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- 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.
- 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....
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. ![Tongue :-P](./images/smilies/10.gif)
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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?
- 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...
- 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..
- 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....
- 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??
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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??
- 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
- 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....
- 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??
- 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 ???
- 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...