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by Holophyte
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:52 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: RNS-510
Replies: 13
Views: 1604

Re: RNS-510

Rhinopower wrote:Its a copy. You can get a second hand genuine unit for that price.
Yeah it's an after market. Where could I pick a second hand one up from? I'd want it fitting too. I'm rubbish with electrics lol
by Holophyte
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:50 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Something Really Wrong
Replies: 23
Views: 3958

Re: Something Really Wrong

Holy poo Batman, lots of posts in a short time, but much of the same!! :esm Other than calling at his house and looking under the bonnet we can only give assumptions which 99% will be the same. Sorry for the wrong description of a watery carb I know nothing!! Sorry it wasn't aimed at you, it was ju...
by Holophyte
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:47 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: RNS-510
Replies: 13
Views: 1604

RNS-510

Hi. I was thinking of getting one of these

Look at this on eBay:

MFD3/RNS510-Style Nav for VW Golf/Passat/Eos/Polo - Sat-Nav/iPod/Bluetooth/DVD

http://bit.ly/101oclj

Anyone know if there any good or a waste of time?
by Holophyte
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:41 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Something Really Wrong
Replies: 23
Views: 3958

Re: Something Really Wrong

T2000 wrote:Holy poo Batman, lots of posts in a short time, but much of the same!! :esm
Other than calling at his house and looking under the bonnet we can only give assumptions which 99% will be the same. Sorry for the wrong description of a watery carb I know nothing!!
by Holophyte
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Something Really Wrong
Replies: 23
Views: 3958

Re: Something Really Wrong

I had an Audi A4 TDI sat for 18 months whilst i was banned. Once the ban was over I got in, started it up and off it went. Amazing engineering the Audi.
by Holophyte
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:36 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: February Competition
Replies: 9
Views: 1106

Re: February Competition

I'd hazard a guess at it being a Nissan
by Holophyte
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:35 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Something Really Wrong
Replies: 23
Views: 3958

Re: Something Really Wrong

Thanks for the speedy reply. What do you think might have caused that, and do you reckon it's related to the condensation inside at all, or is that just a coincidence? The last guys answered it for you. Gasket failure more likely. Without fixing it can kill the engine completely so get some profess...
by Holophyte
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:27 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Something Really Wrong
Replies: 23
Views: 3958

Re: Something Really Wrong

Sounds like water in the carb. It needs professional help in the sense of a mechanic.
by Holophyte
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:24 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Top gear is back
Replies: 12
Views: 1520

Re: Top gear is back

I had that nova Sri. Was the first car I bought. Was fast as f*** back in its day. I was a proper boy racer....now I'm older I drive a VW passat DSG highline which is very boring compared to my passion wagon the Sri ha ha
by Holophyte
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:21 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Newbie - B6 questions
Replies: 5
Views: 319

Re: Newbie - B6 questions

I bought the highline 140 DSG in September 09 plate. VW suggest cam belt change every 4 years or 80,000 miles which ever is sooner. So I had the dealer I bought the car from change mine prior to buying. Mines a dream to drive so forget the horror stories if you like it get it!! All cars / makes come...
by Holophyte
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:17 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: February Competition
Replies: 9
Views: 1106

Re: February Competition

I'd enter but I have no idea what car it is lol looks like all 3 to me.
by Holophyte
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:14 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Been burying my head in the sand (B6 ignition problems)
Replies: 9
Views: 1194

Re: Been burying my head in the sand (B6 ignition problems)

I'm in Manchester with VCDS if you're anywhere near here.
by Holophyte
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:11 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Newbee
Replies: 3
Views: 259

Re: Newbee

Thanks all for the welcomes. Hi back *Waves* lol
by Holophyte
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:10 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: ESP/ABS Fault.
Replies: 20
Views: 5809

Re: ESP/ABS Fault.

Anyone care to answer this? It's still doing it. I have read I'm suppose to start the engine with my foot on the brake (DSG) but I don't. I'm old school I prefer to start with pushing down on the accelerator. Do you think this could be the problem? What do you think to starting a car with your foot ...
by Holophyte
Sat Feb 01, 2014 5:45 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: How do you tell if it's the 170 tdi
Replies: 19
Views: 1958

Re: How do you tell if it's the 170 tdi

Twin exhausts slash cut not turned down. This is a 170 pd = http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/31/ha8eqe8u.jpg If its a newer CR (common rail) TDi then the 140BHP have straight out exhaust too This is a: Passat 140bhp Tdi - Engine code: CBAB - 58 Reg http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a514/benno1976a...
by Holophyte
Sat Feb 01, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Newbee
Replies: 3
Views: 259

Newbee

Hi all. Newbie to this forum. I have the 140bhp passat B6 2.0TDI Highline DSG. Looking forward to chatting with you all.

I have put a ABS topic up in the B6 forum if anyone fancies answering it.
by Holophyte
Sat Feb 01, 2014 5:25 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: ESP/ABS Fault.
Replies: 20
Views: 5809

Re: ESP/ABS Fault.

water01 wrote:Introductions and Newbies in the General Group. :-o :-o :-o :-o :-o
Thanks I'll go and introduce myself then lol
by Holophyte
Sat Feb 01, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: ESP/ABS Fault.
Replies: 20
Views: 5809

Re: ESP/ABS Fault.

do they stay on till you turn full lock left and right and drive off? try scanning the car while the lights are on the dash, so on first start up No. No the fault doesn't stay on. The minute I push the start button I get that fault and straight away it goes off again. So can't test by turning the w...
by Holophyte
Tue Jan 28, 2014 7:26 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: ESP/ABS Fault.
Replies: 20
Views: 5809

ESP/ABS Fault.

Hi all. New to this forum so if I've missed the introduce yourself topic I apologise I can't find it. I have a Passat highline 2.0 TDI 2009 b6. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/29/ene7y3ez.jpg When I start up on a few occasions I get a fault with bleeps on the on board computer dash MDI is this calle...