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When I bought my Passat (B6/2008 model) it had a Xtrons system in it that I really don't like. I was going to revert back to a standard VW stereo but are unsure which one to go with. It needs to take a USB stick and ideally I would like DAB if possible. My first thought was the RCN210 because...

Hi everyone -- stared the task of partially removing the headliner from the rear and sides of the car to replace the antenna base on my B5 1.8T sedan. I've removed the bolts that hold the headliner in place on the left side of the car, both front and rear, and also removed the trim pieces on...

I educated myself with the steps for removing the rack and pinion. Unfortunately, the b5 isn't always the same. When it came to removing the lower bolt (from below) on the rack and pinion. The cat and a heat shield were in the way. So to get access I need to remove the cat. I replaced the...

08 passat 2.0t fsi Should I get the iridium spark plugs or oem?

Is it possible to use a mechanics stethoscope to determine which control arm is creaking? If I try to push down on my car, I don't get the creaking noise but when use a long 4x4 wood post to raise and lower the right front corner of my car (a few inches), I can hear the control arm(s) creaking...

Various vendors show two different Bosch part number series: 16132 (eqiv: 16257 / 16305 / 16109) and 16978 (equiv: 16121 / 16307 / 16161) Which is correct -- or preferable -- for the downstream oxygen sensor on an AUG (probably AWM, as well) 1.8T? Does anyone know the difference? Lead...

Recently I had engine light on a few times a week depending how much I drove. The code could be P0171 or B2aaa or B2aaa Pd. I had replaced Crankcase vent valve and its short breathe hose, cleaned Mass Air Flow sensor. But I still got the engine light on and the code. Upon reviewing photos I took...

I need to unload one my cars. I have way to many cars in my driveway. I'm caught between selling my '04 GLX and my '98 GLS. There are pros and cons to keeping either one of the cars for a daily driver, but the more I think about it, the harder the decision is becoming. Obviously the GLX has way...

Hi, My car ( TDI 170 2.0L PD ) have too many DPF regen even if I drive a lot on highway ... engine less powerfull , higher IDLE and diesel consumption and sometime if I push the engine over 2500 the turbo goes off and I have an engine light warning ( the one with the spiral ) And each time...

I have a VW Passat 2Lite TDi Volkswagen AG Type 3c Turning on my car it catches then immediately cuts out. At first I thought it was the fuel cut off switch or the injectors, cracked the nut on the injectors fuel was coming through, re-tightened and just tapped the cut off switch and it...

Hello guys i need new maf sensor , the original that sits on the car is hitachi 058 133 471 i don't wan't to buy hitachi ,hella or other expensive companies cause they cost around 250 euros new i see many sensors on ebay that are cheap no name maf's ofcourse ,cheap chinese mafs aren't good but...

I have a 2001 V6 Passat, stick, base model. Does anyone know which alternator I would have, or how to find out? Could I just take the part out and take it to a parts store? Or maybe I could check the battery? The alternator recently went out, so I need to figure out which part to buy. Thanks!

Hello all, my car was in the shop last week for the last couple things after I was hit by a 16 year old kid driving to fast in the rain... My mechanic recommended I change my tie rods soon, I was looking on ECS tunning, and their are a few all ranging in prices, I'm not framiliar with any of the...

I see them online at prices from $20 to $172...? Any brands to avoid? Or stick with? I figured I'd avoid cheapest... Car is a 2003 V6 4Mo wagon fwiw. Thanks Brandon

Im thinking of getting a new passat. Which model is the one to get thanks anybody

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Hey guys, girlfriend got a new-to-her 2000 Passat recently and so far its been a good car, but will be even better once I get some of these problems, some more important than others sorted out and fixed. I'm also looking for input as to which of these problems are fairly easy to fix on my own...

Hello all, I got the part number for my turbo 058145703n. I'm trying to get my internals rebuilt and having trouble figuring where.to get a reliable chra. Any assistance would be awesome