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Volkswagen Passat Engine Issues
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vw passat 2000 1.8 sel
when i start in morning it does'nt ref properly sounds like it's going to cut out and back fire put your foot down and nothing and all of a sudden it will kick in go up to 1000'2000 rpm and then back down until warm then not to bad but still does it now and then when you put your foot down.
VW Passat TDI vs VW Jetta TDI
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Re: Bought a new tranny [mjg5]
Had a friend change the fluid and that seems to have helped - at least buys me some time. I would go to somebody - anybody but VW. They bend you over the barrel on EVERYTHING. For instance my Passat needed new serpentine belt tensioner replaced. VW $540.00 just for the pulley and install! plus belt. Had local mechanic replace it $250.00 with belt. 6k seems like 2k too much - ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Crankshaft Tab Broken [vwdawg]
Had the same problem with a 2000 Passat. 2 gaskets replaced which cost less than $50 and $800 for labour. I took the car to VW specialists and was advised it was a common occurance. Because they specialize in VW I imagine they would see more than the average mechanic. But, this is a small city of 70,000 people with 10 times as many Golf and Jettas around as Passats.
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Re: Need Advice: Should I keep my 2002 passat? [yogamama]
Yogamam, My Passat 2000 has more than 200k miles on it and it keeps on running. I've never had any major problems with it but I also do all of the recommended service. My service costs have gone down considerably since I left my local dealer at around 80k mile. Had a disappointing experience where they said I needed major repair and had a second opinion from another VW dealer that ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat 2005 and earlier
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Re: pcv for vw passat 2000 v6 [bindhu]
Wow. Okay, that's a new one. I've never experienced or heard or read about a set of symptoms like you've described. If Edmunds had a "shrug" emoticon, I'd insert it here.
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Re: pcv for vw passat 2000 v6 [altair4]
Hello Altair, the dealership ended changing the breather and charged me only for the parts. about 140 $. Seems to have reduced the leaks. At least for now. But then the car developped some quirky problems, sometimes you turn it off and the lights stay on the dash board, you can only get them out by pressing the brake pedal, then the lights come again and you can't lock the doors ... Read More
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Re: pcv for vw passat 2000 v6 [altair4]
Hi Altair4, Thank you for your answer, the car has about 80000 miles, is in good shape overall, has been well maintained, the valve cover gasket has been changed 4 times, the cam adjuster seals 2 times, t was under warranty until august, vwofa tells me that the repairs done at the dealership are guaranteed 12 months 12000 miles, so i should get the leaks fixed under the nex warranty. I ... Read More
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Re: pcv for vw passat 2000 v6 [bindhu]
Bindhu, I can't answer your question. The car is ten years old. How long do you anticipate keeping it? How bad have the leaks become? What is the condition of the rest of the car? I can't say if the newly designed cap is ultimately going to make any real difference - you might need to research this further online and see what you can come up with. I have no ... Read More
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Re: pcv for vw passat 2000 v6 [altair4]
Hi altair4, So what is there to do? Seems awfully kompliziert. Should i just have the seals and gasket replaced under warranty and hope that the new cap from ECS tuning is going to make the difference? Thanks
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Re: pcv for vw passat 2000 v6 [bindhu]
The Passat has a complicated system of venting the interior pressure of the engine. Whereas other, older cars have a simple check valve, the Passat has multiple check valves, suction pumps, etc. Truly, modern German engineering at its finest! Not only are there myriad parts comprising the positive crankcase ventilation system, they are not readily apparent or visible. The icing on the cake is that some of the hoses are fabric ... Read More
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pcv for vw passat 2000 v6
Hi Altair, What exactly is a pcv, i got the black tubes on top, around the valve cover changed with the valve cover gasket change. Is that it? Thanks
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leaky 2.8 l 30 valves engine
Hi everybody, My VW Passat 2000 engine is leaking again after spending close to 1 month at the VW santa monica dealership, they said that they changed 2 times the valve cover gaskets, the camshaft adjusters seals and some other seals and it worked for 3 months, just enough to clear the 10 years power train warranty and then it started leaking again . The 2 valve cover gaskets for instance ... Read More
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Slamming Passat Trasmission
I bought a 6cyl 2000 Passat GLS in 1999. From I drove it off the lot I noticed the gears seem to hang a bit during shifting. I had to take it back to the dealership 3 times.. The last time they kept it for 5 weeks (I guess that was to give me the impression they were actually doing something about the problem).. It did not seem to be much ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Passat 2000 -- timing belt replacement [vwdawg]
I had the timiing belt, water pump and tensioner replaced on my 2005 Passat TDI at 90,000 miles. The total cost was $900 at the VW dealership in Germantown, TN. Like everyone else has said, if you don't know and you have 90,000 miles on the car, change it. It is unlikely that the last person did not have it done.
