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by mappy
Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Cd player cuts out
Replies: 2
Views: 914

Re: Cd player cuts out

Ok got it working but no ignition feed have just wires it to constant live... If anyone can tell me if there's a relay or fuse for ignition feed to the head unit would be greatful and which color is it?
by mappy
Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:47 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Bluemotion info
Replies: 5
Views: 2039

Bluemotion info

Hi Bluemotion owners just a word of warning about the adblue system. It uses the adblue treatment as needed depending on driving conditions if u thrash it car it will use more and if u drive steady it doesn't use as much. If u run out ur vehicle will NOT start. Unless topped up when required. You sh...
by mappy
Fri Jun 15, 2012 4:53 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Heater matrix gone?
Replies: 8
Views: 1511

Re: Heater matrix gone?

So could I have it done under warranty? :D and I do not have this thermostatic valve.
by mappy
Fri Jun 15, 2012 4:51 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 1.6 td sb no power!
Replies: 5
Views: 1104

Re: B3 1.6 td sb no power!

Ok cheers! Fuel filter air filter and oil filter looks old so going to do them all. Thanks for your help!
by mappy
Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Cd player cuts out
Replies: 2
Views: 914

Cd player cuts out

I have replaced my cassette player in the b3 with a cd player, as I removed it the wiring was badly done and was just twisted wires and no multi pin plugs. So I sourced new plugs and matched up colors and soldered them nicely and made sure I used shrink wrap. I press the on button and it starts up t...
by mappy
Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: starter motor bolts
Replies: 1
Views: 581

Re: starter motor bolts

Hi I have same car and had same problem the starter bolts go into the front engine mount need to jig the engine around maybe jack it up or however as it comes out of line, ball ache!

As for inter cooler yes NSF under battery tray a inter cooler is located :)
by mappy
Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: stiffer coilovers
Replies: 10
Views: 1419

Re: stiffer coilovers

What part of the tyre catches? If its inners space them out if it's outters get arches rolled?
by mappy
Thu Jun 14, 2012 5:22 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Heater matrix gone?
Replies: 8
Views: 1511

Re: Heater matrix gone?

Ok thanks for the reply and I shall do this tomorrow at work I hear that it can dump on to ur feet not good!
by mappy
Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:33 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 REGISTER
Replies: 140
Views: 69888

Re: B3 REGISTER

'92 1.6 td b3 - currently white - nicknamed mappy :) (no idea what spec it's not got elec windows no sunroof or nothing)
by mappy
Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:59 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Heater matrix gone?
Replies: 8
Views: 1511

Heater matrix gone?

In my b3 when I turn the heater dial from cold to hot I get a puff of smoke and it smells like coolant for about 30 seconds has anyone had this and is it the heater matrix packing up?
by mappy
Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:56 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 1.6 td sb no power!
Replies: 5
Views: 1104

Re: B3 1.6 td sb no power!

Update: it hasn't happened since but happened a few times wasn't too good as I was pulling out onto a roundabout it didn't have any power to get me going properly.
by mappy
Tue Jun 12, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Hello =)
Replies: 7
Views: 244

Re: Hello =)

Ok thank you water
by mappy
Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:43 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: chubbs u.s spec b3 gl estate
Replies: 38
Views: 750

Re: chubbs u.s spec b3 gl estate

Love this great inspiration!! How can I get a us spec rear tub? And what models had cup holders as standered?
by mappy
Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:36 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Hello =)
Replies: 7
Views: 244

Re: Hello =)

Thank u all! There a section to post build threads?
by mappy
Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:43 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 1.6 td sb no power!
Replies: 5
Views: 1104

B3 1.6 td sb no power!

Had a problem start back couple of days with my b3 1.6 td sb engine. When I stop at a junction or in general and attempt to pull away it barely revs and struggles to pull away! Can anyone point me in the right direction?
by mappy
Sun Jun 10, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Hello =)
Replies: 7
Views: 244

Hello =)

hi all, im robbie mappy is my B3's name =) (cuz of the reg)
by mappy
Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:59 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: b3 td starting problem
Replies: 10
Views: 2098

Re: b3 td starting problem

hi, i have had a problem with my b3 1.6td not starting from hot intermittently but not a ticking almost like a flat battery turning over real slow, didnt really bother me i just cycled the ignition a few times or moved vehicle backwards and forwards. I did check and clean every terminal to and from ...