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by Footiecoach
Tue May 05, 2020 6:39 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Lost my dashboard slot key.........
Replies: 8
Views: 3180

Re: Lost my dashboard slot key.........

I recently checked this out - I was advised that the ones you buy off Ebay will have been coded elsewhere before and once coded it cannot be reprogrammed to another car. Defo avoid main dealers - if you check on FB you will have mobile folk who provide fill key and clone your existing one for insta...
by Footiecoach
Tue May 05, 2020 1:48 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Lost my dashboard slot key.........
Replies: 8
Views: 3180

Re: Lost my dashboard slot key.........

I recently checked this out - I was advised that the ones you buy off Ebay will have been coded elsewhere before and once coded it cannot be reprogrammed to another car. Defo avoid main dealers - if you check on FB you will have mobile folk who provide fill key and clone your existing one for instan...
by Footiecoach
Mon May 04, 2020 4:02 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Flywheel Noise - Best Place To Purchase
Replies: 3
Views: 3088

Re: Flywheel Noise - Best Place To Purchase

Firstly, check which side of the engine the noise is coming from. Gearbox end, clutch related. Drive belt side, possibly alternator. I have just had what sounded like DMF chatter, but from the belt end of the engine, which turned out to be alternator pulley failure which sounds similar. Initially i...
by Footiecoach
Sat May 02, 2020 8:11 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Flywheel Noise - Best Place To Purchase
Replies: 3
Views: 3088

Flywheel Noise - Best Place To Purchase

Hi folks, bought my B7 about 2 mths back and couple of faults already which I've had to fix (battery and rear wheel bearing). Got a pretty decent deal so in effect I kinna had £500 up my sleeve for any tweaks but obviously this will take it over any potential savings I made on car.....but hey ho we ...
by Footiecoach
Wed Mar 25, 2020 10:30 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Alloys Fit Car?
Replies: 7
Views: 1370

Re: Alloys Fit Car?

passatawx wrote: Sun Mar 22, 2020 10:38 pm PCD should be 5x112, ET probably 37-40.
Picked them up on Sunday mate and tried them on for 1st time today - all good. Cheers
by Footiecoach
Sat Mar 21, 2020 12:42 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Alloys Fit Car?
Replies: 7
Views: 1370

Re: Alloys Fit Car?

passatawx wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2020 12:10 pm Any part number? What car do they come from? I’ve got Audi 16” on mine and they fit, 17” should fit no problem.
Afraid not, thats as much details as on ad. I'll prob drive up to seller and have a go at fitting one......17s size is fine its just whether the fitment/studs are fine.
by Footiecoach
Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:17 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Alloys Fit Car?
Replies: 7
Views: 1370

Re: Alloys Fit Car?

No 17s mate, same size as currently on the car.

The printed numbers on the inside of alloy show - 8Jx17H2 .

Thanks for any help.
by Footiecoach
Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:10 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Alloys Fit Car?
Replies: 7
Views: 1370

Alloys Fit Car?

Hi all I bought a 2014 Passat 2.0 tdi last week and looking to get a set of spare alloys - basically to chuck on come the winter (along with winter tyres which I already have). I know the 2014 Passat is 5x112 and I've been offered the alloys attached at a good price but I just don't know enough abou...
by Footiecoach
Sun Mar 15, 2020 9:52 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Hi From Scottish Newbie
Replies: 1
Views: 6833

Hi From Scottish Newbie

Hi all Just a quick hello from a newbie who purchased a 2.0tdi blue motion today on a 14 plate. Travelled down to Blackburn early this morning with a friend and back up to Glasgow with the new daily drive. I think it is known as a B7 as the 2014 seems to be were it can split between either B7 or B8 ...