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by Gavin@gtini
Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:02 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Some You Win Some You Lose
Replies: 13
Views: 1459

Re: Some You Win Some You Lose

Loads of suitable cars being broke on eBay. Look for Audi B6 V6 TDI or C5 A6 V6 TDI amongst all the other cars that suit.
by Gavin@gtini
Tue Nov 24, 2015 8:52 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: REMOTE WINDOWS?
Replies: 84
Views: 4764

Re: REMOTE WINDOWS?

Ok from what I've translated in Motordiag it's telling me that only cable from them will work and the eBay KKL one I have isn't compatible even though the interface test's ok and is on the same com as VCDS lite. Any ideas on what to do?? I borrowed an old vista laptop but the drivers won't update fo...
by Gavin@gtini
Tue Nov 24, 2015 4:58 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: REMOTE WINDOWS?
Replies: 84
Views: 4764

Re: REMOTE WINDOWS?

Ok anyone help?? Everything I have runs Windows 10. VCDS Lite and Motordiag works but I can't do anything in Motordiag regarding the windows as from what I can decider it times out when I press the buttons apart from setup. It registered properly but doesn't work. Now I can't get vag tacho working a...
by Gavin@gtini
Tue Nov 24, 2015 8:55 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: THE 312mm Carriers thread !!
Replies: 310
Views: 99604

Re: THE 312mm Carriers thread !!

iain67 wrote:Do TT 225 BHP fit?

Yes
by Gavin@gtini
Tue Nov 24, 2015 12:54 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: THE 312mm Carriers thread !!
Replies: 310
Views: 99604

Re: THE 312mm Carriers thread !!

Seems like these carriers are like rocking horse doo doo, tried 4 or 5 people breaking TT's and V6's on the bay and they are all gone, so who is buying them???? Can't all be forum members surely.............. I bought a set of a 2005 V6 TDI Skoda superb for £30 on eBay. Try also MKI Octavia VRS. S...
by Gavin@gtini
Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: Home made vent lights
Replies: 25
Views: 2819

Re: Home made vent lights

gizmo-98 wrote:no need for resistors if you get the correct bulbs :D
The more I look at the pics the more I can see a resistor under the shrink wrap.
by Gavin@gtini
Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Footwell lights
Replies: 5
Views: 981

Re: Footwell lights

Gazwould wrote:He's about . You're better off emailing him .

By the way it's going peeps might as well fit a Christmas rope led light and be done with it , lol .

Seriously, Tahir's leds are cool .
Tried to email him but it just bounced straight back
by Gavin@gtini
Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:13 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: Home made vent lights
Replies: 25
Views: 2819

Re: Home made vent lights

All I can find are ultra bright led's
by Gavin@gtini
Sat Nov 21, 2015 8:37 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: Home made vent lights
Replies: 25
Views: 2819

Re: Home made vent lights

Where do you get the live pickup for these in conjunction with headlight switch and what do you mean by running wires from one vent to the next?? take the live and earth from the headlight switch so they switch on with the lights just run the two wires to the first vent,then take the wires of those...
by Gavin@gtini
Sat Nov 21, 2015 6:09 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Footwell lights
Replies: 5
Views: 981

Re: Footwell lights

I've pm'd him so waiting on a response now.
by Gavin@gtini
Sat Nov 21, 2015 4:04 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: Home made vent lights
Replies: 25
Views: 2819

Re: Home made vent lights

Where do you get the live pickup for these in conjunction with headlight switch and what do you mean by running wires from one vent to the next??
by Gavin@gtini
Sat Nov 21, 2015 1:23 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Footwell lights
Replies: 5
Views: 981

Footwell lights

I'm slowly working my way through the interior lights on my car. Next up thanks to the guides on here will be door handle and footwell lighting. I'm just wondering what have other people used for the footwell leds as there's so many on eBay that appear either to be quite expensive or for newer cars??
by Gavin@gtini
Sat Nov 21, 2015 10:38 am
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: REMOTE WINDOWS?
Replies: 84
Views: 4764

Re: REMOTE WINDOWS?

