Noobs - all must read the first post and make an entry in this thread

[JayTheSnork]

All-
This website has been here in excess of 11 years. The B5 Passat has been around since 1997, the B5.5 since 2001, the B6 since 2006, and the B7 has just hit the streets.

For the older models (B6 and earlier), almost any possible issue you might have with your Passat has been discussed here on this website. Let me state that again - almost any possible issue you might have with your Passat has been discussed here on this website.

There has been a rash of newcomers here who aren't taking the time to look for previously documented information and expect to be spoon-fed from the veterans here on how to fix their cars. We, the veterans of this site, expect you newcomers to take the time to utilize the google search utility at the top and bottom of each and every page here. This search tool provides you, the new user, with the ability to search the entire database using google's search tools for key words and tricky phrases that are pertinent to your problem.

Please take the time to a) read and comprehend the valuable info I've written here; b) post in this thread that you have read what I've written here; and, c) use the google search tool - you'll get faster answers!

Thanks-
Jay

[provocyclist]

Hey, I just registered. 1999 Passat variant. and yes, I read what you wrote about noobs here

[zarbalt]

I am also a new member. Thank you for the great site.

[egburr]

All I wanted to do was thank someone for their post. I've spent 2 days searching for an answer to my question, and I found it here. It's almost not worth the hassle to thank them.

[RhinoV6]

READ. Thank you for the great site.

[2manycars]

Got it, use the search.

[firebird58]

I am very familiar with forums and are generally end up being a valued contributor.

Cheers

[Kchorro]

I am new to the forum and a proud new owner of a 2012 Passat TDI SEL Premium.

[geod]

Thanks for the great site.

[Mach-Ten]

Definitely true....there's a lot of good heads on here with tons of great knowledge....been in and out of the site doing lots of reading.....working now to get my green baby back on the street soon...I'm looking forward to the vast amount of information on this site.

Thanks to everyone.

[AZTreker]

Thanks for this site. I will try the search when needed. I have done most of my own work on my 96 TDI. It can be tricky without some good input which I think this site will provide.

[Oh4dog]

Got it. Thanks!

[sk8almost44]

Will be searching, Thank you for this information!

[veeride]

Hey yall, I have not scoured the site yet, but can some one point me in the direction on how to fix some electrical bugaboos?
I have a situation that at times when i am driving, out of the blue the guages will turn off the lights in the dash all come on for a second, then everything goes back to normal, no engine cut off, the aftermarket radio isnt affected...

also i have intermittent remote lock issues, and also one door works sometimes sometimes doesnt


oh 2003 passat (B5.5) wagon 1.8t 5 speed auto

[Hawkeye72]

New, read it, got it. Thanks

[darwish.walid]

New member. Just registered.
2007 3.6 4Motion is my second passat (sometimes I ask myself why did I do that). My first was a 2001 2.8 4Motion.

[darwish.walid]

would like to take the chance to thank everybody for this amazing effort

[zaofan15601]

Post 2 so can move on.

Looking forward to actual info interaction rather than just reading.

[darqueyes]

Looking forward to a wealth of information

[Swampgravy]

PassatWorld has already saved me major bucks and stress with help on everything from the ABS module to the CCM to the little light bulb behind my heater controls. I'll probably ask some rookie questions but not before a thorough search. Great to be here!

[jwaikwa]

I am new to the site, I live in Nairobi, Kenya and owner of a 2001 passat b5.5, I am glad I came across this site as its made me understand my car more. Thanks

[bempey]

I just signed up. I'm on other forums, ranging from Edmunds to vStrom motorcycles to trawler boats to ARM processors. I don't currently have a Passat, though I'm checking out the 2012 TDI with 6-speed (wish they had a wagon).
I did have a '91 Passat wagon (loved it) before our '95 Eurovan GLS, 5-spd. (drove across Canada and to Mexico)
I did buy the first Beetle TDI sold in Western Canada (my son owns it now).
My wife drives a custom-ordered 2009 Jetta TDI/DSG Hi-line wagon with full-load minus Nav. (she wants a Tiguan TDI now, though friends inside VW say they're selling more than they can build in Europe, so they won't be coming this way soon).
I do drive a modified Audi A6 2.7t 6-speed Quattro twin-turbo with Eibach/Koni suspension. (its a blast, and our 3rd A6 Quattro)
And I bought the last VW truck sold in North America (a 1992 Transporter Double-cab, 5-speed 1-ton with no options except radio/cassette) which is parked in front of the house after hauling a load of stuff from my cabin last weekend. It spent most of its first year off-road (on building construction) and has been to Mexico and back, but never east. I'll never sell it. But I'd like to trade the Audi for a Passat or A4 wagon, 1.8t, standard, 4-motion ... which is not likely to happen given the dearth of those vehicles. But you never know.

[daizeyduke007]

I read your post and am just happy to find a vw passat real site. i will look for my answers thru your Google at the bottom search tool 1st and try not to bother the veterans...

[disutus]

Waiting to get to the garage section

[cammbrown]

Message received, thanks.

[emilijano]

I'm new here too, its a lot of good stuff in here . I am proud owner of an Passat 1.9 TDi 2004

[ffmdx]

Not a prob, couldn't be any clearer/easier! Thanks for the site!

[candyb6r]

New member. Just read this thread and registered. I look forward to enjoy the site.

Thanks
Larry

[njguy]

I just registered today. I own a 2001.5 (B5.5?) Passat sedan with a stick and the 1.8T. I have read your words on the need to use search. I have already been helped by the forum (even before I registered), since someone posted information on how to fix my turn signals by replacing the emergency blinker relay. Thank you!

[zuibeli]

Hello everyone new member, but have ran across some of the posts while googling.