So... I found a pot-hole the other day and I'll be replacing the oil pan tomorrow. It's on a '00 Passat V6 FWD, any tips/tricks or things I should look out for? Do I have to drop the sub-frame, lift the engine, etc... what's the easiest way to go about this? I'll post pictures of the pan tomorrow, but here's a teaser:
Couldn't get underneath to see it yet, but I'm pretty damn sure there's a big hole. And hoping that's all it damaged.
How the heck do you replace the crank shaft position sensor on a v6 b5?? i know where the sensor is and i can see it from under the car, but the wire that goes to it looks like it disappears under the intake manifold when i traced it back?
View 1 RepliesI'm trying to replace the upper control arms on my wifes '00 Passat. I'm having trouble getting the bolt that holds both the upper ball joints to the upright (stearing knuckle, what ever you want to call it) out. I've tried the typical PB blaster, and heat approach. What I can't tell is if that bolt is treaded into part of the upright or not? Is this something I should just be able to punch out with a hammer?
View 5 RepliesCan I replace the battery in my 06 Passat myself? I've been told that I must take it in to the dealer to have it done, so they can reprogram the car. Doesn't sound right to me.
View 2 RepliesReplacing the alternator on my wifes 2003 v6 passat. Not a mechanic by any means but I have plenty of time and all the tools for the job.
View 1 RepliesOkay so yesterday I had to replace my battery because it died just when I was trying to leave for work. Got back on the road it everything was fine. Coming home last night I got a CEL, I figured it was my normal p2177 because of my Forge WINTake that I can't seem to find a fix for. I went to clear the code because I have a fulling loaded APR Stage 1 ECU. Now it won't clear. So this morning I attempted to change programs and it won't change. Should I just go have it reflashed?
View 4 RepliesNeed to replace the clutch on my wife's 2001 AWM. Its for her, no mod's, driven daily to work etc. I just want a stock style replacement that will last as long as the original (165k). Should I go with the stock replacement from Sachs or go with one of the Valeo style dual mass conversions? Does my car even have a dual mass? Can the OEM flywheels be resurfaced/turned?
View 1 RepliesSo I bought a pair of the WinPower headlights and I can't find any posts of a How To remove the factory headlights. Looking for a link so I can finally change them out.
View 7 RepliesI have a 2004 Passat and the manual doesn't say anything about how to replace the headlights. I tried searching but the search function is down and there was nothing useful in the diy section or the lighting diy.
View 1 RepliesI was just curious and bored this morning. So I wanted to ask you all what mileage did you replace your timing belt at?
View 24 RepliesJust replaced the steering angle sensor on my Passat. Had a persistent fault that was causing a parking break warning light. I took pictures as I was putting it back together. [URL] .....
View 1 RepliesI went to get my tires rotated and the mechanic noticed that the right outboard CV Joint boot on my passat had a little tear in it, but the grease hadn't leaked all out. I replaced both the outboard and inboard CV Joint Boots. Below is a nice link for DIY step by step write up with great pictures.
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The driver's side low beam lamp on my 2006 3.6L stopped working. I bought an H7 from the dealer, but it did not light up. How hard is it to change the wiring harness, and how much should I expect it to cost for the dealer to replace? A local garage said it'd cost $115 to just run a diagnosis on the wiring.
View 3 RepliesI did it about two years ago following steps on here but i forgot where to hold the engine cover to take it off, it can be broken if done incorrectly so where to grab that cover to pull it off?
View 2 RepliesI think the battery is dead, so I need to replace it.
View 10 RepliesOf those out there whose Timing Belts HAVE failed , at what mileage have they gone bad and what damage was done?. This would be good to know to give an idea as to when to replace the Timing Belt.
View 12 RepliesThe windshield wipers aren't working properly. I can hear the motor trying to work, and either blade will try to work but get stuck against each other. I checked the fuses and nothing is burned out. I'm not sure if it is related to the problem but yesterday my husband was washing the car and I noticed that he had pulled the wiper blades away from the windshield so they were sticking up in the air. We filled the wiper fluid. I'm wondering if something got broken when he opened the hood without putting the blades down? They seem out of sync. He also did an oil change. Could he have done something to cause this problem while doing the oil change?
I want to open up and take a look at the motor functions, but I'm not sure where it's located and how to get to it.
Im replacing my PCV valve (CEL) but im not sure if I should replace it or just the breather hose.
View 1 Replies I don't have a passat (yet), but my friend has a 2004 (B5.5 I imagine) - headlight is out... how do I know if she has HID?
What guide should I follow to replace it? Do I need to take out the headlight to replace the light...?
I just noticed that my middle grill is broken, Is it hard to replace? How is it done?
View 3 RepliesI Need info on drivers side bulb replacement , its a Xenon bulb and no where online have I found any info on this , only the standard h7 bulb is covered.
The problem I have is the access cover to the bulb cant be removed so I need to know if the bumper and lamps need to be removed?