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  1. Volkswagen Passat B6 Discussion
    I recently picked up a 2006 2.0 FSI and it was having starter issues. The PO said they parked it and stopped driving it for a few months and went to start it and it just clicked. well we got the car to my shop and I put a different battery and it and got it to turn over good. the first time we...
  2. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hi everyone, Having some issues with my Passat (2000 V5 2.3L) this issue happened few months ago, where one morning the car just would not start. It cracked just fine but had no intention to start, removing a cable and grounding a spark plug showed that no spark was being made. Then two days...
  3. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    i have a passat 1.8t 2003 model. i developed this problem when my timing belt snapped. i had to replace the belt. afterwards, the car would take multiple cranks before it starts. any suggestions. Also my windows work sometimes, when it does, it is flawless. but sometimes it would seem like there...
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    Saw a similar thread on this, but answers were all over the place. Hoping to see if anyone has had the same issue or confirmed a fix... 2000 Passat Engine: 3 Li V6 has been running great since I got it in March. Check engine light has always been on for Thermostat issue, but still ran fine...
  5. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Ok guys I am lost. About a month I rebuilt the cylinder head on my 1999 Passat 1.8t. I broke a serpine tine belt and timing belt. I replaced all the valves and seals . Lapped the valves. I drove the car for about 2 months. Now it cranks but will not start, Ido have have spark at all 4 coil...
  6. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    My 2004 1.8 Wagon is not starting all the time. Sometimes I try to start it and it cranks but does not fire, I stop and try it again and it starts. I checked the codes and it has P0343 showing as a Camshaft Position Sensor A-Bank 1 Circuit High Output. Should I just replace the sensor or could...
  7. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    My wagon has developed a bit of a hard starting issue the last couple weeks. It never wants to start on the first turn of the key, but will almost always start after the second time. Cranking speed is the same as always, just won't fire. No CEL, but I have had "Evap small leak" and "open...
  8. B5 Garage
    Hi all, I have searched several posts but not having any luck finding the problem. Looking for some help from the gurus.. Car: 2002 Passat GLS 1.8T AWM Automatic Problem: Car cranks strong but no turnover or start. Previous symptoms, I would have to crank a few times to get the car...
  9. B5 Garage
    rebuilt engine, everything is set perfect, cant find anything wrong with it anywhere. new vacuum lines, new plugs, wires, new ignition/starter interlock relay 185, checked park neutral solenoid on shifter, went through fuse box, and relay panel. still nothing is wrong. except no power at fuses...
  10. B5 Garage
    2005 B5.5 V6 2.8L Passat Wagon AWD. Automatic Transmission. 130K miles. Not original owner. No service records provided at purchase. I have novice to intermediate level of automotive repair knowledge. I searched through several threads on this site and others for information related to the crank...
  11. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hello Passat World. I am new to the VW world but this is definitely not my first rodeo doing some mechanic work. I have a 2002 Passat V6 2.8L with 119k on it at the moment. I have had it about a year and done all the routine maintenance when its due. Started having some coolant issues and...
  12. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    2002 1.8T Wagon. So this is an intermittent problem. Sometimes once the engine has been run it will crank but wont start. I can usually crank it over enough that it starts. During this I can smell gas as if it is flooded. I have yet to duplicate this problem while at home in the garage...
  13. Volkswagen Passat B6 Discussion
    07,2.0t FSI,Starts & runs/idles for 15min stops running,restart 5sec.,cranks no start New here. I will apologies first for not having any codes but here's my story that I need help with. Hello, I’m new to the forum, however I have viewed several posts & threads to help solve some of the...
  14. B6 Garage
    New here. I will apologies first for not having any codes but here's my story that I need help with. Hello, I’m new to the forum, however I have viewed several posts & threads to help solve some of the problems that plague my daughters B6, 2007 (built in 06) 2.0t FSI Passat wagon. Her most...
  15. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    2002 passat wagon 1.8t awm new head new turbo new timing components its cranks nice getting fuel but no ignition yet icar did not come with coil i used coils from previous coils . i have two set relays for all and second ecm bcm switching doesnt change any code car keep cranks fuel is there but...
  16. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Have a 2002 Passat that was running fine moved it in the driveway shut it off came back an hour latter cranks but wont catch(start). Pulled the code's just one P2096 (catalyst fuel trim system too lean on bank 1 ) I feel that this can be attributed to the exhaust leak the car has. I do see I...
  17. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hi new to the forum have a 2002 1.8l Passat I acquired it from a friend who attempted to replace the timing belt and has not been able to get it to start since. So far I have verified that the timing belt has been installed properly, the compression is 140 psi across all cylinders, we are...
  18. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Yesterday I went to my car Saturday afternoon. It cranked but did not start. I repeated a few times without success. Got a friend to come over to give me a boost. That did not work no matter which way we tried. Give up and call AAA. AAA shows up an hour later. We go to the car and it starts...
  19. B5 Garage
    This is a new to me 2003 1.8t AWM 5 speed wagon. A $500 Craigslist find. The timing tensioner went on the previous owner and he just wanted to dump it, so I took it, regardless of the wife's eye rolling and heavy sighing. Finally had time today to work on it. Obviously the question is did...
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