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Well after a good 250 mile run yesterday and topping up with fuel (the correct fuel! :hyst ) it seems to be getting better. Started first time this morning, started after a couple of turns not long after .. so it appears to be getting better. Im more worried about the water getting into the car now,...

Drain some more out and put diesel in. Save the stuff you drain out in cans but only put a rag over the top and in time the petrol will evaporate then you will be ok to use it bit by bit. Used to do that when i was in the garage and we got people in the petrol station next door miss-fulling and we ...

Right not sure if this is progress or not. Changed the oil filter today and no better. Car bump starts but did start with key. So drained the tank of about half and then filled it back up with diesel. Now the car runs fine when its running, dipping the clutch it doesnt stall, turning engine off whil...

You blonde ! Just keep topping up / diluting with derv . Tell me about it mate! :hyst PRoblem is the tank is fuel (more full with diesel than petrol). Though my dad has just messaged saying he's managed to now start it with the key. So its improving. Judging by your reaction Gaz, ive nothing to wor...

Hi All, Had a brain fart today after work (after a loooong friday at work) and ended up putting £20 worth of petrol in the car. Realised my mistake and put a further £40 in which then gave it a full tank. Car Start and ran fine down the motorway, maybe 8-10 miles. Then going up hill off the motorway...

Welcome!

Yup as bad, the rolled edge isnt straight anymore. THough non on the outer side are as bad as the 2nd to last pic. However both are badly bubbled and rusted but still intact - for now!....

Gazwould wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:39 am Are they as bad as mine ?

Not seen your Gaz. Where can i see pics?

Number plate lights are getting picked up a lot now. VAG seem to be susceptible to water ingress and poor connection. My A4 has a new light assembly fitted by previous owner. At least the parts you need are cheap and easily replaced. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Well when i was sorting my boo...

Welcome! again which passat and get some pics up!

Number plate lights are getting picked up a lot now. VAG seem to be susceptible to water ingress and poor connection. My A4 has a new light assembly fitted by previous owner. At least the parts you need are cheap and easily replaced. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Well when i was sorting my boo...

Friday Passed the MOT. Failed for split flexi brake pipe, exstinguished fog and number plate light - so not too bad really. Did expect it to fail for the decat and possibly the HIDS, but nope, passed for those.

Which engine is it? 5 speed or 6 speed gear box?

To check the level of the gearbox fluid the car needs to be level and if the fluid is at the bottom of the fill hole, it is fine. May just need a change of fluid?

Doe the actuator move ok? Could be sticking vains in the turbo that need a good clean.

Ah ok good to know. I didnt want the blue either. Was happy with teh 4300k HIDS i have on theyre white.

Got a link to the ones you purchased?

Infact reading more into it, it uses its own ballast like the HIDs do. Can you get 55w 4300k LED bulbs.. can only see 600k and above??

So I assume these just plug into the existing wiring like normal halogen bulbs? Has anyone driven on the open road with them? not getting flashed by on coming traffic etc? Just watched a video on youtube where a guy compares Halogen vs HID vs LED. LED performed better than HID under their conditions...

Motordiag thats it, really easy to do. Just scan the car and activate. Can only be done on certain ECUs if i remember rightly.

calumvw wrote: ↑Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:09 pm Well done that man. Nothing better than sorting an ongoing niggle.

Cheers bud

Chuffed with myself. Firstly I carried out the planned oil change.. no problems there. Then, as the weather was nice i decided to take another look at the faulty rear parking sensor. Months ago, i scanned it and vagcom said left sensor, bought one off ebay and fitted - fault remained. Today i decide...

Disgusting. Personally i wont continue using it. Ill download my albums.

£300 a year! (i assume) Thats alot.

$2.49 per month. So i think you mean £30

Following. Would be interested in a comparison between these and HIDs

had Whispbars on the B5. wouldnt use anything else. They're silent when fitted (no wind noise) and they sit flush with the existing roof bars. They look so much better. Not cheap though.

Wasnt the steering wheel itself creaking was it, as opposed to the rack, pump or suspension?

Sticky Vanes? Is the actuator working correctly?