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Cheers mate, I'll have a look

Cheers gents for the replies

Alex, tried unscrewing it mate, doesn't seem to budge??

My gearshift gaiter is worn and I have one being delivered via eBay, but how do I get the gear knob off? I've lifted the gaiter from the console and the gaiter is gathered at the knob inside a plastic ring which I guess I'll cut with a Stanley knife or similar. The base of the knob is a white shaft,...

A very minor issue, but if things are there I'd like them to work. Noticed the other day that they'd both packed in at the same time - does anyone have any ideas? I'm assuming if both have gone it won't be the switch (presumably a micro switch in each visor) or the bulb, is there a fuse for these? W...

Let us know how you get on Paul, I have the same issue

I have an S model, bog standard mirror as you describe. Can't advise on the wipers though bud, sorry

Cubs toon = combustion!!

It may not be the turbo, could be valve stem oil seals - as car is sat for several hours oil seeps past the seals into the cubs toon chamber but is then burnt off quite quickly, if the car hasn't been sat as long then less oil seeps through, therefore less smoke

Ok Jakey, no worries mate thanks anyway

Been there too mate, no book there but a very handy place to put my USB and extra charger socket

Any links for a handbook anywhere chaps?

Nope, the only things in my glovebox are the lamp (now reassembled) and the cooling control?

So, from looking on eBay it's about £6 for a chip, £12 for software and cable and another say £10 for a HAA blank and cutting - a lot cheaper than VW or a locksmith!

Would the USB cable be suitable, and how easy is the software to use?

Was in the glovebox this morning and didn't spot it, I'll have another look - was piecing together the glovebox lamp which the previous owner had made a farmers bum of!

Widnes Dave, near Liverpool

Thanks for the info Alan, would I not be able to follow the instructions in the "how to" list though?

Morning all, I've recently acquired a B5.5 saloon, which came with only one key as the other had been lost. I've seen instructions on here about how to reprogram a fob, but my question is this - If I manage to get a fob (3 button, same as the one I have) from a breakers would I be able to reprogram ...

Monk - I tried my boot this morning, there's definitely an electronic lock mechanism and the handle acts as the switch. I take it yours opens ok in this respect, it's just the fob and internal release that aren't working? And Lee - you're a star, thanks mate! It was the keyswitch, looked for a defea...

The brake fluid being low could point to one of two things - you have a fluid leak or, hopefully you just need new brake pads

Cheers Lee, I'll try that tomorrow. I assumed that the keyslot there was to disable the passenger front airbag as my wife has one on her Punto - doh! Mr Monk - I'm no expert on this, I've only had the car since Saturday but - when you open the boot via the handle, is it purely the clunk of a mechani...

Thanks for the info gents. Re: the boot release - I should have mentioned it works via the external handle, and via the remote, so I'm guessing the solenoid is ok but suspect the switch? Tried pressing the TP button, TP remains on the screen either way. Tried pressing it, pressing it and holding it,...

Hi all, just bought an '03 Passat Tdi saloon, and have to say I'm very impressed with it! Got a bundle of service history, but no handbook - so, first question: how do you turn the bl@@dy traffic announcements off on the Gamma radio, it's driving me mad! Also, would mine be a B5 or a B5.5, or how ca...