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by camturbo
Fri Sep 20, 2013 3:59 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: camturbo
Replies: 64
Views: 2683

Re: camturbo

Thanks mate,yep it does seem like that,i will keep on going.
by camturbo
Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: camturbo
Replies: 64
Views: 2683

Re: camturbo

Small update,ABS is now fixed and to do a lower arm as well,took it in for its mot and its passed :esm Washer light is now on but I pulled the whole senser out of the washer bottle by mistake,when I did the abs module,and haven't managed to put it back fully in yet as I found out when I went to fill...
by camturbo
Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:13 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: crystal clear side repeaters
Replies: 0
Views: 480

crystal clear side repeaters

Hi all,im looking for some crystal clear side repeaters to match the already clear lights on the front,ive had some off ebay but they are pants as the tabs break. Think ive asked this question before but cant find it,do any of the other vag repeaters fit as I might find some if I go down that route....
by camturbo
Tue Aug 06, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: creaking steering and groaning Now fixed
Replies: 8
Views: 1748

Re: creaking steering and groaning Now fixed

Its now fixed,changed the arb bushes,they were worn but did nit solve the problem,also did the links,again these were worn but was not the problem,has helped the front end now dosent feel so vague now.The problem was the lower front arm,the ball joint was gone as was pointed out by the previous post...
by camturbo
Mon Jul 29, 2013 8:16 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: creaking steering and groaning Now fixed
Replies: 8
Views: 1748

Re: creaking steering and groaning

Thanks for the replies chaps,it was actually plus gas I sprayed not wd40 my mistake,dont know why I wrote wd40 lol. The arms appear to be all ok but you could definatly feel movement through the anti roll bar arm so it could be either the c links or the anti roll bar bush. looks like im going to hav...
by camturbo
Sun Jul 28, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: creaking steering and groaning Now fixed
Replies: 8
Views: 1748

creaking steering and groaning Now fixed

Hi all ive got a creaking sound when I turn the steering and also groaning creaking sound when I press down on the suspension,n/s/f have had it up on the bone shaker mot ramp,but nothing was found. Everything seems fine but obviously something isn't,the only thing I did find is that one of the anti ...
by camturbo
Fri Jul 26, 2013 8:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Remap? Any ideas?
Replies: 9
Views: 2270

Re: Remap? Any ideas?

Mine has been remapped up to somewhere between 180-190 possibly,hasnt been rolling roaded though. Simon from cctech did it as he can come to you plus I think he is a sponser on here. Have a look on this site as there are group buys from time to time or pm him,im sure he will be able to answer your q...
by camturbo
Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: ebay mbc query, turned suspect wastegate now I dont know
Replies: 6
Views: 1099

Re: ebay mbc problem actually down to wastegate problem

The wastegate flap on mine broke and was rattleing like a good'un,it wasn't even connected as it had all perished,so new turbo was installed all is now well.
by camturbo
Tue Jul 02, 2013 11:28 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Anyone have a home cinema setup?
Replies: 11
Views: 2343

Re: Anyone have a home cinema setup?

Ive just got a 37"lcd and 1000w surround sound,4 tall speakers,central speakers and a kelton sub,plenty loud enough when cranked up but next door ornaments were vibrating on their shelf lol. Only did a test to see how loud I could get away with lol
by camturbo
Sun Jun 30, 2013 11:01 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: camturbo
Replies: 64
Views: 2683

Re: camturbo

Shock is done,headlight adjuster fixed,now my abs light is on so looks like a new module is required,oh the joys of motoring.
by camturbo
Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.8T engine rattle
Replies: 12
Views: 1104

Re: 1.8T engine rattle

Ive had a couple rattles in mine,one of them was the wastegate flap was not connected inside the turbo,so hardly any boost,so put a new turbo on sorted,the second rattle was one of the bolts which hold the turbo on to the manifold had worked loose,i couldn't of tightened it when I put the new turbo ...
by camturbo
Sat Jun 29, 2013 1:36 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: What do our usernames mean?!
Replies: 66
Views: 7914

Re: What do our usernames mean?!

