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by Mr Big
Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:25 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: What do you think? VAG-COM locator map idea
Replies: 54
Views: 15136

Great idea. I'd happily be on the list and help out if only I could get mine to work :evil:
by Mr Big
Mon Dec 24, 2007 12:37 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.8 20vT smoking problems
Replies: 13
Views: 2001

White smoke can also be overfuelling. No lights on on the dash?

Might be worth getting a diagnostics check.
by Mr Big
Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:21 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Upgraded Headlamp bulbs -any reccomendations?
Replies: 14
Views: 2096

Upgraded Headlamp bulbs -any reccomendations?

The headlamps on my B5 are really not up to the standard I'd like. Main beam is fine, but dipped really leaves something to be desired. Anyone upgraded the bulbs? If so, what did you go for?

Cheers all.
by Mr Big
Mon Dec 17, 2007 12:27 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Car jacking - Beware!
Replies: 19
Views: 2217

This is exactly why its ILLEGAL to leave a vehicle unattended with the engine running.
by Mr Big
Mon Dec 17, 2007 12:15 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Never ending story
Replies: 1324
Views: 84919

f**k stole my
by Mr Big
Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:34 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Fod Fiesta..
Replies: 6
Views: 1221

Holy poo! That thing shifts! :D
by Mr Big
Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:38 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Some potential good news.
Replies: 8
Views: 1414

Brilliant. Bring it on. I deliberately filled my van up this week and am not using it so should this happen I can still get home for xmas!
by Mr Big
Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:28 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: PR - Codes.
Replies: 1
Views: 1104

No worries, got them sorted into an Excel file now. :D
by Mr Big
Sat Dec 01, 2007 11:40 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Powerfold mirrors on a B5?
Replies: 13
Views: 1902

I havent got seperate buttons. I have a joystick which turns round to L or R, or heated in the middle and then a folding icon opposite.
by Mr Big
Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Powerfold mirrors on a B5?
Replies: 13
Views: 1902

Powerfold mirrors on a B5?

Was such an option available? I have just noticed (yes after two months of ownership :oops: ) that there is a small logo in front of the mirror control stick, which appears to be a mirror folding. Sadly I cant seem to get it to do anything. Im guessing someone has just replaced the surround from ano...
by Mr Big
Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:07 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Which HDTV for £500.00???
Replies: 18
Views: 5709

I've got a Samsung 32" which is about 18months old and its been superb. My brother and my cousin have the 26" versions and they're both over the moon with them. Mines got HDMI, DVI and HD component in so plenty of connectivity for the future. Never heard a bad thing about a Samsung, but no...
by Mr Big
Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:10 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: now thats a nice number plate
Replies: 9
Views: 2647

Is that a Volf or a Gento? :lol:
by Mr Big
Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:53 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: West Midlands VW Meet....Sunday 9th December.
Replies: 4
Views: 1211

Well I wasnt aware there was one in Coventry.....I have seen adverts for Leicester and Brum. But I can't do Wednesday nights because I have stuff on. Same goes for a lot of other people too because the response on other forums has been very positive. These arent competing against School Dropouts as ...
by Mr Big
Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:00 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: now thats a nice number plate
Replies: 9
Views: 2647

I quite like that actually. Reminds me of that New Beetle RSI that Listers VW in Coventry used to have......V6 OFF!
by Mr Big
Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:52 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: West Midlands VW Meet....Sunday 9th December.
Replies: 4
Views: 1211

How do you post a sodding URL on here!?!?
by Mr Big
Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:36 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: West Midlands VW Meet....Sunday 9th December.
Replies: 4
Views: 1211

West Midlands VW Meet....Sunday 9th December.

All welcome! Just off Junction 2 of the M6, at a pub called The Sparrow. (Formally known as the Ansty Arms). Pub opens at midday so we will start gathering then. Map here.... http://www.multimap.com/maps/?hloc=GB|CV7 9JP#t=l&map=52.43324,-1.39797|15|4&loc=GB:52.43324:-1.39797:15|CV7 9JP|CV7 ...
by Mr Big
Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:51 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Oh poo.....lock problems.
Replies: 15
Views: 2694

Just realised that when you open the offending door, the interior lights dont come on, so could be a problem with the sensor/switch. But where the hell is it?!?
by Mr Big
Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:48 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Potential Passat - good value?
Replies: 19
Views: 3404

I reckon you'd be looking at paying about £2800 cash which having just spent 2 months looking for a TDI sport (which is the spec everyone wants) seems about right to me. With the sport you get the lower slightly stiffer suspension, a nice 3 spoke leather steering wheel, sports seats (and not the ve...
by Mr Big
Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:17 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Anyone on here good with VAG-COM?
Replies: 9
Views: 2323

Yes it finds the cable/drivers ok when I plug it in. It runs on COM3 and tests ok, but when I come to scan it comes up with an error message. I have tried 311 and 409 now and still get the same result.

My cable doesnt say anything other then OBD II on it so how do I know which one it is?
by Mr Big
Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:09 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Wheres the throttle body on a 110 TDI??
Replies: 5
Views: 1299

Cool! Im off to be very nice to the missus!
by Mr Big
Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Things you can do without VAG-COM!
Replies: 10
Views: 2200

Ok...here goes: Synchronization. When: Key buttons operated repeatedly while vehicle out of range and system becomes inoperative. How: Press key lock or unlock button for about 1 second. Manually lock or unlock vehicle. System should now lock or unlock vehicle. If not, carry out programming procedur...
by Mr Big
Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Anyone know if 2wd and 4wd rear floor pans are the same.....
Replies: 8
Views: 1428

Wow cool....Synthia (as my fruitcake wife called it) was a great car. It wasnt me you picked it up from it was a friend of mine who badgered me to sell it to him for 18months, then when I finally caved in he bought it and bought an 8v golf gti in the same week and left the jetta in the garden for a ...
by Mr Big
Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:10 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Oh poo.....lock problems.
Replies: 15
Views: 2694

Well I've found that if I press the button on the drivers door twice in quick sucession then all the doors lock. Wonder what will happen if I ever get the key fixed! :?
by Mr Big
Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:28 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Anyone know if 2wd and 4wd rear floor pans are the same.....
Replies: 8
Views: 1428

I loved my Jetta Syncro, it would outhandle almost anything...just never had the power it deserved. Mine was G166..... metallic grey. Only 115 RHD ones made!!