Hi , I have a 2013 passat SE 2.5 lt. With 90,000 miles. My car has run awesome and hasn't given me any problems besides the head light issue which was recalled but since the recall was closed when I bought it in 2018 I was unable to get it done through the recall and it would cost me $400 so I...

hello if anyone is able to help me that would be awesome. So my transmission recently went out so i ordered a rebuilt transmission it comes with the torque converter. my question is what all am i going to need to do the job correctly i now i need gaskets and bolts but i dont know what exactly i...

Hope everyone has been surviving the last year we'll! Few days ago, ended up buying a 2003 W8 Blue Spirit Pearl wagon with 160k, for a steal. I know it's infamous history and all the negative stigmas around them, but for the price I didn't mind buying a toy (another toy**) The car drove...

I recently picked up a 01 1.8t gls sedan auto, 144000 mi aug engine, with a 5hp-19 efp transmission. Ive dug around the forum and found some great help, but still need some more help. Everything appeared good on test drive and everything seemed to work. On the way home when pulling from a...

Hi everyone. I just bought a 1999 Passat v6 2.8l with tiptronic 5 speed transmission front wheel drive. The carpet on the passanger side was wet and the TCM was open, even the plastic box was broken. The transmission display shows all the positions highlighted (limp mode) for a brief periodo...

Hey guys, new member here😁. Today I noticed that my 2015 Passat had a jerk when downshifting from 4th to 3rd at around 2k rpm. It’s only that downshift, whether I’m doing it manually or in sport mode, regular drive i dont notice it. Any ideas what it could be?? Thanks for the help guys!!

I have a 1998 1.8t 5 speed, it's was an abandoned project and I took it over. Had to replace brake master, slave and some switches, a goofy hydraulic line from the fluid res to the trans, This hydraulic hose will not stay put. As it builds pressure it just pops out. I see nothing broken maybe...

Looking for some help I have a 2000 vw Passat that used to be a auto and swapped to manual (done by someone other than me) and it has a code for an auto trans being in limp mode i was told it could be the tcm though when I went to get under the passenger side floor board there is no computer...

Hello all, Wondered if anyone has had the same issue. Recently I purchased a 2006 Passat B6 2.0t from my niece. It was broken down and I needed a vehicle. I was able to fix the car and get it running. I noticed that after the car warms up, it shifts hard. I did read other posts that this...

Does anyone know the parts code number for the 2 white o-rings on the wiring harness plug? New parts person at dealship. Big sigh.

Think I solved my water ingress issue and now looking to solve for my intermittent (when hot only) 5-4 abrupt downshift. Does anyone have a how to with pictures or a video of the procedure?

Hi all, I have a 2003 VW Passat 1.8T AWM engine FWD Automatic, 138k miles. I was getting onto the highway behind a semi and had to floor it to merge, upon accelerating, the car clunked very hard once and both the CEL and ASR lights now remain lit indefinitely. The car also shifts QUITE rough...

Hi, does anyone have any pictures or know of a resource online with images showing what needs to be disconnected from the automatic transmission prior to removal? I am taking the engine out with the transmission. Driveshafts are off, just need to locate where everything else needs to be...

Hello All, I have an 02 Passat GLX Wagon with some transmission problems. Here is the background. It has the tiptronic auto trans.238,000 miles, V6. The problem is very unusual. The original problem was that the trans (I think) went into limp home mode. Park, Reverse, Neutral all work well but...

I have a 2007 passat with fsi engine with bad transmission but I have a 2009 passat tsi with a good transmission can some one tell me if I can change the transmission please I love my cars and I would like to fix at least one, I would appreciate any help.

the transmission on my 2007 do not work but I have a passat 2009 with a good transmission , my question is how do I know I can change them since they are from different engines and years. :wrench::wrench::wrench:

Hello everyone, I have a problem with my 2004 Passat B5.5, 5 speed automatic tiptronic transmission, EU model if that's comes in handy. My father had it yesterday for a short trip about 20Km he arrived without a problem finished his job and after some 3-4 hours got in the car, put it in reverse...

The lines from the transmission to the cooler in the radiator were damaged. They were cut where they cross under the radiator. I took off the lines before marking which one goes where on the transmission. I assume that it would make a difference as to where the fluid enters the cooler? Any...

I have a new unused tranny filter and gasket for B5 (1997-2005) that I'm offering at half price I paid for both $20. If interested PM me.

I'm wondering how rare of a vehicle is this? I have a front wheel drive version.