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by GARRICK.CLARK1
Fri Jul 30, 2021 6:44 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Remapping a W8
Replies: 3
Views: 535

Re: Remapping a W8

I'll leave it then don't want it to cause a massive explosion
by GARRICK.CLARK1
Fri Jul 30, 2021 6:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Remapping a W8
Replies: 3
Views: 535

Remapping a W8

Anyone re mapped w8.
Did it work.
Does it work with LPG
by GARRICK.CLARK1
Fri Jul 30, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Electric motor noise on a W8 Passat
Replies: 5
Views: 584

Re: Electric motor noise on a W8 Passat

I'll buy the lock mechanism 1st ,weigh up how to do it.
by GARRICK.CLARK1
Thu Jul 22, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Electric motor noise on a W8 Passat
Replies: 5
Views: 584

Re: Electric motor noise on a W8 Passat

Car does 29mpg on a run , That at 60p a liter on LPG is quite good i think
Now to fix the passenger rear door lock solenoid. Anyone done this job with success.
by GARRICK.CLARK1
Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Electric motor noise on a W8 Passat
Replies: 5
Views: 584

Re: Electric motor noise on a W8 Passat

Hey thanks joolz.
on a side note, I've just changed the battery, what a load of hassle that was.
by GARRICK.CLARK1
Sun Jun 13, 2021 12:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Electric motor noise on a W8 Passat
Replies: 5
Views: 584

Electric motor noise on a W8 Passat

Hi guys , i have an 05 Passat W8 auto, its not being used at the moment ,so I disconnect the battery leads to save it going flat. Thing is I can hear a small electric motor working on the passenger side under the bonnet, it sounds like a fridge motor, does anyone no what it is and how its being powe...
by GARRICK.CLARK1
Mon Nov 09, 2020 5:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Looking for another car
Replies: 10
Views: 5883

Re: Looking for another car

To be honest , I haven't noticed any power difference , It starts up on petrol ,then once the motor has got to a certain temp it switches over by itself , it can also be switched off and just run petrol , but that would be bad on the pocket really. the tank is a 75 liter one that's behind the back s...
by GARRICK.CLARK1
Sun Nov 08, 2020 1:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Looking for another car
Replies: 10
Views: 5883

Re: Looking for another car

Its actually quite good per gallon of fuel, especially as LPG is only 55p a liter . Not diesel economy but its livable. very low miles too 34,618.
by GARRICK.CLARK1
Fri Nov 06, 2020 7:46 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Looking for another car
Replies: 10
Views: 5883

Re: Looking for another car

buy my W8
by GARRICK.CLARK1
Sat Feb 08, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: W8 Rear Passenger door solenoid
Replies: 2
Views: 650

Re: W8 Rear Passenger door solenoid

fixed
by GARRICK.CLARK1
Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: W8 Rear Passenger door solenoid
Replies: 2
Views: 650

W8 Rear Passenger door solenoid

Hi guys. So , the rear passenger door solenoid is sticking on my 05 W8, how difficult is this to fix
Thanks
by GARRICK.CLARK1
Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:11 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: passat b5 boot solenoid
Replies: 1
Views: 499

Re: passat b5 boot solenoid

Now fixed
by GARRICK.CLARK1
Thu Feb 06, 2020 5:41 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: passat b5 boot solenoid
Replies: 1
Views: 499

passat b5 boot solenoid

Hi Guys ,Having trouble with the boot solenoid on my w8
It sticks in the open position make me unable to close the boot. If I tap the solenoid with a 10mm spanner it releases .
Is this a common thing with these cars.
Thanks