I saw that ECS has a plug-and-play tuner on sale for $200 for the 2.0t. Seems like a good deal at 100 bucks off - it claims gains of +25 HP and +35 torque. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-dinan-parts/dinantronics-sport-performance-tuner/d440-0038~din/ Dinan is pretty big in the BMW tuning world...

Hey everyone! I am new to Passat World, in fact this is my first post!:) I was wondering if anyone is experiencing the same problem as me. Every time I get in the car and start it up in the morning there is a strange noise like a chattering almost like its struggling to start up even though it...

Joined because Im a 1st time Passat owner...love the car until my 07 2.0T 4cyl starting acting funny around 160k miles. all cyl misfires even after a replace of spark plugs & ignition coils. last yr replaced fuel pump via VW so no idea what could be happening now :cry:

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Hello all I am new to the site and hope to collaborate with other fellow VW Passat 2.0T Owners.

my 08 2.0T with 123K "slipped the chain and popped a valve, no compression". Will a rebuilt engine be worth it? Or is it good $ after bad? Really liked this car. Nicer than the new Passat loaner the dealer gave me. Any thoughts & experiences are much appreciated. Update: Dealer offered rebuild...

Hi all, I recently purchased a 2008 VW Passat 2.0T 6-speed manual with 107,000 miles on the odometer. Soon after the purchase, the check engine light came on and I noticed a miss on hard acceleration. I had the check engine codes checked out and they were P0011 and P0304. I thought that maybe...

Hi all. Hope someone can help me to understand this diagnosis. I have been told, after several repair jobs in a row, that I now need an entire new engine, and my engine has in fact died. I have a 2006 Passsat 2.0 T. Here is what the slip from the dealer reads: "90335 Check engine light on...

So, I just got this. It's my second VW (99 New Beetle). It seemed fine at first, although their was a strange drop in power as I was entering the expressway which seemed to clear up. I drove it for a couple of days and then, I was going to the shore so I thought I would change the oil just to...

Hi guys, I bought a brand new battery 2 months ago and still has 100% health on it. My battery's charge is only at 63%. Here is the problem, After not starting the car for periods of longer than 12 straight hours, my car has immense trouble starting especially if the weather is -20 degrees...

Hello world! I am new to this forum. I have owned a 2007 VW Passat 2.0T since I bought it brand new in 2007. It has been a great car. I have had a few issues with it, but otherwise, it is the best car I have owned. The first troubles I had were with the electronic parking brake and the radio...