All Questions
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RCD 310 : are steering wheel controls resistant?
I want to change my RCD 310 (VW Passat CC 2011) by Android Device. Everything is working except steering wheel controls. I know that in some number of cars steering wheel control is working with ...
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Coolant Flange - What is it really called?
My antifeeeze keeps leaking out and I was told that I had a hole in my coolant flange, so when I was calling to see how much it would be to get fixed no one knew what I was talking about. I am a woman ...
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White smoke from Passat [closed]
My 2000 VW Passat has no power and faint white smoke. Once I turn off the vehicle, the smoke becomes greater for a minute or two.
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VW Passat diesel fails to start when the engine is warm [closed]
My car will start OK when cold, on the first or second attempt. It will start on the 1st attempt if the engine has been running, and the engine has only been shopped for a few minutes.
However if ...
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Trying to figure out if my rotors are bad? [closed]
2002 Volkswagen Passat I'm trying to figure out if my rotors needs to be changed out
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What exactly is an outer CV joint and how can I replace one?
I recently got my 2004 VW Passat B5 a new MOT, but they said that an advisory item that would get worse over time were worn outer CV joints. The car creeks when turning on full left lock, though I ...
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2004 VW Passat B5.5 - Is one of my heated wing mirrors actually broken?
I have been having an issue recently which may or may not be related to this other problem that I have been having regarding the heating element in the left wing mirror on my car.
I have that with ...
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Can you identify this part? [closed]
I have just had the cam belt and water pump changed at my local VW dealership on my 2004 VW Passat B5 and on the technical report they were kind enough to point out everything else they wanted to ...
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'98 Passat Locked when FOB batteries changed, how do you unlock it?
My friend owns a '98 VW Passat 2.0 Turbo. He changed the batteries in the key FOB and now the vehicle is locked by the security system. Using the key will not unlock any of the doors or trunk.
What ...
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2004 VW Passat B5 Peculiar Engine Noise
Recently I have noticed that whilst driving there is a very high pitched whining coming from the front of the car. On closer visual inspection with the engine running I opened the bonnet to try to ...
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VW Passat B5 EPC Light on Dashboard
There is a yellow light on my dash that says 'EPC'. I have no idea what this could mean on my car as I haven't noticed any difference in the way it drives, nor are there any unusual sounds other than ...
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2004 VW Passat B5 Cigarette Lighter Broken - Common Problem
The problem I have been having with my VW Passat was that my cigarette lighter was not working in the car. It is the only one in the main part of the car (there is another one in the boot) and it ...
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VW Passat B5 Rear Door Central Locking Issue - Door Lock Actuator Replacement
My 2004 VW Passat has an issue where the nearside rear door will not always open when the corresponding button is pressed on the car key. When the other doors are unlocked, the faulty door makes an ...
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2000 Vw passat 1.8l oil is in radiator
I have a 2000 VW Passat GLS 1.8l and it has oil in the radiator reservoir. and my Oil light says oil compression low. i flushed the radiator and found oil in it again, (the radiator overflow) it ...
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Strange loud noise coming out of my VW passat 2008 fsi
I hear this whining noise coming out of my car. I don't know if it's the belt or the fan. It's reduces when I accelerate.the noise doesn't stop until I turn of the engine or accelerate.
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Is it reasonable to charge the customer $1000+ to assemble the top of the engine?
I recently have an engine overheat issue and see my previous post for details:
How long does items in the engine last in general for standard size cars?
This is an interesting follow up on that at ...
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How long does items in the engine last in general for standard size cars?
I have a volkswagon passat wagon. It just reach 70000M and it is 2007 model. I recently check the engine at the dealership. Now they asked me to replace all the following items to fix engine overheat ...
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VW Passat 2.8 4motion b5 - Lack of Acceleration
Driving home car is working normally, driving at a constant speed then out of the blue heard a small thud then a rumble, after that the car had a problem where the acceleration was weak.
Approaching ...
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VW Passat Estate B5 - Parking brake suddenly slack but cable not broken
The handbrake on my VW Passat Estate B5 has suddenly become slack.
With the handbrake on, the faulty side wheel is free to turn by hand. Foot brake works as normal
Lifting the center console, I can ...
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Buzzing noise or whining noise from center of car while driving, not related to engine speed
My 2003 Passat B5 TDI with 6-speed gearbox is making a buzzing/whining(?) noise while driving and it appears as if it comes from under the gear shifter.
The noise is:
Dependent on road speed (more ...
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Volkswagen Passat went out of control
It was raining, and I was on a Motor Way, driving at about 100 mph and approaching 110. It was an automatic Volkswagen Passat, 12K miles old. The car started behaving weirdly, and it started shaking ...
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Volkswagen A/C Intermittent
I want to repair my Volkswagen Passat '07 A/C. I've taken it to two shops (dealer and independent) and they both say the entire a/c system needs to be replaced. The strange thing is, that sometimes it ...
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safe to drive with coolant system error code
I have an 03 Passat with 1.8t engine I recently purchased. The indicator light went off and reads the error code P2181 which I've read might be the temp sensor, thermostat, or water pump.
Is it safe ...
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Passat - Oil warning light on engine rev. Expensive fix?
looking to buy my first car, which is a daunting task for someone with little money and even less knowledge of motors.
Seen this one on ebay, which ticks all my boxes but is cheap because:
When ...
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How do you change the headlights of a 2001 VW Passat?
After popping the hood, it is not immediately obvious how/where the headlights are. How do you get access to them?
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