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Hey all, After working on my 2002 1.8t Passat AWM, I am about to throw in the towel and send it off to the shop. I have been working on it off and on for a couple months. Here is the original thread on the PCV system and VCG fix...

Hi guys, My wifes 2003 Passat 30v 4 motion started throwing a code saying the coolant system performance was down (I lost the exact code)... the car was not overheating and reading temps right at 90... Starting with the cheapest fix, I threw in a new (Green) coolant temp sensor... cleared the...

My B6 has been giving me troubles. Here is what I have done so far: PCV valve Ignition coils Spark plugs N80 valve Diverter valve Replaced a crap ton of rubber vacuum lines I started with a rough idle, way under powered, drop in mpg's, and had P0455, P0299, P0171, P0100, P0303, p0304. Now...

Do you want an extra $1,000 or 5,000 in your pocket, if not more? "This car is a money pit", " I am done with it", "Expensive non reliable piece of junk", "The worst car I ever had", " I fed up!!!", "Is it time to get rid of it?" e.t.c. Most of the times it is not a...

Hello all.... I have a b5.5 passat with a 2.8 tiptronic trans 140K.... I bought the car for 300 bucks as the fella I got it from lost the key and it sat for 6 months or more..... The battery went dead.... Sorry if this is kinda long but I'm trying to include as much info as possible.... There...

Hi I am new to the group as well as Volkswagens...... If anyone has any thoughts on this car it would sure be apreaciated..... It's throwing anywhere from 12-22 codes and every module in the car lights up with faults.... However it does start and drive but it bangs in 5 th gear when you let off...

So I have replaced my drivers side catalytic converters with direct first magna flow... I will say the DIY's were a great help save for the fact the my car has two cats and the pictures with the car on the ramps only had one... needless to say, that is a TIGHT fit and required a lot cursing to...

so i picked up a fixer upper.(i know i know) and i got the timen belt done and went to start it and i am getting 13 codes. it only cranks. i dont have the alternator or power steering pump, or ac hooked up. here are the codes i am getting through my ross tech. i have searched and searched all...

Last summer I purchased my 3rd Passat. 2001 GLS V6 w/ tiptronic. This car was supposed to be the wifes daily car. After a few months of endless diagnostics and not ever finding a solution to my transmission woes, I'm officially throwing in the towel. I have replaced mechanical and electrical...

Car was leaking anti freeze needed a new water pump. Mechanic says might as well replace timing belt. Car drove fine for a week. Now it is imposable to start. When it does finally start there is a lot of smoke coming out of exhaust. Car runs rough. Car is throwing multiple codes...

I have a 2012 SE with about 25K miles on it. In the last 5-6 weeks this has happend 3 times. When I go to start the car and the ignition is on my the starter jas not engaged I see the word "error" with the miles reading should be and I hear a few beeps and the error styas on for a few second...

I have no clue what the p1250 code is other then it says low fuel level on the scan tool. As for the p1136 I have noticed that the long term fuel trim is steady at all times on the scan too, it is stuck at -10.8. Shouldn't it change with rpm? I also have a no boost condition, but my boost leak...

I've been digging into nagging issues with my 2002 Wagon lately. We hit a deer with it last fall, and got new front fenders, new drivers door, new hood, and two new headlights out of the deal. Since the entire front end of my car was basically repainted, I'm in love with my Passat again. :) One...

Hi All, A little about me. My 2003 GLX 4Motion wagon (aka Klaus) is my daily driver. I've become an accidental collector; I have a spec miata (1.6) a street miata (1.8), a restored '72 240z (tracked, not raced), a Suburban, and a trailer. Strangely, my neighbors don't seem to hate me. I live...

I found a good deal on a full APR K04 kit and I will be throwing it on this week. I also ordered a set of front and rear hotchkis sway bars to help me drive with the new power. I already have an intake, down pipe and full exhaust but will be holding off on a FMIC until next month. Will let...

My 2002 1.8T is throwing code P0171 System too lean. A quick check under the hood (then the web) shows that I have the problem pictured here on VWForum. The L shaped hose on the intake is cracked. Unfortunately, the guys over there did not give quite enough info for a DIY fix. The last time I...

I tried searching for a thread on this but didn't find one, please direct me if it's out there. My monsoon system is throwing speaker connection codes (00878, 00879, 00880, 00881). The system works. It never sounded very good, but I had heard that many Monsoon systems have that issue where...

hello i have a 2002 passat 1.8t just got the turbo replaced (it was cracked) now its idleing very rough and throwing a p0011 code any thoughts?

hello i have a 2002 passat 1.8t just got the turbo replaced (it was cracked) now its idleing very rough and throwing a p0011 code any thoughts?

Hey guys, I could use some help with this one. (as if I never needed help :P ) Scan and codes are below, I'm not concerned about P0411. However, I am trying to figure out the other two, but mainly P0328. I've noticed that my engine has had some extra vibrations that make it to the headlights...