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I only bought the can gateway in case my ns510 drained my battery. I have'nt used it for a couple of days and it started without problem so unsure whether to change. Is there any other benefits to change the gateway from 'c' to 'l'? Newer canbus will allow more modern equipment to be retrofitted, t...

I thought this would be really hard however it wasnt after a few trial and error mistakes. i took the centre console out but that is not needed. You can do it if you take out the ashtray and air con panel, you probably want to remove the stereo for better access if you struggle. The canbus unclips e...

I have B6 Sport estate, i know the shocks and springs are lower than standard but i dont know if installing H&R springs with a 40 mm drop would be lower than i have already.

Can anyone say if there would be any difference as i dont really want coilovers.

Thanks

John

They have replaced the whole boot.

My car year is 2006 and is an estate version. I made the query about the rust but can't remember under what warranty. I know it was 12 years though

I have been in touch with VW regarding my boot on my estate that is rusting behind the number plate lights. They have looked at the boot and done the paint depth analysis. All findings have gone to VW and they have agreed to replace the boot for free with a revised model due to an inherant design fa...

Good thread with good info for when i do this the weekend to install my oem xenons!!

Thanks John

OK i have finally cleared the errors and they have stayed away too! It was the wire going to the airbag warning light so thanks for the advice!

I will probably be looking for more when i install my oem xenons later this week.

Thanks John

sounds like torque steer to much welly I wouldnt expect torque steer in 5th and 6th at 60-70mph. If it was 1st and 2nd giving it some welly then yeah i would understand that. I will get the tracking done and see if that helps, if not do you think it is bushes which would be strange as i would expec...

you will need vcds to clear the airbag fault if you didnt unplug the battery b4 taking the headunit surround off read the posts please!! he did said that he have genuine ross cable in the first post :D if took of the frame, did u unplagued the wires for air bag light?? if yes then this is the fault...

well i have just changed the lights (Led sidelights and hid headlights) back to std and cleared the faults. The only remaining fault is the airbag fault which is concerning me. I did remove the centre console due to replacing the gear selector cables, this all went back as it should. I did break the...

This happens in higher gears on the motorway/dual carriageway at speed (legal).

The tyres are new and balanced with correct air pressure, the air pressure doesnt affect it, i havent had tracking done, could this be the reason or is it bushes?

Thanks John

definatley the correct canbus. My main concern is the airbag fault, i have cleared the other faults and the lighting faults are due to hid's that i am removing now! See below for vcds scan details: Monday,05,March,2012,13:36:42:12749 VCDS Version: Release 11.11.2 (x64) Data version: 20120126 -------...

Hi my car pulls to the left on acceleration and then on back off pulls to the right. On zero throttle it is straight and rolls straight with no input from throttle of steering wheel. VW couldn't diagnose it after major service and test drive! Has anyone experienced this, does it sound like the front...

I have a Passat B6 140 TDI which had the version c of the canbus. I upgraded it for a later model "J" i think to be suitable for future upgrades. I have got a legit Ross Tech micro can (i think) that allows me to view and change the code. I have changed the code for the correct code using ...

I have noticed with the cold weather that on start up i get quite a lot of smoke and it idles badly for a minute.

Anyone aware of a typical fault. VW didnt find anything at my recent big service.

Thanks in advance

John

How do they compare to the sport shocks? Are they much stiffer?

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I have found a media interface for my passat and wanted to know that other than a recode on the vcds will it connect to the cd changer wires? Or do i need the wiring kit for it too?

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Hi is there anyone near northampton who has ap coilovers fitted, i want to get some however i dont want anything too much different to std shocks in stiffness.

If you have could i come out for a cheeky spin to compare and decide if i am going to get a set!

Thanks John

What size and et, they look very nice with a good fill on the arches.

Have you lowered it or is it std sport?

Thanks John

So what are the chances of getting the injectors changed BEFORE they cause a potentially lethal failure on the motorway?? high as long as they are the siemens injectors. Call customer services and ask them if they can arrange for the injectors to be checked against new part numbers as you are conce...

Choc wrote:These type of seats should fit.

I have these and although i like the feel, i want leather/alcantara highline seats

I was in the same position as you and 3 weeks in to ownership injector 3 failed. Take it to vw and they should check the injector part numbers for free, if they are they old siemens injectors i am pretty sure they are replacing them free of charge. If in doubt contact vw customer services highlighti...

They check the part numbers and will replace if they are not correct. I had a call from the Customer Agent in charge of my case and they said they replaced the 3 non faulty injectors due to them being the old (i assume siemens) injectors and replaced them with a new tested (bosch i think) injectors ...

I have just had a quote from a guy in singapore on a vw forum for $2000 (singapore dollars) which is about £1100 for the full passat kit delivered to the uk.

I would have paid about £500 at a push. Definatley gonna look at other options now!!

Thanks John