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by dan~
Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:55 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Want to fit aftermarket radio + DAB
Replies: 3
Views: 1082

Re: Want to fit aftermarket radio + DAB

To make things easier for myself. I'm thinking of buying the Pioneer xeh-x6500dab + an-dab1 pioneer dab aerial Do I need the following hardness for my car? http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/con-ct20vw06-ct20vw06-harness-adaptor-for-audi-seat-skoda-vw.html or http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/con-ct20vw0...
by dan~
Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Want to fit aftermarket radio + DAB
Replies: 3
Views: 1082

Want to fit aftermarket radio + DAB

So I've owned two cars iny my life and been happy with the radios I've had, until recently I'm getting sick of normal radio and fancy DAB (Planet Rock :shock:) But I'm finding everything a little confusing!! I've found the headunit I want, Pioneer bla bla, £200, sounds fine to me. But with DAB, I'd...
by dan~
Sun Dec 23, 2012 1:40 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 2.0 petrol wont start
Replies: 10
Views: 1239

Re: 2.0 petrol wont start

Sure the fuel pump is fitted the right way? Sounds odd that it was fine until that was replaced...
by dan~
Sun Dec 23, 2012 1:37 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Is this where the alarm sounder should be?
Replies: 24
Views: 1168

Re: Is this where the alarm sounder should be?

Does anyone know if its possible to remove/replace the alarm without taking those two pipes off? My alarm is there but doesn't seem to be working, so guess it's died but want to replace it. My CCM is fine, was slightly moist before I done the fix so not sure if the previous owner just disabled it in...
by dan~
Sun Dec 23, 2012 1:33 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: led sidelights
Replies: 9
Views: 1146

Re: led sidelights

I've tried various leds as my side bulbs and none of them reported any problems. I had one set which flickered after about 8 months but had that down to the fact they were dying
by dan~
Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:49 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: MPG -2.0se petrol? or rough miles?
Replies: 14
Views: 1534

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

My 2.0 azm is 430 miles on a full tank, and I roughly get that.

I probably get around 33mpg on the roads and about 36 on the motorway. I use to get 40+ on the motorway but not anymore.

I wonder if it's because my engine temp usually sits around 80 and not 90?
by dan~
Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:46 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Clicky Drivers seat
Replies: 33
Views: 6145

Re: Clicky Drivers seat

Mine clicks, bangs and bongs, I just turn the music up louder :p
by dan~
Wed Dec 19, 2012 3:10 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Seized Track Rod - Tracking
Replies: 2
Views: 506

Seized Track Rod - Tracking

I had my drivers side tie rod changed, so the tracking needs to be sorted, but when I took it to protyre they said the passengers side was seized. Do they really need to adjust anything on that side, considering it's not been replaced/touched? I would of thought they'd only need to change the driver...
by dan~
Mon Nov 26, 2012 5:48 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: coding for gamma radio
Replies: 11
Views: 863

Re: coding for gamma radio

Don't pay for the code! VW give it to you for free, check your manual it'll say something like "VW will provide the code, free of charge"
by dan~
Mon Nov 26, 2012 12:33 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Rear Number Plate Bolts
Replies: 2
Views: 442

Re: Rear Number Plate Bolts

Just to update I managed to get it out by finding some very narrow pliers :) I'm still thinking of sticking it, but I have some foam behind where the plate would go and I tried peeling it and looked a right mess underneath. Will see how much the bolts are from VW, but my ETKA is taking an age to upd...
by dan~
Mon Nov 26, 2012 11:45 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Rear Number Plate Bolts
Replies: 2
Views: 442

Rear Number Plate Bolts

Does anyone know if the two bolts at the back can be replaced? Inside the bolts (which don't look like they can be replaced) is loads of plastic, guessing from a plastic screw. I managed to unscrew one side, but the other just has it all crammed inside and not sure what to do. I suppose one of my op...
by dan~
Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:44 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: comfort needed?
Replies: 7
Views: 1232

Re: comfort needed?

Difficult to say, your options are really only from an SE, Sport & Highline.

I use to have sport seats which had lumber and didn't find them hard tbh, but I bought a highline leather interior because of my leather fetish.
by dan~
Wed Nov 07, 2012 6:08 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: engine temp gauage
Replies: 8
Views: 1035

Re: engine temp gauage

Mine does the same, but been doing it for ages so I suspect thermostat for me, would be nice if it's just the sensor though but not got round to replacing it
by dan~
Wed Nov 07, 2012 6:05 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: vibration in my A*se!!
Replies: 8
Views: 856

Re: vibration in my A*se!!