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Re: Passat 2000 -- timing belt replacement [confused2010]
confused2010: The replies from Shiftright and bronsonb that follow are both right on the money. YES, the quoted price sounds very high...$900-1,000 is more realistic. There are good VW dealers and bad ones...I prefer a good indie shop that knows V-dubs, so shop around. YES, you had better have it done if you can't verify past work. My understanding is that removing the TB cover and inspecting the belt may show ... Read More
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Re: clicking noise when turning [my03lemon]
Sorry to hear about your troubles. I had a 2000 Passat which constantly gave me troubles; big expensive troubles. I got everything fixed and parked it to sell. Sold it a short time ago and had to visit my mechanic about 10 days later. the new owner had been in because of check light. there were 11 new codes showing on the diagnostic. Makes me shudder to think about it. If ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Oil Changes & Issues
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Re: Engine Failure 2008 Passat [vwdawg]
I'm going through yet another crisis with my 2000 passat due to engine sludge. I had the oil changed every 3-4k miles using whatever the store recommended. Bad move. Now my low pressure oil indicator light is coming on and I'm told that I needed to be using a special grade european oil and special oil filter to keep the oil from turning to sludge. I owned this car from new ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Fuse and Electrical Problems
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The DREADED Windows Regulator - 2000 Passat
Anyone else w/ a 2000 VW Passat having this problem? Now ALL of my window regulators are broke. Does anyone have an idea of good online dealer where I can purchase these for a lower cost? I'm afraid that if I take my car to the VW dealership, they will charge me too much. I do understand that their regulator might be better quality, but at this point, it's an older ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Maintenance and Repair
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It's gone, gone, gone
Rejoice, Rejoice: the car which was/ is the worst car I have ever owned is now someone else's problem. The 2000 Passat is no longer in my driveway and I will never, ever, own another piece of Volkswagen garbage. Good luck to all you other owners. I am out of here. BYE............
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Re: Cautious buyer in GA. [navyguy1990]
Hello, navyguy. Sorry to hear that you and many others have had so many problems. I have a 2002 Passat, 1.8T, and it has been a generally good vehicle, although I have had various electrical issues as well, e.g., CEL light has come on many times. I wanted to let you know that the coil issues are rampant with the early 2000s 1.8T, and a "Voluntary Emissions Service Action, Ignition Coil ... Read More
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Looking at an 06 4motion
Hey guys, Would appreciate some advice.... I'm looking at a 2006 4motion with low miles (20,000) Certified Pre-Loved and was wondering about any long-term reliability and maintenance issues. I tend to keep my cars for a long time. My previous car (a Ford) lasted for 13 years and over 150,000 miles. I've read through the forum and it seems that earlier vintage Passats (and most VWs) from the 1990s-early 2000's have ... Read More
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Re: 2004 1.8T GLS 4MOTION PASSAT- Bad Deal [camperman]
I got a chuckle out of your post concerning Bosch electricals. Having owned VWs manufactured in three different decades, I never, NEVER, had that thought cross my mind. The exact opposite was often true where I thought, "Ya know, this car would be great if it weren't for the dang electrical problems!" True in the 1970's, 1980's and 2000's, at least from my perspective. I tolerate it because my Passat wagon ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Sludge Issues
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Re: [drotse]
Well here it is 2009 and VW wont help me a bit.!!! I have a Passat 2000 and it has SLUDGE..which was removed by the best mechanic I know anymore. Not even a week into enjoying my car...WAMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Head gasket out!!! So I am so broke from always putting money into the stupid piece of %$&* that now it sits in the driveway. I called them and begged them for help. ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Maintenance and Repair
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High Mileage Passat Problem
I am on my 4th VW Passat, this one an awesome wagon. I put about 32,000 miles on the car each year and when I reach 70K big things start to go wrong or wear out but I still have 3 years to pay off the car. This is a big dilemma because each time I trade in the car (usually around 70-80K because expensive problems are right around the corner) ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: So what is the reason... [mz6greyghost]
I think people make trade-offs. The difference between best in class and worst in class is statistically significant but not actually significant. If a Toyota needs to go to the dealer once every 5 years, and the VW needs to go every 2 or 3 years, its worth it to me to have a more fun to drive car. Considering most Accord owners also can go 5 years without seeing a ... Read More
VW Passat Wagons (GL, GLS, GLX & W8)
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Re: 2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4Motion Wagon [pat]
cheers
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Re: 2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4Motion Wagon [dslm09]
You are right. It means "Comfort Coupe." :) Sometimes it is listed as a separate model and sometimes it is considered a trim level of the Passat. Edmunds lists it as a separate model (see link), but further confusing whether it is a Passat or a separate model is this introduction to Edmunds' review at that same link: The 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC is not a Passat for the hearing-impaired. Instead, ... Read More
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Re: 2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4Motion Wagon [ncseba]
Thanks for the input. It sure is a nice driving vehicle. Going to have my mechanic look at it monday.
