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by Shiftless
Wed Jun 28, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Lane assist currently unavailable
Replies: 2
Views: 922

Re: Lane assist currently unavailable

Hmm - after about a week with LA not available, it suddenly started to work. Nothing really changed, maybe a loose connection.

Meanwhile I do understand that LA depends on the camera at the top of the windshield as its primary sensor.
by Shiftless
Fri Jun 23, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Spares for a long road trip
Replies: 0
Views: 1834

Spares for a long road trip

Hi, I am planning a series of long road trips in Europe this year (4 to 6K miles), and feel I should have a small kit of spares with me. Are there any Passat-specific items that the forum thinks are useful? - wipers - bulbs (? most of the lights are LED now?) - fuel filter - in case of dodgy diesel ...
by Shiftless
Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:34 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Lane assist currently unavailable
Replies: 2
Views: 922

Lane assist currently unavailable

Hi all, When driving today I started to see "Lane assist currently unavailable" and "Traffic assist currently unavailable". Some searching shows that these are commonly caused by dirt on the various sensors. I was driving on a clear sunny day, but nonetheless I have cleaned the V...
by Shiftless
Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:04 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Replacement floor mats B8 2019
Replies: 5
Views: 1001

Re: Replacement floor mats B8 2019

Thanks both for the advice! I did buy a set and were delivered next day. I went for the rubber boot protector, and the carpet/velour mats - seem to be great quality.
by Shiftless
Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:30 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Replacement floor mats B8 2019
Replies: 5
Views: 1001

Re: Replacement floor mats B8 2019

Thanks, David.
They look like good quality products and Trav All do mats as well. Will likely go with them!
by Shiftless
Tue Jun 20, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Replacement floor mats B8 2019
Replies: 5
Views: 1001

Replacement floor mats B8 2019

Hi I just bought a B8 estate, and the previous front floor mats were removed by the seller. I’d like to fit some that use the existing “pegs” to keep them in place. Anyone able to advise on the pros and cons of VW parts or aftermarket? Rubber or carpet? Also would like to have an estate boot liner. ...
by Shiftless
Tue Jun 20, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: New owner of B8 2.0 EVO
Replies: 4
Views: 1517

Re: New owner of B8 2.0 EVO

Thanks, yes, I cannot be certain what was done, that sounds wise advice :-P
by Shiftless
Tue Jun 20, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: New owner of B8 2.0 EVO
Replies: 4
Views: 1517

New owner of B8 2.0 EVO

Hi, A first time VW owner, I just bought a B8 estate, late 2019 with the 2.0 EVO engine and DSG auto. The car is ex-lease/auction, with a partial service history, so will be looking at what servicing & TLC it needs to be a reliable drive for the next few years. I know it was previously serviced ...