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His happened to me last week, after some searching I tried the following 1. Press and hold the unlock button so you can reach in and operate the inside and outside door handles at the same time. 2. Lightly tap the 2 screws for h locking unit on th door with a hammer 3. A really good slam I did all t...

That one with the stereo fire? Made me think do i really want music that much ha ha

gizmo-98 wrote:a switched live=will switch off and on with ignition
have you got a 12v tester?
yes you could hook up to a spare slot
or you could use a piggy back holder

I do yes, only got it on the off chance today but yes I have one

run the wire across to the fuse box on the drivers side of the dash,and find a switched live there to joint into Thanks so much for your help gizmo and sorry if they are all basic questions, 1. What's a switched live? 2. How do I know what fuse is for a switched live 3. How would I join onto it? I ...

Ok onto the next question, how to I run a live through the wire? I've never done it before and don't want to balls anything up

Thanks for the advice so far everyone. Had another go at installing today, didn't go so well. I took a couple of pictures but please excuse the mess This is what I'm left with in the dash, as far as I know pretty normal http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b483/HiMyNamesPete/imagejpg1_zps42544fae.jpg...

Afternoon all, I treated myself to a new head unit for Christmas. All was going well with the install, all plugged in ready to go and no power :( I had a look at the harness that was sold to me that bridges between the car connectors and the head unit connection. It seemed to be missing some pins. I...

As promised some pictures, I hope I am right in saying its a B6? http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b483/HiMyNamesPete/Passat/DSC_0003_zpswjwsndoz.jpg http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b483/HiMyNamesPete/Passat/DSC_0001_zpszeovplnj.jpg http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b483/HiMyNamesPete/Passat...

Evening all, Just thought id say hello and introduce myself, my names Pete. Picked up my B6 estate Tuesday night, as my current car (Mk2 MR2) is coming off the road much to the pleasure of my fiance. I've never owned a VW or a estate car and im not mechanically minded but im looking forward to learn...