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01 b5.5 1.8t. Backstory: had a P0340-Camshaft position A sensor circuit 1 fixed that with a good used oem sensor but then I got P0012 figured it was my CCT(had bad rattle on cold start) replaced that with a cheap one ?‍♂️ Did not fix issue, I as well replaced my pick up tube (didn’t need it)...

I have a 2001 AWM with a P0102 maf code Just came back from the garage new maf connector fixing my shirt to ground codes I previously bought a remfg maf swapped out for a replacement to fix code did not work and also I have a new air filter in (cheap) from Oreillys I plan on trying to clean the...

SO i have a 2001 awm 1.8t passat and i am having a problem with getting a misfire to go away! IT started with a random misfire on cylinder4 i then replaced the plug nothing happened and then replaced the coil and the misfire went away but sadly it came back for cylinder 3 then 1 and back to 2...

I am doing a CV axle replacement and have read all the forum posts and write ups on this. I am very clear on the procedure, but am just having a sticking point with a triple square bolt on the axle flange. It's the last bolt I need to remove to remove the axle. I have sprayed all the axle flange...

I am doing a CV axle replacement and have read all the forum posts and write ups on this. I am very clear on the procedure, but am just having a sticking point with a triple square bolt on the axle flange. It's the last bolt I need to remove to remove the axle. I have sprayed all the axle...

2001 1.8 AWM. 109,000 miles; owned for 9 years and hoping to get to 200,000+ miles. I've been fighting a P0011 code since August. In addition to the code the car rattled for about 1 second on start up. Here's what's been done since the code started: 1. Replaced serpentine belt tensioner...

Good afternoon fellow VW Passat family. I have a 2004 Passat 2.8L and can't get enough until that damn mil lamp comes on. I purchased the car from a coworker two years ago with 74K. I began doing the usual maintenance, oil, air, plugs and wires. A couple of months later started getting P2096...

I'm trying to repair an intermittent rear door lock in my B5.5 wagon following this thread: http://www.passatworld.com/forums/68-b5-garage/310104-trying-fix-drivers-side-rear-door-intermittent-lock.html I'm to this step: but cannot get the inner retaining pin to pop out. I tried tapping...

I have some very stubborn hard water spots or something similar on my back glass. I have tried only window type cleaners...nothing is even coming close to removing it...any other ideas? I heard that chrome polish might work. Any other suggestions/cleaners? TIA.

i find it near impossible to get the headlights to become clear again, i have tried almost every way, ive polished, waxed, buffed and even pressure washed for the hell of it...nothing works and i cant get the damn thing clean....help! because im begining to become very angry at my passat and we...

Hello, I am replacing the whole front end after the alignment shop reported the inability to not remove the TRE's and experiencing some knocking noises at 88K. It seems that even without salted roads the sea breeze tends to rust everything together. The pinch bolts holding the upper...

help guys :banghead: correct me if i'm wrong but was there an old thread about how to remove the interior door panel without opening the actual door? my girlfriends mk4 golf (without central locking) has decided to lock its passenger door and not let anyone in or out. its looks a bit wierd...

Hello all, In the beginning of summer, I decided to restore my old passat ('99 AEB Manual, 108,000 miles) to peak performance, but after three months I STILL haven't had any luck. List of steps taken to fix this problem: -Got APR chipped to get more power but still felt sluggish... soo...

Since I got some free time, I decided to finally remedy that infamouse coolant hose leakage problem above the oil filter. My leak is not bad, but the "Pepto Bismo" residue built up is quite evident. Thinking it would be a piece of cake, I used my locking vice grip to cut off the coolant...

So it started out with the driver's window's 'auto-down' feature working intermittently. Then the passenger side rear window would only sometimes respond to controls from the driver's panel. It would lag, then roll down an inch, then roll up a bit, then maybe down again. Soon the front...

I've scrubbed them with dishsoap and water and a toothbrush but some of the brakedust just won't budge. Is there anything I can use to get it off? It looks like it's actually pitted the rims in a couple of spots. Any suggestions would be appreciated.