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Re: 2003 Passat Electrical Problems [altair4]
by vw27278
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Aug 10, 2006 (5:13 am)
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Replying to: altair4 (Jul 19, 2006 9:57 am)
I've been hard pressed to find a solution to my problem and it looks like you may have found it. A month ago, my homelink stopped working, all the controls (including horn) stopped functioning on my sterring wheel, including the backlighting on the controls. I'll check fuse # 5 tonight and post a follow-up.
Thanks!
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Re: 2003 Passat Electrical Problems [altair4]
by vw27278
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Aug 10, 2006 (9:04 am)
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Replying to: altair4 (Jul 19, 2006 9:57 am)
Ok, I replaced the fuse #5 but kept my eye on it while turning on the ignition and poof, it blew again. Changed it to a 15 amp fuse w/ the same problem. Does it sound like the CCM, or should I just unhook the homelink and try again?
Any responses are greatly appreciated.
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Re: 2003 Passat Electrical Problems [vw27278]
by altair4
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Aug 10, 2006 (9:36 am)
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Replying to: vw27278 (Aug 10, 2006 9:04 am)
Before I messed with the CCM (pulling the carpet, etc), I would disconnect the Homelink and see what happens.
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Re: 2003 Passat Electrical Problems [altair4]
by vw27278
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Aug 15, 2006 (9:12 am)
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Replying to: altair4 (Aug 10, 2006 9:36 am)
I had it in the shop yesterday and it was the homelink transmitter that was shorting out and blowing fuse # 5. So it ended up costing me $180 to have it disconnected. the cost was $800.00 to have a new part installed, so I passed. Go figure. And yes, avoid getting the homelink option.
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Re: 2003 Passat Electrical Problems [vw27278]
by altair4
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Aug 15, 2006 (10:07 am)
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Replying to: vw27278 (Aug 15, 2006 9:12 am)
While I'm glad you got a definitive answer, I'm sorry it cost so much to disconnect the Homelink. Do you how they did it?
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Re: 2003 Passat Electrical Problems [altair4]
by vw27278
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Aug 15, 2006 (10:18 am)
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Replying to: altair4 (Aug 15, 2006 10:07 am)
To disconnect it, I think they just took the screw out which holds the visor onto the roof, and then disconnected something in there. But, I'm not totally sure. I would've done it myself if I knew how. I just didn't want to cause further electrical problems.
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Re: 2003 Passat Electrical Problems [vw27278]
by altair4
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Aug 16, 2006 (3:41 am)
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Replying to: vw27278 (Aug 15, 2006 10:18 am)
If you are in need of a replacement and want something that looks OEM, consider this:
http://www.mikadotech.com/
It's a garage door opener that replaces the blank switch plate in the center stack. I don't have one (heh, I don't even have a garage!) but it looks pretty nice.
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Re: 2003 Passat Electrical Problems [jim97501]
by nickb28
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Aug 22, 2006 (6:46 am)
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Replying to: jim97501 (Jul 19, 2006 9:22 am)
Thanks to everyone on this thread for their experiences. I have the exact same problem with my 2003 Passat. The car has 54,000 miles on it. My mechanic replaced fuse #5 which then blew 2 days later. I replaced it myself and it blew again. I'm going to assume it's the Homelink causing the short. Has anyone seen anything else besides the Homelink that I should be looking at?
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Re: 2003 Passat Electrical Problems [nickb28]
by passatgirl
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Aug 29, 2006 (2:46 pm)
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Replying to: nickb28 (Aug 22, 2006 6:46 am)
Me again. Ja, I replaced fuse #5 and it held out for a good month. Then this morning POOF. Out again. I tried replacing the fuse again (just for the sake of A/C) but this time, no luck. I'm going to try the homelink disconnect solution. I'll keep you posted.
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97 Passat TDI Headlights,fan, wipers keep going out
by jhuettman
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Aug 29, 2006 (6:03 pm)
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I have a 1997 TDI with 52,000 mile. Recently my headlights, fan and wipers keep going out. It doesn't matter weather the head light switch is on or just on the daytime running light setting. The marker lights stay on. Everything works when I start the car but then they go after awhile. If I shut the car off they will go back on but then will go back out again. The lights seem to slightly dim down before they go out.
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