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I tried the - press trip; ignition on; release trip - but nothing changed! Tried turning rest to the right, no change. Display insists on SERVICE NOW! What do I try now? It is an all digital dash (except speedo/tach). Thanks

Hi, everything up to date; all filters, cam belt, water pump. Just want that warning gone and more good driving! Bobman's instruction via link should help; but how can I be sure I am not hiding something that needs attention? Would it show as a fault if something else was needed? My panel reads serv...

My B5.5 , 2.0 petrol is showing this on start up. Not had a dash display like this before on a car. What would happen if I ignore this? Will it ultimately stop the engine until it is reset or serviced? What service is it demanding? Last service was about 16 months ago, 6000 miles. It has long life o...

Easy job. Two bolts to each clamp. BUT, different diameter roll bars in use. VIN number at the VW dealer (or reg number) will get you the correct standard bush. About £15 the pair.

or you could now consider fitting the uprated disc/calliper set as often mentioned on here. That will require the 16" wheels to fit though.
or find someone that has fitted such a set, and buy their standard set for small money.

Where does the cable plug into the car? The last time I played with diagnostics, it was 25 years ago using a Sun; it all clipped to various parts of the engine. Long before ECU's!

Where is the oil drain on a five speed manual box? Found the filler.

Workshop manager at VW Canterbury told me you can not adequately drain the antifreeze to allow a mismatched fluid into the system. A small pocket of the wrong stuff mixed together can cause the lot to become a gel, which does not act as coolant, thus allowing the engine to overheat, quickly, requiri...

Thanks guys. 75w90 gear oil and Steering fluid is CHF11. I appreciate gear oil will be thick and heavy until it gets hot, but I am concerned that ATF will challenge the seals as it is so thin. I'll get around to doing these once the snow and ice have moved on. Changing those fluids made a difference...

My old Honda required a Honda steering fluid, what about the Passat? I have read of the recommendation to put in ATF in all gearboxes, but I would rather go for the VW preferred. So which oils for these two locations?

Plugs and air filter may help mpg. As will a bottle of decongestant in a full tank of petrol, STP. Get it hot on a run and keep the revs high, gives it a decoke.

Quick tip : dont believe 'em when they say it will work straight out of the box. Put the new battery on a trickle charge for at least twelve hours before use, longer if you can. Even lead/acid batteries have a memory. If they are not charged first, they will never deliver their full potential. That ...

It's what I want for my 2004 2.0 saloon. Anyone ever seen one?

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When I first drove my 04 home, I had problems with lights and engine managemment. It was all caused by the brake light switch according to local VW main agent diagnostic. New switch fitted + diagnostic = £35.00. Bargain repair price, sick on a 'new' car though. At 160k, I suggest it was a good insu...

The three bolts visible on the inner wing secure the whole of the top mount - two arms + coilover unit. The two bolts hidden below grommets in the inner wing only secure the coilover - difficult to access. You appear to have removed at least one of the two upper arm inner bolts? With both these remo...

The finishes look excellent! Is there a 'how to' on getting that centre facia off?
I managed to release the radio with the keys, but it only came forward about 1.5 cm and there is the other control panels to release, so I left it for now.

I have read that the strut top mount should be replaced as a matter of course when doing any big change to the suspension. I see it is just a large rubber bush. Is there anything better to replace it with? A bearing mount? Or is it best to just fit a new rubber bush top mount?

I am considering Koni FSD, bu twhich spring? Why are Eibach so expensive!? It is a real minefield of options. There are some rough roads around here, but I reckon I can do a 25 - 30mm drop without any trouble. But I really want to keep the comfy ride. The 2.0 engine though adequate, is not a racer, ...

I only want to drop the suspension about 25mm, so other than worn out springs, which brand will offer the least drop? I want a comfy ride, but to lower the car just a bit. Can anyone recommend a top brand spring to do this? I am wondering about using a standard sport spring, which should give some d...

I have read that the top mount should be replaced as a matter of course when doing any big change to the suspension. I see it is just a large rubber bush. Is there anything better to replace it with? A bearing mount? Or is it best to just fit a new rubber bush top mount?

Mr Clutch quoted me £800 for the job, including the flywheel. What prices have you been given?

Classic cause of judder when pulling away are weak clutch shock absorber springs or oil on the clutch face.

Hi DON'T hit the pinch bolt out i have seen the top of the leg break doing it that way. Dave I agree, you need to know what you are doing here, the cast hub carrier could crack easily. I read on a US forum, chap used a breaker bar to turn the head of the pinch bolt. If it released and came out, so ...

I did my control arms a couple of weeks back. I prepared by spraying the pinch bolt area well with seized bolt releasing fluid every night for a week. Then jack under the hub to take the load and large club hammer against the top of the hub carrier to offer impact support while using other club hamm...