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Re: 2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4Motion Wagon [kcram]
thanks, that makes sense. But I've seen something about VW Passat CC, is this something that just describes the model?
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Re: 2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4Motion Wagon [dslm09]
CC is almost certainly cruise control (I can't think of anything else it would be). We have a GLX 2000 4motion Passat wagon (that's a higher trim level) that we bought used about 4 years ago and we have really loved it.It's very comfortable and convenient for us and our toddler now, and the drivers seat adjusts nicely to both me and my husband although he is 6'4" and I am ... Read More
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Re: 2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4Motion Wagon [dslm09]
As an option, "CC" usually means cruise control. kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host
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2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4Motion Wagon
Interested in ANY feedback... We are a family of four (two young boys) and really like the practicality of the above stated vehicle but I have never owned a VW (ok, I did have a '72 Westfalia back in the day) and need to be $ conscious (both now and with regard to future repairs). So..the specs: 97k miles, Black clothe interior, 4WD, ABS, 2.8L, CC, A/C, Tiptronic Auto Transmission, power ... Read More
Volkswagen TDI Models
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Re: 2000 Jetta TDI - Intermittant starting problems [pruzink]
Any chance you could answer a question on this subject? I have a 2002 VW Passat wagon. We lost the valet key and bought a new one from the dealer about 6 months ago. We found the old one a few days ago and stupidly tried to start the car w/it. Now even the original switchblade key won't work--nothing works. Anything I can do to get the new key we had ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Maintenance and Repair
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2000 passat
I'm just wondering if it is worth it to replace the cylinder heads on my 2000 passat. The shop wants around $5,000 to replace with vw parts or will remove and have them cleaned for around $2,500. Blue book is listing value between $3-5K. Opinions?
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Re: VW Passat 2002: Engine Light: Code: P0735, P0811, P0716 [mercedeservice]
Sorry, I don't have any advice, but I was wondering if you found out exactly what the problem was and how much it cost to fix it. I have a 2000 VW Passat and had codes 17119 5th gear ratio (PO735) and 17125 Tec no power slow (P0741) come up on a diagnostic test. It has 108,000 miles and I'm just torn between trading it in or getting it fixed. I ... Read More
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Re: Air ventilation (climate control) problems [yesims]
There are 2 cables running to your switch; one controls the defog and the second controls the other three settings. Sounds like the cable might have snapped. In my limited experience with my 2000 Passat I found that cable to be pretty stiff and I had to remove the cover plates and the small tray between the radio and the controls to see behind the controls. I then sprayed it to ... Read More
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1998 Passat Timing Belt Tensioner Saga
My daughter purchased the car last July 08. It had a little over 140k miles on it. Don't know anything about it's maintenance history except that it had a clean car fax. A couple of weeks ago, she got in it to go somewhere and it would not start. It would turn over but not fire up. We took it to a garage and after checking the spark plugs, they checked ... Read More
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Re: Repair Manual 2000 Passat [camperman]
Basically, I think you are limited to two sources - 1) the Bentley manual that is the official shop manual for the car. It comes in CDROM and paper versions (~$80 or so). I have the paper version which is okay. Personally, I don't think it's as good as the Bentley manuals were for the 1980's VWs. 2) the Haynes manual. I don't think it's as good as the current Bentley, ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Brake Questions
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Re: 2004 VW Passat Brake Vibration [quprof]
quprof, I have the same vibration problem with my 2000 Passat. I don't have any ABS or worn brake pad warning lights, but right before a stop even on dry pavement the ABS kicks on hard. Sometimes it has prevented me from stopping and I nearly rear ended the car in front of me; I had to pump the brakes to get the ABS to stop so I could stop the ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Fuse and Electrical Problems
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Re: Volkswagen Passat electrical issue [rockman1020]
I am not sure where the wiper relay is but the turn signal relay is incorporated with the emergency flasher switch on the dash (at least on my 2000 Passat). I had a problem with the turn signals and could not find the relay switch. I just went to the volkswagen dealer and ordered it. Turned out the 4-way flasher switch and turn signal relay is one and the same. Just ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Turbo Issues
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Re: oil in coolent again [altair4]
This is the exact problem my Mechanic just found on my 2000 Passat. Need to know the following. First he mentioned that VW has a 10 warranty on this issue, is this correct, and does that apply to the second owner of the car? Does anyone know? Second, they can fix the housing, can they get the oil out of the coolant. ? is this VERY costly.
