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by cornishbloke
Sat Jan 20, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Sat nav updates
Replies: 2
Views: 1545

Sat nav updates

2013 passat estate.....has anyone bought a sat nav update? If so, looking for a rough price and best place to get from ie dealership or other. My system is RNS 315 ( pretty sure it is, other in manual is RNS 310)..... how can model number be found in the settings/configuration? Thanks all.
by cornishbloke
Fri Oct 13, 2017 5:55 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: ESP, PARKING BRAKE LAMP ON PERMANENTLY
Replies: 12
Views: 3325

Re: ESP, PARKING BRAKE LAMP ON PERMANENTLY

abs sensor. ive hd both back wheel sensor fault and changed, safe to drive.
by cornishbloke
Mon Apr 03, 2017 6:58 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: ABS SENSOR
Replies: 12
Views: 3730

Re: ABS SENSOR

My mechanic just cleared the fault codes off the system as far as I'm aware
by cornishbloke
Sun Nov 27, 2016 8:07 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: ABS SENSOR
Replies: 12
Views: 3730

Re: ABS SENSOR

my mechanic took a look during the week. put a meter on the sensor , was ok.did other test, all ok. traced the wiring loom through the car and found the wire had rubed through near a clip. fault cureed all ok.....until yesterday, when the fault has produced itself again
by cornishbloke
Sat Nov 19, 2016 10:51 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: ABS SENSOR
Replies: 12
Views: 3730

ABS SENSOR

I have a 62 plate Passat bluemotion highline.

has anyone had error codes, symbols on dash relating to the ABS sensors?

Or had rear left sensor changed?

Thanks.
by cornishbloke
Sat Sep 17, 2016 3:19 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Radiator fans/cooling
Replies: 4
Views: 1356

Re: Radiator fans/cooling

Cheers men. How long is this expected to last?its been happening againing this afternoon?

Another thing noticed,the gear change prompts on the display (which i dont use),driving happily in second though my estate and it saying to drop down to 1st,which im not doig,is this part of it?
by cornishbloke
Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Radiator fans/cooling
Replies: 4
Views: 1356

Radiator fans/cooling

Pasat 2013 bluemotion, highline Yesterday and today i have made a round trip of approx 3miles to the other side of town and back. Once home,the radiator fans have been on full after the engine is off. Temp gauge is ok,plenty of coolant in the system. All drives and feels ok. Has anyone experienced t...
by cornishbloke
Wed Sep 23, 2015 8:07 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: 11 million VWs under review?
Replies: 269
Views: 42287

Re: 11 million VWs under review?

How do I find out which engine is in my Passat, blue motion 2.0l highline 2013?
thanks
by cornishbloke
Sun Apr 12, 2015 2:02 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Windscreen bottle
Replies: 0
Views: 1040

Windscreen bottle

I have a 2013 Passat estate blue motion. end of last year the the windscreen wash light came on and a message on screen telling me it was low and to refill. even though the bottle is full. The fault then cured itself. This weekend the above happed again, even though the bottle is full. Has anyone ex...
by cornishbloke
Sat Oct 18, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Spare Bulbs
Replies: 4
Views: 1357

Spare Bulbs

Has anyone bought a spare bulb kit for B7 Bluemotion Passat Estate, where from and what bulbs for the car were in the kit?

Thanks.
by cornishbloke
Sun Oct 12, 2014 1:23 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: windscreen wash bottle
Replies: 1
Views: 1026

windscreen wash bottle

I have a 2013 Passat estate blue motion. last night the windscreen wash light came on and a message on screen telling me it was low and to refill. even though the bottle is full it came on again today a few times. has anyone else experienced this? will phone vw in morning as car will be covered by 3...
by cornishbloke
Fri Jul 25, 2014 5:57 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Spare bulb kit
Replies: 1
Views: 1061

Spare bulb kit

I have a 2013 passat estate highline 2.0 TDI Blue Motion.

