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by grhdylan
Mon Jan 30, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Parking sensors module
Replies: 0
Views: 976

Parking sensors module

Hi All. Quick question.... Where is the parking sensors control module located ? I need to replace mine & other than dismantling half my car to find it, I thought I'd ask you guys first? Thanks in advance.
by grhdylan
Tue Nov 01, 2022 2:51 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Info Screen Upgrade
Replies: 11
Views: 1200

Re: Info Screen Upgrade

Hi, i'm thinking of getting an aftermarket head unit too, but have a question....m i have the front & rear parking sensors & the visual front & rear of the car displayed when parking.... Do these aftermarket head units still display this , or do you have to buy some sort of module? I don...
by grhdylan
Sun Oct 02, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Running cold / not up to temp
Replies: 8
Views: 746

Re: Running cold / not up to temp

I've got the DSG & yes it was the secondary thermostat, easier to swap than the other thermostat as it's inline, just clamp the hose each side so you don't lose much coolant. I only had to add a cup full of coolant.. good luck
by grhdylan
Sun Apr 03, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Alltrack 2013, dsg rear springs
Replies: 2
Views: 367

Re: Alltrack 2013, dsg rear springs

Hi, I also have an all track, 2012...both sides have broken, I also tow a caravan... lucky they haven't broken whilst towing.Sorry, can't help with the part number
by grhdylan
Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Electrical issues
Replies: 11
Views: 668

Re: Electrical issues

At s guess, the drain holes under the windscreen are blocked & water has built up & flowed into the cabin... The ccm is located under the carpet under passenger's feet area. My guess is that it will be under water or very wet / damp & maybe some wires will be corroded? Sent from my G8441...
by grhdylan
Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Executive estate towing ? ?
Replies: 7
Views: 556

Re: Executive estate towing ? ?

Got to agree with you, been driving 33yrs, & untill last yr never had a spring break... Then 2 in a year?

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by grhdylan
Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Executive estate towing ? ?
Replies: 7
Views: 556

Re: Executive estate towing ? ?

Good, lets see how long they last?

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by grhdylan
Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Executive estate towing ? ?
Replies: 7
Views: 556

Re: Executive estate towing ? ?

My passat is the alltrack model which has slightly longer springs giving it about 30mm higher ride, but i believe they are same tension / strength as the normal passat?

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by grhdylan
Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:32 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Executive estate towing ? ?
Replies: 7
Views: 556

Re: Executive estate towing ? ?

I tow a caravan, 90kg on the tow ball & a full boot... Had both springs break in last 2 yrs, both times it was when boot empty & not towing!

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by grhdylan
Tue Jun 22, 2021 2:22 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Estate westfalia retractable towbar
Replies: 1
Views: 500

Re: Estate westfalia retractable towbar

i have the Westfalia removable tow bar, the number is in the pics if this is any help ?
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by grhdylan
Sun Jan 31, 2021 8:47 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Thermostat
Replies: 14
Views: 1128

Re: Thermostat

How easy was it to fit and any better on fuel economy or general driving. Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk To fit its quite straight forward, have to remove air box etc, to fit you will need 2x pipe clamps as its a inline thermostat, only lose a tiny amount of coolant. As for economy, I'm not s...
by grhdylan
Sat Jan 30, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Thermostat
Replies: 14
Views: 1128

Re: Thermostat

Hi, my b7 with DSG gearbox was slow to warm up... Was taking 12-15 miles to fully warm up & if driven gently the temp needle would drop to about 1/3 way on gauge. I replaced the 2nd inline thermostat nr the gearbox & its solved the problem... Warms up in about 5-8 miles & never moves of ...
by grhdylan
Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:32 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: DSG Fluid
Replies: 16
Views: 1827

Re: DSG Fluid

by grhdylan
Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:54 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: DSG Fluid
Replies: 16
Views: 1827

Re: DSG Fluid

Hi, i did DSG service myself, got a kit from ebay, oil & DSG filter think it was around £85

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by grhdylan
Sat Dec 19, 2020 2:52 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Towbar wiring
Replies: 3
Views: 1994

Re: Towbar wiring

Hi, i purchased the westfallia tow bar, it had dedicated wiring, just plugs in... I did have to re program the ecu, as this disables the stop start, the rear bumper sensors & screen & alters the anti skid software to make it safer when towing. This all kicks in when the towing plug it plugge...
by grhdylan
Wed Dec 16, 2020 10:05 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Water in door sill when closed
Replies: 6
Views: 2697

Re: Water in door sill when closed

Think there are drain holes in bottom or doors, just check these are clear of debris

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by grhdylan
Sat Nov 28, 2020 9:08 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Fuel economy estate dsg
Replies: 12
Views: 3665

Re: Fuel economy estate dsg

Hi, i have the 4wd alltrack model, get around 38-40mpg on short journeys, in grandad mode can get it as high as 55mpg, but that's boring, towing a caravan i get between 28- 32 mpg. Hope this helps

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by grhdylan
Sat Nov 28, 2020 9:03 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: ECU related problems
Replies: 6
Views: 3993

Re: ECU related problems

Hi, what year & engine have you got?

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by grhdylan
Mon Nov 23, 2020 5:41 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Fuel economy estate dsg
Replies: 12
Views: 3665

Re: Fuel economy estate dsg

Hi, what is the MPG figure you are getting?

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by grhdylan
Fri Aug 21, 2020 8:27 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: B7 estate boot open button
Replies: 5
Views: 6269

Re: B7 estate boot open button

Hi, you can enable both these functions with the carista app & dongle. For the tailgate to fully open you will need to fit springs to the dampers. Sent from my G8441 using Tapatalk Any idea what springs? Hi, no, not sure... I've enabled this on mine using the carista app, just need the tailgate...
by grhdylan
Thu Aug 20, 2020 7:05 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: B7 estate boot open button
Replies: 5
Views: 6269

Re: B7 estate boot open button

Hi, you can enable both these functions with the carista app & dongle. For the tailgate to fully open you will need to fit springs to the dampers.

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by grhdylan
Mon May 11, 2020 8:49 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Haldex - how do I check if it is working?
Replies: 4
Views: 3942

Re: Haldex - how do I check if it is working?

Hi, i found mine was working correctly on my MOT as the tester put the front wheels on the rollers to test the front brakes & as the front wheels rotated & back wheels were stationary, the system put drive to the rear wheels & the car went forward off the rollers. The "off-road"...
by grhdylan
Fri May 01, 2020 5:30 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Led license plate lights.
Replies: 3
Views: 2554

Re: Led license plate lights.

Hi, I have the alltrack passat b7 & the plate lights are LED from factory, so VW do them. Not sure if they will be plug & play onto the standard lights?

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by grhdylan
Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:34 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Enduroline Battery?
Replies: 4
Views: 1130

Re: Enduroline Battery?

My battery failed last winter, put new cheap one on, didn't code it, no error codes, all OK 1 Yr on. Cheap battery was 1/2 price of a bosch one & still had 3 Yr warranty, bosch one had 4 Yr warranty but was double price!

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by grhdylan
Sat Oct 26, 2019 7:18 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Motorway Fuel Consumption
Replies: 17
Views: 2288

Re: Motorway Fuel Consumption

Hi, I have the alltrack passat, 177ps 2.0 diesel, on motorway I get around 47mpg doing 70mph...not too bad for a 4x4, get 35-40 round town & 28 when towing my caravan! :-)

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