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: 2009 Mazda 6i vs. 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 [aviboy97]
greyghost, where are ya? *Rushes in to sit down* Sorry I'm late! :) Let's see, where to start... The Mazda6 "loose and cheap"? Right... The Mazda6 is THE best handling midsize sedan in this price range, period. I've driven the Accord, Altima, and the Passat, and they don't even come close to what the 1st-gen 6 was capable of. That's why I bought one. Yes, the Fulan and the 6 share ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Sludge Issues
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no title
OK here is the skinny on AMsoil. Just letting you know my personnal experience. Look up the Amsoil web site Oh here is the link http://www.amsoil.com/ , read and become informed. I am not going to tell you to extend past the manufaturer interval but I owned three Nissan pickups (not turbo). I drove them 3800 to 4000 miles a week as a courier. I changed the oil at 25,000 to ... Read More
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Add another notch on the oil sludge belt!
I'm new on this site, so be gentle! I just got my Passat back from the VW dealer after dropping about $2,000. I was the idiot, well not me but my daughter, when it came to this car. My daughter purchased the car from a second hand car dealer who was selling the car on consignment. We were told that the previous owner was a VW mechanic at the local dealer. ... Read More
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Re: Passat oil [altair4]
The Amsoil was not the problem ! I have a friend that has a 2000 and got him started at 24,000 miles, he now has 160,000 on it and looking in the oil filler opening the engine is clean and on the dipstick it look real good. End of story. This engine was dirty to start with. The Amsoil, in cleaning out and or loosening up the trash in the engine ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Fuse and Electrical Problems
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Re: VW PASSAT 2000, wing mirror problem: [captain_jack]
It's not a "bug", it's a feature. In the US GLX model, the mirrors do that. They're supposed to, IIRC. It's a system by which they are coordinated so that when another driver adjusts the mirrors, they move in sync. Check your owner's manual on setting them individually. I have a GLS model (my mirrors don't do anything fancy), so I can't help you any more than this.
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VW PASSAT 2000, wing mirror problem:
Hi, I have contacted you previously and no doubt you saved my loads of cash by letting me know how to change the dash light bulbs in my vw passat. I have a bit of a problem, well a major one in this case. I have a VW PASSAT 2000 (W reg). and all of a sudden the wing mirrors have got a problem. when i twist the little joystick on ... Read More
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Re: 2000 VW Passat Problems Starting Sometimes [600kgolfgt]
hi if you jump start your car and it start it it 100% your batterie some time the batterie does that on the volks
Volkswagen Passat Maintenance and Repair
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Antifreeze replacement
I have been researching the net about changing antifreeze in my 2000 Passat. Informations are somewhat conflicting, some say that one must use G12 from dealers, others say one can use Dex-Cool (no silicate) by either Prestone, Valvoline or Zerex. I have been topping up with Valvoline Dex-Cool and am about to flush and replace the antifreeze. What is the concensus? Gel issue was caused by incompatibility between different kinds of ... Read More
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2000 GLX Passat- 100k.......Looking for recommended maintenance
Hi Everyone, I just bought a 2000 VW Passat GLX and it just hit 100,000 miles. I am the 2nd owner and when i bought it from the dealer, they said this car is in the best condition that they have ever seen. Yeah sounds like BS, but I took their word for it since I went through a close friend that personally knows the owner of the dealership. They also ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Fuse and Electrical Problems
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Re: 2000 VW Passat Problems Starting Sometimes [bbtk]
I would find a private VW mechanic. Avoid the dealership at all costs after the warranty period expires. BTW - It may be one of two items: 1) The battery. Check the eye on the battery and make sure its green. If the eye isn't green, you need a new battery. 2) The ignition switch. If you have too many keys on the same keychain as your ignition key, the extra ... Read More
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2000 VW Passat Problems Starting Sometimes
Just bought a used 2000 Passat 118,000 miles. Here is the situation. I can start it 50 to 75 time with no problems, then I will go out, try to start it and it won't do anything, no lights, nothing. It is a stick by the way. I will let it sit for a while, yank the steering wheel around, push the clutch in and out in no particular order and ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Lease Questions
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April Lease Questions
I wanted to summarize what I have gathered in reading prior posts about the current lease program. Hopefully I will be corrected if I am wrong: -36 month/36K miles lease on the sedan has a 50% residual and a money factor of .00023 -I own a Passat so that gives an additional $2000 -There is $750 additional money that I should try to negotiate. Onto my outstanding questions. I have never ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Maintenance and Repair
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Passat overheating and oil questions
Hello forum, I have a 2000 VW Passat with the 1.8 (ATW) engine. I am experiencing an overheating problem. I recently had a new timing belt, water pump etc put on so I am confident that is not the problem. Then, I had a new thermostat installed, and the problem subsided for a short while, but now when I start it up, the temp gauge stays "cold" for a while, then ... Read More
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Re: how to adjust timing belt? [sclaark]
Hello. We are considering purchasing a VW Passat wagon and are looking at the years 2000-2003. Just heard that a friend had a Passat and had to replace the timing belt at 85K miles which had caused engine to go bad. He had to pay $5000 for a new engine. Have you heard of a similar problem or do you think this is an isolated situation? Are these pretty good cars? ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Lease Questions
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Re: MY lease for VW 2008 passat Komfort [review1000]
That seems like a great deal. Did the $2000 include drive off fees (1st month , plates, etc) ? Is it a 39 or 36 months lease? Thanks for the info.
