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by HGB57
Fri Feb 05, 2016 7:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Remap advice
Replies: 49
Views: 6181

Re: Remap advice

Can some one give me advice, where to look for remap on 110hp tdi afn engine. Thats an old shape VE pump engine not PD, so most places who is doing remaps around east Yorshire, can't do mine, because it's not possible to remap through OBD port. Also have seen remapped plug'n play ecu's on ebay for ...
by HGB57
Fri Feb 05, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Leak in the boot
Replies: 19
Views: 3010

Re: Leak in the boot

..open boot lid, look at left hand side of opening where the cables and rubber grommet go from boot lid into the car body....ours kept coming out of the hole letting water into the inside of the boot....sealed it in place with lots of silicone....
by HGB57
Mon Jan 25, 2016 12:33 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Remap advice
Replies: 49
Views: 6181

Re: Remap advice

Can some one give me advice, where to look for remap on 110hp tdi afn engine. Thats an old shape VE pump engine not PD, so most places who is doing remaps around east Yorshire, can't do mine, because it's not possible to remap through OBD port. Also have seen remapped plug'n play ecu's on ebay for ...
by HGB57
Sun Nov 15, 2015 12:05 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Sticky and clicking seatbelts
Replies: 3
Views: 1115

Re: Sticky and clicking seatbelts

howey wrote:we spray them with a silicone spray works a treat
...never thought of that...and got tons of it....thanks
by HGB57
Fri Nov 13, 2015 12:32 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Sticky and clicking seatbelts
Replies: 3
Views: 1115

Re: Sticky and clicking seatbelts

..pull them all the way out and wash them with a cloth and warm soapy water....let them dry completely before letting themm back in....we do this regularly, particularly on our old girl the Mk1 Golf Clipper....surprising the muck that they pick up....
by HGB57
Mon Nov 09, 2015 1:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Clicky Drivers seat
Replies: 33
Views: 5926

Re: Clicky Drivers seat

Sorry they quality is poor i've just quickly took these, I will try and take some clearer ones later: This is with the seat tipped on it's back, the factory pins: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/906435_10153366472150252_45682128_o.jpg Where the bolts go (not done up, only pla...
by HGB57
Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: cruise control supply and fit near to swindon wiltshire.
Replies: 2
Views: 845

Re: cruise control supply and fit near to swindon wiltshire.

Gazwould wrote:Simon Coe - CCCTech .

viewforum.php?f=67
...what he said...Simon is top notch...
by HGB57
Thu Oct 15, 2015 7:07 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: afn flat spot..
Replies: 2
Views: 772

Re: afn flat spot..

just an idea.....check all vac hoses for leaks or weak spots where they can collapse at certain pressures....I always change them when replacing cars, and check them every year...silicone ones off fleabay are cheap enough, and on AFN you can get to most pipes easily...
by HGB57
Mon Sep 07, 2015 10:13 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Passat B5.5 Cruise Control Fitting North East
Replies: 3
Views: 1220

Re: Passat B5.5 Cruise Control Fitting North East

..speak to Simon...CCCTech ...look for him or ccctech on here....he's just done ours...
by HGB57
Fri Aug 28, 2015 8:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: PD130 Vac Leak
Replies: 6
Views: 1861

Re: PD130 Vac Leak

I NEVER trust old vac hoses...they may LOOK ok, but frayed ends, any chafing and splits are bound to be present, AND after a time they can 'collapse' under vacuum.....our 'new' estate (2000 PD130 Sport Tiptronic) seemed ok, but have just had all vac hoses replaced (had it done at local SEAT dealers ...
by HGB57
Fri Jul 03, 2015 10:16 pm
Forum: CCC-TECH TUNING COMPANY
Topic: Thanks again Simon...
Replies: 0
Views: 9799

Thanks again Simon...

