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  1. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    My 2003 1.8T started having this rumbling noise when driving at least half year ago. The noise was getting louder when turning right. Everyone pointed out the noise was from the passenger side. How come? I tried all suggestions from PZ, Steve in Chicago and Chefro etc. but could not identified...
  2. Anything Auto
    Basically, anything that you have found useful / helpful in your time working on cars. I will start: 1. Keep a flash card in every car with the following info: Back: Oil capacity, recommended oil weights, drain plug torque, drain plug socket size. Front (lined part) is a list of your oil...
  3. New Member Introductions
    :thumbup:I want to do a big turbo build as my funds are spent mostely by my wife. Should I build a extra motor or should I collect parts then do build? Or will it all be obsolete by the time I get everything i need? Thanks for the info..
  4. Anything Auto
    Since I am unemployed, I am taking on a small cosmetic repair job on a friend's 2001 325iX. I will need to obtain some parts (RF fender, front bumper cover, driver's door, miscellaneous trim and fasteners). His business is on tough times and the insurance check went to the payroll. Car has 0...
  5. Anything Auto
    Prior to buying my M35, I used this website to compare new car prices (invoice and MSRP). It had the "auto" in the url. It showed options the way a dealer would package options and you could add/subtract options to get the configuration you wanted. I know it sounds really vague but it's not...
  6. Volkswagen Passat B6 Discussion
    Similar to B5, we can also access this hidden feature in B6. will post how to read engine temp, real speed, outside air temp, sun intensity, humidty etc. from the air con Activate: Hold button (1) & press button (2) at the same time to activate Aircon Diagnosis Mode Operate...
  7. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Anyone owned both a B5 A4 and also a B5/B5.5 Passat and found the Bentley to be very good for both? A friend bought a B5 A4 and is looking to add reference material. I know there are many similar mechanical traits to the Passat and A4, however, details WRT superficial interior and exterior...
  8. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    im making a custom gauge pod and its for two gauges im def. going to do a EGT gauge and now im trying to decide which is better oil pressure or oil temp what do you guys think
  9. Wheel and Tire Forum
    Hey Everyone, This link is great - it lets you enter the details of your OEM tyres (eg 205/60R15) and then the size you are upgrading to (eg 225/45R17) and it will tell you the percentage difference of the total diameter of the tyre! http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html It's really...
  10. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    what's the cheapest and best way to install guages into my car for the features most other cars have, but VW left off? i saw a screen mounted in a radio device cubby-hole. but i want something cheaper, and more simplistic.
  11. Europe
    Hi Everyone, Right here is the initial list of forums of information that would be useful to all members of the forum. Not only will it reduce the amount of repeat questions for common topics, but also serve as a central hub of information for all things relating to the maintenance, care and...
  12. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I replied to another post with the following message... Perhaps my reply should have been a topic of its own. Anyway, for those of you that care, here it goes... Folks... the very first thing I done was convert my headlights to HID. I wanted HID's in every vehicle I have owned over the past...
  13. Mobile Electronics
    I sent an email to mralternator.com and asked him some general questions about upgrading the alternators on Passats. This is what he had to say: Upgrade would take around two weeks . 180 amps would be about the highest we could do . If the customer supplies the alternator the upgrade will be...
  14. Anything Auto
    I had it on my Z28 and at times it was useful i guess obviously it was RWD but on the Passat i find it very much a burden and always turn it off...I was wondering in your past experiences or current what type of vehicle you had and what you thought of the traction control
  15. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Gauges are for suckers! Hey all, I'm planning to install some gauges in my and would appreciate any opinions about what gauges are most useful to have installed. I've got a 1.8T so I'm obviously getting a boost/vacuum gauge. Other than that, what gauges should I get? Does an air/fuel ratio...
  16. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    VAG-COM: Need examples of usage - Useful Tips Any Vag -Com owners and/or operators... can any of you give some insite as to how to use this thing? - How do you reprogram your central locking system to control the windows? (Step by step) - Can you cause any problem just by clearing the fault...
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