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Re: MY lease for VW 2008 passat Komfort [jack108]
yes it was a lease only, and dont know what it would of been buying it, Yes I did put 2000. down which we did not want to do but it worked that way for us, each 1000 only raised or lowered it by 26 dollars. Really I dont know if we reaLLY got a good deal or not.
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MY lease for VW 2008 passat Komfort
I got a quote for the komfort package for 2000 down at 317 a month all included tax title reg, blah, blah. Now I got them down to 287.00 with 2000 down is this a good deal the MSRP was 25,867 she said 500 below dealer invoive with also 1750 incent and rebate. cant get VW loalty. with money factor is 0.00023 with 51% residual. I ddi all math and think ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Maintenance and Repair
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Re: how to adjust timing belt? [sclaark]
Some suggestions: 1. Never, EVER use a Haynes manual as a reference guide for a VW. I highly recommend purchasing the Bentley manual (the VW bible). 2. The Haynes manual that you have probably has information for your Passat up to early 2001. Your car is more than likely the 2001.5 - which had a lot of design changes to the engine - including the hydraulic tensioner that you have (the ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Brake Questions
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required diagnostic equipment for ABS control module
I own a 2000 passat 4cyl./turbo approaching 100,000 miles of use. I took it to a mechanic because the abs/stop/brake problem/triangle warning lights were all coming on soon after first driving it. The mechanic stated that "yes" the computer showed that all of those lights were coming on. But he fully checked the brake system and the brakes were safe. He assured me that I could even make the 1000 mile ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Maintenance and Repair
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Heater, Check Engine and ABS Problems HELP PLEASE
I have a 2000 VW Passat with the 1.8t ATW engine. I drove it for 190,000 virtually trouble free miles...then it ate the timing belt. I had the top end of the engine rebuilt because when the timing belt went, it took out a number of valves etc. Anyway, new top end, water pump etc was installed. It ran perfectly for about a day, then the idiot light circus began. Here ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Fuse and Electrical Problems
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Comfort Control Module Blues?
Hello All, I have been reading posts, and trying not to be redundant in my own post, but... I think I may have CCM problem but not sure, have tried to diagnose/fix but now I'm stuck: 2000 VW Passat, 71K, automatic trasmission History: Big rain storms 1 week ago. Found 1/4 inch standing water drivers side (you see where this is going). Wet corner near drivers side of sunroof, and flooded ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Brake Questions
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brakes and abs light on
Hi, My VW 2000 passat 2.8 v6 has brakes and abs light on after dealer replaced both rotors and rear brakes pads , , Dealer asking me $1500 to replace abs module, I dont know what are my options, Is it safe to drive the car, is this caused after dealer replaced my brakes. Thanks for your help
VW Passat Wagons (GL, GLS, GLX & W8)
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Warning Lights--oil pressure, what should I do?
my car is 2000 VW passat, 91000 miles. for recent days, I started receiving a Warning indicator light on my dashboard, "Oil Press. Stop Car. See Manual." what should I do? does anyone has same problem before? I booked a appoinment with VW dealer at next friday, can I still drive this car before that?
