fri Dec 14, 2018 5:46 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Dsg auto
Replies: 7
Views: 2692

Re: Dsg auto

Yes got auto hold which is alwYs turned on was just concerned that leaving in drive would wear the clutches aa the boos doesn’t say anything
by potbellie1
Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:38 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Dsg auto
Replies: 7
Views: 2692

Re: Dsg auto

So do you reccommend turning stop start off ? Do I stick in neutral in traffic when stopped ? Thanks for the reply
by potbellie1
Thu Dec 13, 2018 8:30 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Dsg auto
Replies: 7
Views: 2692

Dsg auto

Hi guys, I have a Passat 2.0 tdi dsg . I currently drive it by leaving in drive and use auto hold and the stop start system . I do find it a bit lumpy at times and wondering should I be popping it into neutral in traffic or not , and also is there a reset , as I believe it adjusts to personal drivin...
by potbellie1
Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:17 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: 2015 se business 2.0 auto gearbox
Replies: 2
Views: 1648

Re: 2015 se business 2.0 auto gearbox

Has just done it again , best way to describe it is clutch disengaging sharply when revs taken off not so much jumping out of gear ya for the reply
by potbellie1
Mon Oct 01, 2018 3:54 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: 2015 se business 2.0 auto gearbox
Replies: 2
Views: 1648

2015 se business 2.0 auto gearbox

Hi I have a 2.0 tdi auto with 17000 miles on . Noticed a few times the gearbox a little jerky and in particular when parking uphill in reverse seamed to jump out of reverse gear then engage again , is this normal, thanks in advance for the replys
by potbellie1
Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:12 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Cooling fans running
Replies: 6
Views: 2420

Re: Cooling fans running

Lovely , thanks for the help
by potbellie1
Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:15 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Cooling fans running
Replies: 6
Views: 2420

Re: Cooling fans running

Ok , thanks for the reply do I need to leave it to run or just switch off spose it will sort itself out
by potbellie1
Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:50 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Cooling fans running
Replies: 6
Views: 2420

Cooling fans running

Hi guys , have just arrived home after my usual drive from work to find my 2.0dsg Reving higher than normal at Rickover and the coolant fans running , the temp doesn’t seam to be higher than it normally is, first time it’s done it since I’ve had it 3 weeks ago any advise please
by potbellie1
Tue Aug 07, 2018 4:32 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Front fog lights
Replies: 2
Views: 1579

Re: Front fog lights

I thought I’d leave them on and dazzle everyone like most drivers 😆😆😆😆😆
Many thanks thought that was the case
by potbellie1
Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:19 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Front fog lights
Replies: 2
Views: 1579

Front fog lights

Still getting used to the new Passat, switched rear fog lights on and an icon comes on on the dash display . Put the front ones on and there isn’t an icon, should there be or has a dash bulb gone cheers
by potbellie1
Wed Aug 01, 2018 7:36 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: towing mirrors
Replies: 7
Views: 2766

Re: towing mirrors

Just tried the milencos on the car very good fit but not sure how tight I can go with the clamps but fit really well
by potbellie1
Wed Aug 01, 2018 7:35 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: towing mirrors
Replies: 7
Views: 2766

Re: towing mirrors

Just tried the milencos on the car very good fit but not sure how tight I can go with the clamps but fit really well
by potbellie1
Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:52 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Instrument display icons
Replies: 5
Views: 2131

Re: Instrument display icons

Just had a passenger in the back and yes it shows who’s got seatbelts on cheers
by potbellie1
Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:19 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Instrument display icons
Replies: 5
Views: 2131

Re: Instrument display icons

Just had another look and they are icons of seats so maybe right
by potbellie1
Mon Jul 30, 2018 9:55 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Instrument display icons
Replies: 5
Views: 2131

Instrument display icons

Had the Passat 2.0 dsg se business since sat , on start up I get icons of what I would describe as people in the centre display at the bottom does anyone know what they mean can’t find in the manual thanks
by potbellie1
Mon Jul 30, 2018 9:46 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: towing mirrors
Replies: 7
Views: 2766

Re: towing mirrors

Thanks guys pick up a pair of milenco mirrors tomorrow so should be ok cheers for the help
by potbellie1
Sun Jul 29, 2018 7:53 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: towing mirrors
Replies: 7
Views: 2766

Re: towing mirrors

when you say milnco presume you mean the clip on the top type ? just found a pair of aero mirrors local to me for £25
by potbellie1
Sun Jul 29, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: towing mirrors
Replies: 7
Views: 2766

towing mirrors

just took delivery of my 2015 2.0 dsg se business passat estate. already booked in for a vw towbar ready to tow my caravan, but not sure which mirrors to go for that wont scratch my paint. haved seen some stick on ones but not sure how good they will be any advice much appreciated regards adrian
by potbellie1
Sun Jul 29, 2018 7:16 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: newbie
Replies: 1
Views: 580

newbie

Just took delivery of my 2015 passat estate se business 2.0 dsg in pearlecent black, love it, has come suck a long way since my last passat a 2006 plate estate