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My 2002 V6 ATQ (191K 29MPG Highway 23 City) was due for state inspection so I needed to come up with a fix for my P0421 P0431 CEL codes. I planned to replace both rear O2 sensors, but first wanted to be sure this wasn't due to poor combustion performance or an exhaust leak. So I put 1 bottle...

replaced front pass. door. need to find the long black trim attached to leh lower door sill, and the small plastic pieces at lower front fender and piece located just behind the rear door.

I have been getting this code for the past few days now. I clear it and it comes back in a day or two. Is it saying I need new Catalytic Converters? I'm not quite sure what to do with this. And I've noticed when I have the OBDII plugged in my coolant reaches like 220-224 degrees. Is that too...

I am trying to remove the panel under the rear windshield. The part covered in fabric that holds the sunshade and covers the third brake light. I am getting the rear windshield retinted. I am trying to get this back section as clean as possible. I need this removed due to old headliner dust...

2001.5 Passat 1.8T Finally thought I was going to be fault free...NOT... Ok car had misfires and was running lean. Replaced vacuum lines, cleaned throttle body (reset it), replaced MAF & O2 sensors & coolant temp sensor-2.0 coil pack conversion & new plugs. Car ran fine for about 60 miles...

2002 Passat 1.8T AWM with 166,720 miles. I do my own oil changes with Mobile1 or Castrol full synthetic every 5000 miles, never overfilled. No misfires, car is properly maintained. No drop in mileage. Get 28 hwy, 20-24 city. There is a VCG leak that I haven't had the time to tend to...

Seasons Greetings To All! I did search with no useful results. Issue does not occur when car is garaged;only when parked outside for eight or so hours while at work. Due to the recent below zero temperatures, my TIP does come out of park easily. I put my foot on the brake pedal and gently try...

CEL came on with P0411 (I think I'm remember correctly) - SAIP incorrect flow or something like that. Here are the repair steps I took: 1. checked all vac lines. 2. removed air line from SAIP and tried to blow in it while cold - unable to blow air in which means the combi valve was closed...

Hi I need to remove the plastic panel thing:confused: (not sure of correct name) at the bottom of the front window it has the battery and air con pipes underneath it and has the rubber bonnet seal along the front edge. can anyone tell me how to remove it I cant see how its fastened on.

Good morning all, Need some input on the following error code I have on my 99 GLX v6. I found other references to this error but with a different description. First the code: P0432 - Main Catalyst Efficiency Belo Threshold (bank2) History: Last year I had my mechanic fix a broken flex pipe...

I have an unusual problem, the heat in my 2002 passat 6 4motion stops working when the ouside temperature falls below -2C. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Doing a scan recently- trying to trouble shoot a different problem this code came up (P0420). I havnt noticed or smelt anyting wrong with the cat yet. Does this code come up for other reasons than the cat itself being the problem. Does this mean the cat is on its way out? I went ahead and...

Hi , im new here hope someone can help. Its been happening for a while. When the car is at operatin temperature . Stop to get gas and trie to restart aftr and the car will crank over but wont start. After quite some time of cranking (usually about 10 minutes I can get it to start. Or if I wait...

I've searched and read and read some more but couldn't find anything conclusive. This issue has been bugging me for the past cpl weeks and my attempts at resolving it have so far been fruitless. So, here's to hoping the veterans can help. I acquired my 2003 1.8t fwd only a few months ago so I'm...

Hello, 1998, AEB. The oil check engine light comes on, buzzing, exactly at 1500rpm. When I hit the gas, it stops blinking. P.S: The car tends to shift up too quickly. ( For example, shifts up all the 5 gears at 35-40 mph. And, as slows down, the gear remain at 5th untill the speed is down to...

I have a 2001 B5.5 and when the outside temp is less the 50f the car won't get warm. When the mercury rises above 55f the car warms up to 190. My Wifes 2001 VW Cabrio also does this. Where should I look Also have an exhaust leak somewhere causing fumes to enter the car when at a stop light...

P0421 Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1 P0431 Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2 This is probably the better area to post this in. Any ideas on what to do about this puppy? no other codes

P0421 Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1 P0431 Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2 Ideas I was thinking of going the spark plug defouler route but im not sure if that will do anything is this the thing were i need to get my ecu flashed?

Anyone have a photo/diagram of the location of the drain area? Thanks

V6 ATQ I just replaced my pcv breather hose and suction pump with the PCV service kit from ecstuning. But I was unable to replace the shorter crankcase breather hose. How do you access and remove that hose that goes below the intake manifold? I removed the connecting hose between the MAF...