Volkswagen Passat Oil Changes & Issues
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Re: new owner of a 2000 Passat 1,8T [altair4]
When you change the timing belt, make sure you change to associated parts...tensioner, roller, etc. ECS Tuning sells an Ultimate Timing Belt kit with the following items: As a 25+ year owner/mechanic of VWs including a pair of 2003 1.8Ts with 77,000 and 110,000 miles respectively (not to mention being a VAG-COM owner) - I've already got that covered, chief. The timing belt service was done on both cars at 65,000 ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Engine Issues
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Re: Piece of Crap [shipo]
Shipo Im not going to disagree with you there, the previous two owners obviously didnt take care of the car. However, you simply cannot deny that there has been issues with the 2000-2003 Passats on the turbo issues and the sludge problems. I knew a person that bought the car brand new, that experienced sludge issues. the only thing I need to do is try to get an oil change every ... Read More
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Piece of Crap
I am a third owner of a 2000 VW Passat and ever since I have owned the car, i have had nothing but issues. I recently (2 months ago) have replaced the Turbo in the car (1.8) ~$2000.00 later, my new and honest mechanic, who openly told me, get rid of the car, because its only going to give you more trouble. What I dont understand is VWOA is responsible for ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Turbo Issues
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Re: oil in cooling system /overheating [rwheeler1]
my 2000 passat had the same problem. The warranty was good up to 100,000 miles. So, check it out. VW would not pay for the tow.
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2000 Passat 1.8T manual
Where to begin. Turbo blew, oil in the coolant about 2 years ago. VW cleaned out coolant system with Simple Green. That is all they ca use because of Environmentalist. About 6 months ago no heat from heater. Brought car to VW and now they say new heater core, $1200.00 to repair. Is there another way to clean out the core. Also trunk leaks for no apparent reason. Any suggestions??
Volkswagen Passat Oil Changes & Issues
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Re: New Engine--Same Oil [600kgolfgt]
Here's a list of VW Specifications (and their explanations) that I found on a Skoda (part of VW group in Spain) forum site: VW 500.00 This is an “old” oil specification and is applicable to engines built before model year 2000 (up to August 1999) Viscosity ratings: SAE 5w-40, 10w-40 or 20w-40 This oil can be used in all petrol and some diesel engines, apart from those referred to under other ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Fuse and Electrical Problems
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headlight problem
Hi I have a 2000 vw passat diesel and both my front sidelights dont work checked all the bulbs and fuses and they all seem fine. if i put the lights onto main beam or flash the lights then all the lights work so i cant understand whats causing them to not come on when i turn the switch to the 1st position my M.O.T is due soon and really need ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Maintenance and Repair
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Re: DIY [altair4]
Thanks for your recommendations. It looks like I had picked out the correct parts, but I wanted to make sure. Germanautoparts.com even had the right front grill piece I need. Here is another question: Does anyone know of a place to get the Volkswagen Passat Bentley Service Repair Manual 98-05 cheap? I think the best I found was on amazon for $81 with free shipping. I also checked ebay and it ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Fuse and Electrical Problems
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Re: Light problem with VW Passat 1.9 TDI PD 2000 model [captain_jack]
Cptn Jack - yours is not an uncommon problem. I'm going to disagree with you and guess that it's not a fuse, but rather the bulbs themselves. Part number is 3B0-919-243-B. You might find instructions for the replacement of those bulbs if you google dash vent light bulb replacement Passat.
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Light problem with VW Passat 1.9 TDI PD 2000 model
Hi sorry guys this is my first time using this site, was just reading thru it as ive got a problem with my VW Passat, there seem to be good responses to peoples problems and great feedback, hope you will be able to help me. Basically the red lights on the side of the grills (from where hot and cold air comes in, which can be closed, opened, moved left right, ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: What so special about these "top rated" cars? [pengwin]
Pengwin: the fit/finish and quality of materials used in the interiors of cars has nose dived the past 2 years with few exceptions. I leased a 2000 Toyota Solara SLE with leather and owned a 2005 Camry XLE with leather. Both of these cars had thick padded dashes, soft touch materials throughout and impeccable fit/finish. I currently own a 2005 Sienna and the the interior is very good. I leased a ... Read More
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Re: Most Wanted Re: the meaning of zoom-zoom [aviboy97]
While I quoted JD power and do look at CR ratings, I only take them for what they are. New buyers may not buy into Camry's reputation based on that, but for repeat buyers (or buyers with history based on experiencence from friends and family) those numbers don't tell the story. I started with a used 1982 Supra-Celica. It held up well, virtually guaranteeing my next purchased to be a Toyota. ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Brake Questions
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Re: VW passat STOP ABS and Brakes flashing [own_passat00]
Sorry - I just realized that you have the V6 engine, which according to conversations with my VW dealer, have a slightly different braking/ABS setup to accommodate the extra weight. I would have the ABS computer checked out - especially considering the age of your vehicle (2000 model). Driving around with a faulty braking system is not recommended - given the consequences. The brake light switch fixed the problem in my ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Audio
