Search found 48 matches

by patters1978
Wed Nov 20, 2013 8:30 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: powder coating midlands?
Replies: 3
Views: 1527

powder coating midlands?

hey guys

need to get some coilover springs cleaned and coated anyone know a good place?
prefer around the tamworth area.. dunno if fab finishing are still going?

anyway cheers
by patters1978
Fri May 03, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: knocking noises
Replies: 7
Views: 1135

knocking noises

Hi guys Been getting a lot of knocking on my passat so decided to try get them fixed this weekend, but have to admit i have no idea what im looking for so i have taken some pics lol http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x381/patters1978/IMG_8045Custom_zpsdb7f6ca7.jpg Drop links i think look shot? http...
by patters1978
Sat Apr 20, 2013 4:48 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Convenience unit fuse
Replies: 47
Views: 42535

Re: Convenience unit fuse

I just cut the whole connector block out in the end and bypassed all of the connectors
From my findings

Grey block is alarm
Pink block is washer bottle sensor
by patters1978
Sat Apr 06, 2013 1:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: windows washer water sensor
Replies: 0
Views: 437

windows washer water sensor

Hi peeps My car is not picking up on the washer water and coolant level? The washer just says its empty with a constant yellow warning The coolant dont tell me its low Today i replaced the washer sensor in the passanger side wheel arch behind the black plastic but still no joy? i did have a good loo...
by patters1978
Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Convenience unit fuse
Replies: 47
Views: 42535

Re: Convenience unit fuse

Im feeling your pain guys atm! i have had the following issues! Windows not working Central locking not working Alarm not working Interior lights not working Exterior Lights on Passenger side not working All down to water ingress guys check the connector blocks in the passenger footwell behind the k...
by patters1978
Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:28 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: whats this
Replies: 0
Views: 620

whats this

hi peeps

Image

The 2 wires in the center of the pic next to where it says n75?

cheers
by patters1978
Fri Mar 29, 2013 9:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: water ingress + Vag-com help
Replies: 2
Views: 597

Re: water ingress + Vag-com help

also ive always had a problem with the washer warning light. basically light comes on to say its empty so i fill it back up and light stays on until i remove the battery. i thought it was the bonnet latch (ie if the switch in the latch isnt tripped how can i have put water in?) so today tried to fix...
by patters1978
Fri Mar 29, 2013 9:47 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: water ingress + Vag-com help
Replies: 2
Views: 597

water ingress + Vag-com help

Hi guys Another sad day with this passat ive had the water ingress problem through the filter which is all sorted now but As its been drying out different problems have been surfacing so today decided to check the connectors in that cluster in the passenger foot well under the kick plate and 4 conne...
by patters1978
Sun Mar 03, 2013 3:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: water ingress
Replies: 1
Views: 556

Re: water ingress

stupid me left the light on the car while writing this and now dead battery :(
by patters1978
Sun Mar 03, 2013 3:02 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: water ingress
Replies: 1
Views: 556

water ingress

Hi peeps :(( more issues with this passat :( Had the dreaded water in pass foot well front and back around 3 weeks ago managed to get it dry ish and put back together luckily the water hadnt got into the ccm but was around that big rubber seal my wires were soaked though front and back.. but no issu...
by patters1978
Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:25 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Roll bar bushes - Drop links and EGR question
Replies: 2
Views: 712

Roll bar bushes - Drop links and EGR question

Hi peeps Right my car has got a lot of knocks/pops and all manor of noises when going over holes/uneven roads etc Am i right in thinking that the bushes and drop links will be the problem? or a good cheap place to start replacing anyway? Also what problems might i face changing these? i have looked ...
by patters1978
Tue Oct 02, 2012 12:28 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: few problems need help
Replies: 4
Views: 991

Re: few problems need help

no mate not me
by patters1978
Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:53 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: few problems need help
Replies: 4
Views: 991

Re: few problems need help

well just been out to look again and.... managed to fix the brake lights seems that the pram in the boot might have knocked the cluster just hit it and viola!! Now on to the other problem.. The oil light i know what the problem is its not the oil sensor its the bonnet release sensor i have it all th...
by patters1978
Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: few problems need help
Replies: 4
Views: 991

few problems need help

hi guys tonight my passat decided to throw a few errors at me take a look at the pics to note the oil light has been on a few days i believe it to be a faulty sensor http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x381/patters1978/289312_10151052214816430_1313100032_o.jpg http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x38...
by patters1978
Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Aircon troubleshooting
Replies: 7
Views: 1312

Aircon troubleshooting

Hi guys Been searching forums for answers but alas not finding much, my situation is Aircon freely check by halfords was told it held the gas and they got my temps down to 9 they didnt charge me for this i dunno why? tesing the car on the drive home and it was chilly that was 2 weeks ago today my ai...
by patters1978
Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: aircon arrrghh
Replies: 0
Views: 412

aircon arrrghh

I have only just took this to halfords to be tested and they sad it was fine but im not happy its been regassed free by them but it just dont get icy cold? i remember my 307 getting frosty and water coming from the bottom of the car but i have never noticed water from my passat which makes me think ...
by patters1978
Tue May 29, 2012 11:47 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Aircon question
Replies: 1
Views: 615

Aircon question

Hi guys

Just wondering if this is the norm

when i have the fan full the blower blows faster when i have the recirculate button pressed :-?
is that normal?
by patters1978
Tue May 29, 2012 7:52 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: lovely climate control!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1199

Re: lovely climate control!!

took mine to halfords for a free aircon and brake test

they said it needed regassing but as they had to do that for the test charged me nowt for it result :-P
by patters1978
Mon May 28, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Help with parts list
Replies: 6
Views: 913

Re: Help with parts list

been doing alittle digging around and the pagid ones have got better reviews

still loads cheaper on ecp than car parts for less due to the 30% off

Pagid front disks
Pagid front pads

are them pads and discs ok?
by patters1978
Mon May 28, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Help with parts list
Replies: 6
Views: 913

Re: Help with parts list

hey cheers for the reply

i cant get on with ebay tbh its a bloody nightmare can never find the right parts lol

all that from ECP comes 2 £111 with is a decent price

good spot with the discs ;) what are eicher pads/discs like
by patters1978
Mon May 28, 2012 6:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Help with parts list
Replies: 6
Views: 913

Help with parts list

Hi guys just about to order some stuff of eurocarparts but wanna know if im choosing the right bits :) Anyway my passat is 2002 1.9Tdi Awx engine saloon i have put my reg in so i guess these are correct but dont trust these types of websites :) all are clickable Brake Discs Front Brake Pads Front Br...
by patters1978
Thu May 17, 2012 5:13 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: HELP brake issues + others
Replies: 4
Views: 505

Re: HELP brake issues + others

cheers for the replies guys the missus has been driving it about today and the brakes seem fine they bite as they should no grinding or noise coming from them, she has said that it feels like the brake pedal clicks and then drops slightly. I have just been out in it and when the engine is off if i p...
by patters1978
Thu May 17, 2012 7:35 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: HELP brake issues + others
Replies: 4
Views: 505

HELP brake issues + others

Hi guys sorry about this very long post lol Need some help if possible ill describe the probelms hopefully someone can help 1# Basicly last night got in the car to go to work and i have to do a 3 point turn to get out of my street as soon as i pressed the brake pedal it felt like the pads had gone l...