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by wellandman
Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cam Belt Change
Replies: 21
Views: 3194

Re: Cam Belt Change

so 7-11-2011 cam belt changed at
36484 miles
now 51066

14k in that time span
by wellandman
Sun Feb 03, 2019 7:12 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cam Belt Change
Replies: 21
Views: 3194

Re: Cam Belt Change

what sort of cost am i looking at
by wellandman
Sun Feb 03, 2019 6:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cam Belt Change
Replies: 21
Views: 3194

Cam Belt Change

just checking a service stamped book on a passaat 1.9 130bhp

7-11-2011 cam belt changed at 36484 miles

Does this need redoing rapid as of time interval mileage now 52k
by wellandman
Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:54 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Off side Offside Front Sub-frame
Replies: 4
Views: 1209

Re: Off side Offside Front Sub-frame

How much would it cost diy
by wellandman
Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Upgrade Radio and CD Install B5.5
Replies: 23
Views: 4205

Re: Upgrade Radio and CD Install B5.5

have not seen it but its 2005
by wellandman
Tue Jan 29, 2019 11:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Off side Offside Front Sub-frame
Replies: 4
Views: 1209

Off side Offside Front Sub-frame

Thinking about another passat but on gov check history shows Offside Front Sub-frame rusted and a advisory
what you guys think how much or avoid
by wellandman
Tue Jan 29, 2019 10:33 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Upgrade Radio and CD Install B5.5
Replies: 23
Views: 4205

Upgrade Radio and CD Install B5.5

i want to junk the orig radio and B5.5 and put in double din with dab that also plays flac files
but seems to be so many different sizes ?
also the trim around a new one etc
any links and help :)
Thanks
by wellandman
Tue Jan 29, 2019 10:32 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: upgrade radio and cd
Replies: 5
Views: 1319

upgrade radio and cd

i want to junk the orig radio and B5.5 and put in double din with dab that also plays flac files
but seems to be so many different sizes ?
also the trim around a new one etc
any links and help :)
Thanks
by wellandman
Sun Jun 24, 2018 6:12 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: abs warning beeps 3 times
Replies: 3
Views: 1169

Re: abs warning beeps 3 times

sorted was a 10 amp fuse
by wellandman
Sun Jun 24, 2018 2:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: abs warning beeps 3 times
Replies: 3
Views: 1169

abs warning beeps 3 times

just started happening are there 2 fuses somewhere or maybe another clue
Thanks
by wellandman
Thu Jun 07, 2018 3:46 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: How to change a brake light switch B5.5 130tdi
Replies: 6
Views: 2291

Re: How to change a brake light switch B5.5 130tdi

does anyone know where the torx are located or seen a uou tube tutorial
by wellandman
Fri Apr 27, 2018 2:00 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: temp gage don't move
Replies: 12
Views: 2524

Re: temp gage don't move

THANKS i got the one you put up what a pain took hours broke 4 plastic retaining clips temp now working and check emmisions light off
by wellandman
Tue Apr 24, 2018 1:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: temp gage don't move
Replies: 12
Views: 2524

Re: temp gage don't move

its now out but the plastic clip broke retaing clip putting it back what do i need
by wellandman
Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:57 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: temp gage don't move
Replies: 12
Views: 2524

Re: temp gage don't move

well Hmmmm i found it but whilst trying to pull it off it snapped (plastic circlip) leaving most in there any suggestions
by wellandman
Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: temp gage don't move
Replies: 12
Views: 2524

Re: temp gage don't move

been and bought a green one but cant work out how to fit it / where it is as most the pics on this forum are dead
by wellandman
Mon Apr 23, 2018 11:17 am
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: How-to - Coolant temperature sensor swap out B5.5 1.9 PD
Replies: 22
Views: 11584

Re: How-to - Coolant temperature sensor swap out B5.5 1.9 PD

has anyone got these pics as a zip or reupload
Thanks
by wellandman
Mon Apr 23, 2018 10:48 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: temp gage don't move
Replies: 12
Views: 2524

temp gage don't move

its stuck on cold on the display someone said temp sensor ?
by wellandman
Sat Mar 18, 2017 11:17 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting a on off switch in dash
Replies: 16
Views: 3060

Re: fitting a on off switch in dash

cause the lights so bad on dim thats when i use them as the are just about facind down and light up the left hand kerb - ditches etc
by wellandman
Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:42 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting a on off switch in dash
Replies: 16
Views: 3060

Re: fitting a on off switch in dash

ahhhh there's been me n the Mrs looking everywhere lol
now how to get to the cab switch bought a steep cutter
by wellandman
Thu Mar 16, 2017 11:00 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting a on off switch in dash
Replies: 16
Views: 3060

Re: fitting a on off switch in dash

The obvious place for a switch is where I fitted this green one, you could fit a smaller one! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/colin__/AA%20Passat%20Highline/DSCF3067_zps2b0zey9v.jpg As for the cable(s), run it / them through the ECU housing high level. Below you can just about make out where...
by wellandman
Sat Mar 11, 2017 10:08 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting a on off switch in dash
Replies: 16
Views: 3060

Re: fitting a on off switch in dash

what pins you using for what as its a bit conflicting
by wellandman
Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting a on off switch in dash
Replies: 16
Views: 3060

Re: fitting a on off switch in dash

think you may need a 5pin relay lost of good stuff on you tube
well got the spots working OMG at last can see where the hell im going and no more hitting kerbs
by wellandman
Sat Mar 11, 2017 4:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting a on off switch in dash
Replies: 16
Views: 3060

Re: fitting a on off switch in dash

Thanks so muck ct.p will take a look very soon
by wellandman
Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting a on off switch in dash
Replies: 16
Views: 3060

Re: fitting a on off switch in dash

no i live quite remote with zero lighting and tiny country lanes when its dark i mean really dark and lights on passat are poo
by wellandman
Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fitting a on off switch in dash
Replies: 16
Views: 3060

fitting a on off switch in dash

got some spots i want to put a very small on off switch somewhere around the dash but cant find any where to route a cable to the engine compartment or somewhere to drill a 12mm hole for the switch anyone done this or any ideas
Thanks so much in advance if you can help