UKPassats

Sounds to me like water staining or TFR was allowed to dry, what have you tried to use to clean them so far? the engine plastics should come back up with a hit of APC (all purpose cleaner) from tescos or the like just spray it on and agitate it with a paint brush till it foams up then leave it for a...

Personally i would always use a wax or sealant after polishing. This will just add a little protection to the finish, polish itself doesn't typically offer any protection.

is it item 2 in this image?

If so the part number is 3B0853306

Probably worth checking with the dealers before ordering against that part number though....

Welcome to the forum. Hopefully the answers below will help. 1) If you are talking about the CD player in the dash then yeah, its pretty simple most modern stereos will plug straight in however you may need an aerial adapter and you will need the correct removal tool 2) 09 is a little while ago even...

Turns out all is sorted ..... once i read through the guides that came with the car.... Here is the reason why .... http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t106/scoob666_2007/BootRelease.jpg My lock barrel is in position A, this renders the remote and release inside the car useless... If switched to posi...

Hi Guys, I have spent a little bit of time the last few days trying to figure out why the boot release on my 5.5 estate will not function. I have just replaced my solenoid and still nothing. I have tried looking for the correct fuses but have had no luck, is there a specific fuse that relates to thi...

all my windows were wrkin, but the driverside regulator needed replacing, so i went to have it replaced and now non of the windows, interior lights, or central locking from keyfob wrks. im unsure to weather its a fuse or the convenience ecu, any help to what it could be and what to check to help di...

Hi guys.

I'm just wondering if the electric window mechanisms are the same on B5 & B5.5's?

Snow and ice claimed mine this morning when the window was frozen closed

I used these from Toolstation. You get 10 in a pack (i used 2 and a zip-tie for the vacum hose) im pretty sure that i will use them elsewhere. They are pretty good quality too which was nice.

There were 2 crimp clips however i they saw a swift end with a set of side cutters, i just swapped them for jubilee clips as the jubilee that was there has ceased and as a rule, ill always replace things like that.

just a follow up... Finally got around to fitting it today, took less than 20 mins including getting the undertray off, read the guide for fitting the bailey kit from awe-tuning and it couldn't have been clearer (just remember the guide is in US and thus passenger = driver etc). The most difficult p...

do you know what the model of the valve is? a forge split -R is the only atmospheric valve that i am aware of that will not cause an eml issue though its not really the best option, from what i have read they "can" be prone to leaking boost. From reading several posts from all the VAG foru...

A quick check on DVLA indicates that it is 1.6. As for the 20v i can only guess that it has either had the boot replaced for whatever reason or they were added on after

1st pic :shock: :shock: thats a big ass cat :shock: :shock: Its even bigger when you are nose to nose with the damn thing :S i have a pic where its about 4 inches from my face whilst taking the pictures she steamed up the lens... apparently they are "friendly" but still wouldn't chance it

that was a result! good job!

Will have to take a look when mine turns up... posted special delivery Thursday and still not here......

Will prob update with a how to when done.

consider a pint owed my good man! thanks for that..

Morning Chaps Just trying to track down where the DV is on my car as i think there may be a fault with it Can anybody please help me find it as it isnt where VW or forge install guide suggested it would be heres a pic of the engine if it makes a difference. http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t106/sc...

I typically use the AG Bumper gel, AG tyre dressing spray or the Valet Pro Protectant, all depends on how the mood takes or the desired result, always apply with strips of old wash sponge or a 1inch paintbrush (lightly) to avoid making contact with the rims, the brush is easier to control and allow ...

Please bear with me as ive literally only just got the camera bug, these were taken a couple of weeks ago at a "big cat encounter" day I got the mrs for Christmas last year where she got to hand feed a tiger.... Just looking for some comments / suggestions for next time Here goes... http:/...

Did you remove the drivers door control module, if so how easy was it to get it out?

thanks guys, i mis-typed the error code into google

Looks like the passats at the scrappy are going to be savaged again this weekend

As the title says, can anyone tell me what this relates to on a B5.5 Wagon Address 46: Central Conv. Controller: 1C0 959 799 B Component: 0M Komfortgerát HLO 0003 Coding: 00259 Shop #: WSC 00190 1 Fault Found: 01135 - Interior Monitoring Sensors 36-00 - Open Circuit The above is the exact extract f...

Have you tried the bit highlighted red? If water is not flowing, then you need a new water pump. If water is flowing, then you don't need a new water pump and the problem is elsewhere. I would be inclined to suspect that it may be the head gasket again since it has been changed recently. It is a jo...

,,,, Are you supposed to be able to hear anything from the plastic dump lvalve on a b5.5 1.8T I only ask as i have a friend with an identical engine in a golf (standard No mods!) and on his you can hear an ever so slight release of air however on mine there is nothing completely quiet. From what we ...

Can i be honest? I would go and get a compression test done and or where possible get the "sniffer" test done to see if the head gasket has failed, its not the best response but it would seem that you have covered the other bases.