...another successful visit..posting.php?mode=post&f=67#..remap and cruise control on our latest addition ... have yet to really try it all out but feeling VERY good so far. Thanks again....H
by HGB57
Sat Jun 20, 2015 10:59 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Oil Sensor Workshop
Replies: 18
Views: 9983

Re: Oil Sensor Workshop

Got exactly the same..had it scanned while at friendly Seat Dealer..sensor in sump kernackered...no other faults or probs...so will leave it till next oil change..!!! Proper VW replacement is megabucks so will get one off fleabay...
by HGB57
Wed Jun 17, 2015 11:14 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Heater matrix
Replies: 15
Views: 2255

Re: Heater matrix

..same prob, but also had severe oily misting on inside of screen...quoted £600 (definitely dash out job) so put a bottle of Radweld Gold in (£7).......SORTED !!
by HGB57
Fri Mar 06, 2015 8:02 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5 interior lights and puddle lights not working...
Replies: 6
Views: 1840

Re: B5 interior lights and puddle lights not working...

uh-oh...got under the carpet to the wiring harness....fairly damp. it's been 'repaired' before judging by the solder mess and bits of amateur tape work....a very rotten looking connection...looks like a red/black has also come apart from a junction of similar wires....will 'open the box' (remember t...
by HGB57
Wed Mar 04, 2015 4:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5 interior lights and puddle lights not working...
Replies: 6
Views: 1840

Re: B5 interior lights and puddle lights not working...

MANY thanks Tom.....shall digest all this....at the mo we have a family situation that has priority over interior lights.....but WILL get on it and update as and when...
by HGB57
Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5 interior lights and puddle lights not working...
Replies: 6
Views: 1840

Re: B5 interior lights and puddle lights not working...

Thanks.....am sure pollen filter housing mod was done.....plenum chambers are dry....bit of rope poked through drain holes and pulled regularly.....mmmmmmm, door lock (dvr) is sounding likely....it did play up a bit recently needing locking 3 times to arm....mmmm..thanks again
by HGB57
Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5 interior lights and puddle lights not working...
Replies: 2
Views: 379

Re: B5 interior lights and puddle lights not working...

Ccm and surrounding area and carpet seems dry, everything else works as should....done search, fuse 14 mentioned but that's ok....will get booked in.....can't physically fix things myself any more......thanks for reply...
by HGB57
Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5 interior lights and puddle lights not working...
Replies: 6
Views: 1840

B5 interior lights and puddle lights not working...

...but all fuses seem good...??? Any ideas please before I ask friendly 'not so expensive' dealer service dept..??
by HGB57
Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:03 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5 interior lights and puddle lights not working...
Replies: 2
Views: 379

B5 interior lights and puddle lights not working...

...but all fuses seem good...??? Any ideas please before I ask friendly 'not so expensive' dealer service dept..??
by HGB57
Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:07 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Remap done.
Replies: 28
Views: 3815

Re: Remap done.

Top guy is Simon.....remap (1999 1.9 tdi AFN) worth every penny..reckon got £200 back in a year......remapped specifically for towing...pulls 'van as though driving solo before, towing mpg always 42 +, 56 round town and did once get 69.8 to Cornwall and back (solo fully, loaded but not too gentle o...
by HGB57
Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:20 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Remap in the south west area
Replies: 21
Views: 2602

Re: Remap in the south west area

Simon takes about 2 hours to do the job, including test runs before and after - so 2 or 3 cars together is all you could expect...
by HGB57
Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:01 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Remap in the south west area
Replies: 21
Views: 2602

Re: Remap in the south west area

Email or PM or post in the CCCtech Forum as Simon is mobile and he came down to Somerset to do mine, plus I can recommend him. Did a brilliant job fitting my cruise control and remapping my estate. ..and I can verify his work...Simon is aces, came all the way down to Folkestone in Kent to do a rema...
by HGB57
Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:31 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: any temp gauge expert on here?
Replies: 11
Views: 1523

Re: any temp gauge expert on here?

From personal experience I would pay VAG for an original part...about £30 with o ring....I've replaced mine 3 times with 'cheapo's' in less than a year...this one is lasting longer (so far)....
by HGB57
Tue Oct 25, 2011 11:39 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Drivers Door Rattle At Certain Speeds
Replies: 7
Views: 959

Re: Drivers Door Rattle At Certain Speeds

Door cards are easy to get off....do a search on here.....if I can do it, anyone can (and seal the bottom with clear silicon sealant to stop any possibility of leaks into the cabin)...!!!!! I had a rattle (or more of a 'buzz' sometimes)...after ages of trying everything it turned out to be the 2 hal...
by HGB57
Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:23 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Faulty electrics CCM?
Replies: 4
Views: 619

Re: Faulty electrics CCM?

I had very erratic central locking problems, Pass door window stopped working from driver controls, no mirror controls and no flashing light by driver door lock pin.......and a water leak at bottom of drivers door (footwell very wet).... Was 'advised' by 'experts' and VAG that the CCM had 'had it' a...