20 Most Recent 1999 Volkswagen Passat - Page 6 Questions & Answers

Use a higher ampere fuse,this should PROBABLY work

Hi. You have misfires on cylinders 4, 5 and 6. If there are no faults on cylinder 1, 2 and 3 then I would check the power to the left bank injectors. Also check spark plugs and ht leads. If there are running issues then this should be an easy fix. If the faults are very intermitant then it can be a bit tricky to isolate.

ither in the connector or the wiring from the main switch. you will need a multimeter to check this issue. typically its the bulb socket.

Check the creak rings they might need oiling ;)

Have the car computer scanned for trouble codes. Hopefully the codes will identify the problem. Auto Zone and Advance Auto will do the scan, and once you have the codes, you can research what they mean on the web. Just do a search for "trouble code..." and the code number.

Hi. there is a seal there that can be replaced.

Hi. I am not sure of the exact workshop flat rate time, but the subframe needs to be lowered. I think 3 hrs is a fair time to do this repair. A wheel alignment would be needed as extra.

Hi , go to ErWin, Google will take you there, have your vin ready.

Hi. Are there any fault codes. There are many things that can cause this, so fault codes would be needed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXjsgOYzBxM Watch video and see if ti is not simular.

Unfortunately when you disconnected the battery, the ECU (engine control module) forgot the basic settings to run the car. That throttle body code is one of the symptoms. Try your ac if you are in a warm place, the compressor won't kick on, another symptom. I went through this twice already, once because I was putting in a stereo, the other time the battery went dead. Take it to a good VW dealer, call them first to make sure they can do it. I went to one and they said that this was not possible blah blah blah and wanted to install a new throttle body for 750 just in parts! Of course I went to a different dealer. It is a crime. So, call and find out if they can reload the basic settings. I don't know how you will get there if your car is auto, because it will probably stall at every light. Luckily mine is a manual and I could get through it.
Here is a link to explain further.
Print it out and bring it with you, it's helpful for the mechanics.
http://www.asashop.org/autoinc/oct2003/techtips.htm
Make sure you tell them, reload the settings and clear the codes before you do anything else because the symptoms point to mechanical problems, however it is the computer that is fouling the system.
Good Luck.
Jamie Faraldi

get new gearbox dude

Try disconnecting your battery for a few minutes and then reconnect and see what happens after you try to remove the error code

Hi. if you bang the fan motor does it strat up again? If so, then it will mean that you need a new fan.

WHERE DID FIND THE WATER?

It seem like a bad ignition switch the way you describe it, does the dashboard lights up when you turn the ignition switch on?