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I forgot to mention that I did check some fuses and did not find any problems. but again, the Haynes manual fuse layouts are nothing like mine so I'm a little unsure if I have checked the right ones so I think I have checked them all including the engine compartment and the one near the drivers door...

Thanks Mitch, I did wonder if the control unit in the door was faulty as there were several pins missing, so I purchased a replacement on ebay to try (it was cheap!) but that also has some missing pins!. I know the wiring in the door from the two switches to the door control unit are OK. It was inte...

Apologies, it is not a courtesy module but it is a Convenience module, my mistake, although the two door switches are fed from the driver's door control unit which I believe is fed from the Convenience module !

I have a 2008 VW Passat Estate Highline 2 litre. When I bought i was told the air/con did not work, but I did not worry as I only use the car for dog walking and there is always a window to open! However, I have had problems re-leasing the fuel filler flap until recently when the switch in the drive...

I realise the initial posting is quite old but I am now having similar problems with my B6 Estate as neither of the switches work now. I managed to open up the drivers door trim and remove the wiring connector for the two switches ie fuel filler flap and tailgate release I shorted out each of the sw...

Hi, is it possible to purchase the "small glass bit" so I can have a second key complete?

If so, would it need to be recoded or similar?

And I forgot to add that the radio is still working, so whether it was necessary to use the jump leads, who knows.

Today was much better ! I had contemplated removing the air mass meter/air filter but the catch for the electrical connections was broken and not able to disconnect, so back to square one :roll: I searched through my toolbox and found a long 13mm ring spanner and managed to undo the bolt. Maybe the ...

Hi guys, I did have a go this afternoon before I read the latest 'threads' from Maclee and Loki and I was using my jump leads that have crocodile clips on both ends of each cable, and connected up to our other car. Whilst that worked a treat, my problem was removing the old battery. At first, I coul...

Thanks Alan, looks like I may be over cautious but better safe than sorry.

Like you I have changed many batteries in my time but my B6 Passat is the youngest I have ever had and I wasn't sure. Let's hope there is something that keeps a little bit of charge for the radio.

I am about to replace my car battery but does any one know if I have to take any special precautions when disconnecting the old old and replacing the new one? I have bought an Exide Premium EA 770 that will be delivered tomorrow but I'm not sure if I have to keep a connection to the car electrics li...

I don't know the answer although I have 2008 B6 Highline Passat and always thought I had a timing belt, but may be best to visit your local VW garage and see what they say.

I have a full set of 5 black headrests from a 2008 B6 estate if you are interested that I can post for £50 + postage.

Thanks for the info. I had another look on the web and found a couple of places that sell fobs complete with electronics although they do state the chip would need reprogramming etc and there are two different types of chip, but £25-£35 is a lot better than VW prices!

Thanks for that but I did buy a replacement fob, and used the replacement switches they provided, although it does not have any electronics inside!!! Did yours have electronics?

Mad Mitch did mention changing the immobiliser in the fob. I presume it is the item that is just above the circuit board. Are these readily available? If so, would I need to get it reprogrammed?

I opened the key fob and realised the top and bottom microswitches did not make a 'click', whereas them middle switch did. I replaced the quiet two but it did not make any difference, I still have to stand next to the car to lock or unlock the doors, although they do operate quicker than before! Doe...

Hi, although the microswitches looked reasonable, both the locking one and the opening one did not seem to make a slight 'click' when depressed unlike the boot one although that one is seldom used! Consequently I replaced both the 'silent' ones. Despite using too much solder initially, I eventually ...

Thanks for everybody's input, I will add the old fuel in stages and also use some Redex
Regards,
Bill

I have a 25 litre jerry can full of diesel that I bought 2 or 3 years ago but can I simply use it on my Passat whilst there is current trouble getting fuel from filling stations?

If not, is there anything I can do with it other than taking it to the tip?

I've been away so sorry for not replying earlier.

As far as an after market alarm, I haven't seen any evidence of one but I will try re-soldering the micro switches. If that doesn't work I will try to replace those switches.

Wish me luck

All torqued up to the correct figure in my Haynes manual, so no problems insurance wise (I hope!)

Hi Guys, I have a 'minor' problem that someone may be able to point me in the right direction. I can only get the key fob to operate if I am standing right next to the car, whereas I have seen videos on Youtube where the key fob appears to work some 30 or more metres away. All three buttons on my ke...

Rear seat backs now fitted. All I have to do now is get my torque wrench out for the floor anchor bolts although the seat backs are permanently down so that I can get all 4 dogs, So thanks for all the help Bill

Well I managed to remove the bolt \m/ \m/ Using the left hand drills, I managed to drill a small hole but gradually increase the size until I could insert some old tools I had (Easyouts) which bit into the bolt and successfully remove it. :hyst :hyst Now I will give the area under the seats a good v...