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by oldgit
Wed Jan 28, 2015 10:46 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Rear bootlid lock sensor not working
Replies: 10
Views: 1662

Re: Rear bootlid lock sensor not working

If the locking system doesn't see a door/boot open signal after x amount of seconds of the unlock command, it automatically relocks the car :-bd. It will also relock the boot when you close it if you use the boot unlock button with the car locked, but doesn't relatch the lid, so the boot will stay o...
by oldgit
Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:18 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: ECP discount
Replies: 4
Views: 577

Re: ECP discount

Order online and select collect from store, the selected store then phone you to tell you your orders complete. Go to the store and pay. Works really well, big thank you admin for sorting out the discount :D :ymhug:

Oldgit
by oldgit
Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:36 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: A little help....
Replies: 2
Views: 582

Re: A little help....

by oldgit
Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:16 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: do Passats have Coolant Glow Plugs
Replies: 11
Views: 1646

Re: do Passats have Coolant Glow Plugs

My 02 AWX has them and warms up real nice :D

The adaptor is on the back of the cylinder head

Oldgit
by oldgit
Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Towbar advice and help
Replies: 14
Views: 1650

Re: Towbar advice and help

Westfalia make a detachable towbar for B5.5 which is easy to fit and is not visible when the swan neck is removed and the socket swung up into the bumper

Oldgit
by oldgit
Sat Dec 24, 2011 1:33 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: passat 1.8t found a funny little box
Replies: 10
Views: 1723

Re: passat 1.8t found a funny little box

I think you'll find it is the internal sensor for the Votex alarm fitted :D
by oldgit
Wed Dec 21, 2011 11:40 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: permanent live ? B5.5
Replies: 15
Views: 1418

Re: permanent live ? B5.5

Terminal 30 is battery live unfused

Oldgit
by oldgit
Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Which are the right suspension arms for my car?thanks
Replies: 1
Views: 322

Re: Which are the right suspension arms for my car?thanks

The front and rear upper arms are different have a look at this one. Suspension Arm (Front Axle Upper Rear Right) Part No.: 616440620 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 (2004) Price dictates quality as usual.
by oldgit
Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: crunchy brakes
Replies: 3
Views: 524

Re: crunchy brakes

Possibly ABS operation, normal indication of operation is a pulsating brake pedal combined with chattering noise...

Oldgit
by oldgit
Sun Oct 02, 2011 9:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Alarm again
Replies: 12
Views: 1142

Re: Alarm again

The door switches are a favorite problem area, they are part of the door lock mechanism so not easy to get to. The link below describes how to remove the locks, and the switch shown on the red and blue wires is the door switch.

http://www.taligentx.com/passat/mainten ... mechanism/
by oldgit
Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:08 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Debadging!
Replies: 14
Views: 1695

Re: Debadging!

Be careful with the brake cleaner, it can soften the paint.
by oldgit
Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:08 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: coolant temp sensor = where is it
Replies: 5
Views: 925

Re: coolant temp sensor = where is it

It's in the plastic water hose adapter rear of the cylinder head, hard to see. Look from the area of the cat is the best way to see it, four pin plug

HTH
by oldgit
Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:50 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: servo identification
Replies: 5
Views: 714

Re: servo identification

On the left hand side of the illustration under item no1 (the servo), the first one is for left hand drive. The second one is right hand drive up to approx chassis no 3B-2-010 026, the third is from chassis no 3B-2-010 027 approx. AFAIK. Or go and ask at your local dealer. They are not all bad. Oldgit
by oldgit
Tue Aug 09, 2011 5:55 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: servo identification
Replies: 5
Views: 714

Re: servo identification

It appears to change on Chassis no, try this link
http://etka.auto2.ru/epc/cat/vw/PA/2002/226/54/2849873/

oldgit
by oldgit
Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: radio not working
Replies: 1
Views: 486

Re: radio not working

Check the fuse on the back of the radio
by oldgit
Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Throttle Body reset?
Replies: 9
Views: 1314

Re: Throttle Body reset?

If the car has a throttle cable, with the bonnet open. Turn the ignition on BUT do not start the engine, you will hear the throttle body buzzing, after about 30 seconds the buzzing will stop and a click will be heard. That should reset your throttle body, restart the engine.

HTH
by oldgit
Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Servicing a TDI - Tips
Replies: 9
Views: 1239

Re: Servicing a TDI - Tips

Millers is a cetane booster come cleaner like a octane booster but for diesels, available from Halfords .
by oldgit
Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Gear/Clutch issue
Replies: 3
Views: 484

Re: Gear/Clutch issue

If there are no leaks, you could try wedging the clutch pedal down overnight (unless your'e using it), sometimes you can get an airlock in the cylinder, holding the pedal down can help release this. Then give it a try it in the morning. Failing that it's looks like a box out job :sad:
by oldgit
Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: WATER TEMP SENSOR
Replies: 2
Views: 293

Re: WATER TEMP SENSOR

It's in the plastic water hose adapter rear of the cylinder head, hard to see. Look from the area of the cat is the best way to see it, four pin plug

Oh, please stop shouting...

Oldgit
by oldgit
Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:09 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 Rear cup holders
Replies: 12
Views: 1668

Re: B5.5 Rear cup holders

Use the cup holder from a B5 in the front, the one under the cubbyhole :-bd
by oldgit
Mon Jul 04, 2011 11:37 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: belt tentioner
Replies: 8
Views: 372

Re: belt tentioner

Timing belt goes slack and jumps teeth, engine stops as pistons hit valves.
by oldgit
Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:12 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Shallow sump's
Replies: 1
Views: 614

Re: Shallow sump's

That's listed for a Golf, I don't think it will clear the Passat subframe.
by oldgit
Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:10 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: hey guys new top gear on sunday ...
Replies: 8
Views: 907

Re: hey guys new top gear on sunday ...

Last of the Summer wine for petrol heads?
by oldgit
Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: A Few Problems?
Replies: 4
Views: 555

Re: A Few Problems?

3. Failed pollen filter housing seal

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=9412

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4066

HTH
by oldgit
Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: My first Passat and I've had enough....
Replies: 10
Views: 1148

Re: My first Passat and I've had enough....

On B4's there are two earth leads that connect to the rear of the cam cover, these often break and cause havoc with the instruments, worth a quick look to make they are ok.

Oldgit