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by mluton
Thu May 01, 2025 9:43 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: FYI, Replace Clutch, Flywheel and Labour (Independent Garage 2025 Price)
Replies: 0
Views: 34

FYI, Replace Clutch, Flywheel and Labour (Independent Garage 2025 Price)

Just popping this up for information so if searching on the forum this info will pop up for others if they need the info on price for 2025.

Clutch & Flywheel replaced after the flywheel was getting rattly. Car was at 134,971 miles on original assembly. Done at my local Independent Garage: https ...
by mluton
Mon Mar 31, 2025 11:52 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Repeated tailgate open warnings while driving and alarm triggering while parked.
Replies: 7
Views: 670

Re: Repeated tailgate open warnings while driving and alarm triggering while parked.

Not sure if you have sorted it, Here's my video of my fix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np9dYZCrNWA

Used contact cleaner on the blue plugs to remove the rust
by mluton
Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Passat b7 high line estate front fogs won’t work
Replies: 5
Views: 129

Re: Passat b7 high line estate front fogs won’t work

Yep, DRLs in lower bumper, may have been turned off by tool if you are not getting any warning or have you tried changing the bulbs, could be failed LEDs with CANBUS cancel. Had that in the past myself.
by mluton
Fri Sep 20, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: New VW owner 2012 1.6TDi Turbo replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 121

Re: New VW owner 2012 1.6TDi Turbo replacement

I had a recon turbo fitted at best turbos for £600: https://best-turbos.co.uk/
by mluton
Mon Sep 16, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Replacement chrome boot trim?
Replies: 1
Views: 96

Re: Replacement chrome boot trim?

Here you go: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374197142812?fits=Plat_Gen%3AB7%7CModel%3APassat&_skw=passat+b7+chrome+rear&itmmeta=01J7X4XXT050FRE5B38G4WCNTP&hash=item571fe3451c:g:p8MAAOSwjbJjryRJ&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKmgLENsDaK9rHh70dfxs2y0taG ...
by mluton
Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Multiple errors popped up
Replies: 3
Views: 281

Re: Multiple errors popped up

I agree with owerr1 this was my issue with all the symptoms you have described
by mluton
Tue Jul 02, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Reset bulb warning light on dash
Replies: 2
Views: 608

Re: Reset bulb warning light on dash

Have you replaced it with an LED bulb ? Should always go out with the bulb being replaced.
by mluton
Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:44 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: annoying squeak
Replies: 1
Views: 2085

Re: annoying squeak


Hi - on cold mornings I have a really annoying squeak from the rear lining, left side of my B7 estate . Sounds like a metal clip agitating against the bodywork. Is there a quick fix? The whole side lining looks like a pain to remove, just to lube a clip!


My B7 Estate squeak was from the ...
by mluton
Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Android head unit has killed the parking sensors
Replies: 10
Views: 2808

Re: Android head unit has killed the parking sensors

jayartibee wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:19 pm Got mine sorted. Bloomin sounder (yes it is in the rear pillar) had gone open-circuit. A new one got the system all working...
Nice one :)
by mluton
Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Android head unit has killed the parking sensors
Replies: 10
Views: 2808

Re: Android head unit has killed the parking sensors

jayartibee wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:00 pm Not in the dashboard??
Nope
by mluton
Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Android head unit has killed the parking sensors
Replies: 10
Views: 2808

Re: Android head unit has killed the parking sensors

Parking sensor bleeper is in the pillar behind driver, sot through speakers FYI.
by mluton
Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Android head unit has killed the parking sensors
Replies: 10
Views: 2808

Re: Android head unit has killed the parking sensors

My Eonon Q53pro does and shows on the screen
by mluton
Wed Dec 06, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Drivers door inner panel
Replies: 2
Views: 2209

Re: Drivers door inner panel

Is it the same as mine here on this thread, drivers door: viewtopic.php?f=86&t=99175
by mluton
Wed Dec 06, 2023 1:40 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: 2012 b7 Vibration over 70mph.
Replies: 4
Views: 2361

Re: 2012 b7 Vibration over 70mph.

Steering wheel Shake = Front Balance
Car Shake = Rear Balance

What you got, may help more ?
by mluton
Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Electric windows faults
Replies: 1
Views: 2629

Re: Electric windows faults

Door panel off job to be sure, from my past experience any noise on windows is the regulator cable, not expensive and not the worse jobs to do, just fiddly.
by mluton
Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Virtual/Digital Dash Tacho
Replies: 4
Views: 2805

Re: Virtual/Digital Dash Tacho

Look superb, more Pics please and a video :), interested, link also :)
by mluton
Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Cranks but won't start
Replies: 10
Views: 2552

Re: Cranks but won't start

Can you hear the fuel pump prime ?
by mluton
Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Drivers door not opening from outside
Replies: 24
Views: 4138

Re: Drivers door not opening from outside

May Help, Pin goes through Window Hole
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Red things were just to hold up window
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by mluton
Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Drivers door not opening from outside
Replies: 24
Views: 4138

Re: Drivers door not opening from outside

Apologies yeah the rears have the split dowl which need to be pulled out, getting front and rear doors mixed up. I have done both. :)

Just trying to find my pics...................
by mluton
Tue Jan 31, 2023 1:58 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Drivers door not opening from outside
Replies: 24
Views: 4138

Re: Drivers door not opening from outside


I have the child lock unlocked from inside now and progressing the repair.

Door card off and trying to take off the regulator assembly.

I expected to remove a rubber grommet, lower the window slightly until I see the window securing bolt, tape the window, loosen bolt and remove the regulator ...
by mluton
Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Drivers door not opening from outside
Replies: 24
Views: 4138

Re: Drivers door not opening from outside

hydrocilator wrote: Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:24 pm Many thanks, I will give that a shot.

There is no resistance on the outside handle compared to the working doors. I will know more when I get in there
Bowden Cable has popped of or snapped then. :( Cheap part :)
by mluton
Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Drivers door not opening from outside
Replies: 24
Views: 4138

Re: Drivers door not opening from outside


I have a rear passenger door that will not open from the outside since the outside temperature sat at sub zero for a few days.

All door locks were frozen then and I had to use a hairdryer to unlock it.

I reckon the outside handle cable has snapped /slipped off.

Playing around with it yesterday ...
by mluton
Mon Dec 19, 2022 1:23 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Turbo issues.... or not??
Replies: 13
Views: 3200

Re: Turbo issues.... or not??


Right car rescanned with the following codes:
P159200. Altitude sensor boost pressure sensor- implausible correlation
P010100 mass or volume air flow circuit range/performance
P023400 turbo, supercharger over boost condition
P023800 turbocharger boost sensor A circuit high input
P067200 cylinder 2 ...
by mluton
Mon Dec 19, 2022 11:54 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Car Alarm going off randomly
Replies: 8
Views: 1494

Re: Car Alarm going off randomly

These may Help, Some photos of when I did the job: https://mattluton-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/matt_mattluton_co_uk/EnLSlpmgzkdHuqx7Ty6ETdgBzRAtTOrX6F81ONwHm3ZF7w?e=R7CtRa From My Onedrive so you get the full res images

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by mluton
Mon Dec 19, 2022 11:41 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Car Alarm going off randomly
Replies: 8
Views: 1494

Re: Car Alarm going off randomly

Nothing Broke for me, remove the bottom trim where the boot lock is and work upwards to the right. The bit you are prying, remove by pulling upwards.