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#2858 of 2966 VW Passat and Interior Fog Issue by vwgrrrl May 15, 2009 (12:13 pm)
What is it with the VW's and the interior fog issue? It fogs way more than other non-VW cars. Is there a leak somewhere or is it just a fog-happy car? The defroster takes a while before it actually goes away, if at all. Anyone else experience this?   2004 Passat GLS 1.8 Turbo - 40,000k miles Replies to this message: altair4 (May 16, 2009 5:27 am)
#2859 of 2966 Re: VW Passat and Interior Fog Issue [vwgrrrl] by altair4 May 16, 2009 (5:27 am)
Replying to: vwgrrrl (May 15, 2009 12:13 pm) Our Passat fogs waaayyyy less than our Honda Accord.   If I were you, I'd want to check the entire car for water intrusion. Check these trouble spots - all four footwells under the mats. Make sure that no water is collecting under the hood in the air plenum space - that's the area where the battery is, between the engine and the lower windshield edge. You'll need to, at the very least slide open the little hatch over the battery and peek in below the battery.   You'll also want to make sure that the air conditioning condensate is actually dripping onto the road surface, and not backing up and getting into the car.   Check the trunk and the spare tire well, too. Feel all around to make sure all the carpeting and pads are dry.   Finally, you'll want to make sure that the sunroof drip hoses aren't obstructed.   Post again with your findings.   PS: You do have the HVAC air recycling button off, right?
#2860 of 2966 I would rephrase it by krzyss May 17, 2009 (6:30 pm)
"the sunroof drip hoses aren't obstructed"   If I am not mistaken, as a part of recall, the drip hoses are now cut flush with body of the car. If they are not it maybe worthwile to get to the VW dealer and apply all recalls.   Krzys
#2861 of 2966 VW 2001 Passat 1.8T engine fluids by sadie14 May 17, 2009 (4:10 pm)
I'm trying to figure out what is the fluid container on the front right side of the engine closest to the bumper? It's not identified in the manual and the fluid is LOW! It is in front of fuse box on my 2001 Passat 1.8t engine. Replies to this message: camperman (May 18, 2009 4:21 pm) altair4 (May 19, 2009 4:29 pm)
#2862 of 2966 Re: VW 2001 Passat 1.8T engine fluids [sadie14] by camperman May 18, 2009 (4:21 pm)
Replying to: sadie14 (May 17, 2009 4:10 pm) Hello, there are four containers which are power steering, brake , transmission and washer. I expect the container to which you are referring is transmission. The power steering may be marked hydraulic and is likely closer to center of engine compartment , the brake should be identified but is likely at the back and near the center. Before you add anything you should check with a mechanic to ensure the proper fluid is added.
#2863 of 2966 Re: VW 2001 Passat 1.8T engine fluids [sadie14] by altair4 May 19, 2009 (4:29 pm)
Replying to: sadie14 (May 17, 2009 4:10 pm) Your comment about it being on the right front of the car is confusing me. Do you mean the one directly in front of the windshield washer reservoir? Or, put another way, on the driver's side of the car? If so, that's the power steering fluid. On my '03 model, it has a green cap, with the imprint of a drop of liquid and the outline of a steering wheel. AND I suggest that you buy the PS fluid at your VW dealer. But make by checking your owner's manual.
#2864 of 2966 2006 passat 3.6 - no horn by ssjeffrey6 May 22, 2009 (6:49 pm)
hello. i have just noticed the horn does not work...where are the fuses/fuse box located? thanks. srj Replies to this message: veedub4 (Jun 02, 2009 9:04 pm)
#2865 of 2966 98 passat door lock problems- locks and unlocks at same time by mitchellc May 22, 2009 (4:13 pm)
Hi guys, im new to this forum so let me know if ive come to the wrong place.   I have a Passat B5 1998 2.8L V6 sedan with a major lock issue. Now when I insert the key in the drivers side lock, and turn the key to lock the door (turn it to 9 o-clock) the doors will lock, but when I flip the key back to the 12 0-clock position to take it out of the lock the doors all unlock again and windows go down as this is a standard function of the passats if the door lock is turned for a couple of seconds. If I use the boot to lock the car it works fine. Sometimes when I try to lock/unlock it the doors all work fine and off I go, but the majority of times I have the problem. The same thing happends when I unlock the car, the doors all unlock then lock again. I have had the drivers side door lock mechanism replaced and this solved nothing. I have no idea what to do with it and would love to get this fixed. If anyone has any tips or suggestions please let me know. Also let me know if you need more info. Thanks a lot guys, have a great day.
#2866 of 2966 Water in the back right seat floor by iscariot May 25, 2009 (7:08 am)
A few days ago, I noticed that the back right seat floor was wet with what seemed to be water. I soaked it up with towels, and let it dry out. Today, I was on my way to get a cleaner for the carpet when I heard water sloshing around. I looked back to see what it was, but there was nothing back there that could be spilling water.   There was a puddle of water in the back seat, and the bottom of the car below the puddle is wet. So there is obviously water inside the car.   Where is it coming from, and how do I get rid of it?   Thanks Replies to this message: pat (May 25, 2009 12:42 pm) altair4 (May 26, 2009 6:03 am)
#2867 of 2966 Re: Water in the back right seat floor [iscariot] by pat HOST May 25, 2009 (12:42 pm)
Replying to: iscariot (May 25, 2009 7:08 am) Do you have a moonroof? If so, suspect that the drains are clogged and have them checked right away. It will get worse, trust me, and the water on the back seat is a bad sign. Signed, voice of wet experience.   If you don't have a moonroof, perhaps someone else has another idea, but clogged moonroof drains are where my money is.

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