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by cox377
Thu May 05, 2022 3:19 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Drag on rear brakes since changing pads
Replies: 7
Views: 589

Re: Drag on rear brakes since changing pads

That's my thoughts, also the video does not show anything to do with calibration. I understand it is different on the toureg which requires it
by cox377
Thu May 05, 2022 7:24 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Drag on rear brakes since changing pads
Replies: 7
Views: 589

Re: Drag on rear brakes since changing pads

Hi Chillout

Thanks for coming back to me.

What is the fundamental element that VCDS is doing in that procedure, is it a calibration?

Best regards
by cox377
Wed May 04, 2022 8:29 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Drag on rear brakes since changing pads
Replies: 7
Views: 589

Drag on rear brakes since changing pads

Hi all I changed the rear pads on my B7 estate. I wound the caliper motors back using the direct 12v connection to the motor method, all went well. I greased up everything I could as normal however since putting everything back together I had drag on the rear wheels. The alloys warm up on a drive wh...
by cox377
Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: 11 million VWs under review?
Replies: 269
Views: 42680

Re: 11 million VWs under review?

Is there a definitive check to see if the update has been done?

I took my motor in for a belt change at VW main dealer, requested updated wasn't done... but I'm down on MPG since.
by cox377
Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:40 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: 11 million VWs under review?
Replies: 269
Views: 42680

Re: 11 million VWs under review?

Is there a definitive check to see if the update has been done?

I took my motor in for a belt change at VW main dealer, requested updated wasn't done... but I'm down on MPG since.
by cox377
Thu Nov 17, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Reduced MPG since belt change.
Replies: 0
Views: 934

Reduced MPG since belt change.

Hello guys, I took my B7 2013 sport into VW main dealer for a belt change, I signed a declaration to stop them updating the software, however since the change, my average tank to tank MPG has dropped from 52 to 46. Generally, it feels less spritely, sluggish in 6th etc. Two tanks of fuel. So, either...
by cox377
Tue Oct 25, 2016 10:53 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Cam belt change £??
Replies: 17
Views: 4586

Re: Cam belt change £??

East Sussex.

But to be honest, for the right price I'm willing to travel.

J
by cox377
Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:40 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Cam belt change £??
Replies: 17
Views: 4586

Re: Cam belt change £??

Do you guys have the name of the places you're using?

VW was £479 and local Indy want £400 :(
by cox377
Fri Oct 21, 2016 2:03 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: B7 Passat Engine Mounts
Replies: 1
Views: 1015

B7 Passat Engine Mounts

Hello guys,

My 2013 Passat sport has recently been showing signs of a worn lower engine mount. I can feel the movement when changing gear, throttle response etc.

Is this a known failure point on these Passats at all?

J