mines not exciting my initials are CAM and I drive a turbo,well thought I think lol
by camturbo
Fri Jun 28, 2013 2:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: ABS warning and exclamation mark warning light
Replies: 23
Views: 3716

Re: ABS warning and exclamation mark warning light

No work has been done on the wheels,i managed to do a scan with vds lite after I got it connected. 1 fault electrical connection between abs module and instrument cluster-no signal intermittent 01203. Seems to be quite common according to many sites,a failing abs module seems to be the most likely c...
by camturbo
Thu Jun 27, 2013 8:49 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: ABS warning and exclamation mark warning light
Replies: 23
Views: 3716

Re: ABS warning and exclamation mark warning light

Thanks for the replies chaps,yep the rear brake lights work,i did that first,i will check the wheels sensors and see if that makes a difference. Started the car up earlier reversed out of driveway,went about a mile lights came on,applied brakes,vibration through pedal as if abs was on,was doing less...
by camturbo
Thu Jun 27, 2013 3:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: ABS warning and exclamation mark warning light
Replies: 23
Views: 3716

Re: ABS warning and exclamation mark warning light

Hi had the car checked,came up with electrical connection between ABS module and instrument cluster- no signal intermittent? Does this mean the module is toast or could a wheel sensor cause the same code/message? Could a faulty relay cause this as well. Don't think anyone is near me to do a vag com ...
by camturbo
Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: ABS warning and exclamation mark warning light
Replies: 23
Views: 3716

Re: ABS warning and exclamation mark warning light

Oh right could be that then,i do have a slight clunking sound from the front so could be linked. How much was the sensor in case mine has broke?
by camturbo
Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: ABS warning and exclamation mark warning light
Replies: 23
Views: 3716

ABS warning and exclamation mark warning light

Hello all,ive got the ABS and exclamation mark come up on my dash board,with 3 bleeps ,STOP, then brake fault, then service manual,in the display? If I stop and turn off ignition all the warnings go til a few more miles down the road,then it starts flashing again Brake fliud is on max,the discs and ...
by camturbo
Thu Jun 20, 2013 8:57 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Re-map group buy south
Replies: 12
Views: 1405

Re: Re-map group buy south

He did indeed,it was in poole,got mine done :D
by camturbo
Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:43 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Alexhoc's B5 estate
Replies: 38
Views: 995

Re: Alexhoc's B5 estate

Looks good mate,ive been toying with the idea of painting the bumper trims as well but ive got some other issues to do first,might stay black though. Yours is coming along nicely.
by camturbo
Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: xenon headlight adjuster
Replies: 0
Views: 471

xenon headlight adjuster

Hi ive got xenon's and my levelling adjuster has broke,its the one that is connected to the bottom arm on the passenger side,and im in right in thinking it adjusts the lights when there are people in the back. It looks the clamp that connects to the bottom arm has come away from the arm that pivots ...
by camturbo
Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:58 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: camturbo
Replies: 64
Views: 2683

Re: camturbo

Not much to report got a leaking rear shock so getting it sorted and got a knocking sound coming from the nsf which is annoying and the headlight adjuster came off the bottom arm,thats sorted now apart from that enjoyin the power increase,need to give a girt clean inside and out.
by camturbo
Fri May 31, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5 front fog light help
Replies: 12
Views: 2357

Re: B5 front fog light help

Ive put some A4 ones on mine bit of a mare though look quite I think.
by camturbo
Fri May 31, 2013 5:05 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Never ending story
Replies: 1324
Views: 85086

Re: Never ending story

for a change
by camturbo
Fri May 31, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: info on apu 1.8t
Replies: 11
Views: 1598

Re: info on apu 1.8t

Yep I can now its been remapped,not like a Scooby wwhhhhooosh though. It was a lot louder when I put some holes in the airbox but it did my head in,so put it back to normal. ive got the forge 007 its not that loud but is noticeable.
by camturbo
Fri May 31, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: info on apu 1.8t
Replies: 11
Views: 1598

Re: info on apu 1.8t

Don't know what the differences are but mine is an apu,ive only a forge dv and remap,someone else might be able to give more info.