Any recommendations on which eBay vag tacho lead to buy?? I've got VCDS lite with a cheap lead as I hate bothering my buddy for his full hex can version and besides all my cars are EDC 15 so don't really need the full bells and whistles. However I would like to do the windows and lit needles mods on...
by Gavin@gtini
Thu Nov 19, 2015 3:47 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 tyre size
Replies: 10
Views: 1828

Re: B5.5 tyre size

Had Dunlops before the Khumo's I have now. Both a great tyre but Khumo's are a great value all rounder without the premium imho. I like them that much that out of the 6 sets of alloys I have 4 are shod in them lol. Ultimate tyres for me are Michelen pilot sports but I can't justify the extra spend f...
by Gavin@gtini
Thu Nov 19, 2015 1:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: HID fitting
Replies: 23
Views: 2793

Re: HID fitting

klitoni wrote:Can we fit 55W hids ?
The oem halogen bulb is 55w so why not??
by Gavin@gtini
Thu Nov 19, 2015 1:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 tyre size
Replies: 10
Views: 1828

Re: B5.5 tyre size

Afaik 15's came with 205/60/15 and 16's came with 205/55/16.

My car comes with 15's and 60 profile tyres and that what was and is listed in the original sales brouchers
by Gavin@gtini
Wed Nov 18, 2015 10:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Just won these on eBay
Replies: 20
Views: 1582

Re: Just won these on eBay

Oliefromwolves wrote:Don't want to upset you mate but I just gave £80 posted for a pair :mrgreen:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201468922893

Bargain :D :D :D
by Gavin@gtini
Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:44 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Just won these on eBay
Replies: 20
Views: 1582

Re: Just won these on eBay

Oh well Bill, think I'll risk it anyway seeing as there oem lights they'll be less likely to turn. Will have a think about washers lol.
by Gavin@gtini
Sun Nov 15, 2015 6:37 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Just won these on eBay
Replies: 20
Views: 1582

Re: Just won these on eBay

According to UK law if it's fitted it has to work and be tested if not it can't be failed for not being there. Our mot guidelines are 99% the same as GB Bill
by Gavin@gtini
Sun Nov 15, 2015 6:09 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Just won these on eBay
Replies: 20
Views: 1582

Re: Just won these on eBay

Hate to break it to you, you will need the level sensors, ecu unit and wiring harness as well. Have a look at http://www.passatplus.de/umbauteile/lwr/index.htm also, xenon bulbs dim with age, best to replace them as well. Only if I want self levelling, which I don't as its not fired so can't be tes...
by Gavin@gtini
Sun Nov 15, 2015 5:36 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Just won these on eBay
Replies: 20
Views: 1582

Just won these on eBay

Won these this afternoon. Hope there ok when they arrive as at that price it would have been very rude not to

http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/201463719641

Looking forward to getting them fitted which will hopefully just be a 10-12pin adapted. Hopefully all bulbs and ballasts are functional
by Gavin@gtini
Fri Nov 13, 2015 12:15 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: HID Query
Replies: 8
Views: 1330

Re: HID Query

Are you sure you've the power connections from the old bulb holders to the hid's in the correct orientation for power and Earth?? Try switching them round.
by Gavin@gtini
Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Phillips extreme 130% vs osram night breakers
Replies: 5
Views: 746

Re: Phillips extreme 130% vs osram night breakers

Are both not designed for reflector headlights?? I had night breakers in mine and was far from impresses until I moved them into the high beam reflector housing.
by Gavin@gtini
Thu Oct 29, 2015 10:44 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: life changing dilemma
Replies: 20
Views: 2268

Re: life changing dilemma

These are the one's i've just bought http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221919292604?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&var=520811274237&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (I bought 2 sets) for the money they are worth a try, my last set I bought was a cheap ebay set and it lasted the 5 & 1/2 years I had t...
by Gavin@gtini
Sun Oct 25, 2015 9:34 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Headlight washers - auto levelling?
Replies: 5
Views: 704

Re: Headlight washers - auto levelling?

I know on MKIV's headlight washers where part of the winter kit on halogens along with heated cloth seats (if leather wasn't speced) and heated washer jets etc. Perhaps the Passat was similar.