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  1. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    My haunted Passat , at 225,580 miles, it has been a great car. However , for no apparent reason (that I can see), the car will lock itself, roll up the windows and sunroof. When I open up the now locked car, the alarm goes off and it's driving me nuts. I then have to pop the hood, disconnect my...
  2. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hey guys So in November last year I came across a 1.9 TDI B5.5 for sale at a really good price. It was not Going into boost after the cylinder head has been redone I figured it was a lot of car for the price asked and had the car towed home 2 days later The car did not want to rev past 2000...
  3. Volkswagen Passat B6 Discussion
    hi there, could someone explain the correct procedure for doing the Ross Tech Basic Setting on the 6 SPD DSG(6-Speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG/02E) - Ross-Tech Wiki what i want to know is what exactly are you supposed to do after you follow EACH of the 7 procedures in vagcom. 1.Transmission...
  4. Vehicles For Sale
    Originally I was going to sell it as my wife hates manual trans. but things changed dramatically this week as I fractured my patella (knee cap) and fibula. Surgery was today but recovery will take at least a couple months. She is looking at a Golf Sportwagen auto (of course) Dealers have...
  5. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    2nd gear is getting worse by the day it seems. What are my replacement options? Would love to hear from anyone who's had to source a new/used 5spd and how much you spent.
  6. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I need to change he passenger axle on my Passat. Is the write up essentially the same as the one posted for the 98? And what size triple square do I need to pull the axle at the transmission? I know the bolt at the hub is 17mm and that I have, just need to pick up the 12 pt for the ones on...
  7. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Anyone know if this will work? The AWM ecu is 4B0906018 CM, mine is 4B0906018 BH (or BQ?). I found this thread about ECU compatibility but wasn't able to determine if the two could be interchanged.
  8. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I've had my B5 for 9+ years now and it is at 172k. I've taken it through the very long list of B5 problems DIY thanks to this forum that start at 70-80k - I got it at 70k. Black on black, leather, stock other than tinted glass. Garaged at home and work since new. Looks like a new car in and...
  9. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Have a 5 SPD aeb that won't go into gear when running. With the car off I can select gears fine. I thought it might be the pressure plate having gotten stuck after water got in it(long shot but did happen on my last b5) so tried to start it while in gear to break it free but that didn't make any...
  10. Vehicles For Sale
    1998 VW Passat Wagon 1.8T AEB Engine 5-spd Manual Transmission appx. 216,000 miles Daily Driver $1200 obo Located in New England, USA – Southern VT/NH, Eastern MA, or nearby Any suggestions or comments to help me move this on (ranging from "part it out" to "we want it for the museum") will...
  11. Vehicles For Sale
    93,XXX Miles Kenwood Double Din Head Unit with Garmin GPS and bluetooth Monsoon audio Rare 2 tone leather interior Wood trim Skoda shift knob Redline leather goods custom shift boot, shift lever, and armrest. Timing belt, water pump, and thermostat were done at ~78k Brand new rear brakes Adult...
  12. Parts For Sale
    hey i have 1.8t passat engine with 5 speed transmission the engine was cleaned out of slug hole tune up was done new clutch before it was totaled car had 96k if you are around vortex or passat world forum you would know my car i have spun out and lost the car i took the engine out and after all...
  13. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I blew the motor in my Passat I was wondering where I could find one for 6-700 dollars any ideas? please help guys
  14. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Is there a difference between a 5spd engine and an auto engine? Im going to begin a build soon and i located a nice block but its auto. I heard someone say once the cranks are different or something. Any input?
  15. B5 Garage
    Hey everyone, I am new to this forum but i have used it before and just want to say i love this place, everyone is so helpful. i have a question though, i just recently bought a 2000 passat 122,000 miles 2.8L manual tans and it is giving me some fuss. im almost certain my pcv system is clogged...
  16. New Member Introductions
    Hey everyone, I am new to this website so i dont know the correct place to post this. i tried using the technical forum but it says i cannot post anywhere but here so ill just ask my question here. i just recently bought a 2000 passat 122,000 miles 2.8L manual tans and it is giving me some...
  17. New Member Introductions
    Hey everyone, I am new to this website so i dont know the correct place to post this. i tried using the technical forum but it says i cannot post anywhere but here so ill just ask my question here. i just recently bought a 2000 passat 122,000 miles 2.8L manual tans and it is giving me some fuss...
  18. Vehicles For Sale
    Car has 120,000 miles on it but is very clean and runs well. I since bought a 2012 Touareg. Does anyone have any idea an approx value on cars from this year? All maintanance has been done. Timing Belt around 85,000 and all brakes/rotors in the last 15,000. I am going to sell it I just have...
  19. Vehicles For Sale
    Well folks, it's time to say goodbye to my baby. For sale is this PRISTINE 2003 1.8T Passat 5spd GL with LESS than 60K miles on her. I am the 2nd owner of this vehicle, the first being my grandma (lol, believe it or not!!). This car has been babied from day 1. I have every single piece of...
  20. New Member Introductions
    How's everyone doing? About 4 months ago I bought my first passat. 98 and only had 108k miles. Cheap and so I couldn't pass it up. It is however a beater. Previous owners didn't really take care of it. They did however add a FMiC, exhaust system, I later added a new aftermarket cat, lowered it...
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