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by dhryjack
Tue May 01, 2012 8:24 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Service
Replies: 9
Views: 1212

Re: Service

Hi cheers for the reply

I knew id need the nylon wrench thing i dont have the suction device tho? can one be made at all

here is a picture of my last services i think it needs a full service

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x381/patters1978/90k-130k.jpg

the car is now at 148K

edit that ...
by dhryjack
Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Service
Replies: 9
Views: 1212

Re: Service

johnsbegood wrote:And ur engine would be diesel?? Petrol?? Year?? Bhp??
sorry bud forgot lol

2002 tdi 130bhp awx engine same as the guide ;)
by dhryjack
Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Service
Replies: 9
Views: 1212

Service

Hi guys

thinking of servicing my car myself but have never done it before :(

looking at this guide http://www.ukpassats.co.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=43322
and tbh seems easy enough but i know how these things can be lol

so my questions

#1 any tips things i should look out for, a defo tool i ...
by dhryjack
Sun Jul 17, 2011 5:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: front suspension
Replies: 5
Views: 946

front suspension

Hi guys

anyone know a good guide to remove the front shocks? looking to change some springs
I have had a look and tried to get the shock off but struggled to get a bolt out, its one above the hub long bolt that holds in the top control arms? socked it in wd40 for 2 days before trying it?
by dhryjack
Fri Jun 17, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Metal Interior Trim
Replies: 27
Views: 2921

Re: Metal Interior Trim

ha i doen this but i vapour blasted mine,
like sand nlasting but really really fine

???

guys here's a video of the metal trim i done , you need 2 roll's with the spare trim left i done the bottoms of the front and backs lights , just to see what it looks like as the w8 has chrome on its likes ...
by dhryjack
Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Metal Interior Trim
Replies: 27
Views: 2921

Re: Metal Interior Trim

does look very nice :) any chance of a link to the stuff u used?
by dhryjack
Tue Jun 14, 2011 5:39 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Metal Interior Trim
Replies: 27
Views: 2921

Re: Metal Interior Trim

still no pics :(
by dhryjack
Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:51 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Metal Interior Trim
Replies: 27
Views: 2921

Re: Metal Interior Trim

pics ?
by dhryjack
Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Metal Interior Trim
Replies: 27
Views: 2921

Re: Metal Interior Trim

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTwIw52GxnQ

just found this anyone know the part numbers for this? or correct name
by dhryjack
Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:22 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Metal Interior Trim
Replies: 27
Views: 2921

Re: Metal Interior Trim

any pics?
by dhryjack
Sun May 01, 2011 10:58 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: air con not working
Replies: 24
Views: 2170

Re: air con not working

have just done a check on mine( thanks to the excellent link) and it came up with no errors ,strangely the fan is now running but still not cold,maybe it just needs re-gassing. i think maybe i will check this out first.
Stupid me was looking at the wrong fan the ac fan isnt running at all so will ...
by dhryjack
Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:37 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: air con not working
Replies: 24
Views: 2170

Re: air con not working

im booking mine in at halfords, free check
by dhryjack
Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:28 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: air con not working
Replies: 24
Views: 2170

Re: air con not working

Have just done the Actuator Test and cleared my gateway error
by dhryjack
Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:15 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: air con not working
Replies: 24
Views: 2170

Re: air con not working

You don't need vagcom for climate faults, it has it's own fault system.

http://pics.tdiclub.com/data/517/Climatronic_Self_Diagnostics.pdf

Mine came up with the external temp sensor failure, pretty obvious as the gauge was showing minus 51 degrees at the time!

But my air con kicks in, there's no ...
by dhryjack
Sat Apr 30, 2011 9:28 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: air con not working
Replies: 24
Views: 2170

Re: air con not working

right i will drag it out over the weekend and have a look.Vag com isnt showing any fault codes on mine.I will post my finding.

sadly i dont have vag com :( so i cant coment the codes i got where from the climate control.

One question i need answering if woud the a/c system stop working if the ...
by dhryjack
Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: air con not working
Replies: 24
Views: 2170

Re: air con not working

Same problem dude!

you might have a different relay 267 is mine it does not click when i turn it to auto see my post
http://www.passatworld.com/forums/42-cl ... ost2738166

hopefully we will get some answers, i was just about to post the exact thread on here
by dhryjack
Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:33 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: What do you need?
Replies: 22
Views: 1861

Re: What do you need?

rear ashtray

need the hinge bits not the whole ashtray see pic 2 like triangle bits

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/dhryjack/Untitled-1.jpg

oh and a price on n/s/r wheel arch trim interior for CD changer + door cover

let me know :)

where abouts you viewing them? im not to far from ...
by dhryjack
Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:17 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: Howto - lighted door handles
Replies: 16
Views: 3347

Howto - lighted door handles

Hi guys

today i have been following this thread http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=264728
I decided though to do it a little bit more stealth

Its a harder process but im glad i took it on, anyway here are the pics and guide

I brought my 5mm leds from ebay pre-wired

Start by ...
by dhryjack
Thu Apr 21, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: steering wheel is this normal?
Replies: 14
Views: 1782

Re: steering wheel is this normal?

well.... lol

i have just tried to get the cover off! and looks like the bag had been slightly folded wrong creating a hollow part in the center! straightened it out and it seems loads better.. but in the process almost took my nuckle off

i think going by the cover and how difficult it was to get ...
by dhryjack
Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:49 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: steering wheel is this normal?
Replies: 14
Views: 1782

Re: steering wheel is this normal?

well just connected it to my car and no problems?

would like have a warning light if broken?
by dhryjack
Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: steering wheel is this normal?
Replies: 14
Views: 1782

Re: steering wheel is this normal?

i have took the airbag off thats not a problem

the auction stated VW passat leather steering wheel so i assume it is front a passat sport!
2 people saying that i have to much play in mine, would you deem this airbag to be unsafe?
by dhryjack
Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: steering wheel is this normal?
Replies: 14
Views: 1782

Re: steering wheel is this normal?

well i assure you it has the airbag in i can see it through the side?

can nobody say if there wheel does the same?
by dhryjack
Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: steering wheel is this normal?
Replies: 14
Views: 1782

Re: steering wheel is this normal?

theredfox wrote:wheel + airbag are normally mega bucks complete
i really dont understand or know what to reply with? for this coment!
by dhryjack
Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: steering wheel is this normal?
Replies: 14
Views: 1782

Re: steering wheel is this normal?

passat.pete wrote:is the air bag in there or is it just the cover?
yes ther airbag is in there