Has anyone had smoke and a burning smell coming from the power window assembly in any of the doors? I can't get to it for two days, but I'll do the obvious -- pull the door panel and run a VCDS scan on the module that controls the windows. I just wanted to see if anyone has had a similar...

Good morning all, Well as the title states. After a tune up on my newly purchased 2005 1.8T, I have continued getting the Cylinder #2 misfires as well as other codes including the O2 sensor. I'm at work and don't have the exact CEL's on me right now. After a few days of research and getting some...

1998 B5 GLS Sedan Symptom: Passengers front window goes up and down at will, without touching the window function buttons. Wanting to know if re-flowing the solder joints will cure this problem? Could this be a problem with the window controller in the drivers side door? Changed out CCM...

I just bought the 2008 Passat Wagon... One of the lift motors for the rear hatch is bad. I have searched....and searched....and searched. I don't want to go pulling off the wrong things to access the motors. Are the removed via the large rubber seal between the hinges? Or, do I pull off...

Hello All, My recirculation flap motor is bad in my 2007 Passat / B6. I have bought a replacement motor but hesitant to try to replace it with out some guidance. I have been able find you tube videos showing detailed procedures for the B5 series and feel confident that I could perform the work...

Tried searching up and down through the forums, info-base, and rest of the web to no avail. I'm trying to determine if I can replace just the motor for the mirror that is in the housing, without replacing the entire housing (removing the door panel etc.). I replaced the glass on the driver's...

Bought a 2007 Wolfsburg 2.0T with 110k miles for my daughters first car. Found a great deal and got it 4 months before she turned 16. Took it out and ran it once a week and my daughter would sit in in (running) and listen to music. Everything worked great. Took it to a dealership to have the...

Bought a 2007 Wolfsburg 2.0T with 110k miles for my daughters first car. Found a great deal and got it 4 months before she turned 16. Took it out and ran it once a week and my daughter would sit in in (running) and listen to music. Everything worked great. Took it to a dealership to have the...

04' V6 30v Yesterday I noticed steaming coolant leaking. Opened the hood and it was coming from the rear of the motor. Couldn't see from the top where it was coming from. Got underneath and it was dumping on the top of auto trans housing. Still couldn't see from where. I have researched it and...

Hey all! 04 V6 GLX auto with ~190k miles. I apologize for the long post but want to give as much info as I can. It has started getting cold here in Ral, NC. and I have noticed a strange occurrence (happened 3 or 4 times in the past 2 or 3 weeks) with the motor when trying to start the car...

UPDATE: I Found It!...What is this broken plastic part on the motor? UPDATE: The forum won't let me delete this thread so I will update. I found the part, it is a vacuum check valve. I've just bought a 2002 Passat B5.5 4cyl Turbo. I've never had a VW before so excuse me if I come across as...

is the rear calliper motor 6 torx or 12?

Hey all, I have to look closer this weekend but when i use the parking brake i sometimes get the blinking light and malfunction message and i have to shut the car off then the brake will release. I got a new switch but issues is still happening. Brake pad life is good, If i have a a motor...

The Climatronic on my 2003 W8 went into diagnostic mode and the code is for a bad flap servo motor (codes listed below). I had gotten a code from VCDS a while back that it wasn't functioning properly and it was making noises, so it must have finally gave out. Does anyone have any experience or...

Hi all, 2003, 1.8t Sedan I replaced the motor mounts (Corteco), Transmission mounts (Febi) and the snub mount (Febi). I still feel the engine vibration at idle. It is amplified at D and R as well as driving on highway. I ran the engine before I tightened all the bolts, centered the snub...

I need a good working B5 (1J0 CCM) driver’s side, front window motor ASAP. It needs to be a GLX with power folding mirrors and memory seats. The index/color code is 6Y, this is a must-you can check this number in VAG-COM. The part number for my CCM is 1J0959799 AJ index 6Y and the window...

As stated. I need the aluminum bracket that bolts to the 5 speed manual transmission on the driver's side from a B5/B5.5 V6. I need one soon but I'll eventually need a second one. Give me a price shipped to 28814. Help!!! :thumbup:

The Bentley manual recommends using 5w40 or 10w40 motor oil. I went to my local auto parts store and the only 5w40 oil they sold was Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic, so I used that when I changed my oil. At the time I didn't notice the fine print on the label saying it was heavy duty Diesel...

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Hello, My heated seats, cigarette lighter ( charger) and window washer motor all stopped at pretty much the same time. My mechanic hasn't yet diagnosed the problem, fuses look fine, suggesting maybe a relay, bnut needing to dismantle part of my dash. Can anyone point me in the right direction...