I need help with my vw passat readio code plzz can some one help me ...

A standard OBD2 code reader will work, by law it must have the standard connector if sold in the USA

Take the car to passat automobile shop for them to fix it for you.

u will need to call vw dealer

Sorry...this code is only available from a VW Dealer or a Radio Decoding Service

Will not be available for free from anywhere on the Internet

Go to any VW dealer, tell them you took your battery out to recharge it over night and forgot about the code. they will get the code for you, this shoudl be free of charge, I did just that :)

Phone VW and give them the vin number of your car and they will give you the code for the radio

ABS sensor or sensors have failed , cost about $40 each and need to have a reset done on a VW coded laptop.

Quite a big undertaking putting a clutch in a Passat not to be tackled lightly and without workshop facilities

With 172K miles the whole car must be on the edge of the cliff , think you are due to part company with it or dig very deep into your pockets for a fix

This is a common problem with V6 Passats. VW put out a TSB on this a few years ago.
The code is telling you that your catalytic converter (driver's side, I think) is bad. It's more than likely not bad.

VW put out a TSB on this a few years ago. TSB 05-13. The cause of the error code is basically an over sensitive ECU (computer of car/engine) and the fix is to have your ECU flashed with the latest and greatest software. Depending on your mileage they might do it under warranty - you'll have to check.

It's still possible that it might be a bad catalytic converter - and the dealership might try to tell you that either way. Call VW (1-800-822-8987) and ask them about the TSB (I couldn't find it online).

Tell the dealership you want the ECU flashed - it's much much cheaper than a cat. No sense replacing it if it's not bad
There is a federal warranty on catalytic converters - 8 yrs or 80k miles...

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Passat 97 need to re-enter code ( 4 ) digit, however it shows the number 2 on the on screen when the radio is turned on.
Help. I need to know the steps to reset. thanks

I left my radio on for one hour, then re enter the code (the one I was trying to enter was the wrong one). Radio is working well.
Thanks