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- Tue Dec 04, 2018 6:40 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: OBD Eleven dongle
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9355
Re: OBD Eleven dongle
Hi mate , i bought Carista , which is one of the fewmajor obd diagnostic and customisation dongles. Its great, was £15 and was able to customize quite a bit. No real long coding stuff but for my B8 I did: Needle sweep instrument cluster, Change logos on startup screens Audible beep when locking and ...
- Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:25 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Just ordered my 1.4 150 SE Business DSG Estate
- Replies: 135
- Views: 24041
Re: Just ordered my 1.4 150 SE Business DSG Estate
The 2019 Passat Refresh is due to be revealed Jan/Feb and orders available before the first quarter, engine updates, safety tech, new front and rear bumpers and lights.
- Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:01 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: 2019 Vw Passat Mid Cycle Fresh
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2953
2019 Vw Passat Mid Cycle Fresh
Facelifted Passat will launch in Autumn, will be here for a few years until the new model in 2020/2021. Doesnt look like much of a change, expect new tail lights similar to the new Touareg and updated infotainment. However I have heard that they might be introducing the v6 turbo that will launch in ...
- Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:44 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: B8 headlight upgrade
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6160
Re: B8 headlight upgrade
LED bulbs in projectors or reflectors that were not designed for such should not be done. The light ouput is wrong and will be extremely annoying for other users. The bulbs I posted are not generic Led bulbs, they are designed by Philip's for use in reflector housings or with projectors. I agree cr...
- Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:47 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: B8 headlight upgrade
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6160
Re: B8 headlight upgrade
Saw these in December last year when they were £200+ but these are now £130 on amazon! They are LED, plug and play fit just like normal halogen H4,H7 etc albeit with the ballast which attaches to the base connector. The reviews for them see 5 stars and the beam pattern is designed to match that of t...
- Fri Jul 27, 2018 9:52 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: B8 headlight upgrade
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6160
Re: B8 headlight upgrade
So tonight i just realised my lights are Halogen. I brought car a few days ago and ad and info listed as LED headlights. No i didnt check and no i didnt know difference in appearance. So i understand i have 2 options - renew bulbs with LED ones or new headlights altogether at several hundred plus £...
- Wed Jun 06, 2018 7:34 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Lane keep Assist Retrofit?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4220
Re: Lane keep Assist Retrofit?
Thread revival, sorry... Has anybody done this? I know that you need the DLA/Traffic sign camera and then it’s just coding. A module is available for £99 to code it but just wondering if anybody had re-coded or bought this module. https://www.kufatec.de/shop/en/diagnostic-tools/kufatec-coding-dongl...
- Tue Mar 13, 2018 9:13 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Lane keep Assist Retrofit?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4220
Re: Lane keep Assist Retrofit?
Thanks for the replies! Yes the system would use the camera in the rear view mirror. The systems aren't designed to make people lazy drivers, they help save lives. You may not 'need' it as most of us in this world are competent drivers, however there will be situations or variables when driving that...
- Fri Mar 09, 2018 5:09 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Lane keep Assist Retrofit?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4220
Lane keep Assist Retrofit?
Hello All, Came across this on Kufatec! Anyone know what would be involved in coding this? Vagcom? Also it says will only work on the specific front camera type (I have ACC on mine) so hopefully it would work. https://www.kufatec.co.uk/shop/en/diagnostic-tools/kufatec-coding-dongle/volkswagen-audi/c...
- Sat Nov 04, 2017 10:10 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Daylight running lights - LED
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3365
Re: Daylight running lights - LED
I switched the standard bulbs for a set of w21w less from hids direct, they are fab! It's an easy job to fit them, will post some pics of them! Been in the car for about a year now and looking to change the fogs now before Christmas.
- Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:56 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: VW Arteon (CC Replacement) Expected 2017
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3047
- Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:17 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: VW Arteon (CC Replacement) Expected 2017
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3047
VW Arteon (CC Replacement) Expected 2017
Hi Guys, just thought I would drop this here as it won't be long until this is released! Apologies if it is in the wrong place but its closer to the B8 than the previous CC! http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/cc/96833/new-volkswagen-arteon-four-door-coupe-spied I have heard a few guys from the ...
- Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:05 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: brilliant pine decorative inserts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1517
Re: brilliant pine decorative inserts
Nice mate that's a lot of extras, Post some pics of when you have it mate! You won't regret it, the B8 is a different animal to previous architectures from VW and I can't sing enough praises about it!
Jamie
Jamie
- Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:26 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: brilliant pine decorative inserts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1517
Re: brilliant pine decorative inserts
Alright mate welcome to the site! Check out this link of the Auto express review for the biturbo http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/passat/88967/volkswagen-passat-estate-20-bitdi-4motion-review The interior shots show the wood trim, pretty sure this is it as they only offer one wood option for ...
- Wed Nov 30, 2016 9:50 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Halogen Dipped beam Bulb change
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1549
Re: Halogen Dipped beam Bulb change
Hey mate, sorry I haven't tried this yet, I have got a pair of H7 philips crystal vision to fit. I'm not sure about your issue have you double checked that it's the correct size (H7). Also do the squared off tabs on the metal base of the bulb need to be pointing upwards in the grooves?
Cheers
Cheers
- Mon Nov 14, 2016 7:44 pm
- Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
- Topic: DLR bulbs (Not LED)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2120
Re: DLR bulbs (Not LED)
Hids direct do the best canbus drl bulbs, used them for years!!
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 2:47 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Halogen Dipped beam Bulb change
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1549
Halogen Dipped beam Bulb change
Hi Guys, next job is to change the dipped bulbs and sidelights, has anyone attempted a bulb change yet for the main cluster? I have looked and hopefully its as simple as my B6 was, unless it is a through the wheel arch Jobbie?
Any help appreciated!
Any help appreciated!
- Tue Nov 01, 2016 10:30 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Halogen DRL LED options?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1681
Re: Halogen DRL LED options?
Hey bud cheers, i bought a set from HIDS direct, fitted them they are great and they are projectors so the bulb pattern is very good. Now just need to fit some philips crystal vision bulbs to the dipped
Thanks for the reply!
Thanks for the reply!
- Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:22 pm
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Is the Chinese B6 and European B6 Passat the same???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1343
Re: Is the Chinese B6 and European B6 Passat the same???
Hey mate the B6 was named the MAGOTAN over for Chinese Markets and to my knowledge it was the same Body and chassis.
- Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:19 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Halogen DRL LED options?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1681
Halogen DRL LED options?
Hi Guys, been looking for a while for some Canbus LED bulbs to replace the halogen ones in the B8. I ordered a set of P21 Leds from HID's direct but it turns out (after taking out the old bulb) I ordered the wrong fitment. The B8 needs W21W wedge bulbs for DRL. Anyone found a decent set?
Cheers
Cheers
- Wed Oct 19, 2016 8:23 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Creaking
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3325
Re: Creaking
My B8 saloon has taken to making creaking sounds when going over speed humps (at sensible speed). Has anyone found the same? I have had this happen on other cars whereby the issue ceases as soon as it rains. Guessing its some 'dry' suspension components. Switching the driver profile to sport seems ...
- Fri Sep 30, 2016 6:43 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Coming/leaving home lights
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2962
Re: Coming/leaving home lights
If it's like my b7 then VW changed the setting and to activate you need to pull main beam stick to activate. This is different to my wife golf where if lights had been on and you get out the lights stayed on. Simple change in vcds but not sure on the b8 but defiantly was on my b7 to return the func...
- Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:40 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Coming/leaving home lights
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2962
Coming/leaving home lights
Hi All, question about coming home lights on the B8. The auto lights are fine when unlocking the car and stay on for 15 seconds as per the leaving home setting on the touchscreen, however at night when I arrive home and exit the car the lights don't come on or stay on at all but I have set them at 1...
- Fri Aug 26, 2016 6:34 am
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Headlight bulb change recommendations?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3784
Re: Headlight bulb change recommendations?
Hey mate what canbus bulbs did you use and where from?O5car wrote:I helped a friend replace the drls with canbus leds.looks great now.
Cheers
- Thu Aug 25, 2016 6:22 am
- Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
- Topic: Fitting an armrest B6
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1667
Re: Fitting an armrest B6
Hi all, I'm really wanting to fit an armrest to my B6 Passat, I have seen some armrests that are all attached to centre console and to be honest I can't be bothered / am worried I'd break something. Does anyone recommend a good armrest which is easy to fit? Thanks, Hi Mate I did the exact same in m...