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I purchased a 2001.5 VW Passat v6 GLX 4motion about 2 months ago. Finally saved money back up to start doing stuff to it. Now everyone knows the normal maintenance things they can do like: Fuel Filter. Plugs. Wires. Air Filter. Oil & Oil filter. But what other things can I do to make my...

Hi all, Im going to do my best to explain this so bear with me: my 2006 passat has been giving off a noise recently and I was wondering would anyone have any insight into it. Basicly whats happening is i start up my car and it drives fine for a few minutes then the noise starts. when i change...

2001 Passat - Airbag control module does not match vehicle - how- to for "match" Can anyone send me instructions how to 'match' the Airbag control module with VAGcom? Bought a 2001 Passat 1.8T manual, found code: 01224 - Control Module Does Not Match Vehicle 35-00 - - Full scan...

'01.5/1.8T. I have the SKC from VAG-Tacho and found a used remote with the same numbers/letters as my existing remote. After changing the key, will the new key be programmable to match my car immo if it had been paired with a previous car? This is speaking of the RFID chip, not the remote...

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Hi All, 2000 Passat Wagon V6 4Motion - Well I got a P0501 code last night, and just confirmed that my OBD-II is seeing "0" as an output. Interestingly, my speedometer seems fine. My AlldataDIY subscription has the following location picture: I can't see it from above, and am wondering if I...

Hello Everyone, I recently observed that whenever i use airconditioning or go through alot of traffic, my car switches off on its own. Then the battery warning lamp appears on the dash board. When i wait a few minutes lets say 5 minutes it comes on again. I wanted to know if any one has...

16885 - Vehicle Speed Sensor P0501 - 35-00 - Implausible Signal If I clear the code, I can drive for between 5 and 10 miles before it comes right back. I have never seen anything strange or unusual about the speedometer speed display, it has always been and continues to be...

I found this on techtonics and it has two different discriptions. "TT Stainless Exhaust Cat Back Passat 2.0 8v '95-'97, 2.25" w/Borla Muffler $540.00 TT Stainless Exhaust Cat Back Passat VR6 '95-'97, 2.25" w/Borla Muffler" its written just like that with a pic, does that mean it fits on...

Most stolen cars: No. 1 Cadillac Escalade - Aug. 25, 2011 Highest theft claims rates These SUVs, trucks and cars had the most theft-related insurance claims per 1,000 vehicles. Vehicle............................Claim Frequency Cadillac Escalade..................10.8 Ford F-250...

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Hey guys, I had a quick question of concern that I thought some of you Passat Guru's might have the answer to before I go ask some mechanic who wants to charge me up the a$$ for a simple issue. I have a 1999 GLS Passat. For some reason, when I turn on my low beams (I have them disabled for...

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Since the Passat was recently totaled, it's time to find a new ride. The wife wants an SUV this time around. I've narrowed it down to an 05 Touareg V6 and an 05 Volvo XC90 T5. I will be test driving both in the near fruture, but in the mean time, does anyone have any input on either vehicle...

Hello all, I looked through some of the forums but did not find what I was looking for. I am hoping some of you experts can help. I just picked up a 2000 Passat GLS with a broken timing belt. It has 230K miles on it so I am just thinking of getting a motor and tranny from a junk yard where I...

Does anyone know if there is a way to test the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) to find out if it is bad? My Passat reads about 5 MPH slow on the speedometer and I'm wondering if and how I can use a multimeter to check the sensor or the wires connecting to it.

Hey guys, I have been racking my brain trying to figure out what car to buy in the next couple of months. My wife and I are expecting our first boy in May :) Our garage right now has 3 great cars. I have an '06 Acura RSX Type S as a daily driver. For the weekends, I currently have a low...