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by nellyans
Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:07 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: K&N air filter up for grabs
Replies: 2
Views: 593

K&N air filter up for grabs

K&N air filter for sale off a 2.0 petrol but i think it fits other models,excellent condition only 5 months old,looking for £15.00 delivered.
by nellyans
Thu Dec 20, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: MPG -2.0se petrol? or rough miles?
Replies: 14
Views: 1535

Re: MPG -2.0se petrol? or rough miles?

Thats bad...real bad i get anywhere from 30-32 knocking about town and anything upto 40-45 on a run,i have owned for some time now only issue is it uses alittle oil but not an issue for me,thats with mine being remapped and a 100 cell race cat with one off stainless replacement system i made myself....
by nellyans
Thu Nov 22, 2012 2:28 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: catalysts
Replies: 4
Views: 1087

Re: catalysts

Leave the two front cats in the ones nearer the engine as they are strong OE parts and remove the other two cats,ensuring you put the oxygen sensors back in this will even pass an mot,tried and tested as i work in developement and as desertstorm said any good exhaust place will do this for you...not...
by nellyans
Mon Nov 19, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: quick question
Replies: 6
Views: 1032

Re: quick question

I have lemforder as they are OE you can see where they have ground out the OE ref number.
by nellyans
Mon Nov 19, 2012 3:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: German Plates
Replies: 5
Views: 1199

Re: German Plates

I have them on mine,legal reflected german plates,i had mine made up in Germany as i lived there for 6 years,i have a private plate,better with surround i still have my original ones from the area i lived in.
by nellyans
Sun Nov 18, 2012 6:50 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Door micro switch locking mechanism
Replies: 15
Views: 2017

Re: Door micro switch locking mechanism

My mistake no rivets just the top and bottom hangers...realised in the end.?Got them off and inner door skin job done. :-P
by nellyans
Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Door micro switch locking mechanism
Replies: 15
Views: 2017

Re: Door micro switch locking mechanism

Door rivets now off,had my locks re coded and all work fine except puddle light on drivers door so must be the micro switch....carry on tommorrow.
by nellyans
Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:13 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Door micro switch locking mechanism
Replies: 15
Views: 2017

Re: Door micro switch locking mechanism

Update door card off and drilled out the rivets holding the inner door on lock looks the same as the golf one i was given.....will carry on tommorrow.
by nellyans
Sat Nov 17, 2012 2:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Lowering query
Replies: 21
Views: 2070

Re: Lowering query

Maybe,im sure somebody on here would know for defo
by nellyans
Sat Nov 17, 2012 1:12 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Door micro switch locking mechanism
Replies: 15
Views: 2017

Door micro switch locking mechanism

Before i continue with this job,are the Golf mk 4/bora mechanisms the same as the passat?
by nellyans
Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: locking reset
Replies: 5
Views: 1050

Re: locking reset

Well all was fine till my main car battery went dead,then not been right since,to add on my other post today was going to do the micro switch as puddle light never worked or interior light just off drivers door never noticed till dark nights as the interior lights always come on with the other doors...
by nellyans
Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:55 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Lowering query
Replies: 21
Views: 2070

Re: Lowering query

Yes springs are fine i have just put new standard oem sports shocks on with 40mm lowering springs and runs just fine..
by nellyans
Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: locking reset
Replies: 5
Views: 1050

Re: locking reset

Thanks will try that...i have tried both my fobs and they both must be on the way out....
by nellyans
Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:45 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: locking reset
Replies: 5
Views: 1050

locking reset

Just to add from my post earlier my central locking seams to have thrown a benny fit drivers door opens off key fob fine...but nothing else unless i use the inner unlock lock switch also boot will only unlock on key fob...any ideas??
by nellyans
Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:41 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Door micro switch locking mechanism
Replies: 15
Views: 2017

Door micro switch locking mechanism

Puddle light not working or buzzer so assumed this is the issue after checking on here.....stripped my door card off and was faced with an inner metal panel which is bolted no problem but also riveted on to plastic type clips :???: ...alittle help before i destroy them i assume they have to be drill...
by nellyans
Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:07 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Brake warning light
Replies: 2
Views: 855

Brake warning light

Well to update my last post checked and stripped down all brakes sensors have already been taped up....still the "check brake pads" and orange brake warning symbol is still present??? last attemtp this week fit new pads although my current ones are fine.
by nellyans
Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Brake pad warning light
Replies: 1
Views: 485

Brake pad warning light

My pads are fine but the other day my visual display flagged up CHECK PADS all fine but spotted the sensor wire had been cut in half....then this morning no warning at all...my question do they reset themselves?,i was going to join back together as it looks like thats whats been done before...if all...
by nellyans
Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Thinking of lowering
Replies: 7
Views: 1144

Re: Thinking of lowering

I have just replaced all mine,g max springs lowers 40mm and LIP gas sports shocks firm ride,sits nice and agood firm ride on corners etc and still not harsh,also new genuine link arms,mine is a sport already so i have the stonger anti roll bar already,just put a 100 cell race cat on and and ecu map ...
by nellyans
Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:03 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fault code
Replies: 2
Views: 608

Re: Fault code

Thanks will try that.
by nellyans
Mon Oct 29, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fault code
Replies: 2
Views: 608

Fault code

Hi i have a fault code 16556...PO172 fuel trim bank 1....could this be be an air leak,anybody had this??
by nellyans
Fri Oct 19, 2012 9:39 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Off sets
Replies: 3
Views: 759

Re: Off sets

Great web ste
by nellyans
Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Steel wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 853

Re: Steel wheels

Thanks knew some did....
by nellyans
Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Off sets
Replies: 3
Views: 759

Off sets

Whats the offset on my 16 inch road americas??
by nellyans
Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Steel wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 853

Steel wheels

Can anybody tell me if vw transporter 16 inch steelies fit my B5.5 ???
by nellyans
Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Sports springs
Replies: 5
Views: 988

Re: Sports springs

i have owned mine for 5 years i also had a 4motion but petrol prices soaring i sold it last year bit more info required from you im putting a 100 cell race cat on no cost fortunatly as im a developement engineer in the car world,possibly a map after....i know maybe better buying a tdi or 20vt but mi...