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#66 of 72 Re: Passat Engine Problem: Shaking: Hot Cat [passat_02] by 600kgolfgt Jun 17, 2009 (3:22 am)
Replying to: passat_02 (May 22, 2009 1:17 pm) I have two 1.8Ts (Passat and Jetta). I have a rule of thumb. If one coil goes out, replace the entire set (around $35 for each coil x 4 coils) - because chances are more than one coil has failed.   Let's put it this way - spark plugs aren't changed one at a time - they're usually changed as an entire set. The same logic should be applied to the coils.   HTH...
#67 of 72 1.8 cutting out by pobilly Aug 07, 2009 (11:38 am)
i parked my car last night and when i got in it this morning it just wasnt right....it had a little trouble starting then when on the move it cuts out completely. could this be bad gas or is it an internal problem like a lifter or something
#68 of 72 04 1.8L Turbo Passat Idling Issues- Misfiring? by eureka30030 Aug 31, 2009 (8:48 am)
I am the second owner of a 04 Passat 1.8L Turbo- bought it at 80,000 miles and now it is at 94,000 (move across country). Never really had issues with it until recently. I have a few issues now mostly minor (electrical issue with drivers side lights, specifically the taillight; CV axle is clicking when turning so that needs to be replaced, my drivers side seat warmer short circuted and burned a hole through my leather seats) but now I have a huge issue that is making my car undriveable. As I as stopped at a stop sign yesterday my car started shaking really bad and the check engine light came on. I pulled over and checked the oil, which was a little low, toppped it off and tried again. Nothing, it felt the same and the engine light goes from blinking to full on. So I took it to the local oil shop b/c it had been a while since the last change (btw, they had put 5W-30 last time b/c that was all that had ever been used in the car and something about not switching to synthetic halfway through the cars life). Well that made it worse! The car started moving so slowly accelerating from full stops that I was afraid I would get in an accident. Then this part to the left of the engine and down a bit started glowing red hot. We replaced all the spark pplugs, and got the engine light coded (misfire 4th cylinder). But when we got an ignition coil to replace (our local store only had 1 in stock) it didnt get any better in either the first or last cylinder and actually made the car feel worse when placed in either of the middle two cylinders. HELP ME PLEASE!!! Does anyone have a clue as to what is going on? We went ahead and ordered three more ignition coils just in case, after reading this site... still waiting on them to come in... Could it be an issue with the oil grade and turbo? Replies to this message: altair4 (Aug 31, 2009 12:55 pm)
#69 of 72 04 1.8L Turbo Passat Idling Issues- Misfiring? CONT... by eureka30030 Aug 31, 2009 (8:50 am)
I forgot to mention when we got the oil changed we also got the oil system flushed out and they didnt find any sludge....
#70 of 72 Re: 04 1.8L Turbo Passat Idling Issues- Misfiring? [eureka30030] by altair4 Aug 31, 2009 (12:55 pm)
Replying to: eureka30030 (Aug 31, 2009 8:48 am) Well, when the engine light is blinking, you're not supposed to drive it all. 5w-30 is the wrong weight oil for this car - 5w-40 is called for which means full synthetic. Check your manual - it will tell you what oil the engine calls for. The story about not switching to synth during the car's life is an old-wive's tale.   The thing glowing is the turbo, if you mean on the passenger side of the engine. I think you are in deep trouble that I can't diagnose over the interwebs, but would suggest you get your car to someone familiar with VW's /Audi's ASAP.
#71 of 72 1995 passat engine dies whenever it wants by sluchini Aug 31, 2009 (5:57 pm)
the first time this vr6 died we thought fuel even though it was showing six gal.put five gal.more in after a few tries it starts back up.the next time its shows twelve gal.so we added five more gal.i dont think is out of gas do you.can the fuel pump come and go when it wants to.it has run fine for a week now and has not stopped once.this has happend seven times in the last eight weeks.also you have to turn the key very hard forward and get it in the right spot to even crank.has anyone else had either of these problems ? Replies to this message: altair4 (Sep 01, 2009 6:26 am)
#72 of 72 Re: 1995 passat engine dies whenever it wants [sluchini] by altair4 Sep 01, 2009 (6:26 am)
Replying to: sluchini (Aug 31, 2009 5:57 pm) To me, it sounds like your ignition switch is bad.

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