I'd quite like it tbh!

Ask someone to sit in the passenger seat and see if it happens there,if not put them in the back behind you and see if happens, if not then it's something up with the seat
by dan~
Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:16 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Heated Seats Retrofit
Replies: 0
Views: 385

Heated Seats Retrofit

I've got highline leather seats in my car which I bought, and they have the heating inside but my car doesn't have the looms. I've seen two, one from Kufatec for £49, and one from Vw Teeside for £120, they both look very similar. Has anyone used either one? I want it to be as plug and play as poss...
by dan~
Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:42 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: Electric Window Motor Cog?
Replies: 0
Views: 1531

Electric Window Motor Cog?

On our Lupo, we had an issue with the electric window, if you press down to open it, it would just click and nothing will happen. I bought a new regulator + Motor, and hunky doorly all fixed. I then thought I'd do some pocking around and I believe I know the problem now. Take a look at the link belo...
by dan~
Fri Jun 22, 2012 7:15 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Window Regulator Carrier Seal
Replies: 6
Views: 1107

Re: Window Regulator Carrier Seal

Ah excellent cheers for that. The 3M stuff I can get is 6mm diameter, whereas the VW stuff is near 10mm I believe, but I may risk the cheaper stuff, and hopefully will be a nice seal, it'll be better than whats there now anyway :P http://www.vikingtapes.co.uk/3M_Products/3M_Adhesives/3M_Gunnable_Adh...
by dan~
Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:58 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Window Regulator Carrier Seal
Replies: 6
Views: 1107

Re: Window Regulator Carrier Seal

Yer it's the same stuff I believe.

Is it hollow inside? how do you apply it? Put it on the edge or squidge it down?
by dan~
Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:10 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Window Regulator Carrier Seal
Replies: 6
Views: 1107

Window Regulator Carrier Seal

I'm soon to change fix my Window Regulator, but I know the sela around the outside has failed in certain parts as it leaks a bit of water. VW sell a cord which is £35+ which tbh I can't really be bothered to pay for. I'e seen 3m sell something similar, does anyone know if the 6mm diameter Butyl cor...
by dan~
Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:45 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Leaky Door Seal?
Replies: 8
Views: 985

Re: Leaky Door Seal?

Yer I'm hoping it is, as I fixed the rear ones, but didn't see any leaks when I put a watering can over it the other day but hopefully I'll see it now the cars but neked!
by dan~
Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:32 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Leaky Door Seal?
Replies: 8
Views: 985

Re: Leaky Door Seal?

It basically looks like this inside http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRJ1vm1ikGY9YyqsY74E91l2TXTlc1jT4uKumgnv_WWxjkGSvhBbK0tSoKF This person had the problem with the seal behind the window regulator, which I'm sure I checked the other day and it seemed fine, however we did have quite a lot of...
by dan~
Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:16 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Leaky Door Seal?
Replies: 8
Views: 985

Leaky Door Seal?

Well my car has the pollen filter leak, but as Ive got half of the carpet up waiting for VW to do their stuff I've noticed the front passenger side, water seems to be dripping from the door seal aswell! The door seal does have a slight split in it, but is water even meant to be running there in the ...
by dan~
Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:43 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: EPC warning light
Replies: 12
Views: 2444

Re: EPC warning light

Ah, if it's hesitation then I very much doubt it's the break switch and this doesn't cause the car to go into limp mode.

So it looks like something more expensive :(

Let us know what the problem is though
by dan~
Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: How much fuel are you boys spending in a week??
Replies: 36
Views: 2971

Re: How much fuel are you boys spending in a week??

I fill up mine tut brim in my 2.0 petrol and it gives me indicated and always very nearly achives the indicated 470miles.

Which lasts me roughly 4 weeks
by dan~
Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:53 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Pollen Filter Confidential dealer documentation
Replies: 142
Views: 100746

Re: Pollen Filter Confidential dealer documentation

Just had a call, they acknowledged the document but said it's still chargable! I gave in and paying £100 for it to be fixed, like I said earlier I would do it myself but don't like the fact that i WILL snap the scuttle :( There going to wet vac as much as possible aswell. It's going in tomorrow, I ...