B5.5 2.8. I changed all the pulleys and belts less than 2 years ago and it's only been driven like 10k miles or less. Could this be a bad bearing in the aux fan? All other tensioners and pulleys were changed except the alternator's but the sound is too high. It feels like it's right under the...

I have a Service in 5400 miles or 15 days info that comes on during car start? What would I have to do to clear it or what do you think it is referencing to? Mileage is currently at 116,496 miles. I'm not within the oil change schedule. TIA Mac Fairfield, CA :wrench:

I just bought an Audi TT in Texas (I'm in Ohio). I still have my B5 Passat, which was bashed in the left rear by a hit-skip driver. Insurance wants to total it for $3000, but I have $15K in it. Anybody have this part? 3B5 809 843 A.

Engine rebuilt 5 yrs ago.... just did synthetic oil change 2 weeks ago?? Its comes on then goes away. Oil level is within dipstick level...

Winter is almost here! Is your car ready to get you through it?

Winter is almost here! Is your car ready to get you through it?

Hello All, I am new here and would like to start out with a huge WOW! to this amazing site. You have all discussed almost everything here. I followed the rules and used the google search bar to look for my specific problem. I typed it in different ways and used multiple keywords to try and...

Hello maybe someone can help or had this problem before. i have a 2012 passat 2L manual 97k recently changed the timing belt and did a big service. Just today i noticed a puffing sound coming from the front end of the car like a steam train "choo choo choo choo choo" i can hear it clearly on...

Hi, I recently remmoved the dirty water and replaced it with red coolant. A couple days later, drops of coolant started to appear on the floor. I tried to search where it was coming from but it seemed to have stopped (?). Then a few days later it started to leak again, more this time. I can...

Hello all I'm a Newbe with a 2001 B5.5 Passat , so I hope all is correct in this one out of two post ! I believe I've read before about some drains that get clogged and then rain/car wash water will come in ! Thought wherever I read this said that there are 3 spots that clog , one was suppose to...

Twice this week the HIDs did not turn on. First day I thought I would have to drive home with just parking lights and fogs. 100 ft down the road they fired up. Second time I turn on the lights , HIDs did not turn on and proceeded to brush snow off the car. They turned on while I was cleaning the...

Hi, noticed when I bought the car that there were some goo under the armrest, in the little storage "room" that is there. Didn't think much of it, and cleaned it. But now I realized that it is coming back, and coming from underneath the rubber mat thats lying there. It doesn't really smell...

Hello, I own a Passat B7 (2011) and it has been a while since I hear this faint rubbing noise (https://youtu.be/6jhYxMLIfRA) which disappears as soon as I turn the AC on (https://youtu.be/Q2WLlmtlLfA). I was told that it is the compressor (Delphi 5N0 820 803A) but I am not very convinced since...

So this saga begins with the overheating of the car. No spray or steam (ie, hoses intact) and coolant level fine. Had the car towed to the house. First thing everyone says is to replace the thermostat. In this car you have to take off the alternator, etc. etc. and then you replace the whole...

Hi, I have a 2000 reg Passat B5 with Climatronic. I have foam coming out of the interior vents occasionally, and I believe it's caused by the foam disintegrating on the blend door. My aircon doesn't seem to work very well and I so this coupled with the foam leaves me to think its the blend...

Checking out sites in regards to those little headaches that can arise, this site seems like it has act together with a membership that knows the ups and downs when it comes to Passats. We are Greenacres74 based in Colorado and the proud NEW owners of a used 2 owner 2002 GLX 4motion and...

Hello all! Long time no post.. Recently my 2000 1.8T Passat has been leaking coolant so fast I can see the reservoir tank level get lower right in front of me. Somewhere on the passenger's side is where the leak is coming from. I know I don't have a blown head gasket because although my coolant...

- i just have 2012 VW cc 1.8T 4 months ago , - i noticed After driving about 30 minutes in hot weather, there is a buzzing noise "Buzzzzzzzzzzz" started from the rear. - the noise happens every one minutes for about 10 seconds - it can be heared also from trunk area. i think it is coming from...