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291 messages, Last post on Nov 03, 2009 at 6:28 PM
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Replying to: annsheridan (Aug 19, 2008 12:39 pm) Many of the reported issues sound similar to an issue I've had with my Passat.. There's a 10amp fuse that controls the windows and the alarm system (which also controls the ignition system).. don't recall the exact fuse, but it's in the bank of smaller fuses up top and the fuse card displays the windows and the engine I believe.. the manual discusses fuses, descriptions, and amperages in more detail... if you blow that fuse for some reason, not only will the windows not function, but the car will not start since it also controls the alarm system..and subsequently kills the ignition.. replace this fuse and the car should start... This fuse has blow on me several times.. intermittently.. go figure.. One thing to add.. one time that fuse blew multiple replacements and left me stuck out driving... On a whim, I put the clutch in, turned the ignition key to start, held it there, and then inserted a new fuse... in that situation the car started and the fuse did not blow... and hasn't blown again since.. go figure.. not sure why it would not blow in that situation, but if you ever have this issue, give it a try..
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| 2006 Passat 2.06 Turbo Runs great, last month or two, intermittently you push in the key it cranks, seems to start, you let go of the key and it dies. It takes maybe 10 tries, maybe 5 and then it starts normally and runs great. Anything you do with the gas pedal makes no difference. It never dies and idles fine after it starts. Does it when it is hot or cold, with the tank full or not, totally intermittent. | |
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Last week both my 1 year old headlights burn out aty the same time. Four days later my battery is dead. I replaced all. This week the new battery is going dead and the key comes out of the hole red hot. Key hole itself is red hot. Everything else in the car electrically is working perfect. Driving lights, fog lights, etc. It would seem that there is short in the ignition switch draining the battery or causing a draw while the car is not is use. So why the headlights both burning out at the same time? Any ideas? |
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| Does anyone have the correct locations for the right and left fuse panels? The description in the owners manuals mentions fuses not in my panels. I am specifically interested in the fuse for the front right headlight (dipped beam). | |
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Hi, I have a 2003 Passat V6 MT. Here is the situation: 1.Wednesday: Wouldn't turn over- just the click click of the starter. AAA gave me a jump; started right away. I then drove aimlessly for half an hour trying to charge the battery. Got home, parked; tried to start again, no luck. 2.Thursday: Got another jump and drove to the shop, where they checked the battery and said it wouldn't hold a charge. New Interstate battery; also, changed the cabin air filter while they were at it. Drove around a bit, made several stops. No issues after new battery. 3. Friday: Ran a few errands, no issues. 4. Saturday: Went out for a few hours, on the way home the instrument panel started flashing random fault lights and beeping at me. Pulled into the driveay and turned off the engine. Immediately tried to start the engine and it is dead- this time not even the click click of the starter. No accessories working, very dim interior lights only. 5. Sunday: Wake up, try the car and it starts no problem! Go to the museum, get in the car to go home and click click. Got a jump and drove it straight to the shop, where it is sitting because it is Sunday. Sorry about the lengthy description. Here are some thoughts. 1. If there was an issue with the alt and the battery was not being recharged, I probably wouldn't have been able to start the car this morning after a seemingly very dead battery yesterday. 2. It has been a very dry summer in MN, but raining these last few days. 3. I do recall at some point seeing some water in the trunk, sort of made a mental note that it was odd and then forgot about it. So I have been reading all the informative posts and noticing a trend with the fuel control module and the CCM being affected by moisture...thinking is it a coincidence that the problems of the last 2 days occurred on rainy days? Any thoughts would be much appreciated! |
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My turn signals and emergency flasher are not working. I am convinced that the flasher relay needs to be replaced. After searching in vain to find the location of the relay I went to the dealer to buy the flasher relay. It turns out that the emergency flasher switch and relay are one unit. My problem now is I don't know how to remove the dash panel in order to replace the the flasher. I tried removing the glove compartment thinking that I can get access to the back of the relay but I could not even get my hand in there. Can anyone tell me how to remove the dash panel? Or is there another way of replacing this switch (without going to the dealer)?
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Replying to: johnrbek (Aug 25, 2008 12:34 pm) THANK YOU. I found the fuse you described - it was blown - replaced it, and everything works... except... following my installation of a replacement fuse, I started the car (successfully), then turned it off and exited the car. Used my key button to unlock all the doors, and went to put some tools away. Within a minute, the car beeped all by itself, and all the doors were locked! I tried this three times; car will not stay unlocked for more than a minute! Soooo, the underlying problem causing the blown fuse is still out there. But, again, thanks - you have saved me mucho mula.
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Replying to: rick120 (Oct 02, 2008 1:26 pm) |
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Replying to: homeall (Sep 25, 2008 2:31 pm) |
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My Passat randomly turns on warning indicators i.e. door is open, airbag fault, steering wheel fault, low tire pressure, etc. When this happens the doors lock and the car will not unlock. If i shut off the car, it will not restart. In 1.5-2hours the car resets itself and is fine for another 3 or 4 weeks. The dealership says their are no fault codes. Is anyone else having this problem?  
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