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CD Changer for 2007 Passat
I recently leased a 2007 Passat and really love my car. The car is currently has a single CD player and I would like to purchase a 6 CD Changer that will need to be mounted in the Glove Box. The 6 CD Changer that may be purchased thru VW is $500.00. Does anyone have any suggestions of where to buy a lessor expensive 6 CD Changer and will I need ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat 2005 and earlier
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Re: Hello and... [L8_Apex]
My wife's 2000 Passat is (was) VW certified. The car has about 75K. There is an Emissions Workshop note on the read-out along with a Check Engine light lit. We took it to a local garage who fixes many of our car problems (I hate to take it to a VW dealer). They said the preliminary computer report said it was perhaps the catalytic converter. After reading many of the posts ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Oil Changes & Issues
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Re: Read the manual [joemama33]
You wrote: I have a 2001.5 Passat 1.8L and a poster above asserted the oil change intervals specified for this car are 5000 miles. While I agree this is prudent, the manual actually reads: Oil Change service: at 5000 miles (8000km) and then at 15,000 miles, 25,000 miles, 35,000 miles, etc. I've seen a scan of the 2000 model year manual - it clearly states a 5,000 mile OCI - and ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Maintenance and Repair
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Re: My 1993 Passat VR6 smokes + fuel in oil [shipo]
Thanks Shipo, I did take it to VW dealer, they told me it could be control unit, they changed that with no luck, suggested injector changed all of them, cost me over $2000. Now they are telling me "it could be" gasket and need another $3000 for that cause block might have crack as well. Still love my VR6, is it time to look for another motor or shall invest some ... Read More
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Jingling noise from the front suspension
I have a 2000 Passat 1.8T which has done about 73K miles. I bought it used at 33K miles and I've not had much trouble with it till now. However I have three concerns for which I seek advice/opinions: 1: The last couple of months I have noticed a jingling noise coming from the front suspension. It sounds like a bunch of coins and increases when I drive over speedbumps or ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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2007 passat 2.0T sedan
Hi, All, I am considering to buy a VW Passat 2.0T. for base trim, I got $22000 OTD for package 0, which includes alloy wheels, power driver seat etc, I got 22500$+tax I checked with couple dealer, I was told there is no loyalty rebate now, and the incentive is $2000. Any one get better deals? Thanks a lot
Volkswagen Passat Lease Questions
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2007 passat 2.0 t lease
i am currently looking at a 2007 vw passat 2.0t, the prise is around 24,000, not fully negoitiated yet. Does anyone know the money factor and residual value. They are advertising $269/mo w/ 2000 down @ sticker price 10k/yr at 48 mo. I am in Massachsuetts , if that matters. Thanks, Skippy
Volkswagen Passat Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: 2007 2.0 T wagon + Pkg 1 [cynical]
I am not sure what incentives they have, but if this $2000 is true, then I would definately thing you would be able to do better. By what factor, I'm not sure. Don't believe the things he says about a MT. Yes they aren't popular, but yet VW still makes them. I would advise looking at surrounding dealerships and finding one that has a couple manuals on the lot. When I ... Read More
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2007 Passat wagon 2.0T price paid
Hi yybug: The price was offered by Sunnyvale VW's internet department. Cash price or $2000 more if you used the special VW financing. Good luck
Volkswagen Passat Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Quality issues with VW Passat [vwnomore]
I have a 2000 Passat 1.8 l 4-dr sedan with 70,123 miles on it. BOTH drivers side window regulators went out within 2 weeks in July 2006. Then in March 2007 the front passenger side regulator went out. All together, Ive spent $1250+ repairing the windows! I'm scared to even roll them down at this point. If anyone does have info as to action taken against VW, let me know. And ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Sludge Issues
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Oil Sludge
My 2000 Passat is at the mechanics because the oil light came on. I was told by my mechanic that there is a lot of sludge and VW should cover the problem. When I called VW, they will only cover if I can show proof of oil changes every 5k miles. I don't have all my receipts and definitely don't have the $1,800+ the dealer wants to replace everything and get ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Turbo Issues
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Passat 1.8T Smoking
I originally posted this as a reply, but reposting it here so that its in the correct category. I have a 2000 Passat 1.8 Turbo which started billowing out a huge cloud of white smoke from the exhaust with an oily smell. Taking off the intake hose I found a small amount of oil on the inside. There has been no recurrence of that smoke bomb or oil smell for three ... Read More
Volkswagen TDI Models
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Re: Smoking 2005 Passat TDI [smokerr]
I had a similar situation with my 2000 Passat 1.8 Turbo, there was a huge cloud of white smoke billowing out the exhaust with an oily smell. Taking off the intake hose I found a small amount of oil on the inside. There has been no recurrence of that smoke bomb or oil smell for three days, and the car has run normally. A mechanic informed me this would certainly point ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat 2005 and earlier
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Re: Key stuck [maurao]
I just sold my 2000 vw passat to my brother and he just had the same problem happen to him. Did you find a solution?