What is the best but reasonable price and where to buy from: a spare bulb kit (number?) to keep in the car for a just in case?
by cornishbloke
Sun May 11, 2014 12:25 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: 'Rattle' on starting
Replies: 4
Views: 1582

Re: 'Rattle' on starting

To reply above, I've not experienced it during warmer weather. Its only happened a few times, was damp/wet yesterday and all started ok with no noise.

It was mentioned to be that its possible the extra load from alternater onto the belts from initial start up in the morning?
by cornishbloke
Thu May 08, 2014 6:59 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: 'Rattle' on starting
Replies: 4
Views: 1582

'Rattle' on starting

I have a 2013 passat estate highline 2.0 TDI Blue Motion. This has happened about 3 times now, on either a wet or damp morning when its raining or has been raining over night. When I start car first thing in morning, there has been what sounds like a 'rattle' coming from the engine bay on the driver...
by cornishbloke
Sat Apr 19, 2014 7:15 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Passat B7 saloon wiper blades
Replies: 6
Views: 2319

Re: Passat B7 saloon wiper blades

i went to two motor factors in town for wiper blades, they didnt fit. i ended up getting them fro Vw dealer.
by cornishbloke
Sat Feb 15, 2014 2:16 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: RNS Radio System
Replies: 6
Views: 2018

RNS Radio System

I have a 2013 Passat Estate Highline. Trying to estabish wether its the RNS310 or RNS315 system. In the handbook, it says to look in the service book sticker in PR numbers 7T2 or 7UC, Ive looked but are not stated.

Any other way of knowing what system I have?

Cheers
by cornishbloke
Sun Jun 23, 2013 3:03 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: P0299
Replies: 6
Views: 1438

Re: P0299

£300 fiited by VW dealer. before they found it was n75 valve, tests were done first. mechanic i took it to before going to dealership, qouted that it was the turbo knackered and a rough cost of £1600. Dealership was a second opinion, although £300 it save me alot more than going to that other mec...
by cornishbloke
Sat Apr 20, 2013 7:12 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Has turbo blown ???
Replies: 10
Views: 1677

Re: Has turbo blown ???

I had the same/similar problem. Its could be the N75 valve (turbo solenoid valve). VW dealer did tests and replaced. expensive bill £300 was about £90 for part.
by cornishbloke
Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:44 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Headlight Swith
Replies: 2
Views: 878

Headlight Swith

Hi all, my Highline headlight switch surround is cracked. Where is the cheapest place i can get a new one from? Are they easy to fit myself?

Cheers!
by cornishbloke
Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:43 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Glow plug light flashing AGAIN !!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1379

Re: Glow plug light flashing AGAIN !!!

If you get the fault code read and its P0299, then it could be the n75 valve needs replacing due to being knackered. Thats what happened to me.
by cornishbloke
Wed Dec 12, 2012 7:39 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: P0299
Replies: 6
Views: 1438

Re: P0299

problem solved... it was the turbo solenoid valve (that what vw dealership called it)!
by cornishbloke
Sun Oct 28, 2012 6:36 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: P0299
Replies: 6
Views: 1438

Re: P0299

from what you have said, it must be vacuum leak etc. its not turbo as limp mode resets after restarting engine.

had the errors taken off car over the weekend
by cornishbloke
Sat Oct 27, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: P0299
Replies: 6
Views: 1438

P0299

2.0 Turbo diesel estate. I was driving up hill on dual carriageway, approx 40 mins into journey. I accelerated to gain more power and the engine power died going into 'limp mode' (reduced power as part of engine shut down and designed to do so if there is a problem). I got car plugged into diagnosti...
by cornishbloke
Sun Oct 14, 2012 2:31 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Cigarette Lighter Socket
Replies: 9
Views: 3005

Re: Cigarette Lighter Socket

no, thats ok, as it works in the socket in the front and rear seats
by cornishbloke
Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Cigarette Lighter Socket
Replies: 9
Views: 3005

Re: Cigarette Lighter Socket

I've checked all the 20 amp fuses in the front of car fuse boxes and under the bonnet and all are OK. Any other ideas?