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mrderv, Thank you for replying! I thought that may be the case . . . Silly question:- I have a VCDS cable (bought for a T6.1 campervan) and can make amendments to the can-bus computer. Is this simply a computer tweak or do I have to buy the CarPlay software (by way of an enablement code)? I'll go g...

Its an optional feature, activated through a dealer using a feature enablement code. It wasn't supplied as standard. Press and hold the menu button on the infotainment screen for 5 seconds, then select Software (top option). Reply back here with the top line. It'll look something like this. There ar...

It can be done. Look up Yorkshire VAG Solutions, they can do it remotely

Hi. First time post. I recently bought a 2018 Passat Estate with the updated infotainment system. I'm having trouble setting up voice control. Apparently this has to be done through the We Connect app. The problem I have is basically when I try to set it up it says its not set up so I'm going round...

From the above photo, it looks as if the slide pin with the sleeve on is fitted at the top. My reason for questioning is that on my Passat B8 2016 they were top on one side and bottom on the other. 🤔 Brilliant photos and help thank you. Should be bottom in that pic. The giveaway is the bleed nipple...

Bit of trivia maybe? Am I the only owner who wasn't aware there is a 3-year panoramic sunroom service interval? Had mine in for its MOT yesterday, while waiting I asked the dealer if/when I should re-grease the sunroof, he had a look and told me there is an actual service schedule for it. The work ...

How is it that, as a matter of 'principle' high-polluting vehicles must be kept out of the city.... yet if the driver hands over money suddenly the problem goes away? This approach does nothing for the credibility of environmental claims and undermines any good intent made in its name, whether that...

If you've no need to go into a zone, just keep it. If and when you have to go into it, its a one-off charge. Pointless getting rid if there's absolutely nothing wrong with the car. You're right though, the market will be flooded with non-compliant cars soon. Perfectly roadworthy and reliable cars be...

I have a 2014 passat Alltrack with a factory fitted electric folding towbar. Connected my trailer upto it the other day and the right trailer indicator isn't working when connected. Could someone please offer advice on how to locate the box or where it would be connected to to check if the cable is...

If you can get hold of a part number from one of the existing sensors, you might find them cheaper online. Here's one for example (may not be the same as yours) https://carpartsstore.co.uk/product/tpms-sensor-volkswagen-passat-december-2010-until-july-2014-pre-programmed-tyre-pressure-monitor-system...

Yep, no coding required. They'll have to be VW genuine sensors though

Option 1, replace the sensors. They are not coded for which corner they are installed to, so no coding required. I found this out on my old B7 when i fitted the full size spare once, it picked up the sensor in it no problem, and showed on the correct corner in the display.

What engine and power output do you have?

It'll just need a wipe. Turn on the ignition (press start, foot off clutch/brake, engine not running) Press the parkpilot button (which should activate the camera). If this does not work or you don't have park pilot, engage reverse (with engine off, ensure parking brake is on) Camera should pop out ...

SimonW wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 4:32 pm Thanks for your he MrDerv, I’ll look over on the group for next steps

No worries

Installed SW Train Version: MST2_EU_VW_ZR_PO137T Installed SW MU Version: 0137 Part Number: 3Q0035874 Software version: H21.51.1_STD2Nav_EU I'm afraid its not possible to do it on your unit. I've asked the question over on the Passat B8 UK group on FB, there's a retrofit company Yorkshire VAG Solut...

So now I’m concerned Apple CarPlay is not available on my infotainment system as only shows MirrorLink. Is the car capable of Apple CarPlay? If not can I upgrade to an infotainment system that has Apple CarPlay? Press and hold the menu button, then select Software (top option. Reply back here with ...

Speak to Yorkshire VAG Solutions, very reputable company

Thanks for your input. I only have the small dust caps on each wheel but I have today seen on the internet that there some monitoring devices that affix to each wheel that replace the small dust caps. I presume these are wireless ? :-?? At present in the car I only have the fault code and dash ligh...

Since I replaced my automatic B6 Highline estate for a manual B6 Highline estate, I have a warning light on the dash indicating a tyre pressure problem. I have replaced both front tyres and checked pressures (both OK). I tried to remove the fault code without success and I can't see any unusual wir...

Was your battery AGM or EFB? I was over in the usa a few weeks back. It sat at the airport for a week. It did start instantly. When it was in getting the clutches done some months back they claimed they had to jump start it. Last winter the stop start was very limited and when it did work the engin...

Report him to VOSA. MOT testers are not allowed to interfere with anything during the test, they have to assess the vehicle as presented by you. They are not allowed to replace things like bulbs, disconnect anything, top up fluids etc, they have to do that after the test, not before. Same goes for d...

Funnily enough it’s been doing that for the past 2-3 years. AGM’s die a very slow death compared to normal batteries. You are right time to replace. There’s a France/Belgium/Amsterdam road trip coming up in September. Is your battery original? It was until November last year, when it died being sat...

I'd say time to replace the battery before you start to get the phantom electrical issues (such as fault codes for things that don't actually need attention). I got mine from Tayna.co.uk, cheaper than Halfords and EuroCarPrats. Will need coding in after replacement but an easy job. My old B7 is sti...