Volkswagen Passat Maintenance and Repair
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ABS BRAKE TAC OIL
I am having flashing on and off, ABS light, Brake light, Oil light, TAC turning off problems similar to the following threads on this site: #2050 #1905 #1902 #1869 #1765 #1762 #1465 #1448 #1399 #1369 #1360 #1367 #1348 #1349 #1334 #1331 #1289 #1216 #1287 #1285 #1188 #1133 #1066 #1062 #792 #768 #1132 #1121 #1083 #1072 #1069 #1068 #1065 #1050 #1008 #999 #1011 #957 #943 #869 #646 #644 #639 #51 #29 VW's ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Sludge Issues
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DONT BUY 1.8T VOLKSWAGON PASSAT!
Volkswagon is absolutly the one to blame for all 1.8t engines! i bought a 2000 passat w/ 60,000 miles on it, and the dealership never gave me any papers stating that i needed to put synthetic oil in it... and no, that "little book they call the owners manuel" doesnt state that either... since ive had it, for only about 5 months now, i paid 700 to fix the oil filter, ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Lease Questions
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Re: Is this a good deal ???? [coolanzz]
Dear Car_man, I guess this makes a complete info to my earlier message :) , GRS CAP COST : $28715.34, CAP REDUCTION: $813.00, NET CAP COST: $27902.34, ADJ Residual: $16302.15. This message is a continuation of message below: Dear Car_man, Tommorow morning am finalising a lease deal on 2006 Passat 2.0T. Total calculated (MSRP)sticker price of car am leasing is $31,965.00, Its with Premium package, Exterior is Reflex Silver, Interior is ... Read More
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Re: Is this a good deal ???? [coolanzz]
Dear Car_man, I guess this makes a complete info to my earlier message :) , GRS CAP COST : $28715.34, CAP REDUCTION: $813.00, NET CAP COST: $27902.34, ADJ Residual: $16302.15. This message is a continuation of message below: Dear Car_man, Tommorow morning am finalising a lease deal on 2006 Passat 2.0T. Total calculated (MSRP)sticker price of car am leasing is $31,965.00, Its with Premium package, Exterior is Reflex Silver, Interior is ... Read More
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Is this a good deal ????
Dear Car_man, Tommorow morning am finalising a lease deal on 2006 Passat 2.0T. Total calculated (MSRP)sticker price of car am leasing is $31,965.00, Its with Premium package, Exterior is Reflex Silver, Interior is black with leather heated seats, navigation, sunroof, Dynaudio etc. well in one word it is a fully loaded equipped car what VW offers. Tommorow morning am signing a lease deal with residual of 0.51, money factor 0.00099, 15k ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Maintenance and Repair
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Re: HELP! Need advice on buying a 2000 Passat [moonp786]
Don't Do It!!! That is an almost 7 year old car with allot (for a VW) of miles on it. The car sounds great, but the maintenance and repairs will drain your wallet. Was the timimg belt ever replaced? That is a huge expense that will raise it's head in the near future if it has not been replaced already!
Volkswagen Passat Hesitation Issue
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Re: Passat "hesitates on take-off from rolling start" [nxs138]
The "tip lag" has been around as of this writing for 10 years. Audi has it, VW has it, BMW has it, Porsche has it and I assume Mercedes has it and so on. Versions of these cars were released that did not have it, however. These versions were usually the sported up versions (the Audi S6 Avant with the 5 speed tip didn't have it, yet the Audi A6 4.2 ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat 2005 and earlier
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Re: passat wagons [reglorg]
thinking of getting a passat wagon. 2000-2006 era are there any years that are better than others? Over all, how has the quality been with VW and these cars in particular? Don't do it. Every year is equally bad for reliability. Quality is very poor and good dealer service is almost non-existent. In fact just before I wrote this I just noticed my Passat Wagon now has a malfunctioning turn signal ... Read More
Volkswagen Passat Lease Questions
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Re: Driver Option same #s as Lease? [ckwehe]
according to cars.com VW is offering 2000-3500 to dealers on Passats. let it be known that you know this fact. if the dealer continues to hardball you then just get up and walk out. let them know that they want to sell you a car more than you want to buy one from them. I've done this several times over the decades of car buying; it works every time. good luck! ... Read More
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